The Arvada enterprise., 1919-01-16

patriotism.
REPRESENTATIVES, JAMES R. MANN
i think Roosevelt was the most wonder
fal individual character In the world. He
was . studsnt Of mankind and 70 prodi-
gtously active that his influence was tre-
mendous and his loss will be deeply felt
here and in other countries.
REPRESENTATIVE FEss. chairman
Of the Republican congressional commit
tee-His death Al this moment 10 . ma
tional calamity. Never were his talents
80 much needed II now.
FORMER SPEAKER CANNON-Col-
onel Roosevelts place in history will be
as one Of the great presidents OF the re-
public. He kept in closer touch with the
legislative department than any other
president have known.
REPRESENTATIVE GILLETT of Mas
sachusetts-Colonel Roosevelt was the
most remarkable man America has pro-
duced since the Civil war. His general
knowledge was unbounded. his personal
magnetism extraordinary.
REPRESENTATIVE sHAI4IIENBER-
GER of Nebraska-It IL inex xpressibly sor-
rowful that he should bs taken away at
this crisis in the affairs of government
and mankind.
REPRESENTATIVE sHERLEY. chair
man OF the house appropriations commit
tee-Mr. Roosevelt was one of the really
great men of his age and above all else
was WnOlly an American.
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES - Tho
death Of Colonel Roosevelt IL an irrepar-
able loss to the nation. His virility and
courage were q constant inspiration. He
personifled the Americanism of which he
was the most doughty champion. He de-
manded the recognition and performance
of our national obligation In the war.
Back of all that was done in the war
was the pressure of his relentless insis-
tence. In response to his patriotic call
lay the safety Of civilization and In this
hour Of complete victory tho whole world
IL his debtor.
SAMUEL GoMPERs. president of the
American Federation Of Labor-I regard
the death Of Colonel Roosevelt q very
great loss. He rendered service Of incal-
culabls benefit to the world. knew him
for thirty-five years In all his public &C.
tivitiss. worked with him and every
one even those who differed with him.
conceded his sincerity of purpose. his high
motives and his anxiety to serve the peo-
pile.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN-The
rare qualities which won for Colonel
Roosevelt q multitude Of devoted follow
ers naturally arrayed against him host
of oponents, but his death puts an end to
controversy and he will be mourned by
foe as well as by friend. He was . great
American and made . profound impress
sion in the thought Of his generation. His
picturesque career will form fascinating
chapter in our nations history.
CHIEF JUSTICE WHITE-Mr Roose-
velt's death brings to me sense Of deep
sorrow. Of personal loss. While he was
president his kindly consideration never
failed and many opportunities were af-
forded me for observing the highness OF
his innate ideals and his courage, all Of
which combined to make him the distin-
guished. not to say phenomenal. man he
was.
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE WILLIAM r.
lost one Of the greatest Americans. one
Of the first citizens Of the world. At .
time when we can Ill AFFORD to lose him.
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE WILLIS VAN
DEvANTER The death Of Colonel
Roosevelt II . great loss to the country.
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE JOSEPH Nc
KENNA-The country has suffered .
great loss In the death Of Colonel Roose-
veit He was . man Of very great quail
tiles.
MAJ. GEN. LEONARD woop-Ths
Death Of my friend. Theodore Roosevelt.
brings to me great personal loss and sor.
row. but keen and deep a. these are. they
vidual. The national loss b irrepafabls.
for his death comes At . time when his
services to this nation can III be spared.
Never was America mere in need Of his
frankness and courage. his honest crtti.
cism. and farsseing wisdom than at pres
ent. Unself,sh loyalty. honest and fear
ieas criticism always charactsfssed the
life and work Of Theodore Roosevelt and
he lived and worked always for his coun.
try's best interest. While We shall net
have the living voice an1 prssencs. We
shall always have the example OF hSs
PRESIDENT roINcARH Of France
Friend Of liberty. friend Of France. Roess.
welt has given, without counting sons and
daughters. his energy that liberty may
live. We are grateful to him. We wish
| to express 70 Nrs. Roosevelt our most
sincere coincidence.
J. J. JUssERAND. French Ambassador
to the United statss-The unsxpsctel
| Death Of one who has upheld all his life
| the principles Of virils manhood. straight-
forward honesty and feariessness will b
| rnournsd all over the world, nowhere more
| sincerely than In France. whose cause he
upheld IN her worst crisis In way that
shah never be forgotten.
HENRY WHITE. one Of the American
peace commissioned have heard Of Mr..
Roosevsits death with deep sorrow b.
| cause Of the loss to the nation Of great
| public servant and to myself Of . lifelong
friend.
HERBERT C. HOOVER - America 10
poorer for the loss Of . great citissn. the
world Tor the loss OF Q 8reAt man Ms
| viriiity and Americanism has been one Of
| our national treasures.
col. Z. n HOUsE-Ths entire world
Will share the grief which will b felt
| In the United States over the death Of
| Theodore Roosevelt. He was the enc
viriis and COURAGEOUS leader Of his gen
sration and will live In history a. one Of
| our greatest presidents.
GOVERNOR LOwDEN OF nlinois-
| The nation has suffered . loss Il can
not well afford At this time. Theodore
Roosevelt has been dominant force In
American life for thirty yssrs. Dur
ing all his life he has sought and
| striven for . better. juster society. His
robust and fearless Amsricanism was
like . bugie call to his countrymsn.
whenever danger threatened from
within or without whether In once
| or private life. he was . leader ss
| thought and an inapirer Of action.
GOVERNOR SLEEPER Of Michigan
Colonel Roosevelt was especially be-
loved In Michigan. and the state.
which always gave him its support
and henored him when he was living.
will certainly mourn his death and
| cherish his memory.