The Washington herald., 1908-04-19

lueT, are so Wen ana AtAiStob} sNa4S""
that it will be useless on this occasion
to attempt to augment his public career
by their recital,
He was a student of wonderful applica-
ton. and was never content with super
fetal knowledge of any subject. He was
familiar with the history and govern
ments of all nations. His comprehensive
understanding made him familiar with SO
ciaI and economic philosophy; his marvel
Gus store Of knowledge concerning things
of the historic and political world. as
well as familiarity with subjects which
TO the ordinary mind would be of no
justly gave him the reputa-
ton of being one Of the most learned
and erudite members who ever honoreo
this body. He was many times honored
with positions Of great responsibility that
called into exercise the most delicate
as we'll as the most comprehensive know
ledge OF things and men.
Senator Morgan's advocacy or the
Isthmian Canal was for years earnest
and indomitable. 1t is true that he was
partial to the construction Of this great
project across the Nicaraguan route, yet
no weIi-inforrned person. who is anxious
10 preserve the truth OF history, may
successfully contend that any other
American statesman more deserves TO
be called the father of the Isthmian
Canal than John T. Morgan.
Great Loss to Alabama.
Senator Johnston said. In. part:
In all the history of the republic I
believe no State has ever been called
upon. by the quick succession or DEATH to
mourn at the same time the loss o. TWO
Senators whose ability. integrity, ard pa
triotism was so known and henored In
every State of the Union, and who so
largely commanded the respect and conf
danee Of the Senate. Ny colleague is to
speak Of one of these, and it is my privi-
Iege TO make some record of the life.
services. and character Of my predecessor
Relied Upon in Dark Days.
7 remember well, Mr.. President. during
the reconstruction period, when a contest
was on as to whether Lindsay or Smith
should be seated as governor. and Federal
troops were camped about the capitol OF
of Alabama, and it was feared that coll
usion would occur. that Gen. Pettus was
selected to guide and direct the Demo
cratic cause. because of the universal con-
hdence of the people in his unfinehing
courage and wise discretion. The results
justified this confidence.
He was of rugged character, strong In
his convictions. and aggressive in the
maintenance of them. Yet those who
knew him best knew that deep down in
his breast was a heart tender and SYM
pathetic, always ready 10 forgive an Of
Tense. full Of human sympathy, and
prompt to kindly action. / have myself
seen his eyes fill with tears on being
recOnciied 10 an estranged friend.
An affectiOnate husband, a tender
father, true friend, an upright citizen
great lawyer, ar able statesman, q
brave soldier, and a nobe soul, passed
away when Edmund W. Pettus died"
GaIIinger Pays Warm Tribute.
Senator Gallinger's address contained
the following tributes:
"A sweet old age is more TO be desired
than almost anything else the world car
bestow. To grow old gracefully, keeping
/ the heart young, the mind serene. and
the temper sweet is an accomplishment
| that comes to comparatively few of those
who round out the Scriptural limit o.
human life.
Such men are rare. and dear old Sen
ator Pettus was conspicuous type o.
/ that class. Senator Pettus' long life O.
! our-score-and-six years covered the mos
momentous epoch in the history Of tn,
/ republic. His was an adventurous ant
stirring career, for besides his militar,
service. he was one OF the intrepi'
pioneers, who. in 1919, braved the peril
| Of the savage Indian tribes and still NOR
| savage wilderness. and crossed the con
tineHt with a party Of companions I
seek for gold In the magic sands Of Cali
foTnia.
yet in spite of a life including so mucl
Of hardship and OF hazard, Senator Pet
tus was singularly kindly and graciou
with his fellows-literally as brave as
lion and as gentle as child.
| 'Tf Senator Pettus had an enemy,
certainly was not in Washington. Her
he was respected by all. and great
loved by his associates. Learned in tn
law. skillful in debate. full Of humOr an
/ always soiicitous for the welfare O
others, he gained a place in the conf
| dence and affection of his associates tha
was sublime.
at seems to me that he had accepte
what Aristotle told the world to do cen
turtles ago, Live as nearly as you ca
the immortal life Thus living he doubt
less died in the full belief that somewher
in Gods universe there must be time an
room TO complete the great work OF de
velopment and progress
And so we say to our departed frienC
'Adieu for a brief period when those {
us who live. as you lived, the immorti
life, will again be Joined in a higher an
sweeter conpanionship than that Of tn
world. Adieu.
Burkett Has VaIedictOry.
Senator Burkett, whose address close
/ the ceremony. said. in part:
"In the rush and hurry Of life there
not always opportunity, and perhaI
! there is not always inclination, to re-
ognize properly the worth of men. bl
: it is when the trials are passed and II
, books are closed that the proper ar
E everlasting estimate of a man is made,
"As I have heard from the lips of Sci
g ators here to-day the splendid tribut,
10 the uODle ne u ocudtoi MOISdI,
, have thought what an inspiration II ws
: 10 right living and faithful performan,
, OF duty, and that although he is dea
e still those traits Of character and mani
= ness are living on, as they shall ever col
/ tinue to live In the life and In the VOL
: OF succeeding generations.
/, L knew him as a student of histOl
long before I had ever met him pc
lsonally. / knew his sturdiness of cha
: acter. his manliness. long before l can
into personal contact with him, and ol
OF the things that l looked forward
q most IN coming TO Washington and ente
d ing public life was the opportunity
p meeting him and others of his disti
: guished colleagues, of whom I had rel
. so much,
!, II cannot add more to what has be
said Of his life and merit. and IN closil