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THE LATE SENATOR TASSE. / Ottcuva Citizefi, Jaruiary ISth, 1895 It is with no ordinary feelings of regret that we have to announce tliis morning tlie death of our respected and long-time political friend and associate, the Honourable josei)h Tasse, editor-in chief of La Muietve newspaper and a member of the Senate of Canada. As our readers are aware. ^Iv. Tasse has been sufiV'ring for some time from a complication of disorders which during the past few weeks has threatened the most serious consequences. His death, therefore, does not occur unexpectedly, but the feeling with which the unfortunate event will evcTywhere be re- ceived, will be none the less deep and sorrowful. By his untimely removal — he was but 46 — Canada loses an eloquent and devoted son, and tlie political party to which he belonged, a well equipped, courageons and devoted champion. The late Mr. Tasse was essentially a man of action, of earnest work and endeavor ; and his career, though short, is bright with the possibilities that lie within the reach of every young Canadian of equal merit and aml)ition. Com- mencing life a poor boy, he early qualitied himself for newspaptM" work, and, ere long, attained a position in the editorial corps. As such he attracted the notice of the late Sir George Cartier, which led to his appointment as an assistant translator in the public service. Unlike the generality of men under similar conditions, this stroke of good fortune only spurred young Tasse on to further mental effort and exertion He give himself up anew to historical and constitutional studies for which he had a special taste and aptitude, and step, by step added to his store of knowledge and otherwise qualified himself for the distinguished public career that followed. While others slept, he read and worked ; while others s[)ent theii' leisure in idleness and self indulgence, Tasse was qualifying him- self, like Gait, Harrison, Baljy and Patterson before him, for a seat in the highest tribunals and councils of the state. He was called to the Bar, and his services sought for in Parliament, but it was only in 1878, on the restoration of the Conservatives to power at Ottawa, that he was induced to accept of a nomination. In that year he stood for the National Capital in the House of Commons, and was re- 7 v^ tui-iH'uncil to a seat in the Red Cliaiubei-. Had he been spared to his country, he would undoubtedly lia\o been calh^d, and that before long, to other and higher spheres of public usijfulness. He is now irone. howcncM-, and whih; his fellow-citizens who are left behind cannot but regard with a feeling of pride tlie well- built structure i,i his life, they must always regret its unfinished conditi(jn. ]VIr. Tasse's death w;is the lesult of overwoik —a fate which often oveitakes nwu of his calling and protV'ssion among other biain-workeis in the piesent day, and oh I the pity oi it. Modern aj)pliant;es of i'a])i(l travel and of \ei'bal coiir^munication have so stinudated the activity t)f men in every department of life that a pressun; is })ut on the faculties of mind and l)ody often beyoni! that which they can propeily boar ; the physical nu-chauisui gives way ; the silver cord is .snapped before its time ; and the mourners go ;',bout the street. ]Jy his deinise Canadian literature and journalism as well .-is politics sutler m, very perceptible loss, for not since the days of Parent, of Morin, of (Jhauveau, Cauchon, Tache or Provencher has French Canada possessed a writer more industrious, better informed or with a moi'e accurate and unei-iing judgme?it. As a political oiganizer, his loss will also be keenly felt by his party friends, he having been to the Consei-vatives in the disti'ict of JNIontreal and the Ottawa Valley all that Mercier w^a? in his prime in this rsspect to the Liberals throughout the Pi-ovince of Quebec. The departed Senator was always a pleasing and eiiective speaker, and nevei- more so that when, as President of the Jnstitut Canadien or of the St. Jean Baptiste Society, he was called u})on at thebancjuet board to respond to some of the standard toasts It is said that he owed his selection as a parlia- mentary candidate for Ottawa to an addi-ess deli ered by him on one of those occasions. Sir Charles Tuppei' hap- pened to be present, and so impress(Kl was the veteian .statesman with iNlr. Tasse's style of oratory that he at once exclaimed: "^ 7'Iifres your man / " The Conservative party in Ottawa were at the moment in (juest of a French Canadian candidate, and found themselves suddiMdy relieved of the ditiiculty in the otl-hand and pleasant manner de- scribed. Mr. Tasse could never be taken unawai-es when I'oquired to speak. He was always full of facts and always ready, It is to be further remarked, that the spirit and purpose he bi'ought into his public addresses wei'e always appar'ent and lent weight and dignity to wliat he h.ad to say. At times, he could i-ise to flights of genuine elo- i ■otal vote : J. M. m, l,;3o3; ted to the 'vpj)()iiito(l tlio He.I le would long, to e is nf)\v are J*■' r.'ipid dated the pressure 'ond tliat fchauisin ifio ; and Canadian •r a very )f Moi'in, i Freiieli informed t. As a ilt by his es in the all that Liberals I Senatoi- d never ^anadien ni)on at itandard L parlia- Hred by per hap- \eteran at once srvative French relieved ner de- s when always rit and always had to ne elo- I'Ouest^^ published in 1878, Avhicli gave the utmost .satisfaction to the French Canadian rac(^ and was well recr'ived by the public generally, in ^■iew of the many new facts it presented in recording t!ie early achievements and discovei'ies of the French race in the western poi'tion of La Xouve'ht France. " Le Trcnte- liuitieme Fanteiiil oh Sunveuirs PaiHanientaires" issued from the pre.ss in 1891, was also notable and acceptable. More recently, he had edited the Life and Speeches of the great Conscu'vativo leader. Sir Geoige Etienne Carti(,, and this, like Ms other works, reflected ciedit on his in- dustry, tast(^ and patriotism. All these publication^ and others were prepared in Ottawa ; and it is here where he lived for so many ye."rs and was so familial- to us, wljere his wife and family continue to reside, where he niai'ried and where his children weie born unto him, that his death will be the most severely felt. In proof of his popularity at the Capital, we have but to recall the banquet given to him at the Russell House on the 20tii December, 1892, in celebration of the iiOth anniversary of his entry into journalism, at which both Liberals and Conservatives united to do him honour, a yn-ominent Liberal and \ 1 I ' i I old-timo opponoiit, Dr, St Jcfiii, pr<'si(linjn; on the oceasioM. AlUioii<,'l» a iuiti\«' of JMontroal, Mr. Tasso was oducatcd at Jli^aiul College, on the banks of the Ottawa livef, and he had ever for this goction of the country and its people a feeling of genuine n^gard atul attachuK nt. I f(^ was one of the first to join in the move- ment looking to the opening up (jf the l)road area of Teniisea- mingue, and had he lived until next session it was his intention to have moved in the S(!nat(^ for the a])point- ment oi a Selet;t Conmiittee to eiujuirc; into the picsent feasihility of the ( )ttawa ship canal. As it is, W(! owe to him and tlie latt! Mr. Curriei-, notafew public benefactions, chief among which may be cnuuuM'ated tii(> new Drill Hall, tlu; reni(j\ al of the (icological Suivey from ^Tontreal to Ottawa, and the aboiititni of tolls on the Union Suspension liridge. For tiiese favours alone Joseph Tasse's memory, with that of his e(|ually patriotic and respected colleague, who has predeceas(!d him, should not soon be forgotten by their forniei' townsmen. xVs we have stated, the late Mr. Tasse married in Ottawa, his wife being a daughter of Mr. J. P. M Lecourt, an old and respected member of the Civil Service. It was a true unions of hearts and blessed with many proofs of their mutual atlection. Only r(>cently, their elde:t daughtei-, Marie Eulali(^ Emma Tasse, a beautiful and accomplished girl, was married to the Yicomte George 11. Q. Villemonde de lieaujeau, of Montreal, and in thisway became allied with many families among the old French nohlease. We extend to the bereaved widow and children the expres- sion of our deep sympathy and condolence. Our lives are rivers, {gliding free To that un(atlu)uied boundless sea, The silent grave, Thither all earthly pomp and l)oast Roll to be swallowed up and lost In one dark wave. Thither the mighty torrents stray, Thither the b-nok pursues its way And tin' ig rill. There all are Kiual side by sifle The jioor man and the son of pride. Lie calm and still. Henry J. Morgan. Sir Charles Tupper expresses his Eegret. Writing to Mr. Morgan, from London, 27th February, 1895, ^^^ Charles Tupper says he has read the above article with deep interest. The High Commissioner adds that Senator Tasse's death " will be universally regretted, and especially in the Senate which he was calcu- lated to adorn." i g on the Mr. Tasso »ks of the ion of tlio regard and the niovo- 3f Teniisca- it was his 10 aj)poliit- he pcescnt ow(; to him ;tioiis, chief Hall, the to Ottawa, ton Jji'idge. with that ', vvlio has 11 by their in Ottawa, an old and as a true :s of their daughter, complished ?e R. Q. k'ay became h noblesse, the expres- MORGAN. y, 1895, Sir loop interest, ath " will be le was calcu-