New-York tribune., 1905-02-20

House adjourned.
SENATOR FAIRBANKS'S TRIBUTE
Senator Fairbankss eulogy Of Senator Quay.
delivered Saturday. in the United States Senate,
is as follows:
Mr.. President: We again pause to pay our trib-
ute TO the memory of a friend and coworker in the
reminded OF the frequency of this sad and loving
atIvely few years OF my presence in this exalted
notable one. Another name mas been sdded TO
that dlstns suished nst and we are met to DO i!
honor Upon the morrow shall meet TO record
the the passing OF some other coaalutor. but who IL
unendlng
senator Matthew Stanley Quay was essentially
self-made, as are those who most impress them
selves upon their times. He was born TO neither
meattn k nor station. he came from the nlodest
nome OF Presbyterian minister, nome pervaded
py generous wholesome, religious and patriotic
sYEti frugal home. where love OF God. love OF
Ae4SApor ana love OF country was IncuIcated.
Senator Quay political general of extraor
49lnaty capacity. he was one or the most master
Puteo P iIeaaer OF his party in the great state OF
He also held place OF commanding influence in
the national councils Of his party. He was once
paIgn. The result was success, due in large meas
& ure 10 ms superb genera1ship. he was adroit in
IHnaPpIAS out ana executing his political campaigns
ne drew about him men IN whose loyal purpose he
h2o Ieltn and in whose capacity TO execute hls
plans he had the utmost confidence. He exacted
tle most loyal allegiance and repaid devotion with
degree the faculty OF making and holding friends
dnsy stooo by MN under all conditions, In sunshine
@ ana IN shadow He verify bound them TO him as
he was OF rare self control Amid the
storm he was serene, moving with almost reslstless
power to the accomplishment # his purpose. he
he received ana gave many hard blows, and to
some ne seemed indifferent TO criticism. but there
We're 1ew men with more deeply sensitive natures
than ms He had heart which easily
touched. He cherished in tuI measure the good
opinion Of his fellows and was deeply greved when
no tost + Ine appfoVaI or friend.
in tnat hour which put loyalty TO the highest test.
re was be4leVer IN the virtue Of our institutions,
promptly entered the mii:a<y service Of the gov
ernment He met all the ardUous demands made
upon him with intelligent and 1rm resolution EIe
demonstrated at ali times his ability as an or
battle. he Won and received from the Congress Of
the United States a medal OF honor. There was
behalf OF his country and countryTnen. Wherever
outy called he was ready 10 go.
had but little personal acquaintance with Sena-
tor Quay prior to my entrance to the Senate.
interest he manifested when came here. unfa-
Inillar with the important duties and the great
years we We're associated upon OF the most
the consideration Of the ouestiors which came m
before 1t he was actuated by but motive.
degree the pubic tereS He a was inspired bS no
10 other thought than the advancement of the vel
duties aii oi ms '0un'FSen IN the discharge OF his
Senator Quay rarely engaged in debate but when
ne spoke ne spoke polntedly and clearly. He had
the power OF luminous and compact statement. His
Whlch th6 skilled orator employs to faScnate and
flX the attention of his auditors As rule, he
spoke only when necessity required and in the dis
charge or some duty especially imposed upon him
by MS committee assignments.
He was diligent, painstaking and earnest in his
committee service that service which is beyond the
reach of the public and which is essential
in the proper discharge Of the business OF this great
body No important measure promotive of the pub
Ho welfare stands TO his personal credit, yet he
contributed his full share 10 the enactment Of laws
and the establishment Of policies which conserve
the public interest. Legislation and public policies
are largely the fruit OF many minds. the composite
reflection and mature judgment OF many statesmen
cooperating TO a common end He made his just
contribution TO the measures which engaged the
tentiOn of the Senate during his membership here.
His most distinctive and effective service in
behalf OF the protective tariff. Representing a
State vitality interested in protection, he became
intelligent student and effective advocate of that
great economic policy He made himself one of the
masters of the subject, particularly 1t bore upon
the manifold interests of his commonwealth.
He a Of fine literary tastes. He a
lover of good books and made himself familiar with
them. The atmosphere OF the library con-
genial to him. His books were his choicest COM
panions, and he loved TO dwell in their fellowship
Only few days before the fina! summons came he
requested TO be taken into his library for the last
time. His wish was granted. and he glanced
through the choicest volumes and parted with them
a. with friends of many years.