Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-04
Mr.. Fairbanks Honored by Party
and Country.
BORN OF PARENTS THAT MADE SOLID
FOUNDATION FOR HIS HIGHLY
SUCCESSFUL CAREER.

ard corporate affairs engaged his u.t-n-
tim constantly lie was frequently before
the federal courts and had many eminent
lawyers to contend against. His library
grew steadily during these years. ana
when he became a United States senator he
had one of the most valuable collections
of legal works in this country.
As his position in his profession became
fixed he gave more and more attention tn
politics. But not until 1883 did he take an
active part in politics. In that year In
diana had two distinguished sons who were
regarded presidential timber-Benianin
Harrison and Walter Q. Gresham He had
long had a strong personal friendship with
Gresham, and although he also admired
Harrison he did not hesitate TO throw his
preference for his old and true friend Mr..
Fairbanks took charge of the Gresham
campaign for delegates I'm Indiana. Har-
rison got the delegates only after a hard
fought campaign. In marshaling the
Gresham forces Mr.. Fairbanks showed
great skill in the handling of men. When
Harrison was nominated at Chicago Mr..
Fairbanks was one Of the first to Cougratu-
late him, and threw his energies into the
campaign with earnostness In that cam
paign he established his right to hold a
first place among the political orators OF
Indiana. His work aided materially in car
rying Indiana for Harrison that year.
Friendship With Mckinley.
In 1892 Mr. Fairbanks first met Mckinley,
and the friendship then begun lasted until
the unfortunate death of the latter. Upon
the request of Mckinley Mr.. Fairbanks
acted as temporary chairman of the St.
Louis convention, and there delivered the
speech that marked his great ability as an
orator. After returning to Indiana he I'M
dertook to make good his claim that that
state would stand for SOUND money. The
result of the election was republican leg
islature. and Mr.. Fairbanks was Al once
looked to for senatorial honors. The place
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habits of mind and earnest nature were
declared to fit him for forceful work in the
United States Senate.
Mr.. Fairbanks again represented his
state in the convention of 1900 and was
chairman of the committee on resolutions.
His personal relations with Mckinley were
largely the cause of his selection for this
place. together with his well-known sound
ness on republican doctrines.
The entrance of the Indiana statesman
into the United States Senate was at
time of great need for sound principles and
cool elaboration in the affairs of the
ton EXacting duties faced him. Difficult
foreign affairs were to be dealt with, finan-
cial legislation called for and a cOndi-
ton of unrest in the country made wise
counses of especial Importance In all
these respects he met all the requirements
of the occasion.
The home life of Senator Fairbanks has
been ideal. The Fairbanks residence in
Indianapolis is the scene Of domestic happi-
ness and hospitality Mr. and Mrs. Fair
banks have been partners as well as hus-
band and wife. Five ghildren-a daughter
The two elder children were graduated
from the college which their parents had
attended
The senator and his wife are both mem
bers of the Meridian Street Methodist Epis-
copal Church at indianapolis. They both
enjoy social life, and the charming man
ners of Mrs. Fairbanks peculiarly fit her for
a social leader. In this city, where ne has
made a host of friends since entering the
Senate. he and Mrs. Fairbanks have been
numbered among the most charming OF
entertainers.
Mr.. Fairbanks rise to the vice pTesi-
dency was purely the result of a call from
his party He was never a candidate for
that Office. merely being willing to serve
his party should he be needed. He did
valiant service in the last campaign as d
campaigEeT.