New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-01
vanderlip PAYS Tribute.

Frank 4. Nandcrlip. president OF the
National City Bank, issued statement
paving q high tribute 10 Mr.. Morgan ana
saving that in his loss One tcels more
than merely the passing of a commanding
figure In finance" lie said;
1T Is with very great sorrow that /
have learned Of tho death Ct Mir. Morgan.
No man has ever been more closely or
more honorably or more periodically
identified with the growth and progress
of this country than no. lie gave always
his best efforts unselhshly TO the promo
ton Of his country's welfare. He was
ever a tower of streuLth in impending
trouble and ~ crises unfWiiuGly suhordi-
mated stlf-tnterest TO tlat of IuElc SCR
vice.
"Fic was in a word q leader through
rugged honesty and personal integrity,
who commanded for his position Of power
and prominence universal confidence. Tn
his loss one feels more than merely the
passing of dominating figure in finance.
II is the loss of a man # high ideals and
principles. ono who has ever been a
friend and aid TO all those who have had
the privilege of knowing him tie was n
citizen of the world.
Kuhn. Loeb & Go. issued statement
for tho firm i'm which II Wa said the
community. the state and tho country
felt tho loss of Mr.. Morgan both as a
high minded tinancicr and patriotic citi-
Xcu.
The statement follows:
at is with tho sinCercst regret that We
have learned of tho death Of J. T. Nor
con Tho t;p.uciol cov,t,,uo;t,- ,,,nttyr- IL,
him tho greatest leader it has ever had.
whose influence and power VAS based no
more upon his commanding ability than
upon tho universal confidence iu tho loft
ness Of his motives, in his loyalty, fair
mindedncSs ami the ever splendid Qualities
Of his character.
THE country at large has lost ono NJ
its noblest and most patriotic citizens. The
immense services which ne has rendered
to the country. his many hcucfactiopS,
his innumcrahle acts Of personal charity
and helpfulneSs. his public spirit 20 which
10 worthy cause ever appealed i'm vain.
assure for his great namc an honorcd'
grateful and affcctionatc memory.
Man Of Sterling Character.
Iamc. q. Cannon. president of the
Fourth National Bank. said.
MIR. Morgan will be greatly mis- sod ~
financial circles. especially n New York
city y man OF sterling character and of
great force. he was able 70 accomplish
many things which others could not pos
sibly carry out lie always stood for the
best IN finance"
James :. Alexander vicc-prcsident of
tho National Bank Of commerce. referred
10 Mr. Morgan in tho following words;
The memory of Mr. Morgan viii ever
remain with those vino knew him per
sonally as an inspiration To good works.
and 10 the much larger number who knew
him only by his deeds me will he romem-
bered a ono who had uuboundcd faith i'm
the possibilities Of our country and who
devoted his great abilities and wealth to
the development of its resources.
Henry Clews. the banker and broker
was quick 10 issue a statement upon hear
ing of the death of Nr. Morgan, in which
i've referred 10 the dead banker as always
having been pronounced factor in the
development Of our nation. Mr.. tlewS
also touched upon the possible effect tho
death Of Mr.. Morgan might have on the
stock market The statement was posted
n the Office Of Henry Clews & Co. under
he head. "A great light gone ont II
cad:
Gable messages report the death Of J.
r. Morgan. When biz mon such as Com