The times., 1897-10-30
PAY TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD
Friends and Opponents of Mr..
George Unite in His Praise.
PURE, BRAVE AND GREAT MAN
Some of the Expressions of sorrow
and Esteem the Death of the
Philosopher Has Called Forth
His Disciples the World Over
Mourn His Loss.

The death of Henry George at any time
would have been matter of international
interest Coming, as it has, in the midst
Of a stirring political campaign, III when
lie was the most commanding figure, 1t has
stirred the pubcpulse as few recent events
have moved IL. Following are some OF
the comments upon the death Of the phil
oscpher:
william Jennings Bryan-The sud
denness with which the summons came
viii make more keen the sorrow when
the public gen orally viii feel at the death
Of so II eat, 50 pure, an 80 brave man
Because of his own unaided genius he
made his name familiar to the reading pub
lie the world around. Those who agreed
with his theories found in him an idehl
leader, while those who opposed him all
mitted his ability and his moral courage.
He was one of the foremost thinkers OF the
world His death VIII prove loss to lit
erature society and politics.
Senator Mark Hanna-It is shock
TO the country. He was an honest man;
1nan of convictions, but far as mis- use
fulness was concerned, it was neutral
ized BY his one idea. Had he been broader
in his views he would have been great
benefaltor Of his country but he was no
tenagogue. What the effect upon the
New York election VIII be, l cannot say,
but George was winning many votes from
Tammany.
Ex-Gov. AIteeld: Henry George was one
Of the great men of the age and he made
q deeper Impression on the economic
thought of this country than any other
man. He was pure, brave and patriotic,
and always on the side Of justice and
struggling humanity. His fame VIII grow
brighter with time. Nationally his death
will not affect the Democratic party.
Tom L. Johnson The death OF Henry
George is loss to humanity throughout the
world. His heart alw ays went out TO the
! oppressed his great life work vas 10 up
lift and to improve the condition of those
who toll. He died as hewould have wished,
battling in tier interest. Could he have
known in advance that to Keep out Of this
contest would have meant a ten years
lease o. life to him, and that To engage in
it would cost his life, he would not have
hesitated an instant to enter the fight.
Charles " Dayton, candidate for coup
terrible shock George looked SO we'll
yesterday, l can hardly believe that he is
dead. His soul goes marching OF, ana his
| army viii not disbsnd. ! snail not with
draw. | never got out of u fight in my
| Ife ard l win remain { l am lie last man
in the regiment.
Mayor Strong Coming at this time his
death is a disaster From what heardand
read about him he appeared to NE to be a
/ man Of principles, and / have never heard
| anything tLat gave me such a shock.
Richard Croker: 1t is dreadful news
| I am very sorry, indeed, TO hear OF Henry
! Georges death-very sorry, indeed. shall
send message of sympathy to his family
! The death is 50 sudden l can hardly realize
/ it,
| John C. Sheehan: can hardly realize
thatitis true. He was man OF strong con
victions and personally had many Qualities
| to admire. / must decline 70 discuss the
effect it win have upon the campaign"
Carter Harrison: The death of Henry
/ George is loss and a sorrow. We caIue
to New York to fight him as an apostate
Democrat; weremain to mourn his loss as
| philosopher and a gentleman.
Cornelius n. Bliss, Secretary Of the
Treasury: l appreciated the ability of
Mr.. George and had profound regard
for the sincerity of his convictions.
He was indeed an honest man. At this
time AMI at this distance 1t would be futile
to predict the effect of his death on the
election in Greater New York.
Lyman b. Gage, Secretary of the Treas
ury: l did not agree with Mr.. George 5
theories Of government. He was, how
| n q nf 10
highest integrity II seems 10 me that
his death viii tend to stnl further com
plfcate the political situation in Grea ter
New York
His death is naturally most mourned in
the ranks of the single takers and in or
ganized labor circles. j n Ralston ex-
presses the views of the single takers in
the following:
The death of Henry George comes as q
distinct personal loss to all single takers
They have learned to admire him ma n
because Of his absolute honesty and cour-
age anu mswerv wing fidelity tc his con
victions wherever they might lead. From
the Feginning Of their career as single
takers, they ha We admired the bea lty oi
Mr.. Georges Writings and the impregna ble
logic Of the positions he has taken upon
|
tions.. Single takers VIII not believe, how
ever great was Henry George, that hi'
death Will retard the progress of his IDEAS
The works Of Mr.. George have produced Q
tremendous effect upon students Of ppliti
cal economy in every portion of the globe
and critical observers of political affair
recognize that the issues formulated b!
Henry George are becoming the practica
questions of the immediate future. Tn
hundreds of thousands of adherents tt
his political ideas VIII not falter in thei
devotion to the cause Of human freedom be
cause of the death of their chieftian.'
The following voice the sentiments Of th'
laboring classes:
Samuel Gompers, president of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor: / am shocked
and panied beyond description at tht
news of the death Of Henry George
He was splendid man, and one Of th
highest types of American men; brillian
= and brave; honest and aggressive. Thoug
in some matters of economics we differe,