Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-04

S"euiuaS anu at lowing Green, the
former Speakers home. on Monday.
Multitude OF Tributes.
The expressions of sympathy from
the President and rcsidcnt-e elect,
however were but two among hun
dreds that poured in all last night.
all of TO-DAY and were continuing to-
night to tell the bcrcavcd family of
the great place the dead leader had
made for himself in the hearts OF his
countrymen.
The eulogies to the late minority
leader were delivered to packed gal
icrics with Representative Fucker,
dean OF the Missouri delegation. pre-
siding. "Encle Joe" Cannon, who
preceded Mr.. Clark as Speaker. was
among the foremost Of those who
paid tribute to the dead leader.
None mourn the loss OF Champ
Clark more kecnIy. than l." Mr.. Can
non told his collca CUES "IIe had
the one quality which has developed
leadership at all timcs-coniidcncc in
his cause and confidence in himself
He had the courage OF his convic-
tons"
career of Mr.. Clark was very similar
to his own. Mr.. Cannon added:
our experiences were those of the
average American citizen. We wse
both defeated after service here. but
we came back. as | believe he would
have again come back to the House.
had he lived"
ITO know him well was to be his
friend. declared Representative
Mondcll. Wyoming. Republican House
leader He eexempli!iod to the full
est in his Ifs ana character the per-
sonal and civic virtues which we are
pleased to belivc reach their most
perfect development under the con-
ditions Of American life"
HE was great in victory and great
or in defeat" said Representative
Mann. Illinois. who was Republican
House leader when Mr. Clark was
Speaker I'm all tho contests and
bitter fights we learned not merely
to respect each other. hut to love ms
two brothers might"
No man ever appeared on the
floor Of tho House. who was MIR.
'lark's superior in n parliamentary
fight Mr.. Mann continued. "and lie
left the Speakers chair with tho adj
fniration. affection and regard OF
every member without regard to
party"
Mr.. Mann held in his right hand
as he spoke Il ravcl made OF Georgia
hickory, which was to have been pre-
Scntcd by the Georgia delegation to
Mr.. Clark had h. lived TO complete
his service in Congress tomorrow.
THE achievements of Chomp Cha RI,
will always remain an inspiration for
tn" young" asserted Representative
Henry Y. Raiaey. Democrat. Illinois.
Nj. Clark was Essentially a fight
or all his life" declared Representa-
tive Garrett, Democrat Tennessee.
Those who knew him best loved
him most" asserted Representative
Dickinson. Democrat. Missouri.
He literally fought his way into
leadership mere" said Sneaker Gill
lott. rs n Spcaier. Mr. Clark was
rre-rmincnt. for he ser aside par
lisa nship and was the impartial
judge"
tn" proceedings of tho House. in
which Mr.. Clarl; served for more than
score Of years continued under tho
shadow east by his denth Final p-cn
arations We're mndn for the funcro,
services TO he held SATURDAY, forenoon
- IN" House chamber ana ,opirb,
~" 'iouS" Laid aside the rush Of last
minute Legislation for an hour To nav
trihnt" TO its former prcSihin" officer
ana Lender. Members We'd with one
another in culoriHinr tho vir,uos and
qualities OF Champ Clark as dtsrlavcd
on House aoor and in committee
room
All Arrangements Complete.
The House of Representatives had
completed ARRANGEMENTS today for
funeral services in the House cham
Der Saturday morning for it's late mi
nor!ty leader and former Speaker.
Champ Clark, who died here yester-
day after q brief illness. The service.
which will he held at 1850. O'Clock.
VIII be tribute OF respect such as
has been paid only Il few times in
the history of the American Congress.
1t will be the first time the IIous.
chamber has been used for such a
purpose since 1874, when services
were hclt. for the late Serene T.
Payne. for more than thirty wears u
Representative from New York The
body OF the former Speaker will lie
in state in the Capitol rotunda before
the services.
i:oth houses of Congress voted to
appoint committees To attend the flu
neral as representatives OF their re-
spcctivc bodies.
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