Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-10
CITY AND NATION
LAUD ROOSEVELT
Dead Leaders Memory Is
III o n ored Here and
Throughout America
EUROPE JOINS TRIBUTE

l. (iNllINdllOh stSNeANNS -
Theodore Roosevelt.
At washington, where for seven years
his forceful spirit radiateG from the
white House In Paris and London and
in other cities Of the Old World. where
he Is looked on as one Of the greatest
of Americans; in Philadelphia and in
hundreds of other American cities and
towns, Roosevelt, the leader. the man,
the patriot, was memorialized at inspir-
ing services
The Congress OF the United States
assembled in the House OF Representa-
tfves at Washington and heard Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge deliver masterful
oration in honor of the former President,
who died January 6.
In Paris, at services in the American
church, President Wilson, Secretary OF
state Lansing and other members of the
American peace delegation listened TO
culogies of Roosevelt.
In London, Westminster Abbey broke
'precedent," evensong being displaced
for the first time in history with
memorial services.
Major General Leonard Wood Roose-
velt's close friend. spoke at n memorial
service in Kansas City.
Inspiring Tributes Here
Thousands Of men, women and chill
dren were present in the Metropolitan
Opera House. while in churches and
synagogues reverent congregations hon
ored the memory OF the great man who
has gone.
Governor Sproul, clifford Pinchot
James NJ. Beck and George Wharton
Pepper were among the speakers at the
Metropolitan opera House meeting
Bishop Garland. OF the Protestant Epis-
copal Church, offered the invocation
and pronounced the benediction, while
Thomas Robins, for years an intimate
friend of Roosevelt, was temporary
chairman.
Impressive Light Effect
The addresses in the Metropolitan
Opera House were delivered In semi
darkness, emphasizing the solemnity of
the occasion. Toward the close of the
services, a bright beam of light shot
through the auditorium, and played di-
rectly on a portrait OF Roosevelt OH the
stage. A uniformed sailor with red
and white flags signaled &c. N T. r."
.---"Good Night, Theodore Roosevelt,
then softly, sweetly, taps were sounded
on bugle.
Governor Sproul, in his address, said
the meeting did honor to one Of the
greatest patriots, the one outstanding
figure of an American life. Continuing,
the Governor declared:
''It is not correct to speak of him as
tho typical American; there was no
other like him. Nor has there ever been.
He was the ideal American; strong,
self-reliant and dominant, lie never
feared being overshadowed. so he
gathered about him the strongest men
"a oit he 4
our people OF their danger and in so
doing he saved the republic. His passing
now in this time of vaciliation and lack
of purpose Is a national calamity"
The Governor read messages of regret
from the Rev. J. J. Curran, of Wilkes
Barre; General Leonard Wood and
Senator Penrose. The mention of Gem
eral Woods name brought a tremen-
dous ovation; applause that was re-
z newed time and again as the fearless
kpess and the virility OF the man they
honored was emphasized by the speak
ers.
Mr.. PInchot's Tribute
Mr.. Pinchot said:
He was the mghtiest man and the
most beloved man Of whom we have
record. No other man in human his
tory was just like him. He had clean
courage and a tremendous love of coun-
try; superb directness and a sim
plicity which animated and dominated
his life.
"Mr. Roosevelt was loved by the peo-
pie because he was like them. He did
what every one Of them would have
liked to do. People knew his purposes
were always right; he was the living
image of what millions of them wanted
to be. He was the idol of the boy. be.
cause he was half boy to the end of his
life, but always the man. He was {
patriot first of all.
ITO him the unforgivable sin was tC
betray his country; that he never for
got or forgave. lii defeat or victory
he was never unbalanced or dismayed
He was our leader because he was tn,
better man."
Mr.. Peppers Eulosy
Mr.. Peppers remarks were as fol
lows:
"Theocore Roosevelt stands out il
strong relief against the evening Sky
II Ia an heroic figure. He can be seer
from everywhere.
'.It is hard to find the right words il
which to describe the whole man-hi
body, his mind and his spirit. Hi
mind was a capacious mind. It wa
stored with exact and varied informa
ton. He could meet on equal term
specialists In most departments OF human
leaning. Unlike many Of the special
lists. he possessed the blessed gift o
practical common sense. which made hi
vast equipment always ready for in
stant and effective use. His books ar
record of varied and extraordinar,
knowledge.
"And surely his spirit was unquench
able. There has been nothing like II il
our time. No task daunted him. Moth
ing could discourage HIM. Nobod
could down him II he was beaten. h
never knew II. With reverent affection
let us doubt whether he admits that h
IS dead.
myself.
would be too stale, too lat and too un
Interesting to live in. He must live CT
Not merely as a memory but as a con
tinuing and a vitalizing force
why World Needs Mr.. Roosevelt
Think OF the ways in which we nee
him.
I'VE need him TO guide our thought
and footsteps in approaching our soci;
and Industrial problems. Almost alor
among American pubic men of affil
ence and privilege, he was able to entt
into the inner consciousness of the ma
who tolls with his hands, and to unde
s stand both his legitimate needs and h
I aG0 Theodore Roosevelt perceived thu
4 special privilege must be diluted for Il
aafety of the common veal. He pointe
out that unless the world was mad
happier for the many. the many wou
make II extremely unhappy for the FEY
Hut he was never demagogue.
never drifted with the crowd or sougl
70 be popular with the mob. He stoc
strongly for authority and he stern
,abuked als lawlessness.
I'VE need him, too. to remind us tn
+ = democracy, must provide for its ov
safety instead OF relying upon protects
Euaranteed by others. The Colonel U
<lerstood perfectly well. none better. tn
the only protection which contents
strsnx man Is self-protection. He a
Nocated a reasonable amount OF univt