New-York tribune., 1899-11-22
GREAT LOSS TO THE SENATE.
MR. HOBART BELOVED BY SENATORS o,
ALI, PARTIES

ALL GAkIlES.
Washington Nov 21.-In speaking OF the death
OF Vice-President Hobart Senator Foraker said
or course. the Vlce-President's death was ex-
pected. Nevertheless, I'm common with the whole
country, l am greatly grieved Mr.: Hobart was
able 7 have ever known. or him in his official
capacity it may be said that he was typical
b.edng oceG ana an al Pwbou regard to
party affiliations He will be greatly missed
Senator Daniel said:
was a great admrer OF the Vice-President and
consider his death loss TO the entire country.
The Industrial Commission adjourned at noon out
of respect TO the Vice-Presidents memory. Sem
ator Kyle the president Of the Commission, said;
am panied to learn of his DEATH and with the
American people share the universal sorrow and
loss. Leaving politics aside, all who knew Garret
a. Hobart unite in paying the highest tribute to
and absolute fairness as presiding officer. His
friends were legion and his enemies few. have
always been glad to claim his friendship and to-
day join IN the tribute OF love and esteem for his
6eaud.ul nj, ire ana OF sfpatny I'm IoI ms & %
versally recognized. and his death is National
calamity We can Ill afford to lose such men.
Senator Clark. Of Wyoming said that all the
members Of the Senate recognized in Mr.. Hobart
one Of its best presiding officers. He a man
who could expedite business. and did It in a man
ner which caused friction unpleasantness
among the Senators.
Senator Fairbanks sad
Garret A. Hobart was a great Vice President.
and his death is severe loss to the Nation. We
sessed the respect and confidence of the Senate as
well as Of the entire country. Admiration for him
was not restricted by mere party lines. No one
knew better than he at all times the state OF the
business of the Senate He quick and Just in
decision. and absolutely free from partiality. No
provocation ever disturbed his urbanity Mr.. Ho-
bart was thoroughly loyal to the Administration
existed between the President and the Vice-Pres-
dent the most cordial relations.
Senator Cockren said:
l was personally very fond OF the Vice President
facilitating the disposition Of the business OF the
IN familiarizing himself with tho rules and methods
of procedure and was invariably pleasant and
Senator Harris said:
heard the news OF the vice-Presidents death
with profound regret ] never knew man who
70 those with whom he came In contact. His death
is not only National loss but personal loss TO
every member OF the Senate.
| PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT.
/ Washington. Nov 21.-After the Cabinet
meeting to-day the President issued the follow
/ ing proclamaton
BY the President OF the United States
PROCLAMATION.
| To the People Of the United States:
Garret Augustus Hobart Vice President q,
\ the United States. died at his home I'm Paterson
/ ~ j.. at $50 o'clock this morning. In him the
Nation has lost one Of its most iustrious citi-
Zens and one OF its most faithful servants His
/ participation in the business life and the law
/ making body OF his native State was marked
/ by answering fidelity and by a high order OF
talents and attalnments. and his too brief career
/ as VicePTesident Of the United States and
| President OF the Senate exhibited the loftiest
/ qualities of upright and sagacious statesman
ship. In the world Of affairs he had few equals
among his contemporaries. His private charac-
ter was gentle and noble He will long be
mourned by his friends a man OF singular
purity and attractveness, whose sweetness OF
disposition won all hearts while his elevated
purposes. his unbending integrity and whole
hearted devotion to the public good deserved
and acquired universal respect and esteem.
In sorrowing testimony OF the loss which has
fallen upon the country. / direct that the
day OF the funeral the executive Offices OF the
United States shall be closed and all posts and
stations Of the Army and Navy shall display
the National flag at halfmast. and that the rep
resentatives OF the United States I'm foreign
countries shall pay appropriate tribute TO the
illustrious dead for a period OF thirty days.
In witness whereof have set my hand and
caused the seal OF the United States TO be
i affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this twenty