The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-13

sources from youth to manhood, from a
great lawyer TO profound statesman and
leader, is TO sean human epic. marvellous
and inspiring in its progress and grand
and enduring In its results and outcome.
He was equipped with a mind of the first
order, eager, thirsty. and searching. In
his youth he was a most ardent student,
to whom his lessons were but the door
steps to the sanctuary OF knowledge, which
he was ever exploring. He became de-
vouring student Of history philosophy, and
poetry at time when most youths are
tethered in their arithmetics, their gram
mar, and their geography"
Mr.. Hoar said that every meroer OF
the Committee on Foreign Relations had
a warm place in his heart for the late
Cushman X. Davis.
His life was in the daylight His
country knew him and loved him. What
more can be said? He was great Senator
and a noble man. He was ready to die.
He had discharged life's greatest duty.
To-day we are mourning the loss of a
delightful companion. Had he never held
office he would in his little sphere have
been the foremost citizen. He was every
where 4 gentleman. He always granted
favors without asking them. He ever kept
his own counsel and It was safe for other
men 10 share counsel with him. His pop
ularlty IN the Senate has been unequaled
in my time in this body. He was true as
steel His work viii never be completed
There have been soldiers whose cour-
age saved the day in great decisive bat
ties when the fate OF nations hung in the
scale, yet whose most enduring monument
was the column of smoke which rose when
their death shot was fired. There have
been statesmen whose silent influence has
decided the issue when the country was
at the parting Of the ways, OF whose serv-
ice history takes no heed The great Ohio
territory, now six imperial States, was
twice saved To freedom by the almost I'M
noticed action Of q single man. Il needs
no words to keep the memory OF Mr.. Davis
green. He has left his mark in q hundred
great deeds.
There is painting which great Ital-
ian master left unfinished. The work was
taken up by a disciple. The finished pic
ture bears this inscription: What Titan
left unfinished Palma reverently com
pleted and dedicated to Cod So may our
beloved Republic find always. when one
/ servant leaves his work unfinished an
other who will take it up and dedicate it
to the country and 10 God"
Mr.. Morgan was the next speaker He
said that Mr.. Davis had occupied a high
place in the Senate and had won fame
He was one Of the toilers," said he.
His advanced mind caused others to fol
low him. His example stands as an invi-
tation to all to seek honor. He never so
forgot his high position as TO force an
opponent to the wall or to subject him to
ridicule. He lives no longer but his works
follow him"
Mr.. Morgan said it was by earnest and
consistent endeavor that Senator Davis
strove to serve his country, sinking his
personality in his character of Senator.
II was as Chairman Of the Committee on
Foreign Relations that he found the best
field for his talents in the service of the
country. His accomplishment made him
peculiarly fitted for the labor and he soon
took such rank that his opinions were
/ followed by the Senate. His part in the
| framing of the Paris Treaty was traced
and great credit for all the achievements
| there was given to the late Senator.
Mr.. Clark reviewed the life of Mr.. Davis
and told of his rare fund Of knowledge
| He said that he was great lawyer and
| the first legal light of the Senate
Mr.. Lodge said that his relations with
| Mr. Davis were those of close personal
| friendship. He added that Mr. Davis had
never been fully appreciated as a public
| man.
"In all that he did" said Mr. Lodge, Fin
shaping our policy he was helped by his
| knowledge and his studies by much care
| full thought and by an imagination which
enabled him to project his vision into the
future But that which was his surest
guide was a sentiment embodied in pro-
found patriotism and an intense Ameri-