New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-11
SENATORS PRAISE HOBART
ELOQUENT TRIBUTES TO THE LATE
yICEPREsIDENTS MEMORY.
ri or-TEs DELIVERED BY SENATORS KEAN
sEwEIL. DEPEw. LODGE. DAVIS NOR
cAN. CAFFERY. CoCKRELL CULLoM.

sEwE1L. DEPEw. LODGE DAVIS. NOR
CAN cAFFERY. CocKRELI.. cULLoM.
CHANDLER. DANIEL AND ALLEN.
TpT rEIEeR PHI TO THE TRTBUSE.I
Wellington Jan 1o-The Senate devoted iJs
80 t,-5av 20 q series OF feeling tributes 30 Gar
ret A Hobart. whose influence and popularity in
-. r,re- house q Congress have been approached
,,,- few ircuu1 heuts OF tie Nice-Presdency. Most
- +ra ceremonies by which the two branches OF
g-,-r-ass testify their respect ard affection for
--er-he-= who have died in service are cold and
formal Public grief never be very spontane
ous and the collective expression by body as
large as either the House the Senate OF its sym
-,athv ard sorrow ordinarily lacks warmth and I'm
77ressiveness. To-day's tribute 10 the dead Vice
President was however. exception 10 Congress
sio1aI routine. The affection and friendship which
7rr Hobart insured IN his associates evident
roth IN the spirit and the matter OF the eulogies
delivered. and The geuuineness Of the senates
II loss could -o1 be questioned Among the Sena-
tors Of both political parties who reviewed the
V-f-e-Presden-'s career and character II would be
s6vdiouz 10 make distinctions either OF apprecia-
rre1ezs OF Of felicity M. Depew's speech attract
81 -he most attention perhaps But this was the
NeE-York Senator's hrsr appearance at the Capitol
As an orator and interest 10 hear him was keen
and widespread. L Is needless 70 add that the
quality q his euoCv fulfilled al expectations.
Addresses we're delivered by Senator's Seweu and
Kesr. II Nev-Jersey- Daniel. OF Virginia; Depew
Of NeE-York, Cockrel Of Missouri Cullo1n, Of MI
rois. Davis Of Minnesota, Morgan. OF Alabama.
Chandler % NeN-E5anpshire, Lodge. OF Massacllu-
sets; Carery, Of Louisiana, and Allen, OF Ne
braska-
Mr. sEwEIL SPEAKS FIRST
Senator seveu was the arst speaker He said
4 part
Mr. Hobart was removed from his earthly career
q an aze Ehen -he magnificent statue o. his n
eTrs ID rs 55araoter were ripenIng 70 their fun
Development when his great usefulness 70 the Ma
mo- nd MOI lis
public duties were marked by zeal and devotion
welfare rather than the conserving OF private inter
ests engaged Hls tine ana attention The perform
ance Of his duties as President Of the Senate has
evoked The favorable criticism OF the members
T-1s-re have elected rfefr Waru5ezr co1,r7a7dst5or
TIE Character OF Mr.. Hobart was the open day
5evr-rr- "a - i-1ra-sS- ~ NJ cc,,+f. = 1ls
carved for him in the hearts OF men an enduring
tablet Sensitive 10 reprOsch and injury sym
pathy reached out 10 those who were uaiigned and
forbade The entrance CT resentment His course in
l-fe Indicated ooecIenee 70 duty and resignation;
himself resignation 70 whatever might betide
An NJ. President. need inspiration 70 show
that 50 noble soul cannot taste OF humiliation
re ~ s-s7 ~ mich -I,l,aS IN 80 d.
= s7T= S-t- .I = ~ ne ngIlI
JOY The lessons Of MS life whose pleasant remen-
frances rob even death o. sadness, let Us treasure
conduct o. our Owl.
NJ. Daniel followed Mr.. seweU. referring eIo-
ouenty the ron y ilustrious men who had filed
the position Of Yice-President OF the United States
he said
But I venture 70 say that that. high Office was
ties with more equal and Uniform eficiencv and
who discharged lis duties with more acceptablity
a Hobart War and peace were declared during
vas feIT ana profound7y a6-aci54e5 r. = b 1oa
ing 70 al the land that such man has filed such
SENATOR DEPET-s TRIBUTE.
NJ Depew paia an eloquent tribute TO the mem
ory Of A-. Hobart who was old personal friend
He said In part:
n utdocezn, On one OF the great steamships
some years ago. q gentleman extended his hand
I know you and want you 70 know me" After
Earc n ne condolences OF Fellow passengers on the
= the things Il enables you 90 as the considera
rion Il gives you IN the minds Of others. I have
been successful and I want that understood and
eteT - &c ma T F1b cane ne f 89I me eh 35e
ursPoted JOY Of the boy. as happy over the things
~suceraen- Nj HobaTr was dI-inp H-f his Mole
keenly understood and laboriously lived up TO q
ne eauc1s and al the polls He had time for
mote ne pest interests OF MS state BY service in
IS legislature or remain in retirement while
% those best ftted for the of5ces to be filed M
5ooAIt vas not STATE builder nor prophet but he
% oy slowly perfect the structure Of government
By providing for its present needs and digging
trenches or leading the assault against those who
would destroy
Coming INTO his high ONCE his talent Of common
rense and his charm Of personality made him from
the President He lifted the once out Of the nut Of
convenI10rary and possibility position OF dig
E1Iy; usefulness and trust He Won the warm af-
1ecdon Of his party associates and the esteem and
i5y OF ta wiselT 5s ms Of s RsG the haI Ia9
n that hearty and healthy couDanionshfn which
has made his name a hospirabIe memory at the
eEty years Of usefulness before him vet his u-as
fuH and rich lie and a nObly rounded career.
r. ma Er1 F1T7
with his aruOr or The conspicuo1sness Of Eis
departure gives -ustre 70 his example Statesman.
c-t-ze.L- HUSBAND aIner- friend The OF his
worth among Us y that he performed with faith
fuiness and fidelity with CONSCIENTIOUS care ana
vate life l1-
Demonstrations Of approval greeted M Depew'g
speech.
M CoekreI vas The fourth Senator 70 eulogfza
the Nice-Prsstdeut- His busy. Industrious hon
orable and successful career" said he can well
be held up 10 inspire the youth OF our country %
IN conclusion ne SAID.
Carrot a Holarr- as our yice-President was
euiuentlv fair, able and impartial re was a u1os-
acceptable President Of the Senate Il IS nor de-
he has had few superl0rs his Office We shall miss
hiI. and while life remains We shall lovingly
cherish his memoir
M CuHon said.
We as Senator'S OF the United States comprising
al shades Of public opinion. coming from all sec
tons Of our common country animated By 2
common desire 70 DO honor the memory Of this
upon the perpetual record OF the Senate tribute
70 MS 1ustrious memory His life was stainless
dying. he could wish 70 blot His loyalty ais
1eucs reached II lis intensity the point Of genuine
cnlFa-ry- he built up reputation for simple
honest performance Of duty. which ali OF Us n1ay
Vel emulate. We miss his genial presence the
hand He sleeps the sleep that knows no waking
DuI ne VII i've with Us all in our memory.