The Benson signal., 1919-01-18
HIS DEATH GREAT
LOSS TO NATION
Theodore R0oSeveIt's Life Work
Is Warmly Praised by All
His Countrymen.
BRAVE FIGHTER FOR RIGHT
Public Men and Private Citizens Unite
in Paying Tribute to the ColonePs
Patriotism and Tremendous
Influence for Good.

tIuuSHCG IOt 6VO0s
The death of Col Theodore RoOSe-
welt called forth a flood of eulogies
from his countrymen who recognized
his greatness of soul, his unadulterated
Americanisms and the powerful influ-
ence for good of his deeds and words.
Some of these tributes follow:
SECRETARY OF STATE LANSING
The death of Col. Roosevelt removes
from our national life a great Ameri-
can. His vigor of mind and ceaseless
energy made him conspicuous fgure
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 inSplra-
tion 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.
1t is impossible to measure today what
he did to rouse the political con-
science of the American people.
NEWTON D. BAKER, Secretary of
war-His relations to the navy and to
the army are, of course, 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. do not know of
any career which combines so many
diversified and intensively pursued ac-
tivities-frontiersma explorer, natu-
ftvYn a n
publicist. In each Of these relations
he was conspicuous and left his mark.
JOSEPHUS DANIELS, Secretary OF
the Navy-He has blazed new paths
and refused to be fettered by conven-
tions that other distinguished men rec
ognized. Original, forceful, courageous,
he was the monitor of millions of his
fellow countrymen, who will miss 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 q
great man, a very great man-great in
his soul, great in his personality. great
in his conception of Americas place in
the world. He will sit at one of the
high tables.
CARTER GLASS, Secretary of the
Treasury-CoIonel Roosevelt was an
extraordinary figure and leaves leg
acy of patriotic endeavor and useful
achievement of which those who most
respected and honored him will always
be proud.
DIRECTOR GENERAL MADOO =
Colonel Roosevelts prodigious activi-
ties made him one of the most conspic-
uous figures in publii life. We are too
near the event to place just estimate
on his life and career, but he will al
ways be distinguished for one great
achievement-the construction of the
Panama canal.
FORMER PRESIDENT TAFT-The
country can ill afford in this critical
period of history to lose one who has
done and could in the next decade
have done so much for it and human
ity. We have lost a great patriotic
American, great world figure, the
most commanding personality in our
public life since Lincoln. I mourn his
going as personal loss.
SENATOR LENROOT of Wisconsin,
1 regard Colonel Roosevelt's death as a
very great calamity for the nation.
His usefulness is familiar to all, but I
believe that his greatest usefulness
might have been in the future.
SENATOR LEWIS of Illinois-The
death of Colonel Roosevelt is the loss
of a great man, of a great force, and
the loss of a great benefit to America.
Whatever differences men may have
with Colonel Roosevelt on party lines
or political principles. all 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 labors to force
corporate monopoly to yield to private
welfare and personal rights started
this country upon the course of Justice.
SENATOR HARDING of Ohio - He
was one of the foremost citizens of the
world, in a most extraordinary era,
and. 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
virile American utterances were help
ing to bring order out Of diplomatic
chaos. In my judgment he was the
greatest American since Abraham Lin
coin.
SENATOR NEW of Indiana-Intel-
lectually he was in the first rank
among those who have figured in our
public life and for versatility and ap-
plication he was without an equal. He
was true patriot, thorough Ameri-
can at all times ana In all respects
SENATOR MARTIN of Virginia-He
met all the responsibilities of citizenship
in the most courageous manner. char
acteristic of mis- life was his unqualified
courage. He never had a conviction in
his life that he d. not have the courage
to follow it. re was a man Of unlimited
courage, Of rmitless resources, and of un-
bounded patriotism.
SENATOR LODGE of Massachusetts
He was a great patriot, a great Ameri-
can, great man. He was devoted
throughout his life to his country. He
tried always to be a servant of human
ity.
SENATOR KELLOGG of Minnesota
He was a greSt commoner, VINO In MS
heart cherished tS>e causes of the masses
a man of the moss intense patriotism
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