Evening star., 1911-08-12
News Communicated to House.

The news OF Mr.. Loudenslager's death
was received with sincere and deep regret
in the House. where he was widely
known. and not only highly esteemed for
his ability and rectitude, but regarded
with genuine affection by men of all par
ties and factions. His extensive acquaint-
ance was in part due to his connection
with the management of campaigns for
Congress in tine past three elections,
while the personal regard in which he
was held was the result of the prominent
part he took in legislation and his conse-
quent intimate association with his COL
leagues.
Naturally of a genial and cordial ma
ture, generous and warm-hearted a good
mixer among men. catholic i'm disposition.
he made friends instinctively and held
them through life. At the same time ne
was a hard Observation-Disclosures in
deed-ard never shirked his part in legis-
latve political affairs in the House
While not a brilliant orator Mr.. Louden-
slayer vas a convincing talker. using the
direct, straightforward language OF the
business man. and putting his PROPOSE
ticns in businesslike way. He diu not
like speechmaking, however. and he was
less In evidence in debate than he was in
the councils OF his party.
Conspicuous in Party Councils.
In the latter respect he was conspicuous
always, and there was never a caucus or
conference upon policies in which his
assistance was not sought In him poli,i-
cal instinct was developed to a high de-
gree. and his judgment was almost un-
erring lie was notable as a placator
and pacifier. although when the time
came to fight he was relentless in ag-
gression upon the enemy.
His career in Congress was divided be
q nd 1ar {SI
came 10 the House In the Fifty-third Con-
gress from what Is now the first New Jer-
sey district, taking in the big town of
Camden and the counties of Camden. Sa-
lem and Gloucester. Prior to that time
he had teen engaged in business and had
worked his way in politics through the
minor county positions until he became
county clerk
In which he was reared, and his early
training was under the republican pol
iocians OF the old school He was
taught 10 stand with the organization
and he never bolted his party. He
learned thoroughness OF method and
attention 10 detail in those early days
OF training in the fierce political fights
In Camden, and also learned strategy
Assists Campaign Manager.
When he came to Congress his No.
litical ability was soon recognized and
he was asked TO assist the republican,
congressional campaign committee. A,
that time Joseph w. Babcock of Wis.
consin was chairman of the committees
and he had around him a group Of some
OF the most famous politicians in the
republican party.
The republicans had some great fights
on their hands in those days for the
election Of the House OF Represents
tives. and Mr.. Loudenslager as secre-
tary OF the campaign committee wen,
through all the notable battles. Chair.
man Babcock had great confidence in
his ability. as did Vice President Sher.
man when he became chairman of the
con1littee. and as did Mr.. McKinle,
OF Illinois. who succeeded Mr. Sher.
man.
In the past two campaigns Mr. Lou
denslager did not want to serve as sec
retary. but was practically forced into
tine harness by the demands of his col
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