The Washington times., 1919-01-06

pen helped to create a proper public
opinion, and his influence has assured
its safe direction. Reconstruction and
read justment looked toward him for
advice and guidance. Although a pri-
vate citizen, regarded him the great
lest personal force in the world today"
Senator J. H Lewis: whatever
differences the leaders had with
Roosevelt on abstract principles Of
Government he was regarded by Dem
ocrafs universally as a man OF for
ward ideas, sincere nature, courage
oIfs and always patriotic. His death
rs aaloss OF one Of the greatest men
the world, has produced In America
His eosenee will be felt by all citizens
OF our land and the doctrines he
taught. while President will still re-
main as lessons for the republic
p Clifford Pinchot, one OF the leaders
Of the Progressive party and chief
forester during the second Roosevelt
Admin istration: 1T is the greatest
loss the country could possibly suffer
at this time"
Senator Swanson, Virginia: "Theo-
dOre Roosevelt was an American
every inch of him. 1 cannot realize
that he is dead"
James B. Reynolds, secretary Of
the Republican National Committee:
America has lost enc OF her fore
most statesmen. and the Republican
party one of It's abiest leaders,"
~First Citizen Of World.
Congressman Campbell Of Kansas:
The first citizen OF the world has
passed in the death of Colonel Roose-
Welt His death will not only be a
big loss for the United states. but
for the world as well. His life has
been a useful one. A personal friend
OF Colonel Roosevelt for eighteen
years, !. or course. feel very intI-
m3tely the shock that his death
'bFlngs." 3
r. J. Hogan SShOckeS,-
Frank J. Hogan, Washington attor-
ney, one Of Colonel RooseveIt's closest
political friends in this city and for
mer chairman of the local Bull Moose
committee. saIdi 81 was shocked
when ! heard the news. It was SO
unexpected. America loses in his
death her foremost private citizen.
He was tremendous power for good
and true American patriot. have
seen some OF his most severe critics
and opponents indorse his views after
fighting them for years. He was a
personal friend of mine, and I regret
his death more than mere words can
express"
Wilton J. Lambert. attorney. and
personal friend Of Colonel Roosevelt:
His powerful influence for the pub
lie welfare will be missed. He was a
most extraordinary man. He watched
with patriotic fervOr and jealousy
over this countTy's free institutions.
and would have given his life for
them on the battlefield. Even his
most pronounced enemies cannot deny
that he was a truly big man"
Senator Watson, Indiana: 81 ad-
mired Roosevelt for his unfailing
Americanism and for his ability to
adopt himself to the changing vicissi-
tUdes Of politics"
Senator Townsend. Michigan: "One
Of the great men OF the country has
gone. Few men have been in public
life 80 long and done so much to
arouse the public conscience. He has
been one Of the great potential forces
since war was declared. The country
has suffered a great loss"
@PrOfOund Sorrow,
Senator Kellogg, Minnesota: "It is
quite impossible to express the pro-
found sorrow and grief which I feel
as result OF the passing of Colonel
Roosevelt His death will be deeply
mourned, not only by all the people
of the nation but by the civilized
world He was a great commoner,
who, in his heart. cherished the causes
OF the masses Of the people, man
Of the most intense patriotism, who
placed the advancement OF humanity
and the cause Of his country above
all other considerations. I feel his
death as personal loss, since IL was
my fortune TO be more or less in
timately associated with him during
the greater part Of his public career"
Acting Secretary OF State Polk: 81
am distressed indeed TO hear the
death Of Mr. Roosevelt He was one
OF the most striking figures in the
history OF this country. and, in fact.
OF his time. 1t is impossible to meas
use today what he did to arouse the
political conscience Of the American
people. No one could come in per-
,sonaI contact with him without fall
ing under the spell of his winning
personality and his marvellous vi
tally. His courage and dash endear-
ed. him to the people, and his death
viii come as a personal loss to many
homes in many lands"
Secretary Will Hays Of the Repub-
lican National Committee was on his
way TO Sullivan, Ind, and in his ab-
sence James B. Reynolds, former As
sistant Secretary Of the Treasury and
member OF the famous tennis csbi-
net" commented sorrOwfully on the
ColonePs death.
Senator POi1dexter: II am deeply
grieved and shocked to learn Of the
death Of TheVdore Roosevelt. There
ere millions who will feel his loss as
that OF a friend and advocate. Ec
was a happy warrior for truth and
justice. The nation can III AFFORD to
spare him-the greatest man Of his
time"