Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-14

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singularly devoted to his men, and had he
not been so amply interested in the welfare
of his regiment the 10th Indiana Volun-
teers, his pr emotion would have been more
rapid. He was without doubt one of the
best specimens of the American soldier,
illustrating fully that the better the SOL
der the better the citizen"
EX-MEMBERs OF CABINET TALK,
They All EuIOgfze the Character of
Gen. Harrison.
The New York World this morning prints
the following interviews with former men,
bers of Gen. Harrison's cabinet during his
term as President:
John W. Foster, who was Secretary of
State, and who is now in Los Angeles. Cal,
said:
I'm his threefold relation as lawyer
statesman and Christian Benjamin Harri-
sons chief characteristic was thorough
ness He was firm believer in republican
institutions and democratic simplicity
He was an intense patriot. His attitude
In the Chilean trouble, for instance was
inspired by an earnest Americanism. Moth
ing but his anxious solicitude for what he
believed the welfare of his country could
have induced him to assume public posi-
ton recently in seeming opposition to the
policy of the administration.
Among the occupants of the presidential
chair few have been his equal in inteiiectu-
al ability and none has brought to the dis
charge of it's duties more conscientious and
painstaking devotion. During his entire
career he was active member of the
church, a Christian of the old school, and
never allowed his professional or political
engagements to interfere with his religious
duties. His life and services will form
bright and useful chapter in the history of
our country.
Senator S. B. Elhins, who was Secretary
of War in Harrisons cabinet said:
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greatest jurist of this country, but of the
world. He OWNED the truth about a propo-
sition as If by intuition. He was man of
warm heart, keen sympathies and a friend
of humanity in general. He was continual
ly working for the elevation of the race
During Secretary Blaine's illness Cen
Harrison was not only President, but Sec
rotary of State well. He wrote all the
state papers Mr.. Blaine, in commenting
upon the wonderful ability of Gen. Harri.
son, said that when he had concluded a
state paper nothing could be added to if
1t was complete in itself
EVERY one who served with Gen Harri-
son In the Senate was aware of his great
ability. He was fine speaker -ood
writer and an excellent lawyer. / fee; that
his death is a personal bereavement.
John Wanamaker, Postmaster General In
Harrison's cabinet, wired from Philadel-
phia:
Benjamin Harrison will ever stand as
rare type of American character In the
combination of gifts he possessed he ap-
pIodCueu SlduSIOne nearer than other
American statesman. He lived in a light
that made every question Of duty clear TO
him, and out Of his clear brain and ant
speech he shed light on every subject he
discussed Few men had the epigrammatic
expression that was given to him. Two
words were never spoken by him where one
would do.
Strange as 1t may appear to those who
only knew him in his official life as Presi-
dent of the United States, there are hosts
of his old army comrades and of other
close friends who have always known his
personal attractiveness. When he became
President his personality was merged in an
all-absorbing devotion to affairs of state
that left him without thought or care of
his own personal interests.
by night and by day he was as one
haunted by the heavy responsibilities of
his office.
I'm cabinet wherein sat the illustrious
Blaine and Window he led them and his
associates all In breadth of vision, keen
ness of business perception and intense
hdel1ty to even the most minute details of
public affairs.
Always sagacious, fearless and firm,
never feeble or foolish, with wisdom of
speech and wisdom to act born of a
true heart, his life was a Qualification of
simplicity, straightforwardness and truth
fulness. If there was anything he hated
more than anything else it was a falsehood
Never false himself he was the implacable
foe of falsity In others He had a great
soul and loved his country
Taking together his soldier, senatorial
and presidential record, Benjamin Harrison
stands in the highest rank of American
statesmen. Time will show how deep in
the hearts of the people Benjamin Harri-
son truly lives.
BENJAMIN F. Tracy, Secretary of the
Navy in Harrisons cabinet, said:
Nothing I could say could add to the
luster Of General Harrison's reputation.
The country and the world know him.
They know his deeds and his attachments.
ITO attempt at this time to pay him a
tribute, worthy Of his character and at
tainments, worthy Of what he ACCOMPLISH
ed, would be futile.
IF cannot say something worth while.
I had rather not talk of him at ALL
Charles Foster, Secretary of the Treas
ury in Harrison's cabinet, said:
General Harrison was President The
opinions Of his cabinet were kindly con-
sidered, but he determined.
He seemed to have surprising knoWl-
edge of what was transpiring in all the
departments. He had an able cabinet, who
were daily doing creditable work, vet 1
doubt II he ever complimented them for
any service they rendered.
HE was disinclined to make an appoint-
ment simply because a senator or member
desired it. He wished to know the ouaii-
fications from sources other than those OBJ
tained from them.
mo President was more painstaking in
or more DESTROYS Of making good appoint
ing urged to make an appointment Of an
"oh-color" character to please certain
prominent people who were supporting him
for denomination, What is the use? he
said If please them am certain to be
disgraced.'
He had the reputation of being cold and
Indifferent. He did not mean to be.
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