Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-10

clear and mastery was his treatment
OF this most perplexing national ques-
ton that both press and people
throughout the country joined in
hearty commentator and the admin
istration accorded to 1t flattering rec
ognition. Its probable influence in
shaping the national policy, rs to the
newly-acquired possessions, Is con-
coded. 1t demonstrated the fact, If
doubt existed before, of his ability to
grasp and ably treat deep and difficult
questions.
1t may be said that he did not origi-
nate the idea embodied in his speech.
He does not claim 1t. Original ideas
are not common. 1t matters not, if
Webster or Lincoln or others, ut some
time asserted it. Ii it be so. it detracts
nothing from the service rendered. 1t
is he, who, at an opportune moment.
brings forward aprinciple new or old,
and develops and applies it in aid OF
some exigency, that renders service.
Judge Ross studied the situation, saw
a great need embraced q fitting occa-
sion, and did what seemed to him u
duty to his state and nation. Others
might have done the same. The de-
mand and opportunity were open to
all. In this he showed craftsmanship
of a kind which Vermont will do well
to foster.
His tribute to Senator Morrill, was
just and appropriate. All his utter
ances in Congress thus far have been
characterized by commcndable fair
ness, keen analysis and lucidity of ex-
preston.
His value is already showing itself
on the committees OF which he is a
member, and especially the committee
on territories in shaping the civil code
Of Alaska. 1t is evident, even in this
brief period in Congress, that he pro-
poses to be an active, working force
in national legislation.
Those who have studied his life and
labors in the past, feel assured that, if
continued in public service, he would
bring to national questions, as he has
done to all others, painstaking care,
practical wisdom and an answering
integrity Of purpose. He would also
bring to the public service. the full
possession Of his physical and mental
powers, the ripened judgment ofyears,
judicial mind and long judicial
training, such as it falls to the lot OF
but few to receive.
There are questions upon which
men will honestly differ. Errors occur
with the wisest. That Judge Ross
would always escape the results of hui
man limitation could not be expected.
A mans fitness for responsible pub
lie trust, however, is not measured by
an occasional misjudgment.
Judge Ross is a plain man of the
people. He cares nothing for display
and dcspises pretence. He is not a
seeker for place. Honors have come
to him unsought, and he is one OF
those whom hOnors do not spoil. In
high places of trust and responsibility,
as well as in less important positions,
he has always been and would ever
continue to be the same quiet, UMPIRE
tentious man. He has shown himself
true to the instincts OF his race and
true to the better instincts of the peo-
pie OF the Green Mountain state, in the
simplicity of lite, the intlexibility in
right purpose, genius for work, and
the untaltcring belief in higher than
human law for nations and men,
which have governed his life thus far
In approachableness Judge Ross is
not excelled. During his long public
life, however pressing the duties, his
doors have been open to all, without
regard to condition in life, tor friend
ly counsel and advice. In an open,
frank and kindly spirit he meets all
alike.
With no claim to genius or excep'
tional brilliancy along any line, he
possesses what is far safer, Il mind
thoroughly equipped by experience
and broadly disciplined by careful
thought and study.
Judge Ross is fitting representa-
tive of that sturdy and fearless type OF
Vermont citizenship, us was his illus
trious predecessor, in whose keeping
the interests of the state have always
been secure.
BY blameless record, by fidelity td
every trust committed to him, by al
able and conscientious" discharge Of
duty, Judge Ross has for more thar
thirty years enjoyed the confidence o.
the people, and honored the state, ant
so long as retained in public service
would, it is safe to say, continue tt
honor both state and nation.