The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-01-17
fiuous IL not misplaced. He was Americas
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| public life, for the quickening Of our ma
| tional spirit, for the termination Of our
| patriotism.
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES r. MANN
Il think Roosevelt was the most wonder
| ful individual character in the world. He
was student of mankind and so prodi-
giously active that his influence was tre-
mendous and his loss will be deeply felt
| here and in other countries.
REPRESENTATIVE TESS. chairman
of the Republican congressional commit
tee-His death at this moment is a ma
tional calamity. Never were his talents
so much needed as now.
FORMER SPEAKER CANNON-Col-
onel Roosevelt'S 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 SHALLENBER-
GER of Nebraska-It is inexpressibly sor-
rowful that he should be 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 wholly an American.
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES = The
death of Colonel Roosevelt is an irrepar-
able loss to the nation. His virility and
courage were a constant inspiration. He
personified 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 the whole world
is his debtor.
SAMUEL GOMPERS, president of ths
American Federation OF Labor-I regard
the death of Colonel Roosevelt very
great loss. He rendered service of meal
culable benefit to the world. l knew him
for thirty-five years in all his public ac-
tivities 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-
pie.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN-The
rare qualities which won for Colonel
Roosevelt a multitude of devoted follow
ers naturally arrayed against him host
of opponents, but his death puts an end to
controversy and he win be mourned by
foe as well as by friend. He was great
American and made a profound impress
sion in the thought of his generation. His
picturesque career win form fascinating
chapter in our nations history.
CHIEF JUSTICE WHITE-Mr. Roose-
velt's death brings to me a 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.
DAY-Every one appreciates that we have
lost one of the greatest Americans, one
Of the first citizens of the world. at
time when we can i'll afford to lose him.
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE WILLIS VAN
DEVANTER The death of Colonel
Roosevelt is a great loss to the country.
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE JOSEPH Nc
KENNA-The country has suffered a
great loss in the death of Colonel Roose-
welt He was man of very great quail
tiles.
MAI. GEN. LEONARD WooD-The
death OF my friend, Theodore Roosevelt.
brings to ms great personal loss and sor-
row, but keen and deep as these are, they
are but the sorrow and loss OF an indi-
vidual. The national loss is irreparable.
for his death comes at a time when his
services to this nation can Ill be spared.
Never was America more in need OF his
frankness and courage, his honest criti-
cism, and farseeing wisdom than at pres
emit Unselfish loyalty, honest and fear
less criticism always characterized the
life and work of Theodore Roosevelt and
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try's best interest. While we shall not
have the living voice and presence. we
shall always have the example Of his
life.
PRESIDENT PofNCARE OF France
Friend of liberty, friend Of France Rcose-
yelt has given. without counting sons and
daughters his energy that liberty may
live. We are grateful to him. We wish
DO express to Mrs Roosevelt our most
sincere coincidence.
u j. JUsSERAND. French ambassador
10 the United States-The unexpected
death Of one who has upheld all his life
the principles Of viriie manhood, straight
forward honesty and fearlessness will be
all over the world. nowhere more
than. In France. whose cause he
upheld In her worst crisis in way that |
shall never be forgotten.
HENRY WHITE, one of the American
peace COMMISSIONER nave uSAEu OIL MI
death with deep sorrow be-
cause of the loss to the nation of great
public servant and to myself OF lifeicng
friend.
HERBERT c. HOOVER : Americ is |
poorer for the loss of a great citizen, The |
world for the loss OF great man. His |
vfrility and Americanism has been one of |
BUR national treasures.
COL. e. M. HoUSE-The entire world |
win share the grief which will be felt |
n the United States over the death of |
Theodore Roosevelt. He was the one
Tirile and COURAGEOUS leader OF his gen. |
sration and will live in history as one of |
our greatest presidents
GOVERNOR LOWDEN. OF Illinois
rhe nation has suffered q loss 1t cam |
Tot well AFFORD at this time. Theodore
has been dominant force In |
ng all his life he has sought and /
Itriven for better, juster society. His |
.obust and fearless Americanism was
Ike bugle call to his countrymen. |
whenever danger threatened from |
within or without. Whether In office |
II private life he was "a leader of /
hought and an inspirer OF action.
GOVERNOR SLEEPER of Michigan
Colonel Roosevelt was especially be-
owed in Michigan. and the state
rhich always gave him its support
ind honored him when he was living
viii certainly mourn his death and |
.herish HIS memory.
FEDERAL JUDGE GEORGE A. CAR
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