The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-11

| system. so our President would seem to L
the keystone binding together in powe
| and grace the tall columns of indestructi
bic States which in his office are visibl
| linked in indissoluble union.
From the foundation Of our Govern
ment the people have called TO this grea
/ Office men of character and attainment
| Rarely indeed has any mistake been mad
| in the selection. and from Adams and JET
! ferson to Stevenson and Hobart We ma,
| scan with general satisfaction the Illus
! trious roll Yet l venture TO say that III
| office was never filled by one who met al
! Of its responsibilities with more equal ans
uniform sufiiciency or discharged its dutie
with more acceptability to all cnncerne,
than did our beloved and lamented friend
Carrot \. Hobart. who has now passed
/ forever hence where no storm shall rol
or bllcws beat across his peaceful breast
Few of us knew him. and few ildee.
had ever seen him before he appo red u
Inauguration day the 4th of March. 1897
10 take the oath OF Office. But his genial
manly cOuntenanCe, beaming with health
intelligence. and good nature, and the I'M
affected dignity OF the refined and accom-
plishei gentleman which charaCte lied his
bearing were a pleasing introduction be-
fore personal presentations were made. and
AS soon as he assumed his dulles Il was evil
dent that the gavel was in a masters hand
Nothing that happened in this hall
escaped the eye OF his alert attention. No
occasion sudden ever 0vermastered the re-
sources of his ready information or rufIle
his even. we'll trained mind. He conduc ed
business with composure. facility, accuracy,
aud expedition. His Unborn courtesy and
fairness stopped the approaches and sup
pressed the temptation to unseemly
wrangle, while his clear and sympathe ic
perception and his prompt action aties Ell
the virtues and bore the fruits OF the de-
risive character
This combination Of excellent qualities
made our late President the model presid-
ing officer of a deliberative assembly. And
The fact speaks mere than words could utter
that throughout his service OF well-nigh
three wears, with oft-repeated trials of his
equanimity, his patience, and his skill, not
a single incident occurred that mars the
memories in which his good name and fame
are enshrincd."
senator Depen's EuIogy.
Senator Depew of New York was the
third speaker. He said:
In midocean. on one OF the great steam
ships some years ago. gentleman ex-
A. Hobart. of New Jersey know you, and
want you TO know me Afterward, in the
condolences of fellow passengers on the sea,
he said: The value Of success is not so
much in the things it enables you TO do as
the consideration it gives you in the minds
of others. l have been successful. and l
want that understood and appreciated In
this incident came out the character OF
the man. The freshness, the frankness, The
unspoiled joy of the boy as happy over
the things which gave pleasure and i'm
portance to his friends. as he felt sure
they would be over his own advancement.
The financial distress which caused hard
times in 1894 and 1925 produced a wide
spread spirit OF pessimism and despair. 1t
the question Is life worth the
ivingo which had been discussed nightly
1t Athenian dinners in the time of Plato
IND Socrates. The doubt is not American
is most emphatic affirmation is evidenced
n the life and career of our friend. He
vas an illustration Of what is possible IN
Ter American conditions and with Amer
can opportunities, with equal laws for all,
md no class or privilege barring the way
o the highest places in the land. At nine
cen he was graduate Of Rutger College
nd for SIX years teaching school and
tudying law; and at twenty-five he was
allied to the bar and began his battle with |
nd in the world Without money or in
uence. bu, with brains. education. health. |
and character, his was the typical |
BEGINNING of most of the youth OF our
ountry. His confidence in himself and his
uture led to an early marriage and an |
deal domestic life. At fifty-three he was
mong the foremost citizens of HIS State |
q every department OF its activities.
He was a leader in his profession OF |
he law and of his political part; he had |
zen repeatedly honored by his fellow
itizens in positions Of trust and power; !
- had accumulated a fortune. and was |
ice President of the United States. The |
lie aud the incompetent Will find no com !
,rt here for their favorite theory that life |
3 luck. He had the good fortune to be |
from that mixed Dutch English 1
neestry which has the inspiration OF /
lorious traditions OF civil and religious 1
berty, OF literature and adventure, of art !
nd arms. of indomitable endurance, of |
onuuest over all obstacles and Of strenu-
Us endeayor. which no difficulties can dis
outrage II was his happy lot to have his
areer to work out in this Republic, and
I the latter half OF this marvellous nine
zenith century. With these advantages,
lmmon to millions. fortune withdrew her
ssistance. and the brilliant example We
was the result OF the energy |
I'd ability Of this fine specimen OF a self
ade man. ~ the threshold Of his career,
y profession and membership. he pro-
aimed himself . Christian. and as he be-
ln so he continued until his death, a
,nsistent child of the church. His was
,t the religion which in Jonathan Ed
ards period filled the churches with ter
IT and in cur time empties their pews, but
e religion of the Evangelist Moody.
hich rests upon the golden rule. Prefer
ne always his own way, he recognized.
ith a broad charity, that the paths pur-
led by others led 10 the same heaven,
I'd could be more easily trod by them
q had no aggressive faith which fought
dogma other creeds and sects. but he
as at all times active in the good works
hich are common 10 all creeds and all
cts.
The scholar in politics is the fa.ailiar
eme for academic discussion. His duty |
participate all admit his usefulness is
ten doubted. He too frequently lacks
af touch with affairs and knowledge Of |
en- which are necessary 20 give him the |
eight in party councils due TO his charac-
r and culture. Tie business mar in roli-
rs is the hope nj the present aud future |
he measures We carry here ara reflected |
The markets Of the world and react /
,Cn the farm. toe factory. he furnace. and |
e mine. Their influence for good OF evil |
felt in every home. They tie government.
II itg policies 30 closely TO the mann |
cturer, merchant, farmer. and mechanic |
at business is politics and politics IS
isine5s Men OF fortune or OF large az |
irs often affect contempt for those IN |
lblic life and delounce with unbr.dled
,ense the conduct of national. State, AMI
unicipal matters. They complain bit |
~ ~ fa.gr H. F.y,1gy.. . .--,.yr4, |