Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07
William Howard Taft, 81 am deeply

William Howard Taft; 81 am deeply
shocked by the death of Col. Roosevelt.
saw him in the hospital six weeks ago,
and he seemed to be very vigorous. He
was suffering from rheumatism. but his
voice was strong, his personality was as
vigorous as ever, and his interest in the
questions of the day as tense and acute
as always.
81 mourn his loss personally and
greatly regret it for the sake of his
country"
Asked if he thought Col. Roosevelts
death would affect the international fu-
ture of the nation. Mr. Taft replied:
That's a very difficult question to
answer. His influence and advice were
important. His patriotic Americanism
will be missed of course ! am very,
very sorry
Charles Evans Hughes: His great
est service was in the last years. when
as a private citizen he had aroused the
nation out of it's lethargy and indiffer-
ence and supplied the driving force of
ceaseless and powerful demand which
lay behind the efforts which made VIC
tory in the world war possible.
THE death of Col. Roosevelt is an ire
parable loss to the nation. His viribty
and courage were a constant inspiration.
He personjfed the Americanism of
which he was the most doughty cham
pion. He demanded the recognition and
performance of our national obligation
in the war
Back OF all that was done in the war
was the presence of his relentless in
sistence. In response to his patriotic
call lay the safety of civilization. and in
this hour of complete victory the whole
world in his debtor
Gov. Stephens OF California: Cali
fornia is greatly shocked at the sud-
den demise of Col. Theodore Roose-
welt. He was one of Americas great
i ,l,,ya
in terms of America. We love our
flag and our country all the more be-
cause of Col. RooSevelt's courage, ex-
ample and intense loyalty. His name
will &c down in history with that Of
Washington. Lincoln and Grant.
Theodore Roosevelt is Americas
fourth immortal"
Gov. Gunter of Colorado: THE coun-
try has lost one of its greatest con-
structive statesmen, whose services
would have been invaluable in the
stupendous reconstruction period now
before us"
Gov. Lowden of illinois: Wherever
despotism. whether the despotism of
some future Hohenzollern or a boil
shevist, shall threaten, Theodore
Roosevelt. though in his will
speak to the American poop with a
compelling voice. He is still The val
liant foe of greed, oppression and in
justice. He is not dead. but has gone
to join his brave. beloved boy. He
will live forever in the hearts of the
American people"
Gov. Sleeper Of Michigan: Col.
Roosevelt was especially beloved in
Michigan, and the state. which al
ways gave him its support and hon.
<ored him when he was living, will
certainly mourn his death and cherish
his memory"
Gov. Carey of Wyoming: by the
death of Col. Roosevelt the nation and
the world lose one of their greatest and
most fearless men, whose broad view
and fearless spirit are sorely needed
in the reconstruction period. His
death is a personal loss to me. He
was my friend
Samuel Gompers; 81 regard the
death OF Col Roosevelt as a very
great loss. He rendered service of in
calculable benefit to the world. knew
him for thirty-fye years in all his
public activities. / worked with him,
and every one, even those who diff
fered with him, conceded his sincerity
of purpose, his high motives and his
anxiety to serve the people"
Oscar s. Straus. "Col. Roosevelt is
surpassed by no statesman in our ma
tionaI history. although his fame and
genius were temporarily obscured by
the enmities he aroused. This is the