The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-01-17
ALL PAY TRIBUTE
TO COL. ROOSEVELT
PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PRIVATE
CITIZENS JOIN IN PRAISE OF
THE DEAD LEADER.
GREAT LOSS TO THE NATION
Pure Patriotism, UnfaiIing Courage
and lIlustrious Service of Former
President ExtolIed by His Country
men, Regardless of Party.

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Americans Of all shades of political
opinion have Joined in paying warm
| tribute to the fearless Americanism of
Col. Theodore Roosevelt and to the
great service the dead leader rendered
to his country and to all mankind.
Here are some of the expressions of
public men and private citizens telling
of the loss the nation has sustained:
SECRETARY OF STATE LANSING
The death of Col. Roosevelt removes
IRON our national life a great Ameri-
can. His vigor of mind and ceaseless
energy made him a conspicuous figure
in public affairs. Friends and enemies
alike recognized the force of his per-
sonality and the great influence he had
in:molding public thought and purpose.
His patriotism and devotion to his
country will long be remembered by
all his fellow citizens, while his
sturdy Americanism will be an inspira-
ton to future generations.
ACTING SECRETARY OF STATE
FRANK L. POLK-He was one of the
most striking figures in the history of
this country and, in fact, of his time.
It Ii impossible to measure today what
science of the American people.
NEWTON d. BAKER, Secretary of
Far-His relations to the navy and to
the army are, of course. a part of the
history of those two services, and dur
ing his terms as president he brought
his powerful personality and energy to
bear upon economic problems of the
greatest moment. I do not know of
any career which combines so many
diversified and intensfvely pursued ac-
tivities-frontiersma explorer. natu-
ralist, seaman, soldier, executive and
pubiicist. In each of these relations
he was conspicuous and left his mark
JOSEPHUS DANIELS, Secretary or
the Maybe has blazed new paths
and refused 70 be fettered by conven-
tons that other distinguished men rec
ognized. Original, forceful. coura geous.
he was the monitor OF millions of his
inspiring leadership. Believing in him
self and the cause he espoused. he
threw himself into every conflict with
every power of mind and body.
FRANKLIN X. LANE. Secretary of
the Interior--Colonel Roosevelt was g
great man. q very great man-great in
bis soul, great in his personality, great
y his conception of Americas place in
the world He will sit at one of the
CARTER GLASS. Secretary OF the
Roosevelt was an
figure and leaves leg
acy of patriotic eudeavor and useful
achievement Of which those who most
and honored him will always
be proud.
DIRECTOR GENERAL M'ADoo =.
Colonel Rooseyelt's prodigious activi-
ties made him one of the most conspic-
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near the event to place just estimate
on his life and career. but he will al
ways be distinguished for one great
construction of the
Panama canal
FORMER PRESIDENT TAFT-The
country can Ill afford in this critical
period OF history to lose one who has
dune and could in the next decade
have done so much for 1t and human
ltx We have lost great patriotic
American, great world figure, the
most commanding personality in our
public life since Lincoln. I mourn his
going rs q personal loss.
SENATOR LENRoOT Of wisconsin
regard Colonel Roosevelt's death as
very great calamity Tor the nation.
Els usefulness IL familiar to all. but !
believe that His greatest usefulness
might have been In the future.
SENATOR LEWIS of Illinois--The
zeatk Of Colonel Roosevelt is the loss
IF great man. Of a great force, and
The loss OF great benefit to America
Whatever differences men may have
With Colonel Roosevelt on party lines
DR. political principles, ali must certify
That his fight for cleanliness and integ-
rity in public life did much to rid the
nation Of corruption In public AFFAIRS.
All must admit that his iabors to force
monopoly to yield TO private
welfare and personal rights started
his country upon the course of justice.
SENATOR HARDING OF Ohio He
Was one OF the foremost citizens of the |
world. in most extraordinary era.
IND he was the most vigorous and |
courageous American OF his time |
There is no direct legatee to his vast
political estate.
SENATOR KENYON OF Iowa - His |
sirile American utterances were help |
ng to bring order out OF diplomatic |
:haos. In my judgment he was the |
Ereatesk American since Abraham Lin /
;oln.
SENATOR NEW of Indiana--Intel-
eetuaily he was In the first rank |
lnnonx those who have figured in our
Suhlic life, and for versatility and app |
,licafion he was without an equal. He /
vas true patriot, n thorough Ameri- /
ian ST all times and In all respects.
SENATOR MARTIN OF Vfrgfnia-He /
ptt all the responsibilities OF citizenship /
d ths most courageous manner. A char /
Ietefistic Of mis- life was his unqualified |
.Unraxe. He never had conviction IN /
Is lie that he did not have the courage /
3 fellow It. He was man Of unlimited |
courage, Of Iimitiess resources, and Of un- |
,cundad patriotism.
SENATOR LODGE Of Massachusetts
IL was q great patriot, . great Ameri-
'an. great man. He was devoted L
throughout his life 10 his country. He /
Red always TO be servant OF human
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SENATOR KELLOGG Of Minnesota
leart cherished the causes Of the masses /
a man Of the most intense patriotism
rho placed the advancement OF humanity /
md the cause or his country above all /
'ther considerations
SENATOR JOHNSON OF California
me greatest American OF cur generation
las passed away. He had truer vision.
higher courage. wiser craftsmanship /
han any man Of our time. / cannot
peak OF him in ordinary terms. TO me
Is rad no paraIIel--none approached him
d virilaty or force or profound knowledge
t varied subjects
SENATOR CHAMBERLAIN Of Oregon
"A truer, more loyal American never
|ved
SENATOR KNOX Of Psnnsylvania His
lfe was 50 abundant. so open. and 30 Ia
nsliar that observations az this time upon L
n naseer A nke4e&raau Reuf8 Be HuH1x-