Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-30
Eulogies On the 4 Late Senator
Mcmillan.
WORK FOR THIS CITY
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT OF
THE cAPIrAL
Review Of His Career by His Late As
sociates In tho Senate This
Afternoon.

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MCMILLAN OF Michigan. Nineteen senators
spoke on the life and character OF the SEN
ator from Michigan, who had been 80
prominently identified not only with the
framing OF national legislation. but with
the upbu1lding OF the District OF Columbia
as the most beautiful Of the worlds capt.
tala. -
The only flowers IN the Senate chamber
was a bunch OF roses placed on Senator
McMinan's desk. The desk bore no mark
OF mourning as on the day when his death
was announced in, the Senate. Then, as
today, bunch OF roses was the only re-
Hdnder OF the sad bereavement which his
family and friends have experienced.
The successes In the career Of Senator
MCMILLAN were told. and senator's testified
to their personal esteem for the man who
at the time OF his death was identified not
only with national affairs and the beauti-
Tying OF the District. but also with SCORES
OF important business enterprises In Mchi-
gan. Fitting tributes were paid to the
sterling traits OF character that were pos
sessed by Senator Mcmillan. and which al
world of statesmanshdp and busdness and
life OF this city.
A Large Attendance,
Tho galleries OF the Senate were well
nied, nos only by people Of this city. but
also oy many OF the late senator's friends
nom Michigan. In the private gallery re-
served Dor the families Of senator's were
members OF Senator MoAdillan's family,
many OF whom came here from Michigan
70 De present at this memorial service.
commissioner Mcfarland was present in
the senate chamber during the services, oc-
q fyn ~ A.
There was large attendance Of senators
among those who spoke on the life and
character Of Senator Mcmillan were Sena-
tors Burrows. Adrtch, Cockrell, Morgan.
rem, Galinger, Lodge. Perkins. Martin.
Mason, Bacon. spooner, Fairbanks, Hanna
roster OF Louisiana and Alger. Senator
burrows delivered beautiful tribute to his
late colleague. referring to his eminence
In public affairs IN Michigan. and OF his
valuable service to his state In the United
states Congress. Senator Gallinger re-
ferred at length5to the great work Of the
late chairman OF the committee on the
District OF Columbia in the identifying Of
this city. Senator Allison also referred
to his arduous duties on the committee on
District. "a
At the conclusion, Of the routine busi-
ness MI. Burrows GAioh.) called up the
resolutions relative to his late colleague
and paid an earnest tribute to his memory.
Address Of Senator Burrows.
Senator Burrows first offered the follow
Ing resolution expressive OF the bereave-
nent that had fallen upon the Senate in
the death Of his colleague and declaring
that upon the conclusion Of the service the
Senate should adjovfn;.,7 hfs..,.-..,s
That the Senate has heard with profound
sorrow Of the death Of the Hon. James Nc
MILAN, late senator from the state of Mich
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Resolved. That as a mark of respect to
the memory of the deceased the business
OF the Senate be now suspended to enable
his associates to pay proper tribute to his
high character and distinguished public
services" ~
Senator Burrows spoke eloquently Of the
man with whom he was so intimately ssso-
ciated for many years. He reviewed his
early history and training, and showed how
at the early age of thirteen he became q
clerk, and by his devotion to duty and his
unusual ability he arose to q place Of great
distinction both within his state and before
the nation.
He determined to make his own way In
life. and after a few years Of preparation
by active work at the early age OF nineteen
Chicago and Milwaukee railroad Senator
Burrows contnuedT
Gaining the confidence Of the capitalists
who were behind this enterprise he early
became connected with many Of the leading
Industries Of Michigan and showed a mas
terful hand in their sdevelopme nt and con-
troll. His unouestioned integrity. his bust
ness sagacity. his stability OF purpose, his
unf1agging energy and his indomitable
pluck. coupled with self-reliance, made him
a commanding figure In the Industrial
affairs OF his city and state. His qualities
of head and heart won for him recognition
and the esteem Of his business associates,
and he advanced in responsibility and
power. His financial success was assured
at an early age"
ness institutions with which the late Sem
ator Mcmillan was connected. and reviewed
his work in Congress and spoke OF his
great force in the shaping OF national iegis-
listened to with interest by the large num-
Der Of senators assembled within the cham
Der and by the well-f1lled galleries.
Senator Aldrich's Remarks
Senator Aldrich Of Rhode Island paid a
tribute to Senator Mcmillan. whom he knew
Intimately. [,-
TT was my good fortune" said Senator
Aldrich, ito have known Mr.. Mcmillan well
through all the years Of his senatorial
service and my regard. admiration and at
lection for him increased with each success
sive day of our association. He was es-
sentially a man Of affairs and in q material
age. an era of wonderful commercial and
Industrial development, he was a pre-emi-
nently successful business man; yet his
spirit and nature must have come down to
him from some ancestral knight OF the 70
mantle age; he,jwass always gentle, chival-
rous and genial. He was admirable in every
relation of life. domesuc, social and official.
The loyalty Of hf5 friefidship was never dis
puted. The wisdom 6f his advice in the
councils of his party Was always acknowl-
edged. The statetnentoof his valuable serv-
ices to state andcouHtry to which you have
listened constitutes q record which must
be a never-ceasdug source Of pride to his
friends, and an Inspiration to those who
are to follow him. In that intimate compan-
ionship which formed the principal charm
of our life here the vacancy occasioned by
the death Of Senator Mcmillan can never
be filled; even the grateful and fragrant
memories Of tho past cannot break the
force Of the ever-present consciousness OF
irreparable loss.'E III
Senator Depew's Eloquent Eulogy.
Senator DepsN delivered an eloquent
eulogy on the late senator from Michigan.
During most sf thshormulative and rev.
dictionary period Of our history. lawyers
have commanded legislative positions" said
Mr.. Depew. THE people believed that the
education and training necessary for ad-
mission to the bar and the familiarity with
the laws which are requisite for the prac-