The Tomahawk., 1919-01-23
fiuous II not misplaced. Ha was AmeE1u>'.

mend9us labors in the regeneration OF our
public life, for the quickening of our ma
tional spirit. for the termination OF our
patriotism. -, '~' 5..'. ss.-
REPRESENTATIVES, JAMES r. MANN
Il think Roosevelt was the most wonder
full individual character in the world. He
was a student of mankind and so prodi
giously active that his influence was ire
mendous and his loss will be deeply felt
here and in other countries.
REPRESENTATIVE TESS, chairman
of the Republican congressional commit
tee-His death at this moment is a ma
tional calamity. Never We're his talents
so much needed as now
FORMER SPEAKER .CANNON-Col-
onel Roosevelt's place in history will be
as one Of the great presidents of the re-
public. He kept in closer touch with the
Legislative department than any other
president I have known.
: REPRESENTATIVE GILLETT Of Mas,
sachusetts-Colonel Roosevelt YVES the
most remarkable man America las pro-
duced since the Civil war. His general
knowledge was unbounded. his personal
magnetism extraordinary.
REPRESENTATIVE SFALLENBER-
GER Of Nebraska-1t is inexpressibly sor-
rowful that he should be taken away at
this crisis in the affairs OF government
and mankind. ~ <.'tE- NJ
" REPRESENTATIVE SHERLEY. chair
man Of the house appropriations commit
tee-Mr. Roosevelt was one of the really
great men of his age and above all else
was wholly an American,
death of Colonel Roosevelt is an irrepar-
able loss to the patton. His virility and
courage were constant inspiration. He
perso1ihed the AmericaniSm of which he
was the most doughty champion He de-
manded the recognition and performance
of our national obligation In tho war
Back Of all that was done IN the war
was the pressure Of hi. relentless insis,
tence. In response to his patriotic call
lay tho safety Of civilization and In this
hour Of complete victory the whole world
= SAMUEL An GoMRERs. president Of the
ANGLICAN Federation Of Lahor-1 regard
the death OF Colonel Roosevelt . very
great loss. He rendered service Of meal
for thirtysdvs years in all his public &C
tivities. worked with him and every
one, even those who differed with him.
conceded his sincerity of purpose. his high
motives and his anxiety to serve the peo-
pie. ,N-
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN-The
rare qualities witch won for Colonel
Roosevelt q multitude OF devoted follow
ers naturally arrayed against him a host
of opponents. but his death puts an end to
controversy and he will be mourned by
foe as we'll as by friend. Fe was great
American and made a profound impress
sion in the thought Of his generation. His
picturesque career will form a fascinating
chapter in our nations history.
CHIEF JUSTICE WHITE-Mr Roose-
velt's death brings to me sense OF deep
sorrow. of personal loss. While he was
president his kindly consideration never
failed and many opportunities were af-
forded me for observing tho hiShness OF
his innate ideals sand his courage, all OF
which combined to make him the distin-
guished, not to say phenomenal. man he
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE WILLIAM r.
DAY-Every one appreciates that we have
lost one of the greatest Americans. ono
Of the first citizens of the world. at
time when we can i'll afford to lose him.
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE WILLIS VAN
DEVANTER The death of Colonel
Roosevelt Is q great loss to the country.
: ASSOCIATE JUSTICE JOSEPH NC
KENNA-The country has suffered
Great loss in the death Of Colonel Roose-
yelt He was q man Of very great quail
MAJ. GEN. LEONARD wooD-The
death Of my friend Theodore Roosevelt.
brings to me great personal loss and sor-
row. but keen and deep as these are. they
are but the sorrow and loss OF an ind''
vidual. The national loss Is irreparable.
for his death comes at a time when his
services to this nation can i'll be spared
Never was America more In need Of his
frankness and courage. his honest criti-
cism. and farseeing wisdom than at pres
ent. Unselflsh loyalty. honest and fear
less criticism always characterized the
life and work of Theodore Roosevelt and
he lived and worked always for his coun-
3,o%o
have the living voice and presence, we
shall always lave the example OF his
life.
Friend Of liberty, friend Of France, Roose-
Welt has given. without counting sons ana
daughters. his energy that liberty may
i've. We are grateful to him. We wish
to express to Mrs. Roosevelt our most
sincere coincidence.
J. J. JUssERAND. French ambassador
to the United ,states-The unexpected
deatl, OF one who has upheld all his life
the rrincfples Of virile manhood, straight.
forward honesty and fearlessness will be
nourned all over the world. nowhere more
sincerely than in France, whose cause he
upheld in her worst crisis In q way that
shall never be forgotten.
HENRY WHITE, one Of the American
peace commissioners-1 have heard OF Mr.
RooseyeIt's death with deep sorrow be-
cause of the loss to the nation Of a great
public servant and to myself Of a lifelong
friend. 70 %.-
HERBERT c. HOOVER - America is
rlborer for the loss of a great citizen, the
world for the loss Of q great man. His
virility and Americanism has been one or
our national treasures.
COL. e. M. HoUsE-The entire world
win share the grief which will be felt
in the United States over the death OF
theodore Roosevelt. He was the one
yirile and courageous lea2ar Of his gen
Grafton and will live in history as one OF
our greatest presidents. 49,. .
GOVERNOR LOWDEN Of Illinois
The nation has suffered loss 1T can
not well afford at this time. Theodore
roosevelt has been a dominant force In
American life for thirty years. Dur
ing all his life he has sought and
striven for a better. juster society. His
robust and fearless Americanism was
like a bugle' call to his countrymen.
whenever danger threatened from
Within Or without. Whether In ONCE
or private life, he was leader OF
thought and an inspirer Of action. =
GOVERNOR SLEEPER Of Michigan
Colonel Roosevelt was especiall: be-