Arizona republican., 1919-02-10
ENTIRE NATION
 HONORS ROOSEVELT

Continued from Page One) including Roosevelt's part in the world politics which won the Nobel Peace Prize for the man dreaded at the beginning on account of his cumulative spirit and hs fight for a larger gov ernment control Of railroads and against the political influence of com binations of capital, Senator Lodge added
 Tn the Panama canal he left the most enduring, as it was the most vis- ible, monument of his administration. Much criticised at the moment for his action in regard to it, which time since then has justified and which history, will praise. the great fact remains that the canal is there. He said himself that he made up his mind that it was his duty Co establish the canal and have the debate about it afterwards. which seemed To him better than to begin with indefinite debate and have no canal at all. This is a view which posterity both at home and abroad will accept and approve"
 Fought For Preparedness
 Referring to Roosevelrs fight for preparedness before the United States entered the world war. Senator Lodge said.
 He would have had US protest and take action al the very beginning in 1914 when Belgium was invaded. He would have had us go 10 war when the murders of the Lusitania were perpe- trate& He tried tO stir the soul and rouse the spirit of the American people, and despite every obstacle he did awaken them. SO that when the hour came. in April 1917. a large propor- ton Of the American people were even then ready in spirit and in hope
 How telling his work has been was proved by fhe confession of his coun- trys enemies. for when he died, the only diScordant note. the only harsh words. came from the German press. Germany knew whose voice it was that had more powerfully than any other called Americans to the battle in be- half of freedom and civilization
 Because he was not permitted Co go tO Europe at the head of a body Of soldiers said MT Lodge. Roosevelt was denied the reward which h, would have ranked above all others. the great prize of death in battle"
 He lived 10 see right prevail" coA- tinued the senator He lived to sec civilization triumph over organized barbarism. and there was great joy in his heart. In all his last days the thoughts which filled his mind were to secure a peace which should render Germany forever harmless and ad- vance the cause Of ordered freedom in every land and among every race This occupied him tO the exclusion Of everything else except what he called and what we like 10 call America nism. There was no hour down 10 the end when he would not turn aside from everything else 10 preach the doctrine of Americanism. Of the principles and the faith upon which American gov ernment rested and which all true Americans should wear in their heart of hearts
 He was a great patriot. great man. above all. 90 great American. His country was the ruling. mastering passion of his life. from the beginning even unto the end.
 What man was is ever more inn portant than what he did Theodorv was of greater worth and moment than anything else. He possessed abilities Of the first order which he was dis posed 10 under rate because he set SO much gerajer store upon the moral qualities which we bring together un- der the single word character
 Appraising Theodore Roosevelt's abilities. MT. Lodge said in part:
 ''IIe had powerful. well-trained ever-active mind. He thought clearly ndependently,and with originality and imagination. These great gifts were sustained by an exeraordinary power agsm.am Quickness or apprehension. greater swiftness in seizing upon the essence of a question. than ! have ever hap pened to see in any other man.
 He had a capacity for concentra ton, which enabled him to read with remarkable rapidity anything which he took up.
 He knew and held details always at his command but he was never mas tered hv them. He never failed to see the forest on account Of the trees or the city on account Of the houses
 rln speaking as in writing. he was always full Of force and vigor
 He had large capacity for admin istration clearness of vision prompt ness in decision and Q thorough ap- prehension of what constituted eff cient organization.
 A Great Leader
 The first requis-e of leadership is to lead. and that ability Theodore Roosevelt possessed in full measure. His instinct was always to say come rather than go and he had the talent Of command.
 He also had the rare gift Of ar resting attention sharply and suddenly a very precious attribute.
 Roosevelt was always advancing always struggling to make things bet ter. to carry much-needed reform and help humanity to 9 larger chance to tairer condition. 10 happier life Moreover. he looked always for an ethical question. He was at his best when he was fighting the battle of right against wrong.
 "Thc criticism most commonly made upon Theodore Roosevelt was that he was impulsive and impetuous. that he acted without thinking. He would have been the last 10 claim infallibilty His head did not turn when fame came Co him and choruses of admiration sound ed in his ears. for he was neither vain nor credulous. He knew that he made mistakes and never hesitated to admit