The evening times., 1900-01-10
IN mr.. HOBART'S MEMORY
Senators Enlogize the Late Vice
President.
Eloquent Speeches on the Floor Of
the senate by Mr. SeuveIl. Mr. De-
Reviewed From BOyhOod Until
HIS Recent Death at Paterson.


lCSistic addresses were delivered in honor
OF the late Vice President Hobart, the fol-
lowing named Senators having previously
announced their intention to speak during
the day Sewel. Daniel, Depew. Cock
rell, Cullom. Berry Davis. Morgan Chan
der, Lodge, Mason. Allen, and Kean.
Mr.. Sewell the senior Senator from New
jersey, M. Hobart's State, delivered the
first address, which in part was as fol-
lows:
The uncertainty OF human life looms
up ever before us. and seems to make all
human achievements futile and worthless
but this is only apparently so. Men pass
away. but their works endure The body
may be laid in the grave but the rich leg
acy Of lessons and influences OF the life
OF a good, brave. honorable man remain 10
US and 10 our children. The subtle pow
erful though silent. Influences Of such
| life bear perennial haryests which deIth
cannot destroy.
The Nation MOurns,
Our beloved Vice President has been
taken from us, and the nation mourus his
loss. The patriotic citizen. the abe states
man. the wise counselor. the honorable
man. the devoted father. has passed away.
and the vail OF the people will not return
70 us the departed. The consolation Of re
ligiOn. the teaching Of faith. our i1born
conviction of immortality, may assUage
our grief and temper our sorrow. but this
is wound which cannot be healed.
We have appointed this day. Mr. Pres
ident 10 pay our high official ana personal
tribute OF respect TO the memory Of our
los a.
publish 70 the world his sterling integrity
and worth. Let us calmly review his life.
services. and character. in which we viii
find much that may profit US.
"Garret Augustus Hobart was born in
lo44. at Long Branch. y. J. he received
I the benefits o. common school education
{ hnally graduating from Rutgers College.
New Brunswick in 1865. His first public
office Was that Of city counsel of Paterson
IN 1871. ana in 1872 be was made counsel
OF the board Of freehOlders Of his county.
He was nominated al the Republican Ma
7 tional Convention in 1896. for the Vice
Presidency and triumphautly elected. He
vas sworn into Office at Washington
March g. 1897.
His public duties were marked by zeal
and devotion 90 the interests OF The ueo-
pie, and some OF the most salutarv and
/ elective measures upon the statute books
! or New Jersey we're the result Of his
! efforts He sought in his legislative career
. 10 cheek illegal eA Apenditlres and 10 reduce
! local and State taxation 10 encourage
manufactures and promote those enter
/ prises which now place New Jersey in the
front rank Of States. educational and
philanthropic institutions received his
special assistance. and be was one Of he
, leading supporters Of the General Railroad
law Of his state. which is one OF the most
effective of its charac-er.
His shrewcness. s.,gacity. and prompt
ness soon won him an enyiable reputation
that was not confined TO the limits OF his
city while the value OF his counsel was
defined by tho complicated matters en-
I trusted 20 bis care. diMcult and arduous
duties were SO satisfactorily performed by
I him. rs 20 gain the thanks Of the public.
and so popular had he become that public
! honors were thrust upon him. He was
I lifelong Republican and his political
views were the fruit Of sound judgment.
experience. and conscientious thought
The performance of his duties as
President o. the Senate, has ever evoked
the favorable criticism Of the members
Of this body and the justice and fairness
Of his rulings have ELECTED their warmest
| commendation- Neither the partiality OF
I friendship nor the interest OF individuals
/ decisions. His manner OF going and com
| ing amongst us was marked by kiadliness
/ and consideration No word Of censure- no
/ caTping criticism. no ungenerOus rodec-
/ tiOu escaped his lips. but his constant de-
/ sire TO help and assist in every proper way
was always manifest.
His Open Character.
The character Of Mr.. Hobart was as
| the open day-neither darkness nor shadow
! rested upon it. Like a beautiful land
! scape, its varied features were plainly
/ seen-there was nothing hidden that
| should be revealed; there was nothing
! concealed that should be known. Rock
I ribbed by integrity and prObity his con-
/ duct was ever just and honorable The
/ dignity Of his manhood spurned all that
/ was mean and worthless. and his virtues
I lent a charm Of manner and social attrac-
| tiveness that gave him pre-eminence.
The page Of his life was clearly writ
ten and without blot or stain. though ting
/ ed by sadness for the loss Of a dear one
/ from his fireside. His record is unChal-
/ lenged. The breath OF suspic on and the
! shafts Of oblOquy could not reach il; the
rancor of aspersion could not touch il.
! "Malignity and vindictiy eness found there
no entrance. but, rather. his life was
| rounded out By kindness and love for all
! duty, his answering devotion TO the in
! terests OF his cOuntrymen have carved for
! him in the hearts Of men an enduring tab
/ let His acts OF mercy and philanthropy.
| though many were unprOclaimed-like the
| gentle dew Of heaven they nOurished the
| sterile soil OF human poverty and lifted up
| the downcast and fallen. The enmity evOlv-
I ed by the heat OF paTrisanship and politi-
| cal strife passed by him as an idle wind
| Sensitive to reproach and injury. his sym
! pathy reached out to those who were ma
! ligned, and forbade the entrance OF resent
ment The even tenor Of his way was il
| lumined by a radiance born Of noble aspiTa-
tions and high endeavOr.
/ " Fate links such souls as these to
| greatness. that man, even in his low estate.
may see the stamp of Heaven.
| MY personal relations with Mr. Hobart
| covered a long period of years, extending
| from his early manhood. It seems 20 me
now as a golden chain, each link of which
! is a pleasant service or an important aid.
/ His solicitude for the welfare of his friends
| caused him many personal sacrifices His
| heart, his brain, his purse were welcome
| 10 all that needed assistance-'his pity gave
| ere charity began His generous hospi-
tality and good cheer flowed in a continual
! stream that found its source in the benev-
| oIence of his heart. The happiness Of 9th
| ers was dearer to him than his own and
| the cardinal principles Of his creed were
| sympathy and kindness. He loved 10 do
good and sought for opportunities 10 ae-
/ complish il. His word was his bond and
/ those who knew him asked no other Sc
curity.
"Ah. Mr.. President. We need no inspiTa-
| tion 20 show that so noble a soui c9nnot