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tory of France, n victory to which Amer
lea contributed generously and for which
he gave the blood of his own SON."
The Figaro says: He was one OF the
great world figures. loved I'M France with
devoted love. for he was an honest
man above all suspicion. He believed
In force. but could not conceive of force
without loyalty. Humanity, justice and
law were not for him respectable enti
Hes. which, he held, should be in the
ascendent always
lie Radical. Socialist journal. OBJ
strNes: History will render justice to
TIM important although unofficial role
which Col. Roosevelt played in inducing
his country to range itself on the side Of
the Allies Tho threat OF arrogance had
in him a far seeing and implacahlc en-
envy"
The American colony in Paris is deep
~ affected by the death of the great
leader IA feeling that was reflected this
morning at the headquarters of the
American peace delegation. where poll
teal friends AMI enemies alike Joined in
condolences.
Stephen Pichon. the French Minister
OF Foreign Affairs. cabled his condo
lcntes last night to Mrs Roosevelt He
also wired Bieut.-Co Theodore Roose-
welt -Jr., and capt Kermit Roosevelt.
WHO are Win lne american Army OF &c
cupation. To-day he said
France. which welcomed President
Wilson with profound sentiments of con-
fdence and gratitude due to the Illus
trlous chief of the American Republic.
cannot but regret deeply the death of
Theodore Roosevelt, an eminent man.
courageous and inspired only by pure
patriotism. who had given France 80
many proofs Of devotion and friendship.
France shares the grief of all Amer
lea
Stephane Lausanne In the Ndfin in
the course OF a column long eulogy re-
calls that on his last visit to Oyster
Bay. soon after quentin Roosevelt was
killed. Col Roosevelt said "a him:
81 have no message TO send to France
] have given the best I had If YOU do
say something over there tell them I
have only one regret. that | was unable
to give myself"
PARIS, Ian. :. - All the newspapers
publish eulogistic articles on the death
OF COL. Roosevelt. dcClatin" that America
loses in him one OF her greatest men and
France one of her best friends.
His death" says the Pciu PdIiSicn
is for us an immense loss France irav
have in America friends just AS ardent
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POLISH CITIES IN
STATE OF ANARCHY
Workmen Hold Up Employ
ers in Street for Money.
Nh the Associated Press.

WARSAW, Jan. ) (delayed) .--Lodz
and other Polish cities are reported in
a state of virtual anarchy. with the
rougher element doing as 1t pleases.
There has been frequent firing of rifles,
but no casualties as yet have been re-
ported.
The workers. the reports state. have
adopted the habit when they feel the
need of money OF demanding II from the
employers II they see them on the
streets or In surrounding houses. and i'm
prsoning them until they give what is
asked. The employers have already
made up a fund of 100000 for the
laborers, but this does not satisfy them
and the workmen are now demanding
$50 marks each.
The reports say the men frequently
spend the day parading the streets with
red flags and listening to agitators de-
liver speeches. the crowds bowling.
"Down with the Jews" and Down with
the Mayor"
The agltators are said to be spread
ing the report that II the Allies come
they will act much as did the Germans.
who are credited with having stolen so
thoroughly that a Jew Is quoted as say
ing: when the Russians were here l
wanted to hang myself. but after the
Germans came not even q rope was
left"
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and sincere. but not more impetucus
supporter" .'
The Matln says; "IIe was a great man,
and. what Is better still. a great SOUL
The Journal questions whether the
present Government in the United States
would have been able TO enter the war
so completely without the campaign car
ried out by Col Roosevelt
Louis Barthou. former Premier said /:
II learnt with sincere sorrow of tho
death of Mr.. Roosevelt met him sev-
eral times during his last visit to Paris,
and was struck him his open intelllsence.
by the vivacity of his original mind ana
the frank generosity of his heart. Amer
lea has lost great citizen and France a
great friend"
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SEE LOSS TO WORLD
IN COLONIES DEATH
Prominent Leaders of English
Thought Shocked by Ne,Os.

LONDON. Jan. Comment upon the
death OF Col. Roosevelt throughout Eng
land, by prominent men is Invariably
sympathetic and practically unanimous
N the view that tn, world haf lost one
of Its great leaders Of thought. SIR
Robert Borden. the Canadian Premier
said to-day Of COL. Roosevelt:
His vigor OF expression, wide vision
and high idealism won for him great
place. not only in his own country, bu'
in the wider theatre of world afalrs
The remarkable reception accorded MN
on his last visit to Canada testifes to
the affection and esteem in which he
as held by the people OF Canada.
Il last saw him more than year
ago in IA New York hospital where he
was recovering FROM severe illness.
and | shall always gratefully remember
the intense appreciation he then cx-
pressed of Canadas effort in the war
and the heroic spirit Of hes people.
The Earl or Reading, British Ambas-
eador to the United states, told the
Associated Press to-day that the death
o. col Roosevelt had caused the deep
est regret among the English speaking
peoples
From the time Of his entry into 20
litical life as a mere lad" Lord Read
ing added, until his last days his key
note was courage He WAS sworn
enemy of flabby and inver1ehrate opin-
ions HIS whole career was an example
of the success that can tie achieved by
strength OF character and continued eff
fort
Life for him meant action. and he
filed his days with widely differing eX-
periences He proved himself as fear
less In the field AS he was strong IN
politics. He was gifted with that capac-
ity for sport and enjoyment OF the open
air which adds 80 much to the complete
ness of life.
Tie leaves behind him an honored
name. His death is lamented by the
people OF Great Britain. VINO recognized
him as a friend and who admired his
vigorous personality, his manlness AMI
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MExICANS OPPOSE PURCHASE.
Ashurst's Plan 10 Buy Lower CALI
forntn Causes Much Comment.

MEXICO CITY. Jan. THE proposal
made in the United States Senate by
Senator Ashurst that the United states
purchase Lower California and part OF
Sonora has caused considerable COM
ment in the Mexican press
IT Universal, long leading pro-Ally
paper, IN leading editorial to-day at
lacks the proposal. 1t asserts that
Mexico places the promises of President
Wilson that small nations will be pro-
tected ahead of the menace to Mexico
implied in the Ashurst plan.
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ALL DANISH LEGATION
OUT OF RUSSIAN GRIP
Tell of BoisheUiki Boasts
Prisoners of Hungary.
Special Gable Despatch to The SuS from n,
London Times keTricn
Lnnnridht all IL

LONDON Times Serricn.
topvri0ht 1919; all rights reserved.
HELsINGFoRS. Jan. 6.--The last mem
bers of the Danish legation who had re-
manned In Russia after the departure
of the Scandinavian Minister. arrived
here to-day from Petrograd. They re-
ported the population of Petrograd had
decreased 100000.
There are more than 5000 Russian
political prisoners of all classes in the
same prison who receive less than 20
ounces of bread and some warm water
dsily.
Bolshevist leaders openly assert they
will shortly be able to strengthen their
position. as the Entente will not move
until spring. especially as far as Petro-
grad IL concerned. Leon Trotzky, the
War Minister. Is an irreconcilable revo-
lutionary. whereas Nikolai Lenine. the
Bolshevist Premier. is inclined to nego-
tiate with the Entente for honorable
terms.
The number Of Red Guards in the Pc
trograd district exceeds 5000, includ-
ing Lcttish and fusilier divisions.
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power Of the nation TO cope with that
menace when the nation was thoroughly
aroused"
Col. Roosevelts poiicy III regard to
earlier Intervention in the war is dealt
with at great length. He possessed an
immediate perception of the true issues
Of the war. says the Pau Man Gazette.
He was answering in his demand that
Americas place should be at the side of
those who were unfolding the cause Of
freedom and humanity in Europe, says
the Daiiy Express, and when President
Wilson would not 20 far or fast enough
a gainst the Germans. in his view. he did
not hesitate to say So His ideals may
be described as the cause of righteous
ness and progress backed by the big
stick.
The Liverpool Daily Post says: THE
stand he took when the war broke out
was what one expected him to take he
never attempted to hide his enthusiasm
for the cause of the Allies. If he had
had his way the United States would
have been at war from the first day. an
interesting conjecture of what might
have happened had he been President in
1914 instead Of Wilson"
Voice Carried Across Ocean.
The westminster GdGftAt says tha' h',
unfailing self-assurance. pluck. good
craftsmanship and sincerity won him
much OF the kindly feeling that TINS
country lavished upon him.
eft il not every voice that~carres
across the Atlantic" says the Morning
Post, but Roosevelts undoubtedly did
and was listened to as attentiVely IN
Europe as In America. dts familiar
downright accents will he missed. the
wcrld can i'll spare any of its trui?
II eat men just now. Even the strongest
opponents Of Roosevelt's policies Will adj
init readily that he was a big man.
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FILM BLAST KILLS
NINE IN PITTSBURG
Victims Were Women and
Girls; Explosion in Bay State.

PfTTsBURG. Jan. mime women and
girls, were killed and more than score
were injured here late to-day when a
terrific explosion wrecked a film ex-
change building at S0i Penn avenue. in
Tie downtown section of the city.
Eight bodies have been recovered
from the ruins, and hremen. working on
The interior OF the structure report that
many other bodies are buried under
Nfeckage.
AcToN. Mass. Jan. "A severe ex-
n'oslon occurred at the American Pow
Ger Mills plant here tonight Shortly
after the whole countryside had been
shaken IT was not known whether apy
One had been injured.
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JaseIIon University Honors 2.

PARIS, Jan >7.--The Jagellon Cniyer-
sity of Cracow, one Of the oldest in
Europe. has bestowed the degree of
doctor honoris causa on Premier Gle.
menceau, Marshal Foch and Cardinal
MERCER.
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"lie was the only strong figure in OPP
position 70 the Wilson policies. pOliti-
clans like Senator Lodge are but leaders
of the reactionarv wing of one larty {;
Their positions make them. not they their
positions: whereas Eonsevelt's person
ality and prestige lent power to any
cause which he champinncd.
The Liverpool Post SAYS; Ills most
lasting achievement probably was the
awakening Of khe national sense to the
menace Of pluOcracy in the legislative
sphere. and the proofs he gave of the
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ALHA ~, ian 7.--Gov. Smith denied
to-day the petition of Alton Cleveland.
convicted of first degree murder fo.
comnutation of sentence. This was tho
first case OF the kind upon which tho
Governor has taken action.
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British Action Announced.

British Action Announced.
The British declaration that troops OF
that nation are to he Withdrawn from
Russia is interpreted here to be the
fol erunner of American action along the
same lines.
1t has been urged repeatedly by GER
tain advisers OF the Administration that
Keeping an American force on Russian
sol, IL not consistent with the rules Of
international law regardless of the cha
Otto state Of the present Russian Gov
eminent.
|; is confidently expected by members
OF the Administration here that some
course of action to be undertaken in
concert with the allied Powers in try
ing to straighten out the Russian situa-
ton Will be determined before the end
OF the peace conferences. Meanwhile It
Ia being continually urged that the pres
ent situation is untenahle ana lays the
Government open to serious blame. II
was learned tonight that the President
Is now ir"lining To This position.
What action VIII follow The peace
conference so far as the Russian s.tut-
ton is concerned is still a matter "
speculation The prevailing opinion Is
that in order to use troops OF the Allies
or OF the United States formal deClara-
ton OF war against one OF tho Russian
factions and a declaration OF support
OF one OF the other factions must be
made
Senator La Toilette dema nded the re-
turn OF all American troops on Russian
soil. He denounced holding the troops
there az out of countenanCe with the
professed friendship of the United States
for that unhappy country and an !nvd-
SION Of Russian sovereignty, as well as
unconstitutional use Of Executive power.
Senator swanson CVaD told Senator
La Toilette that the primary purpose of
keeping 'he troops in Russia was to
guard valuable supplies. senator Ia
Fo.lette was not satisfied with this pN-
PLANTATION. lie charged that the censor
ship pr,' euted the truth about the Rus
sian situation from reaching the AmerI-
can people. Several other Senators in
dicatei that they took the .ame view
OF II" situation
LONDON. Jan. The port OF Riga
was captured at noon on January by
the Bolsheviki, according to a Russian
wireless despatch received hero to-day.
In EsthoniR the Boisheviki are march
ing on Reval and have reached Char
lottenofY. about thirty miles eas, south
east.
general advance by the Rolshevik
forces marching westward in Old Russia
Is claimed in an official report sent out
by wireless by the Russian Soviet Gov
ernmert The capture Of numerous vii
lagos is reported
Lithuanian troops. tho report states.
have occupied Pod nrodzit. about thirty
miles northeast Of wilma In the region
OF StepanoVo the Bolsheviki claim to
have taken 1000 prisoners and con-
sidera Bile booty.
The British Government has no intcn-
ton OF sending any more troops to
Russia, II was announced to-day. Not
more than 10000 British troops are in
Russia to-day. n number of which are
non-combatant, the announcement states
and these are heing brought back as
quickly as possible.
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In his speech in the Senate to-day
Senator Ashurst said
The peninsula of Lower California
is the vermfnrm appendix 20 Mexico.
and by reason OF lis inaccessible interior
sparse settlements and numerous hiding
places on its Pacific side which may be-
come points of infection and danger II
is to Mexico an appendase OF doubtful
value.
Lower California is 30 isolated from
tie Mexican mainland and is so SHINY
attached to and SO inaccessible to
Mexico that the Mexican Government
has had but little authority or jurisd!c-
ton over the peninsula. The Mexican
republic makes no appropriation to sus-
tain or govern Il. Hence base OF
supplies or of military and naval opera
tons with comparative secrecy and ease
could be esta blished among the numer-
Gus islands on it's Pacific side.
But American industry. American
money and the American pioneer would
soon turn the Colorado River upon these
bilsterng sands and transform them
into smiling fields"
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All Comment sympathetic and
All Agree He Was One of
Worlds Leaders.
LOOKED UPON AS FRIEND
Former Presidents Remark
able Energy Lauded in
Many Newspapers.


LONDON, Jan 7--Roosevelt pre-
eminent American. Such Is the general
tenor of the comment in British news
papers in their eulogies OF the former
President. The reclamation is unani-
nous from all parties, journals Of all
views and leaders OF all schools Of
thought. and comes with wealth Of
spontaneity and sympathy: from the
highest In the land. the King and Queen
Mother to the humblest worker this IL n
day of deep mourning.
Great Britain mourns loved and
trusted friend: Roosevelt in the British
view was very live man in fact. the
Invest man in American politics, a man
who. himself n practical idealst.
summed up in his owh personality all
the best characteristics of the American
people. a politician regarded seriously
and at the same time with friendly toll
eranCe.
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LOWER CALIFORNIA
PURCHASE FAVORED
Senator Ashurst's Plan Seen
to- BE. of Far Reaching
Importance.
SPECIAL EsS11tch 10 Tue SrN.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1T develops
That the move started by Senator
Ashurst tAriz.) to acquire the penin-
sula OF Lower California and 10000
square miles of the State of Sonora from
Mexico is of more far reaching impor.
lance than appears on the surface The
proposal which Senator Ashurst sup
ported In speech to-day has won the
backing OF the most influential leaders
of the Republicans in the Senate.
With President Wilson absent 1t Is
impossible 10 ascertain what the Admin
istraeon's view Is on the question Of
opening negotiations with Mexico for
this land. II is likewise not possible to
state whether the President favors the
joint resolution o. Senator Asnurst call
ing for appointment of a commission of
general officers of the army one Of
whom should be the A~spector-General,
to investigate the claims Of American
citizens on damages to life and property
perpetrated by the outlaws and soldiers
of the successive Mexican de facto gov.
eminent since December /. 1912.
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The State Departments policy has
been to avoid anything that might ex-
cite miSgvirEs among tine MeXiCans or
give Carranza an excuse for melting
suspicion against the United States. But
this policy was followed presumably for
the purpose of giving the Mexican First
Chic: fair opportunity to restore order
and 10 appreciate the good will of the
United States. Ii does not necessarily
follow, however. that the State Depart
ment would now oppose the Ashurst
plan. especially as Il may only appear
hostile TO Mexican interests If Carranza
or his political chiefs seek SO to inter-
pref il
Both the acquisition of Lower Califor-
MIA and the tract in Sonora would be
undertaken by means OF diplomatic ne
-otiations between the State Depart
ment and the Government of Mexico
IN each case the inhabitants of the ter
ritory involved would have voice as to
whether they preferred to belong to the
United states or 10 Mexico.
By linking the suggestion of payment
Of American claims with negotiations for
the territory there is admittedly "A note
struck which may arouse the Carranza
jingosS.
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TROOPS IN RUSSIA
TO Be WITHDRAWN
Criticism Of Presence of I. S.
Force in Country Voiced
i'm Senate.
WILSON FAVORS MOVE
British Also Reported to BE
About to Abandon the
Expedition.
WILSON FANORS MOVE
specidr Despatch 10 The srN.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.--According to
the best Information available here all
idea OF policing Russia or intervening
TO try to restore order is to he aban-
doned for the present at least.
1t is fact that there has yet been no
definite public declaration of policy by
representatives of the Administration
here or abroad but officials here to-
night indicated that recent published
cable reports from Paris that the hand
full Of American troops now in Russia
are to be Withdrawn may be relied upon
az correct
The beginning of the expected storm
of criticism because OF what has been
understood until now to be the Admins
tration's plan with regard to Russia was
heard to-day In the Senate when Sena-
tor La Toilette tWis.) demanded by
what right American troops were TO be
used in Russia when the United States
Is at peace with that nation. The Senate
cutburst to-day. and similar demands
for an explanation which are certain to
follow. are expected to hurry an official
announcement of a policy of leaving
Russia to work out her own salvation at
this time.
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All knew Mis- Career.

His career is familiar to the British
in oil Its most intimate details. and no
single incident is lacking In the press
comment which Is reaching London from
all parts Of the British Isles.
The Manchester Guardian says: There
was neither revolution nor civil war nor
world conflict during the years that
President Roosevelt held Office il was
his personality rather than anything he
achieved which made him figure so
large among his contemporaries his
vitality. energy. versatility and wealth
OF exuberance distinguished him among
public men.
Soldier. tesman. scholar. sports
man. journalist, traveller, studept Of ma
ture. there was no sphere foreign 10 him
and his tremendous activity upon which
he would not pronounce emphatic, con-
fidcnt and lengthy judgment
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A Complete Man.

Tho Daily Graphic says that Col
Roosevelt was as nearly complete "A man
as can he imagined This paper like
others gives minute details Of his per
sonalty and points out how he enjoyed
life in all it's wholesome aspects.
The Pail Man Gdrettc points out that
he was one OF the very few men who
without losing their own nationality
seem to t!pify what is best IN the whole
Of civilization. In his own person he
combined practical efficiency aud lofty
idealism in "A most unusual degree. 1t
adds:
While there were few men more
sagacious in the use of political weapons
and in reading the popular temperament.
there is none who did more to raise
the tone Of discussion OF public affairs
and those who engage In them"
From the character Of the man the
comment extends to his work and in
fluence in American politics. his out
spoken sympathy with the Allies in the
war his knowledge of and friendly SYM
patty for Great Britain. .Assuredly the
hold which he won and never lost upon
the feelings OF SO many Americans was
because he syInhoized something vital
in the American spirit, says the Man
chester Guardian. which adds
"He expressed what the Americans re-
gard as the Western spirit and the epoch
N which the Wesl came into its own.
Not that Roosevelt made tn" West. hut
he mirrored it that was the secret Of
his immense popularity in the West.
and. let us add his fascination for US
Europeans condemned to humdrum
ne He brought int" the world of poli-
tics something OF the air OF the great
pla dries