I conceived an admiration for him as a statesman, a man of affairs, and a war leader, If felt the utmost confidence in his upright inspiring character and outlook, and personal regard. the affection I must say.... for him beyond my power to express today His love for his own country, his respect for its constitution, his power of always evident, but added to these were the beatings of that generous heart which was always stirred to anger and to action by wear. It is, indeed, a bitter loss to humanity that those heartbeats are stilled forever.