The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-23


nation from the Senate OF John q.
Sponer. OF Wisconsin. which was ten
dered March 80, 1907 says Senator
Cullom Sensitive to a degree to the
promptinga of his conscience, and still
DESTROYS Of representa- the senti-
ments OF his constituents apparently
he found himself embarrassed By the
growth in his State of what with
out intending any disrespect. may
designate as La Folietteism'
He (Spooner) left the Senate and
thus opened the way for more rapid
promotion in that body of the new
school of politics for which his col
league stood, a school which, while
II has found some opponents in the
House of Representatives, is not so
largely represented there as In the
Senate
Il am classed as a regular, and
desire to be. My votes have been with
the party organization. l have made
II rule throughout my political
career to stand for the general prin-
cipies OF the party as enunciated by
It's authorized bodies. but while that
is my course, do not pretend to say
that organization always represents
all that is good and best for the coun-
try' or that in many cases the Pro-
gressives and Insurgents may not be
H"dfcI IlSnt tnan Inc Regulars.
My plan has been to exert nv in
nuence In the direction of careful and
conservative progression within estab-
lisned party lines, and in such course
do believe that the Republican party
can best insure It's perpetuity The
question is often asked: Who has
succeeded Aldrich as leader. OF the
Senate! No one. There are three par
ties In the Senate. consisting OF thirty
seven Regular Republicans. forty-one
Democrats and thirteen Insurgent Re-
publicans.
I'm caucus the Insurgents act with
the Regulars, but in legislation they
more frequently line up with the
Democrats. The consequence Is that
no party is in control. and. therefore
no party can dictate the course Of
leadership. Under such circumstances
real leadership is out of the ques-
ton"
Lincoln always has been the star
of Senator Cullom's life.
During my life," he says, 81 have
been acquainted with very many able
lawyers, and 1 have no hesitation in
saying that Lincoln was the greatest
trial lawyer l ever knew. He was a
man OF wonderful power before a
court or jury. When he was sure he
was right his strength and resource
fulness were wellnigh Irresistible"
He speaks of the tremendous ability
of stephen A Douglas. the deserved
reputation gained by Robert r. Hit,
the force of John Sherman, the brill
liancy of Blaine, the power OF ALI
son. the diplomacy of John Hay, and
characterizes other men who have an
peared in public life.
Comments on Presidents.
OF Grant he remarks that while he
would not say he was failure as
President, certain 1t was that he added
nothing to his great fame as a soldier.
Hayes he describes as a very good.
conscien uous man, who never made
any enemies. but he does not think
any one would say he was q great
man.
Garfield. in his view, was to a most
eminent degree. fitted for a legisla tor,
but he was not at all fitted for the
presidency.
Arthur he regarded as man Of
great sense OF propriety and dignity.
believing more thoroughly in the OBJ
servance of the etiquette which should
surround President than any other
occupant of the White House he has
known.
Grover Cleveland is described as
strong minded and forceful. and ad-
hered to his views on public questions
with q remarkable degree of tenacity.
utterly regardless OF party.
Mckinley in many respects. he says,
was very great man, ana looked and
acted tho ideal President.
Roosevelt Is marvellous man. COM
ments the Senator. of great intellect,
great energy and courage, and Of the
highest degree OF integrity.
jackson to me always has been an
interesting character" Senator Cullom
proceeds. Theodore Roosevelt has de-
clared very little respect for him and
has written disparagingly-I might say
even abusively-of him. But the truth
is there We're never two Presidents in
the White House who in many respects
resembled each other more nearly than
Jackson and Roosevelt"