Suffice it to say that he took an active and leading part
in all the great questions before the country in the last
decade. At the close of his first term in the Senate, for
the information of his people, a complete record of his
industry, achievement, and his attitude on all public ques-
tions was compiled.
This record is replete with the evidences of his great
industry and his statesmanlike grasp and his ability to
elucidate grave public questions. Upon this record he
again sought a commission as Senator and was trium-
phantly elected. This was strikingly characteristic of the
man. He was bold and strong and frank, and disdained
to espouse or support any cause against his convictions
merely to thereby court public favor. He believed in
clear-cut issues and an honest declaration of policies and
purposes. He loved his State and country to such an
extent that patriotism was a passion with him. He hated
fraud, pretense, and dishonesty in every relation of life.
