Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-07
SENATORS EULOClZE ALLISON
Most Impressive Services of the Kind
Held in Many Years.
CHAMBER CROWDED FOR OCCASION
Men who Had Served with Deceased
for Many Years Pay Touching
Tributes to Character of
Dead Statesman.
CFrom a Staff correspondent.)

(From a Staff Correspondent)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-(Special Tele-
gram.) .)-Not within the history of those
whose business It is to look after the de-
tails in the senate of the United States
has there been more general observance
of the services to the dead than was shown
today by the upper branch of congress
when eulogies upon the life, character and
public acts of William Boyd Allison, late
senator from Iowa, were pronounced.
There was solemnity about today's pro-
ceedlngs such as has not been seen in half
q century and the eulosies delivered COM
pelled attention not only on account of
the dead statesman, but because of the high
character of those who delivered them and
their especial literary value. Generally SEN
ators were in black frock coats in defer
ence to the occasion, the chamber was
crowded by those who had known Senator
Allison during his years as congressman
and senator. The list of speakers was un-
usually long, Senator Hale, who succeeded
Allison as chairman of the appropriations
committee, being among those to bear
witness to the ability and sterling integ-
rity of the Hawkeye's illustrious states
man. Senator Dolliver, who moved the
usual resolution of respect to the dead,
spoke of his colleague in terms of endear-
ment and of reverence such as has rarely
been heard / nthe halls of legislation. He
pointed out things in Senator Allsons life
which the senators had forgotten and in
many particulars wilR stand as one OF the
best histories Of the big mans life that has
been written.
Senator Burkett was forceful in his de-
livery and made a most excellent impress
sion.
Senator Cummins closed the exercises,
which extended late into the afternoon.
| Among others who spoke were Senators
Teller, Aldrich. Daniel, Cullom. Bacon, Gal
linger, Lodge, Tillman and Borah.
Tribute of an Opponent.
Senator Teller referred to Mr.. Allison's
| firm belief in the doctrine OF protection to
American industries and American labor
! and to his activity in the passage of the
tariff laws.
Yet he said, "he was tolerant of those
who differed with him on the subject. and
in debate and otherwise recognized that his
opponents were actuated by the same
patriotic sentiment in their opposition that
actuated him in his support"
Comparing Senator Allson's career with
that of English statesmen, Senator Lodge
declared that had his labor been performed
in England his statue would have its place,
as at Westminster are found statues OF
prime ministers and parliamentary leaders,
many of whom, he added ''Mr. Allison sur
passed in all that goes to make statesmen.
Mr.. Cummins told of his own mission
from President Mckinley in urging Mr..
Allison to become secretary of state and
of his declination because of the affection
he felt for his old associates in the senate
IAN acknowledged leader" Mr.. Aldrich
declared Senator Allison never paraded
his powers of leadership and was appar.
emily unconscious OF their existence. His
position in the senate was unique. He was
oldest in service, wisest in council, the
friend and mentor of all"
Senator Bacon declared that on the demo
cratic side confidence OF senator's in Sena.
tor Allison was as great as on the republic
can side OF the chamber.
senator CuIIOm's Tribute.
"I am not sure but that his career wa
the most remarkable Of any man in ou
public life," said Senator Cullom, speaking
of the late Senator Allison, with whom h
had served in the senate thirty-two years
Mr.. Cullom said Mr.. Allison was not al
ways so conservative as people regarded
him. While in the house of representative
he had denounced President johnson Il
such vigorous terms, he said, that thos
who knew him later would not believe h.
could utter such words. Mr.. cullom re
called that he and Mr.. Allison were tn
last two living members of the house VIII
had voted for the impeachment Of johnson
although in later years he had said sucl
Impeachment would have been great mis-
take.
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