As a prosecutor he was fair to the public. but lenient to those who had taken the first erring step. as an advocate he was tireless and almost belligerent in defense of his client. as a councilor his advice was sound and dependable. as a judge he tempered justice with mercy. as a legislator he was a patriotic American. diligent in behalf of the interest of his constituents. his State. and his Nation. He knew the rules of the House. was ready in debate. and his arguments were based on accurate information and were eloquently presented. San Francisco owes her right to use the water and power of her Iletch Hetchy Valley to his persistent and able efforts. He initiated the legislation that established the Mount Lassen National Park in his beloved Sierras and he had a very potent influence in shaping legislation on Immigration and Naturalization and on the Public Lands. He was an able. eloquent. militant. Christian statesman.
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