The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-18

William A. Morgan ESQ, secretary OF
The Bar association presented the resolu-
sons which have already been published
und In the course OF his remarks in sup
port OF the motion 70 place the minute on
fhe court records Mr. Morgan said
1t is reported that his last words were
tt,se: II am not afraid 10 die. have
cone all that coull as we'll as could"
Some Of your honors were present at the
iost anusi meeting 90 the bar association.
shc rtIy after the election OF Judge TIL
l.nghast as chief Justice. and heard an i'm
1fcmptu speech, made by him upon spe-
c;al request OF the members. That speech
we remember II WAS the key note OF the
1Ulges character. The striking feature In
that address was its expression of humil-
tty: and coming. rs " did. from one who
Rad attained a position which. TO the law
sksr's mind IS the highest in n state, n
was exceedingly impressive. No one
ldouhted It's sincerity. No one could doubt
st. Genuine humility in those who achieve
krccsss IL rare and is one OF the attrib-
latcg OF greatness.
The bar believed IN Judge Tillinghast
On the bench he was willing 10 hear in
Nall, and that OF itself bred confidence IN
him He listened patiently, considered
scarefully and thoroughly. and decided az
shc believed Just. But the qualities in the
1udge which won him the respect OF the
tbnr. were those which inspired confidence
that he would 10 the best he could, his
conscientious devotion TO duty. and HIS
searnest beside and constant striving. 10
lbe Just
FORMER CHIEF JUSTICES TRIBUTE
Former Chief Justice Stiness paid
very full and earnest tribute TO the
nong served. He paid a high tribute to
the patience and untiring industry OF the
neceasec In the course OF his eulogy
the former chief justice said: Judge
Tilhnghsst was faithful turist not
simply because, being conscientious he
etrove 20 10 his duty In all respects. but
especially because he enjoyed HIS work
Work done con amore is always better
than work done only for a sense of duty
however faithfully performed re on
3oyed digging az the root of things He
found pleasure IN working out difficult
problems.
Judge Tillinghast was greatly aided in
HE work by an unusually retentive
memory. he was constantly a law stu
dent az every good LAWYER must be. max.
tng II a point 20 read new books periodi.
cal reviews and reported cases 70 the
urrost of HE time"
Rltti speaking OF JNnge lilllnEnaEtS
deep RELIGIOUS convictions and his good
daily lIic, Judge stlness spoke " the
election OK the deceased as chief Justice.
saying: But alas II came 10 him only as
the neeting glory Of the setting sun. As
friend. citizen and Judge his life. con-
cluded Judge Stiness "filled 10 the brinn
the measure OF duty"
ACCEPTED BY CHIEF JUSTICE
Chief Justice Douglas IN accepting the
resolutions said
The court receives these tributes 10 the
late chief Justice with profound syrnpa-
fhr ana appreciation His character and
services placed him among tho most emil
,, MT turists who nave adorned the bench.
Tis qualities were solid rather than bril-
liant such a. became his Office. unswor,.-
fng integrity. solid judgment. untirlng In
nwtrf. candor I'm The consideration of
cihers opinions and frnness ~ convic-
TON when after a survey Of whole sub
SECT bis nnaj conclusion was reached
Hir extraordinsrf memory FOR cases
~as mo~t helpful 10 his associates in the
rorsultation room
He had the dignity of frsi worth not
ee pretsnce of officisl stotfor
Ms dnoness OF heart yervading his