Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-17

able uOC only IOT Inc SII0uSLu anu
cogency of the argument, but to an
eminent degree for its lucidity of ex
preston, beauty of diction and exqui-
site literary taste. This paper is a
classic, unique in legislative literature,
with few rivals for prominence in
style and finish, for it's fullness, rich
ness and accuracy of historical refer
ence, and for the stalwart character
of it's it's lofty and robust patriotism.
The matter of this paper is fairly COM
parable with that of General Ben Har-
risons best efforts, and I am at a loss
to offer higher praise; but the compo-
sition of this war document is richer
in literary finish than anything I am
able to recall from the pen of the ex-
president.
He was not an orator in the COM
mon acceptation of that term, yet to
those who ever fell within the range
of his vocal powers he possessed
fascinating style rarely equaled. |
can never forget the first time | ever
heard him address the senate. 1t was
shortly after the Pullman riots in the
summer of 1894. President Cleveland
had ordered United States troops to
the scene for the protection of the
mails. Days had been appealed to by
certain of mis- constituents, who fool
ishly thought some political advantage
could be gained thereby, to protest
against the presidents action and to
denOunce him on the floor of the SEN
ate. But in a manly letter, worthy Of
all praise, he refused with hot indigna-
ton to aid or abet the rioters by any
word of sympathy, and when the op-
portunity offered, he arose in the SEN
ate to a personal explanation which
was almost wholly devoted to de-
fence of the president, commencing
his courage and patriotism, and de-
nouncing the lawlessness Of the Pull
man rioters. Throughout his great
civic career he not infreQuently grew
FESTIVE under party restraints. The
tricks OF the time-server and dema-
gogue were objects of his special de-
testation AS showing the indepen-
dent character of the man, his recent
opposition to the Porto Rican tariff
legislation and the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty is in point. However much one
may differ from his views upon these
measures, his independence and cour-
age must evoke the highest praise.
AS the years go by and his career
| is viewed under the calm light of his
tory, Senator Davis will surely stand
the most crucial test for eminence i,
| the public service, and his life, with
| it's trials and it's triumphs, will serve
as an inspiration to American youth
| for all time.
Nation Like the Brook.
| Men die but the nation lives. Al
ready the successor to the chairman
| ship made vacant by death is the sub
ject Of immediate concern. The first
in line of promotion upon the great
committee is Senator Frye, who is at
present president pro tempore of the
senate and besides is chairman of the
committee on interstate commerce,
the duties of which are congenial and
along lines with which he is familiar.
Besides, Mr. Cullom is involved in a
bitter and acrimonious fight for re-
election which is likely to compel his
absence from the senate during most
of the present session. For these rea-
sons he is regarded ineligible for the
position.
Following Cullom on the committee
of foreign relations comes Lodge who
possesses many qualifications for the
place and is credited with an ambition
in that direction, natural pride to fill
the chair once honored by his distin-
guished predecessor, Mr.. Sumner
Lodge is a litterateur, and is eminent
as writer, but lays slight claim to
legal training. This is the only Sc
rious objection raised against him, and
this will probably be waived in his be-
half. However, there has been
great deal of talk, prior to Senator
Spooner's return, of throwing senator
ial courtesy and precedent to the
winds and of offering the vacant chair
manship to the Wisconsin senator. 1t
is now said that Mr.. Spooner does not
encourage the movement. OF course
such a procedure is. wholly unprece-
denied. The craftsmanship Of this
great committee has never been filled
except by the promotion of some mem
Der of the committee. The earnest
ness and enthusiasm with which Sena.
tor Spooner's name has been men
toned for this high honor, in view of
its unprecedented character, is on that
account all the more complimentary
to the badger senator. Whatever the
outcome may be, it is gratifying to the
senator's Wisconsin admirers to OBJ
serve that his qualifications for the
distinguished honor are universally
recognized. A. G. Parkinson.