New-York tribune., 1919-01-07
Congress Adjourns Out of
Respect to Memory of
the Former President
Baker and Daniels
Praise His Career
supreme Court Sets Prec-
edent by Adjourning
Immediately on News
New York. Tribune
WGsIlin gto7t Bureau

NeW Orc Ir{buHs
WGsIlln gto1J Bureau
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The national
capital was shocked beyond measure
by the news Of Colonel Roosevelt's
death. 1t came with suddenness that
staggered officials of the government
and members of Congress. Everywhere
surprise was succeeded by expressions
of profound and universal regret.
Democrats Joined with Republicans in
eulogies of the former President. Flags
/ at halfmast were ordered over all
l buildings of the governments
Both houses Of Congress adjourned
: out of respect, ana all committee meet
ings and hearings Immediately were
called off for the day The Supreme
Court of the United States did the
unprecedented thing of adjourn,ng i'm
mediately after it me- without attempt
ing to dispose of any business.
The State Department, on being in
formed OF the Colonel's death, at once
flashed message to President Wilson,
advising him of the fact At a late
hour this evening the department was
withoIt information that the message
had been received. 1t rests with the
President to decide whether the War
Department shall arrange for mill
>lry funeral. The thought among his
advisers here is that he will first
communicate his condolences to Mrs.
Roosevelt, and consult her wishes in
the matter.
Baker Shocked by News
"lf the family desires representation
from the army and navy at Colonel
Rooscvclt's funeral" said Secretary of
War Baker, "the arrangements will be
made by Major General J. Franklin
Bell, commander Of the Eastern De
partmcnt."
''l did not know that Colonel Roosc-
vclt's illness was so grave the Secrc-
! tary of War added, "and am greatly
shocked at his sudden DEATH During
hia long and brilliant career he touched
the public life Of America in more ways
than any other Of our public mon. His
relations To the navy and to tho army
arc, of course, Il part of The history Of
these two services, 2nd during his
terms as President he brought his
powerful personality and great energy
to bear upon economic problems Of the
greatest moment
q" do not know Of any career which
combined 80 many diversified and in
tonsivcly pursued activities fronticrs-
man, explorer, naturalist, seaman, sol
dier, executive and publicist In each
of those relations he was conspicuous
and left his mark. Taken all in all, it
is the close of great carccr, typcally
American and marked al every point
! BY loyalty to American ideals, as we'll
a. by rcsistlcss energy and detcrmina-
ton"
Naval vessels and naval stations in
all parts of tho world were ordered TO
fly flags at halfmast. Following is the
order sent out by Secretary of the
Navy Danicls:
"IN- President Roosevelt died this
morning. Colors arc to be hafmastcd
until sunset this evening"
Daniels Praises Career
Later Secretary Daniels issued the
following statement:
"Thc death of cX-Prcsidcnt Rossc-
/ vclt removes one Of the ablest Of the
I dynamic forces this country has pro
duced. lie has blazcd new paths and
refused to be fcttered by conventions
( that other distinguished men recog-
nized Original, forccful, courageous.
! he was the monitor of millions of his
fellow countrymen, who will miss his
( inspiring leadership. ! krew him first
when hc was chairman of the Civil
Service Commission in Clevcland's S last
administration. Always he was vjrilc
! leader, inviting contests and dealing
heavy blows to those with whom he
( did not agree. His personality was
dominant and compelling. He was in
tcrested in everything that concerned
his country and The world. He WAS
ready with his remedy for every i'll
and supremcly confident that his
remedy was the best. Believing in
himself and the cause he espoused. he
threw himself into every conflict with