Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-05-10

} clear and mastery was his treatment
E OF this most perpleXing national ques
: ton that both press and people
j throughout the country Joined III
hearty commentator and the admin
/ istration accorded 10 il fiattering rec
| IGNITION. Its probable influence IN
shaping the national policy, as 10 the
newly-acquired possessions, IS con-
ceded. Ii demonstrated the fact, il
doubt existed before, of his ability to
grasp and ably treat deep and difficult
Questions.
1t NAV be said that he did not origi-
nate the idea embodied in his speech.
He does not claim it. Original ideas
are not common. 1t matters not, II
Webster or Lincoln or others, at some
time asserted it. If il be so, it detracts
nothing from the service rendered. II
is he, who, at an opportune moment,
brings forward principle new or old,
and develops and applies ii in aid Of
some eXigency, that renders service.
Judge Ross studied the situation, saw
a great need, embraced a fitting occa-
sion. and did what seemed TO him a
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 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 commendable 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. IL 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, rs 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 4.
possession of his physical and mental 1
powers, the ripened judgment ofyears, /
a judicial mind and a long judicial /
training, such rs 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 a responsible pub
lie trust, however, is not measured by
an occasional misjudgment.
Judge Ross is a plain man of the
people. lie cares nothing for display
and despises pretence. He is not a
seeker for place. Honors have come
o him unsought, and he is one of
hose whom honors do not spoil. In
high places Of trust and responsibility.
Is well as in less important positions,
ne has always been and would ever
continue 10 be the same quiet. UMPIRE
enti0us man. He has shown himself
rue to the instincts of his race and
rue to the better instincts of the peo-
BE of the Green Mountain state. in the
of life, the intleXibility in
light purpose. genius for work. and
he untaltering belief in higher than
human law for nations and men.
which have governed his life thus far
In approachableness Judge Ross is
lot eXcelled. During his long public
ite, however pressing the duties, his
.oors have been open to all without
egard to condition in life, tor friend
Y counsel and advice. In an open,
rank and kindly spirit he meets all
like.
With 10 claim to genius or excep-
ional brilliancy along any line, he
what is far safer, a mind
thoroughly equipped by experience
nd broadly disciplined by careful
bought and study.
Judge Ross is a fitting representa- ,
i've of that sturdy and fearless type of
'ermont citizenship, as was his illus
rious predecessor, in whose keeping
he interests Of the state have always
leen secure.
BY a blameless record. by fidelity to
very trust committed to him. by an
BILE and conscientious discharge OF
uty, Judge Ross has for more than
hirtv years enjoyed the confidence Of
he people, and honored the state, and
o long as retained in public service,
you'd, it is safe to say, continue 10 {
Onor both state and nation. !