Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-22
TRIBUTES TO Mr.. HOBART.
Political Friends and Foes Alike Have
Only Words of Praise
for Him.

CHICAGO. Nov H.-News of the death
of Vice President Hobart was received with
regret by members of the Democratic ma
tional executive committee, who, without
exception, spoke highly of the dead Re-
publican leader. both a public official
and 4 private citizen. Senator Jones,
of Arkansas, when told of the vice presi-
dents death. was much shocked
Vice President Hobart, as presiding Of
ficer of the United States senate. was fair
count of his recent rally had entertained
hopes of his ultimate recovery. He was
an ideal presiding officer and / am sorry.
VerA g hsaT Sar q aGudss Ms dsatR M,am
Day. Of the United States circuit court of
appeals, the former secretary of state, to-
day said:
Mr.. Hobart in every way capable and popu-
lar official. He was always close friend and valued
adviser OF the president. and thoroughly touch
with the administration. He was man OF such
sound judgment that knos his counsel was very
highly valued by the president. Probably no vice
president eyer hiied that office more ably and more
WASHINGTON, Nov Ex-senator For
aker said:.
Mr. Hobart was noble. generous minded man-one
OF the most lovable have ever known or him in
his official capacity 1t may be said that he was {
typical presiding officer. and deservedly popular and
TO party affiliations. He will be greatly missed
Senator Daniel said:
was great sdmirer of the vice president, and
consider his death a losssto the entire country.
Senator Kyle said:
| Leaving politics aside. all who knew Garrett A
Hobart unite In paying the highest tribute his per
sonal worth. gentlemany. dignifed bearing and alb
soiute fairness presiding officer. His friends
legion and his enemies few. His services his
country have been universally recognized. and his
death is national calamity. We i'll afford to
lose such men.
Senator Clark. of Wyoming said that all
members of the senate realized in Mr..
Hobart one of its best presiding officers He
a could
and did 1t in a manner which caused no
friction or unpleaSantness among the SEN
ators.
Senator Fairbanks said:
Garret A. Hobart great vice president, and
his death is loss the nation We shall not
| soon look upon his like again.
Senator Cockrell said:
personally very fond of the vice president.
He excellent presiding Officer. Being always
fair and impartial he aided materially in facilitating
the disposition OF the business OF the senate. He
himself with the rules and methods Of procedure and
was Invariably pleasant and courteous. +.9,T
Senator Harris said:
heard the OF the vice presidents death with
| profound regret. never knew 4 who had such
strong faculty for endesrinS himself those with
whom he came In contact. His death is not only a
national loss but personal loss every member
the senate.
| CLEVELAND. O.. Nov. 21.-Speaking of
| the death of Vice President Hobart, Sem
| ator Hanna said to-day:
1t is great loss to the nation and the party. and
imperil loss to the large circle Of friends who
| knew Mr.. Hobart best. He a man universally
respected trusted and loved. He stood In the front
rank OF the businsss men Of his section. and in his