The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-22

er one American living. He had tray-
eled extensively in the United States,
and there was scarcely town in this
broad nation in which he might ap-
pear, whether or not his coming had
been heralded. that some man would
not step to his side, and, throwing his
arm about his neck. accost him in
terms of pleasure and of alta chment.
Laws Show His Ability.
Long and close association with
Mr. sherman in the house gave me
keen appreciation of his talents as a
legislator, while all of you here today
are aware of his exceptional abilities
as a presiding officer and as an expo
nent of parliamentary law. While
seeking no recognition as an orator,
he was ready in debate, and, though
kindly and considerable to his oppo-
nentS on the floor, drove home argu-
ments with such conciseness and good
effect that defeat in a contest on leg
islative matters rarely overlook him.
His readiness under all circumstances
to gauge a situation in its true light,
his Quickness to take advantage of OPP
portunities made him, to my mind, one
of the most successful and best repre-
sentatives, and he was valued and
omplimented as such not only by the
people of his district but of the United
States. His efforts were not central
lied or localized. As chairman of the
committee on Indian affairs and as
leading member of the great commit
tee on interstate and foreign COM
merce his field of labor was broad and
varied, and in nothing did he shirk his
responsibilities, but was constantly
working for the enactment of legisla-
ton of a character which would inure
TO the benefit of the public and of
those whose interests were at stake. A
large number of the most important
statutes born in these committees bear
witness today to his ability and able
dgment.
Mr. Sherman was a partisan. open
and unequivocaI- He made plain his
position IN public policies and public
questions at every opportunity, and
rather, 1 always thought, enjoyed such
declarations There was never any
misunderstanding as to where he stood
on any question, and he would lose
with grace, upholding his ideals, rath-
er than yield to those beneath whose
veneering was a desire to either please
or advantage his opponent He dis
liked pretenSe and detested dishonesty.
While easy of approach and ready to
listen to those who sought him. he
was quick to detect and resent irnpo-
sition or insincere motives. On such
occasions his indignation would assert
itself by vigorous expression and
prompt refusal. and the discovery
would rarely be forgotten
Quick to Acknowledge Mistake
Some of Mr.. ShermaR's warmest
friends Were numbered among those wn1
did not always agree with him either in
politics or in policy. He was democratic,
Observation-Disclosures SeLId4 Ills
was deep and easily stirred He saw the
right in all that he did. but finding him
sei- mistaken in any situation or degree,
his acknowledgment OF the fact was
quick. earnest. and sincere. In fact, IN
private and public life Mr.. Sherman met.
fully II is possible to meet, every
demand upon him as a citizen, a neighbor.
a friend. and a statesman
IN his family relations he was paf
ticularly blessed. His enjoyment and con-
tentment reached its height when his
family was gathered about him. and its
members. more than any others, will miss