The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-01-23
HIS DEATH GREAT
LOSS TO NATION
Theodore RooSeveEt's Life Work
Is Warmly Praised by All
His Countrymen.
BRAVE FIGHTER FOR RIGHT
Public Men and Private Citizens Unite
in Paying Tribute to the CoIoneI's
Patriotism and Tremendous
Influence for Good.

Influence for Good.
The death Of Col. Theodore Roose-
veit called forth a food of eulogies
from his countrymen who recognized
his greatness of soul, his unadulterated
Americanism and the powerful infu-
ence for good of his deeds and words.
Some of these tributes follow:
SECRETARY OF STATE LANSING
The death of Col Roosevelt removes
from our national life a great Ameri-
can His vigor of mind and ceaseless
energy made him a conspicuous figure
in public affairs Friends and enemies
alike recognized the force of his per
sonaIity and the great influence he had
in moIding public thought and purpose
His patriotism and devotion to his
country will long be remembered by
all his fellow citizens, while his
sturdy Americanism will be inspira-
ton to future generations
ACTING SECRETARY OF STATE
FRANK L POLK-He was one of the
most striking figures in the history of
this country. and, in fact. of his time
1t is impossible to measure today what
he did to arouse the political con-
science of the American people.
NEWTON D. BAKER Secretary OF
War-His relations to the navy and to
the army are. of course. a part of the
history Of those two services. and dur
ing his terms as president he brought
his powerful personality and energy to
bear upon economic problems Of the
greatest moment do not know Of
any career which combines so many
diversified and intensively pursued ac-
tiyities-frontiersma explorer. natu-
ralist. seaman. soldier. executive and
publicist- In each of these relations
he was conspicuous and left his mark
JOSEPHUS DANIELS. Secretary Of
the Navy-He has blazed new paths
and refused to be fettered by conven-
tions that other distinguished men rec
ognized. Original. forceful. courageous,
he was the monitor of millions of his
fellow countrymen. who will miss his
inspiring leadership. Believing in him
self and the cause he espOused. he
threw himself into every conflict with
every power Of mind and body.
FRANKLIN K LANE. Secretary Of
the Interior-Colonel Roosevelt was
great man. a very great man-great in
his soul. great in his personality. great
in his conception of Americas place in
the world He will sit at one Of the
high tables.
CARTER GLASS. Secretary Of the
Treasury-ColoneI Roosevelt was an
Extraordinary figure and leaves a leg
acy of patriotic endeaVor and useful
achievement of which those who most
respected and honored him will always
be proud
DIRECTOR GENERAL HADOO -
OOlOnSl EOOSGNSllS pEOuASAOuS
ties made him one OF the most conspic-
uous figures in publii life. We are too
near the event to place a just estimate
his life and career. but he will al
ways be distinguished for one great
schievement-the construction of the
Panama canal
FORMER PRESIDENT TAFT-The
country can i'll afford in this critical
period of history to lose one who has
done and could in the next decade
If and n
ity. We have lost a great patriotic
American. great world figure, the
most commanding personality in our
public life since Lincoln I mourn his
going as a personal loss
SENATOR LENROOT OF Wisconsin
regard Colonel Roosevelt's death as a
very great calamity for the nation
His usefulness is familiar to all, but I
believe that his greatest usefulness
might have been in the future.
SENATOR LEWIS of IIlinois-The
death of Colonel Roosevelt is the loss
of a great man, of a great force. and
the loss of a great benefit to America
Whatever differences men may have
with Colonel Roosevelt on party lines
or political principles. all must certify
that his fight for cleanliness and integ-
rity in public life did much to rid the
nation of corruption in public affairs.
All must admit that his labors to force
corporate monopoly to yield to private
welfare and personal rights started
this country upon the course Of justice.
SENATOR HARDING Of Ohio He
was one of the foremost citizens of the
world. in a most extraordinary era.
and he was the most vigorous and
courageous American of his time.
There is no direct legatee to his vast
political estate
SENATOR KENYON OF Iowa His
viriIe American utterances were help
ing to bring order out OF diplomatic
chaos. In my judgment he, was the
greatest American since Abraham Lin
coin
SENATOR NEW of Indiana-InteI-
Iectually he was in the first rank
among those who have figured in our
public life and for versatility and ap-
plication he was without equal He
was a true patriot. a thorough Ameri-
can at all times and in all respects
SENATOR MARTIN. of Virginia-He
met all the responsibilities of citizenship
In the most courageous manner A char
acteristfc OF mis- life was his unqualified
courage He never had conviction in
his life that he d+- not have the courage
to follow it - was a man OF unlimited
courage of J. .nitless resources, and Of IN
bounded patriotism
SENATOR LODGE of Massachusetts
He was a great patriot a great Arnerl-
can great man He was devoted
throughout his Ife to his country He
tried always to be a servant Of human
ity
SENATOR KELLOGG of Minnesota
He was a greSt commoner. who in his
heart cherished tie causes OF the masses
a man of the mos intense patriotism