New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-11

lnat character was beautiful strong and consistent
As the presiding officer CT the Senate hts work
vas 1ked by great alertness OF perception and
thorouen knowledge OF situations and OF men. He
possessed ia an eminent degree those qualities
winch made him IDEAL presiding officer All
Senators felt that they were guided BY q serene
just and able influence.
Nj Morgan pronounced Mr. Hobart's 3 perfectly
rounded American character That was a great
character which had been develonir1 for hum
oreos OF years, and he thought no higher eulogy
could be pronounced upon a man than that he had
ATTAINED such a character Mr.. Hobarts death he
regarded $ a public calamity because the Govern
ment lost thereby the great balancing power Of his
ability and genius IN the office OF ylee-President
MI Chandler referred 70 Mr.. Hobart's early con-
nection with the State OF New-Hampshire. He
regarded him as man OF rare gifts Of mind and
character He was Of broad culture. always
had been blessed with a marvellous ability in his
relations with men, making him pre-emiuently
cessful In business and IN politics He was never
weak or undecided. and in strength Of character
ne was one OF the greatest OF men, yet his perfect
geniality rendered him the choicest Of comrades
and one OF the sweetest and dearest OF friends
AN IDEAL vICE-PREsIDENT
Mr.. Lodge spoke strongly and effectively Of his
relations with Mr.. Hobart. He said in part:
The death OF Mr.. Hobart was both a loss TO the
Of Whom no man ever had more OF the qualities
OF mind and heart which make It possible TO say
lAls, without gong beyond the limits OF simple
truth there Is much 10 be said. but there was one
t-TL' nina mas Lot Deen qnderstooC aLo ~
and Importance which it merits The decline OF the
Vice-Presidency in political weight and popular es-
timation has been an unfortunate development Of
and in treatment Of it We have departed utterly
from the wise conception OF the founders OF our
our Of 56is neglect and misconceptiop Nj Hobart
Quietly. firmly and with perfect tact he asserted
far. and always Ear enough Without knowing
there was a Vfce-President Of the United States.
Cen b vas 4ba oITI M \, I ION u ne bI5
believe that when the history Of the nomentous
times in which he rendered his great nIbIic se-s
NEED OF praise which he deserves Those who knew
well what he did and appreciate at their right
displayed. We mourn him as a friend as an emf
nent and patriotic public servant, faithful TO his
o a. f5as ms ,o oe5 Si1 b gs1oIs loss no;
which he loved and which he served so well.
Mr.. Carery paid brief but. as he said sincere
tribute 70 Mr. Hobart's memory. He had known
the VicePresdent slightly, but through hts Official
relations with him he assured Of MS greatness.
He regarded him ideal presiding officer. abso-
Tiy n 80, @o jiLt or coIg g ~ ne rlsal
presided over deliberative assembly in the United
States. He the highest type Of American man
hood, American justice and American nobility
Mr. Allen said II afforded him mouruful pleas
ure Notwithstanding political differences. testify
70 MS regard for Mr.. Hobart. He regarded him a.
honest. faithful and OF eminent character. He
was a typical American, and in all respects thor
oughly American He a OF supreme
courage and a all times dealt with members OF
the Senate justly and impartially.
SENATOR KEAN's ADDRESS
The last address Of the day was delivered by Mr.
Kean. Il the State Of New-Jersey. he said gave
Mr. Hobart birth and education, so. too had he
contributed much 70 the old Commonwealth He
had not only the desire TO be useful but ne knew
now 10 be so BY the shortest course. Loyalty
one OF his strongest characteristics. and TO his
country and TO his friends gave his time and
best abilities. No question vas ever raised as TO
honesty and definiTeness OF purpose he made
friends easily and as easily kept them He dwelt
in an atmosphere which drew men 70 him and he
endaared himself only the people OF his own
Sfare but 10 those Of the entire country
Al the conclusion Of Mr.. kean's eulogy. on motion
! of Mr. SewelI as a token Of additional respect the