Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Flags Fly at Half.Mast on
Public Buildings. L. S.
Ships and Army Posts
PUBLIC MEN SHOCKED
Cabinet Officers. Senators and
Representatives Voice Sor.
row and Laud His Worth


of Colonel Roosevelt, and in respect to
the memory of the former President
and commander -ip-chief Secretary Dan
iels and General March ordered flags at
half-mast on every ship and shore sta
tion OF the navy and at every army
post and camp at home and abroad
Similar orders were sent by Secretary
OF the Treasury Glass and Postmaster
General Rureson to lower the flags
OF public buildings throughout the coun-
try. Secretary Daniels broadcasted by
radio personal memorandum to COM
manding officers of the navy.
News Cabled to President
The announc, ment was cabled to
President Wilson as soon as It reached
the White House, and the flag over the
Executive Mansion was lowered TO hal;
mast.
: Both Houses OF Congress adjourned as
a mark Of respect after adopting reso-
lutions of regret at the death of Colonel
Roosevelt and providing for the appoint
ment Of committees to attend the fun
eral
Colonel Roosevelt's daughter Mrs
Nicholas Longworth. and her husband.
Representative Longworth, of Ohio, left
washington on an early train for Oys-
ter Bay.
Attaches at the White House. many
or whom have served there for years
were among those most deeply touched
by the passing OF their former chief.
Loved to Meet People
He was as plain as an old shoe"
commented one veteran in service, but
he was quick TO add that any orders
given by Teddy" had to be carried out
to the letter. Others Of the White House
staff recalled colonel Roosevelts in
formal receptions every Christmas and
every time he returned from vaca-
ton. He would shake hands with every
one In the reception hall of the executive
Offices
He loved to meet people" they said
ana many time came out into tho hail
on his way to lunch to see people who
had not been admitted to his office"
One OF Colonel Roosevelts real con-
tributions TO the beauty of Washington
was the remodeling Of the White House.
The executive offices were added and
the interior redecorated under his d-
rection lie did not allow the new offic.
wing to interfere with the famous tennis
court, where he frequently exercised and
which was destroyed by the enlargement
of the offices in succeeding Admins
tration.
+ Universal regret at the passing of a
great figure in the nations life vas
evident on every hand. Profound sorrow
was shown by the many who knew the
former President personally. and his po-
litical friends and antagonists joined In
expressions of admiration for the man.
Men In all walks of life were eager
for the details. Telephones into news
paper offices were kept busy with calls
from high officials of the Government.
foreign diplomats and members of CON
gress as the news spread on the streets
everywhere the anxious interest was
apparent. Workmen on new building
going up in the business district. quit
to hear and discuss the story.
Il am profoundly sorry to hear Of
Colonel Roosevelt's death" said Speaker
= Champ Clark. Personally l thought Il
great deal of him and regarded him as
one of the most remarkable men this
country ever produced. I have always
had the highest personal regard for
Colonel Roosevelt. I am great surprised
and shocked to hear of his death"
senator New. Indiana. said: The
country has lost is foremost citizen. COL
onel Roosevelt was a great man and a
great American and a great patriot,
Even those of US who differed with Kim
in some things and at some times have
all recognized and given testimony to
his great qualities. Intellectually, there
have been few in his class In the pub
lie life OF this country. 1t Is yet too
early to estimate the effect of his poll
cles and utterances upon the history Of
the country. Every American should at
this time share in the regret that his
career should have been brought to 80
sudden and uat!mely close
senator Kenyon, Iowa: Colonel Roose-
ye!t's death distressss me. In my judg-
ment he was our greatest American"
senator BOrah, Idaho: II am deeply
sorry Ito hear of Colonel Roosevelt S
death He was one OF the most mar
velous figures in American history, In
many respects he was without parallel
in organizing and leading public opin-
ion. The debt this country owes him
for his vision and courage IN moldinS
public opinion to meet this last great
conflict cannot be Overestinated.'
senator Lodge, ,Massachusetts-"Ne News
of Theodore Roosevelrs death causes me
great grief, ! cannot say more now
Senator Chamberlain--"I am panied
to hear Of Colone! Rooseveits death.
, never have had difficulty In finding out
what was in his heart about anything
that affected the welfare OF the Amer
ican people. lie was courageous in al
things and typcally American, All ad-
mired him, regardless OF political views,
senator Hiram JOhnson--"I an
grieved beyond all expression at the
news of the death of Colonel Roosevelt
The greatest American of generation
, has passed. lie was our greatest
citizen
. Secretary Baker Shocked
Secretary of War Baker-"Colone
, Roosevelt was great factor in oui
history. lie lived u very full and Wig
: orous life. His death is great sur
prise and shock to me-"
Representative Mann, Illinois --"Colone
Roosevelt's death will be a tremendous
loss to the world. He probably was thu
strongest force and mind on earth. Thos,
who were his political friends and enc
ra!es will join in honorlng his memor.
because Of his qualities"
senator Lewis. lllinois--"Rooseyel
2 death 10 the loss Of one OF the greatest
men produced in America. His absence
will be felt by all, Doctrines he taugh,
1 while President stili remain as mssons
I for the Republic. Whatever differences
, the leaders had with Roosevelt he was
= regarded by Democrats universally as q
: man OF forward ideas, sincere nature
courageous and always patriotic"
Representative Fess, Ohio "iiis
death Is IA national calamity. Great a.
!. were his services in Office. never were
his talents so needed as now. Recon.
ward toward him for advice and guild.
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