The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-24

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generally regarded as the most finished
orators OF the body. Their prepared
speeches were marvels Of correct Eag-
llsh, of pure diction, OF classical allus-
ion and rhetorical finish, Of the three,
Senator Hosc alone possessed a good
voice. Senator Davis voice was weak
and thin aud he somehow seemed to
lack the force to raise it and make him
self heard. He did not speak often and
when he did It was upon the larger
questions only But he never spoke
that he was not listened to most atten-
lively by all members OF the body with
out respect To party. and his opinion
and judgment were frequently dects-
i've,
Senator Tupie's voice WAS not SO
weak as Senator Davis. but &, had a
iisagreeable twang which rendered it
difficult to distinguish what he said
across the senate chamber, But every
subject he discussed was handled in a
most complete and mastery manner,
He was emphatic and torcihle when
necessary and master ot tnvective
and irony. His speeches We're always
mumined by apt metaphor and abound
ed in brilliant flashes of Wit and sar-
casm. as well as In the most charming
description of scenes and events cal
culated to give poin, 10 his contention.
Whenever he spoke, senators gathered
around close to him in order that moth
ing might be lost.
Senator Hoar is learned and his words
are rarely wasted. He is getting old and
is al times perhaps slightly Querulous,
but he is still very effective and the
man who crusses swords with him in
debate or upon any question OF consu-
tutional construction, must indeed be
thrice armed. Above all, notwithstand- ]
ing his long public service, his charac-
ter for probi,y. integrity and unselhsh I
devotion to the public and the public |
welfare is spotless. No man in public :
life stands higher than he.
1t would be impossible TO draw any !
comparison between senator Quay. |
who has Just been reelected TO the
senate after most memorable strug-
gle. and senator Hoar. There is abso-
lutely no point OF similarity in their
mental make up. Senator Quay stands
for what may be designated the prac-
ical side Of public affairs. He is a
great organizer and possesses TO a re-
degree the faculty Of draw
ng men to him and holding them there
With hooks OF steel. II is said that
me Of the main elements OF his Won
lerful hold upon the rank and file as
veil as the workers Of his party, is
hat he never breaks a promise made
hem and never goes back on his
riends His hold upon the affections
4 Pennsylvania Republicans. and in
Iced of Republicans throughout the
lation. and the length Of time he has
it. in the face Of the most
and virulent opposition both
within and without his party. is simply
marvellous. Senator Quay is not i'm
,osing in appearance. He is small Of
tature and his voice is weak. He is
lot an orator in any sense and his man
.er is unimpressive He must be known
% be appreciated and that, too, for
'ome time. But with Acquaintance
,omes the knowledge Of his power and
he secret Of his success. and il is then ,
discovered that he is strong. resource
.ul and dominant. though quiet and '
To one acquainted with ,
hin it is not surprising that the senate {
galleries and corridors were crowded
with his friends and admirers to wit I
ness his triumphant re-entry into the
senate
One Of the most pleasing results Of
legislative action s the selection of
Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom, Of Illinois. I
or another term. When the contest |.
,pened in that state bitter fight was
ooked for, but as the time for the eau ,
us drew near the opposition melted
md one by one Senator Cullom's oppon-
.nts withdrew, leaving the way open to
unanimous denomination. Had Mr..
,ullom been defeated, it would have
meant a distinct loss to the country
md the manner Of his selection was
he highest honor that could hayea been
,aid him by the great state Of Illinois.