The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-04-08

Republican Executive CHAIRMAN ieils
Of His Services 10 His Party.
Washington. April i In accordance
will he previous agreement the sen
ate devoted practically its entire time
IL eulogies upon the character Of the
late senator Hanna This order Of
business was taken up Immediately
after tie disposal IF the routine morn
ing business. when at. Foraker pre-
scented Tie usual resolutions OF sorrow
and asked for their consideration
The principal addresses were deliy
cred By Senator Foraker Senator
Hanna's colleague, and senator Scott
Of West Virginia. Of the Republican
national committee
senator Foraker began Ills address
by reviewing his personal relations
with Senator Hanna. admitting that
through political differences these re-
lations were entirely suspended from
1883 to 1891 when lie went on, in
d modified and less cordial way, they
were resumed and thereafter contin
ned until his death These relations
were less cordial than previously be-
cause. although We at Tunes heartily
co-operated, and, in a personal and
social way, were entirely friendly yet
in political matters We We're generally
opposed to each other in the fractional
contests and controversies among the
Republicans Of our state, These mat
! ters 81 the past. said the senator were
brought up only for the purpose Of u
Illustrating The points Of view from
which rs had studied the man lie
said
4 I'll the grave with him lie buried an Diff
Il fereuces, an hostiiities, all animosities, all
pre5udices and all mkindness Of feeling Of
every sort that ever a. any time may
have been entertained. I would not dis
euss anything of such a nature on this
occasion IL ! could, and I could not do 50
with propriety Il ! would Here and now
Rn criticism should be hushed except only
that which MAY De an inseparable part of
his actual life character and public sery-
liees.
I His Consistency Toward His Friends.
40 those who knew him only as / knew
Tim for the first four years Of our ae-
ltfuaintance he was an unusually lovehle
Imam. lie was bright, CHEEKY, generous.
lkibd strong and ever ready % practice
self denial. especially when Il involved the
Iprefcrment Of a friend
While the senator made many enemies, he
also made friends and this friendship WAS
lreeiprocated Ia the extent that Mr.. Hanna
would often assist his friends in their bat-
lilies sreaardass I their character
only a man OF uncommon strength Of
l6haratter and one possessing the conf
denoe u his fellow ceuntTNlmen 70 an un-
lusHai degree could have done what he SO
lhabtuaAs did ID this resnect without
serious injury 10 his reputation, but with
lhin & came to be regarded as virtue,
Mr. Foraker spoke euIogistically OF
MIR lltanas intellectual qualities, q
hs unelring judgment Of men, bis ex
etutYc qualities, bis strong common
seuse his business training etce bnt
said Chat be was deficient IN scholar
ship and oratorical gifts
Career "a the Senate.
Speaking Of Mr. Hanna's career ii
the senate MIR Foraker said.
His services 70 the senate covered a pc.
riod OF almost seven Years During 81
this time he was prominent Influential
land helpful in determining policies ane
shaping legislation Of national and inter.
national importance and consequence, but
he ieft Behind him no statute or Other
measure Of which he was distinctyely ths
author