I necessarily became acquainted with him. and I deem it a high privilege to join now in paying tribute to his memory. When we realize that ninetenths of the legislation in Congress is really nonpartisan. it is easily explained that in the course of thue men engaged in legislative duties. especially those who are active workers. must necessarily become pretty well acquainted. I had occasion to appeai before the two committees of which Mr. ]BURNETT was chairman. the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds and the Committee on Immigration. All Members. especially those from the country districts. like to appear before the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. and during his chairmanship we always received a courteous and considerate hearing. I was present at several meetings of the Comnittee on Immigration and Naturalization during his chairmanship. and at hearings before the Committee on Rules on the immigra tion bill. which he championed. and on these and various other occasions I learned to admire him greatly. As has been said here. few Members on the other side enjoyed more friendships on this side of the aisle than he did. He was admirjd for his splendid abilities. and especially for his brilliant oratory.
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