Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-10
Memorial Addresses in Both Branches
of Congress.
TIE LATE Vice PRESIDENT HOBART
Sincere and Eloquent Words Heard
in the Senate.
HOUSES SHORT


Today the Senate paid eloquent tribute of
respect and affection to the memory of the
late Vice President, Garrett A. Hobart.
In a beautiful and impressive invocation
the blind chaplain at the opening of the
session referred to the distinguished serv-
ices of Mr.. Hobart and called down the
blessings of God upon the bereaved family
Mr.. Frye laid before the Senate the re-
port of Secretary of the Treasury Gage as
to the repositories of internal revenue
funds in various national banks. 1t was
referred to the finance committee and or
dered printed.
Mr.. Butler IN. C.) offered long resolu-
ton on trusts, and gave notice of a speech
later.
Tributes to Hobart.
Mr.. Sewell On. j. then called up the reso-
1uuons he had previously offered providing
that the business of the Senate be sus-
pended in order that the distinguished pub
lie services and private character of Mr.
Hobart might be befttingiy commemorated.
Mr.. Sewell addressed the Senate in beau
tiful tribute to the dead statesman an out
line of which will be found in another col
umn.
MIR. Daniel (Va.) followed Mr.. Sewel. re-
ferrinS eloquently to the roll of illustrious
men who had filled the position of Vice
But venture to say that that high office
was never filled by one who met all of its
responsibilities with more equal and uni
form efficiency and who discharged its
duties with more acceptablity to all con-
cerned than did our beloved friend. Garret
A. Hobart. War and peace were declared
during his incumbency of office. His intu-
ence for good was felt and profoundly ap-
preciated. 1t is a blessing to all the land
that such a man has filled such place.
Mr.. Depew paid eloquent tribute to the
memory of Mr.. Hobart, who was q long
time personal friend. Mr.. Depew who thus
at his best i'll voice, and his Grafton was
listened to with deepest attention. His
marks will be found in another column.
Demonstrations of approval by the oc-
cupants of the galleries greeted Mr.. De-
pewS speech.
Mr.. Cockrel CMo) was the fourth senator
to eulogize the dead Vice President
His busy, Industrious, honorable and sue
cessful career" said he. "can well be held
up to inspire the youth of our country
Mr. Cockrell pointed out that the only ex-
press authority conferred upon the Vice
President vas to preside over the Senate
He reviewed briefly the history of the office
and those who had filled it, In conclusion,
he said: "Garret a. Hobart, as our Vice
President, was eminently fair able and i'm
partial. He Vas a most acceptable Presi-
dent of the Senate. 1t is not detracting
from any of his predecessors to say that he
had few superiors in his office. We shall
HISS MN, Dut while life remains we shall
lovingly cherish his memory
Mr. Culom Ull) said: "We as senators
of the United States comprising all shades
OF public opinion, coming from all sections
OF our common country, are anima ted by
common desire to do honor to the memory
OF this man whom we had learned to love
ana TO place upon the perpetual record of
the Senate our tribute to his ilIustrious
memory
Mr.. Cullom said his acquaintance with
Mr. Hobart had added to his love for the
human race. His life was stainless, and
his whole career contained nothing which,
dying, he could wish TO blot. His loyalty
to his friends reached in its intensity the
point of genuine chiva1ry. He built up a
reputation for simple, honest performance
of duty. which all of us may well emu
late" In his death, Mr.. Cullom said, the
Senate suffered great loss. I'VE miss his
genial presence, the ring of his cheerful
voice, the warm grasp of his hand. He
sleeps the sleep that knows no waking, but
he Will live with US all in our memory"
Other EuIosfes.
Scholarly and eloquent was the tribute
paid to Mr.. Hobarts memory by Mr.. Davis
(Minn). He regarded Mr.. Hobart as
man of very simple character but that
character was beautiful, strong and consis-
tent AS the presiding officer of the Senate
his work was marked by great alertness
of perception and thorough knowledge of
situations and of men. He possessed in an
eminent degree those qualities which made
him ideal presiding officer. All sena-
tors felt that they We're being guided by a
serene, just and able influence. The soil
of no state holds remains more sacred than
the soil of New Jersey in the form of Gar
ret A. Hobart.
Mr.. Morgan pronounced Mr.. Hobart's a
perfectly rounded American character.
That was great character, which had
been developing for hundreds Of years, and
he thought no higher eulogy could be pro-
nOuncal than that he had af-s
tanned such character. Mr.. Hobarts
death he regarded as great public ca
lamity, because the government lost there
by the great balancing power of his ability
and genius in the office of Vice President.
Mr.. Chandler referred to Mr.. Hobarts
early connection with the state of New
Hampshire. He regarded him as man of
rare gifts of mind and character. He was,
he said of broad culture and always had
been blessed with marvellous ability in
his relations with men, making him pre-
eminently successful in business and in pol
itics. He was never weak or undecided
and in strength of character he was one of
the greatest of men, yet his perfect geniali-
ty rendered him the choicest of comrades
and one of the sweetest and dearest Of
friends.
Mr.. Lodge spoke strongly and effectively
of his relations with Mr.. Hobart His re-
marks are printed in another column.