The Washington times., 1904-04-07

should be hushed except only that
which may be an inseparable part OF his
actual life, character. and public ser
vice.
"FIe would not. if ne could. have it
otherwise, for, if ] knew him and I'M
derstOod him, / hazard nothing ia say
ing that if he could have a voice as 10
the character of this days exercises, he
would not cOuntenance false praise, nor
wish to have ascribeG to him virtues he
did not even profess 70 have ] shall
strive to speak only the words Of sober
truth
Personal Qualities Discussed.
Remarking that 10 those who had
known senator Hanna as he had known
him for the first four years Of their
acquaintanceship he was an exception
ally lovable man, Mr. Foraker then
drew a picture of his personal qualities,
dwelling on his cheeriness Of nature, his
generosity, his kindness, strength ane
habits of self-denial, by which traits he
made such ardent fTienGs Of all with
whom he net. that it was easy for
them to believe that If ne had differ
without fault on his part.
But while ne thus appeared to his
friends continued the Senator and to
al VINO were IN accord with him, he
appeared to have some other character
istlcS TO those who were so unfortunate
as TO be IN opposition to him.
L . Ill SUCH ne was the very lIflneT-
sOnation of antagonism itself. He seldom
reSOrted tOdiDlOmacy or to any kind Of ef-
fOfl TO placate or mOllify opposition, but
relied on the logic of hard knocks.
While this policy made many enemies il
also made legions Of friends and inspir-
ed them with confidence and af-
fectiOnate admiration. He reciprOcated
this devotion 10 such an extent that he
never hesitated 10 support his follow
eTs in their troubles. or to help them
hight their battles.
Few men have been favored with
such q rare Ombination of faculties
and powers as he possessed, and yet he
lacked qualities ordinarily deemed in
Gispensable to d succe 5Srul public ca
reer He was not a scholarly man; noe
a student. but, as though by intuition,
he cOmprehended accurately and appre-
ciated fully every problem that arose.
He made no pretensions to any special
refinement or culture, but was familiar
ly at ease in every circle.
High Rank Among Great Men.
Passing 70 Mr.. Hanna's career in the
Senate Mr.. Foraker gave to his late
colleague fun credit for his public ser
vice in determining policies and shaping
legislation. remarking, however, that he
had left behind him no statute or other
pre- Of which he was distinctively
Sauthor Notwithstanding any de-
ficiencies. the speaker admitted that
MI L1aAllAd 44llEu q great pace among
the greatest men Of his time. and died
respected, beloved, and mourned by all
classes Of his cOuntrymen.
Contrasting him with Webster, Clay
Lincoln. Blame, ana Mckinley, the Sem
ator declared that Hanna's powers Were
rather OF an organizing and executive
character than as a mOlder OF public
opinion. He had sound judgment, quick
perception, uncommon common sense
and an almost unnatural knowledge OF
human nature. He had the usual expe-
rience Of all men who do great things
we'll He was made the target for all
the abuses, criticisms. slanGers, and
ltbels that ingenuity could suggest. 4
less strong man would have despaired
and been destroyed by II, but he never
showed the slightest concern.
Won Lasting Esteem.
He grew not alone with the years.
but even with the days" concluded Mr..
Foraker, and the pendulum Of public
opinion swung in the opposite direction.
Praise succeeded criticism, until he en-
joyed at the hands Of the American peo>
pie a most rare and exceptional es-
TEEN and admiration.
Mr. Hanna was given the most graft
flying evidence Of this regard by the
people OF Ohio at the last election. At
the close Of a hOtly contested campaign
he was given the most triumphant in
dorsement ever accorded by that State
10 any Candidate for the Senate. His
death seemed not only an untimely, but
a most unusual public loss. II is some
consolation TO realize that he ran his
race well . the end. and that his career,
successful throughout, was crowned. Up
10 its Close, with a succession Of bril-
liant achievements that endeared him to
his countr7men and gave him a peTma-
nent place Of high honor. not only In
their histGy. but also in their hearts"
Scots Personal Anecdotes.
Senator Scott Of West Virginia, the
closest pesonal friend the dead states