De Alexander: “He might be broken, but he could not be bent.”

More valuable still is his exposition of the Philippine question in its bearings on American life and politics.

Enlightened and persuasive discussion of the negro problem in its present phases and aspects.

An exceedingly readable volume, especially valuable in its analyses of conditions, causes, situations and results; and against his main conclusions no sane person can contend."--Boston Transcript.

Indeed, his administration admittedly ranked with the best that had adorned the State for a century, and his friends, including Independents and many Stalwarts, rallied with energy to his support.