New-York tribune., 1909-09-22
PUBLIC MEN MOURN.
Taft. Bryan, Hughes and Manu-
Others Praise Governor Johnson

'''' '0fSc TOCeTnOf Johnson.
Linon Col, Sept. I.-when President Taft /
heard OF the death OF Governor johnson tbis r,or
ing, ne sent the following message Of confidence
to Mrs Johnson:
in MY o1r nsT pTesS soes 9g etD 70 y9a in sympathy for
csDacit n460nsi f nggre OF great ability and
already demonstrated and his loss viii he fait
far l3I beyond the state that loved him so weU.
sincerely hope that the fond remembrance in
which he is and always will be held i'm Winnesota
Valued pTbIic se1R ana the record Of his high and
den m your Tnn sorrow Wa and may in time tighten the bur
'''' '''" 'a''ea up0" 70 DTsr' an TAFT
The President also made the following state
ment:
The ,,I death Of Governor Johnson is great shock
spd 1T me fo with personal sorrow and with deep
favorite son he certainly II has been my good
latlons with the Governor, and although We dif-
fered politically, We agreed great many sub
conversations N''o" ''''" pe'So"S'
He wonderful man. lie added to a charm
ing personality frankness and common sense
that won over his natural political opponents, and
he made an able, efficient and most courageous
public official That man Of his parts and Of his
ta eapscity for great public usefulness should be
Is source of national regret. ior had Governor
upon 20 MI an important place and 70 assist in the
sistent advocate
II was my great pleasure in Washington to meet
goes ont to those who bereft
Douglas, Arin-, sept civilian J. Bryan said
to-day:
of Governor johnson His career Illustrates the
possibilities Of American citizenship and death
civic Virtues Won for him host Of admirers. and
friends,
Albany. Sept H.-When Informed Of Governor
Johnson's death. Governor Hughes said:
The death of Governor Johnson is national loss
His life was one Of the finest illustrations Of
American opportunity well used He OF
the highest character and his administration of
the office which he was thrice elected com
manded the confidence Of the people His career
entire country, and he was universally admired
and respected The people of the State Of New
York and Of the other states Will join with the
people Of Minnesota in mourning his untimely end.
Governor Hughes also sent Mrs: Johnson the fol
lowing message:
am deeply grieyed to learn Of the death of Of
| in your great sorrow
Paris. Sept 21.-Colonel Henry watterson. editor
| Of THE Louisville Courier-Journal' was greatly
shocked when informed of Governor Johnson's
death He said:
| I knew Governor Johnson we'll from his early
manhood He did me the honor OF saIjng ,nd himself
sincere effort to convince the thinking Democrats
o eecon nl In igs those Who thought We'll Of the
suggestion. however delayed too long in acting
| improved. might have changed the whole character
am deeply distressed by the news Of his death.
/ The Republic has undoubtedly lost great Amer
great public duty in leading up toward the organ
| zation of an adequate and enlightened opposition
| which much needs.
| / tender my respectful sympathy and homage to
his family and indeed. TO all the people OF Mime
| sofa
St Paul. Sept. ct-James I, Hill. speaking Of the
| death of Governor Johnson to-day, said;
| His lifes work and its results were not matters
| Of accident. They were due to his perseverance
and inborn ability. Minnesota has r suffered sg9st
loss in the death OF its leader The state IS also
fortunate in that there are no Important questions
Archbishop ireland said:
Rightly does Minnesota mourn the death OF Johp
Albert johnson seldom has there arisen among
her people a nober and more fascinating type OF
the man without ia1tiou 1t ~ seTvant Of the
honor of American democracy. a striking example
democracv permits of what il had the power
create, the sincere will to foster
Atlanta. Sept g.-"Governor Johnson's death zti1l
further cnmplicates the condition of the Democ
racy" said Clark Howell member Of the national
Democratic executive committee from Georgia.
Had he lived he would in all probability. have
been the Presidential nominee next time. with
MANY elements of unusual strength. chief among
which was his hold on tho Middle West He might
have united the party. His death is to he deeply
deplored both from the party and the broader
standpoint
Ex-Iudge Alton +, Parker, Democratic candidate
for President in 1904 expressed his appreciation Of
Governor johnson yesterday as follows;
r-,..r si,cs the operation upon Governor johnson
thousands of people Of this city have closely
scanned every morning and evening paper TOT Us
reDorT ON his condition We we're most hopetu
that he might be spared 70 further usetu! p}lphc
erxtca and end or 10 the enJoNIueHt, 4uI
brjeF periOd at least of the gratetul assurance o.
public appreciation -. 1900. s,,bor,
has Viiied that this cannot be Yet, as We ProIer
or bea rtfeIf sympathy. tender also our feTVeht
~ 10 the state that chose one so pre-
eO1;5antv aired for the honOrs and duties of high
oF5ra and enioved rich a reward IN his Condu't
of the ship Of state
nr,ronpATs, GREATEST ASSET