The Washington times., 1919-01-06

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Speaker Champ Clark, II am pro-
foUndly- sorry TO hear Of Colonel
Roosevelt's- death. Personally l
thought a great deal OF him and re-
Garded him as one Of the most re-
markable men this country ever. pro-
ducsd have always had the high
est personal regard for Colonel
Roosevelt, / am greatly surprised
and shocked TO hear Of his death
so~ sISsF ForemSst CitiSen.s '.se
senator New OF Indiana. 'The eoun-
try has lost its foremost citizen.
Colonel sReosevelt was a great man, =
great American and a great patriot
ISvea those, % Rs who differed Win
him in some thinES and at some times,
have alWays recognised and given
testimony 70 his great qualities lp-
steiIeGtuallF there have bAen. Few In
his class, IN the public life Of this
couafEv-It IS vet too early 70 esIi-
mate the eject Of his policies and ut
terances. upon the history OF the coun-
try. Every American should at this
time share in s4he regret that his ca
reer should have been brought to so
sudden and untimely a close .-
Senator Kenyon Of Iowa: Il an dis
.sfressed to learn Of .,lGOioncl Roose-
veits death. IN my judgment, he Was
oar greatest American
Senator Lodge The news OF Theo-
dore Roosevelt's death Is a great
shock 70 ms. II z-cauBes me great
grief This is all have 20 sag re-
s-Eardfng the ex-Presidente at ssthis
Etime.n
& Senator KHox shocked
; Senator Philander c. Knox: Il an
ssdeepIy shocked and grieved- TO; learn
SCI the death Of Col. Theodore RooBe-
svelt He was one of our greatest
EAniericans and one Of the greatest
Sdynamic forces this country ever
Sknew / cannot find words tesexpFesst
smy profound sorrow at thfs<hews."e j
Senator King of Utah: at is ma
stional loss. 1 am greatly shocked to
FleaTn of the death OF Colonel Roose-
welt He was vigorous, sirHe Amer
eican; one Of the strongest figures in
.national life. He has done as much as
sny living nan to promote good gov
sernment, TO organize the political and
moral forces and to quicken by his
aggressive spirit the conscience Of the
american people His actiFities re
suited in a higher perception by all
classes OF the duties and obligations
OF American citizenship.
sTypIeaIIy Americas"
Senator Chamberlain: 81 am panied
as well as shocked and surprised TO
hear Of Colonel Roosevelt's death.
nave known him since about 1900, and
there was never any difficulty in fUd-
ing out what WAS IN his heart and
mind about anything that afTe:ted the
welfare OF the American people lie
: was courageous in all things and in
al things he was typically American.
No matter what difference Of opinion
there might have been REGARDING; his
views. all admired him." =
William G. McAdoo sent this teie-
: gram 70 Mrs. Roosevelt: Please &C.
cept my sincere sympathy on the
death Of your distinguished husband
= Secretary OF War Baker: News OF
8ColOnel Roosevelt's death comes as
great surprise and shock TO me He
rhas lived very full and vigorous life.
Colonel Roosevelt was a great factor
vir our history"
have known Roosevelt since ! was 4
boy. / am grieL-stricken. The great
est American Of our time is dead"
Senator Calder, New York: He was
brave, courageous man who gave the
best there was in him to his country.
He left a greater Impression on Amer
,-ican institutions than perhaps any
living man, and he will be sorely
missed in the reconstruction period.
4 admired him for his courage and
his death is a personal loss to me-"
Senator Hiram Johnson: ct am
shocked and grievsd beyond all ex-
& preston 1t the news OF the death Of
Colonel Roosevelt. The greatest
American Of our. decade and genera
-;ion has passed. He was our greatest
citizen"
Congressman Rodenberg, Illinois: 81
regard Theodore Roosevelt as one Of
the greatest Americans OF this day.
He had the most fOrceful personality
Aof any American. His death is
great shock TO me. II will cause deep
regret not only in this country, but
all over the world"
: Senator Borah OF Idaho: 81 am
deeply sorry to hear OF Colonel
sRoosevelt's death. He is one OF the
most marvellous figures in American
'-histoTy. In many respects he was
without parallel in organizing and
leading public opinion. The debt
(which this country owes him for his
vision and courage in mOlding public
sopinion TO meet this last great con-
ssfiet can not be overestlmated."
Congressman Mann OF Illinois: This
loss viii be tremendous shock TO
fthe. country and TO the world. Colonel
TJSoosevelt was probably the strongest
Fforee and mind on earth. HIS death
VIII cause.-The utmost regret. Those
sNEho were his political friends and
esnenies viii Join in IGNORING his
.anemoTy becAuss OF the qualities
sh-ch were his"
.NddonaT CaIamfty.y
Congressman Fess OF Ohio: His
death 81 this moment Is a national
calamity. Great as were his services
in office. never were his talents so
much needed as now. His voice and