The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-11
TRIBUTES TO THE DEAD
THE LATE GARRETT A. HOBART EU.
LOGIZED BY SENATORS.
Addresses by Sewell, kean, Dcpew,
Lodge and Others-Memory of MT.
Greene Honored I'm the House.

WASHINGTON. Jan. lO-Beautiful and
impressive tributes were paid by the Sen
ate to-day to the memory OF the late Vice
President Hobart. His intimate personal
relations with many senators and his close
official relations with all OF them rendered
his death a distinct loss TO every member
OF the body as well as TO the country. 1t
was in commemoration of his illustrious
career and of his distinguished public serv-
ice and of his private character that the
Senate set apart the session to-day for the
pronouncement of eulogies upon him. Per-
sonal friends and associates and party
friends and party opponents joined in pay
ing such sincere and eloquent tribute 10
the memory of Mr.. Hobart, TO his character
and public services as have seldom been
paid to any public man. Addresses were
delivered by Senators Sewell and Kean OF
New Jersey. Daniel of Virginia, De2ew OF
New York, CockreI of Missouri. Cullom OF
Illinois, Davis of Minnesota, Morgan OF
Alabama, Chandler of New Hampshire.
Lodge of Massachusetts, Caffery of Louis
lana, Allen of Nebraska. Following are
points from the addresses of some of the
speakers:
no inspiration to show that SO noble soul
cannot taste of humiliation. Mr.. Hobart
has passed TO the better and higher life
that lies beyond the confines OF mortality
a life the. span Of which, unmeasured by
the flight of years. is filled with immortal
significance and joy. The lessons of his
life, whose pleasant remembrances ROD
even death of sadness let us treasure, and
may they prove a stimulating infuence In
the conduct OF our own
Mr.. Daniel: II venture TO say that that
high Office Ipresiding officer of the Senatel
was never filled by any one who met all or
its responsibilities with more equal and
uniform efficiency and who discharged its
duties with more acceptability to all con-
cerned than did our beloved friend Carrot
A. Hobart War and peace were declared
during his incumbency OF office. His in
fiuence for good was felt and profoundly
appreciated. 1t is a blessing 10 all the
land that such man has filled such a
place"
Mr.. Depew: Though he died in his
prime, with apparently years OF usefulness
before him, yet his was full and rich
life and nobly rounded career. IL is Mt
ting that such man should fall in battle
with his armor on. The conspicuousness OF
his departure gives luster TO his example.
Statesman, citizen, husband father. friend.
the sum of his worth among us Is that ne
performed with faithfulness and fidelity,
with conscientious care and magnetic ar
dor all the duties of public and private
life"
Mr.. Cockren: Ellis busy, Industrious.
honorable and successful career can well
be held up to inspire the youth OF our
country. 1t is not detracting from any OF
his predecessors to say that he had Few
superiors in his Office"
Mr.. Cullom: Mr.. Hobart's 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 chivalry. lie
built up a reputation for simple. honest
performance of duty, which all OF US may
we'll emulate.
Scholarly and eloquent was the tribute
paid to Mr.. Hobart'S memory by MI.
Davis. He regarded Mr.. Hobart as a man
of very simple character. but that char
acter was beautiful, strong and consistent.
He possessed in an eminent degree those
qualities which made him an ideal presiding
officer All senators felt that they We're
being guided by a serene, just and able in
huence.
Mr.. Morgan pronounced Mr.. Hobart's a
perfectly rounded American character.
His death he regarded a public calam-
ity, because the government lost thereby
the great balancing power of his ability
and genius in the Office of Vice President.
Mr. Chandler said Mr.. Hobart was never
weak or undecided and in strength or
character he was one of the greatest OF
men, yet his perfect geniality rendered him
a desirable comrade and one OF the sweet
est and dearest of friends
Mr. Lodge spoke strongly and effectively
of his relations with Mr.. Hobart There
dered by Mr.. Hobart" said Mr.. Lodge,
(which think has not been understood and
certainly has not been adequately appreci-
ated. He restored the vice presidency TO
its proper position, ano lifted IL up before
the people to the dignity and Importance
which its merits.
Mr. Caffery regarded Mr.. Hobart as an
ideal presiding officer, absolutely impair
tial and animated only by the highest mo-
tives No more kindly or courteous man
ever presided over a deliberative assembly
in the United States.
Mr.. Allen said il afforded him a MOURN
full pleasure notwithstanding political DIFF
ferences to testify TO his regard for Mr..
Hobart He regarded him as honest, faith
full and of eminent character. He was
typical American and in all respects thor
oughly American. He was man OF SUI
preme courage and at all times dealt with
members Of the Senate justly and impair
TALLY.
Mr.. Kean said Mr.. Hobart had not only
the desire to be useful, but he knew how
to be so by the shortest course Loyalty
was one OF mis- strongest characteristics
and to his country and TO his friends he
gave his time and best abilities. No ques-
ton was ever raised to his honesty and
definiteness of purpose He made friends
easily and as easily kept them.