The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-22
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
Paid to Mr.. hobart by Senators and
Public Men Gen orally.


Cleveland, O., Nov 22.-Speaking of
the death of Vice President Hobart,
Senator Hanna said today:
1t is a great loss to the nation and
the party and an especial loss to the
large circle of friends who knew Mr..
Hobart best He was a man universal
" respected, trusted and loved He
stood in the front rank of the business
men of his section, and in his own city
was known and appreciated as good
citizen and benevolent friend"
Washington, Nov. 22-Senator For
aker said:
"Of course the vice presidents death
was expected. Nevertheless in common
with the whole country. / am greatly
grieved. Mr.. Hobart was a, noble, gen.
erous-m1nded man-One of the most
lOVable I have ever known. OF him in
his official capacity it may be said that
he was typical presiding officer and
deSerVedly popular and most highly eS-
teemed by all senators without regard
to party affiliations. He will be greatly
missed
Senator Daniel said:
4 was a great admirer of the vice
president and consider his death a loss
to the entire country
The Industrial commission adjourned
out of respect to the vice presidents s
memory.
senator Kyle. the president of the
commission, said:
I 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 his personal worth, gentle
manly, dignified bearing and absolute
fairness as a presiding officer. His
friends were legion and his enemies
few. I have always been glad to claim
his friendship, and today join in the
tribute of love and esteem for his beau
tiful life and of sympathy for his be-
reaVed family. His services to his cOun-
try have been universally recognized,
a
We can i'll afford to lose such men"
Senator Clark, of Wyoming, said that
all members of the senate realized in
Mr. Hobart one of it's best presiding
officers. He was man who could eX-
pedite business and did It in a manner
which caused no friction or unpleasant
ness among the senators.
Senator Fairbanks said:
'Garret A. Hobart was a great vice
president; and his death is a severe
loss to the nation. We shall not soon
look upon his like again. He possessed
the respect and confidence of the senate
as we'll as of the entire country. Ad-
miration 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 was quick
and just in decision; and absolutely
free from partiality. No prOVOcatiOn
ever disturbed his urbanity. Mr.. Hobart
was thoroughly loyal to the administra-
ton; and had fully the presidents con-
fdence. There existed between the
most cordial relations"
Secretary Wilson said:
THE vice president has made mark
ed impression on the country during
his brief period of official life. His train
ing had prepared him for presiding over
the senate The usefulness of our pub
lie men depends in a large measure
upon their preparation for the discharge
of official duties. In addition to this
Vice President Hobart was a kindly man.
a genial man, a Iowa BILE man. His office
has the reputation of being perfume
tory, but he magnified it and made
himself useful to the people"
Senator COclreIl said:
Il was personally very fond of the
vice president. He was an excellent
presiding officer. Being always fair and
impartial he aided materially in facili-
tating the disposition of the business of
the senate. He showed great aptitude
and qufcknesS in familaTiZing himself
with the rules and methods of proceed
ure and was invariably pleasant and
courteous"
Senator Harris said:
Il heard the news of the vice presi
dents death with profound regret.
never knew a man who had so strong
faculty for endearing himself to those
with whom he came in contact. His
death is not only national loss, but
personal loss to every member Of the
senate"
Denver, Colo, Nov 22.-United States
Senator Henry M. Teller said today of
the late Vice President Hobart:
There is no question that he was
the most popular presiding officer ever
in the senate. He was capable and was
a fine Darliamentarian. He was al
ways absolutely impartial
1T is a hard blow for the senate to
lose so valuable a man. He will be
missed"