New-York tribune., 1919-01-07
Nation Vide Tributes Paid
To America s Great Citizen
Noted Men of Nation and City, Regardless of Political
Allegiance Unite in Expressing SA,rrow for the
Sudden Death of Great American and Statesman

boy, and he turned to 1t again in his
later years. 1t was as well his favor
tie diversion. The story is told of how
he and Sir Edward Grey stood once in
forest in England when they were
supposed TO be discussing world poll
tics. Instead they were exchanging
stories about the songs OF birds. While
he was in the White House he always
welcomed such men as John Burroughs
and other naturalists, big game hunt
cls, and others who loved the out Of
doors"
WILLIAM CHURCH OSBORN
"Colonel Roosevelt was one of the most
brilliant and interesting personalities
who have ever held high political
positions IN this country. There was
/ nothing human that was not interest
ing to him. His touch with life and
literature and the life of nature was
extraordinary in its variety and inter
( est In public affairs he was q great
influence for the arousing Of pub
/ lie spirit, the stimulation Of interest
and tho sanitation of our political life.
He took many and notable steps in
+ shaping our government, but | think
his greatest contribution to our pub
llc life was the example of the inspir-
/ ing personality of Theodore Roosevelt
himself. His death gives deep personal
grief to the enormous number of men
and women who have known him per
sonally and it takes from the public
4 most powerful and vital force in
shaping public affairs"
DIR. JOHN +. MOTT Colonel
Roosevelt was primarily man of
reality. He practised what he preached; );
he lived what he said, and -~he dealt
body blows at hypocrisy. He was i'm
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bold as q lion. he aboundcd in vitality,
and he was ever responsive to large
visions and new plans. This explains
his .great popularity with young men,
regardless of their political views. In
all my worldwide travels, which have
taken me to nearly fifty nations,
have never visited a land in which
I did not find that Roosevelt had ap-
pealed powerfully to the Imagination
of the most aggressive and progressive
elements among the people. He leaves
a colossal gap, and men of all parties
Will have to close ranks and fight hard
to make up for the loss in moral ener-
gies which the death of Colonel
Roosevelt has made"
BISHOP GREER although there
we're many things iii which | did not
agree with Colonel Roosevelt there can
be no doubt he was great American
citizen. | say that unreservedly. His
Influence was great through the land,
and it was felt not only at home but
also abroad. He was man who did
not fear to make enemies and | think
| may say he did make enemies, but
he also made warm and enthusiastic
friends. His personality was dominant
and he always made himself felt in
whatever group he was associated. He
Will be greatly missed as one of our
greatest American citizens"
BISHOP LUTHER b. WILSON" -"The
death of Colonel Roosevelt takes from
us one Of the outstanding personalities
of the world. Far sighted, intensely
fare of men everywhere, his affection
seemed to have its centre in America,
and he gave to his country his un
stipted devotion. His words in the be-
ginning of the great world war seemed
to me like the words of prophet, and
were in great measure responsible for
the attitude which America came to
take. Champion of the common rights
of man. citizen Of the world, represent
ative Of America and its ideals, honored
and beloved, he passes not out, but on"
THE REV. DIR. JOSEPH SILVER
MAN-"Colonel Roosevelt was one of
will mean much not only to his friends,
but to many citizens of our country
who looked to him for leadership. He
was a man oil great idealHm and of
vision. To my mind there was nothing
narrow in Colonel Roosevelt's amb-
ton. Men have differed with him in
matters of procedure or Of policy, but
his motives none could question"
THE REV. DIR. WILLIAM T. MAN
NING-"Col Roosevelt's name viii
live in history as an American whose
love for his country knew no qualifca-
ton and no limit, and who said with
out fear whatever he believed to be
right. His influence was incalculable
IN arousing our country to feel the
moral issues Of the war and in bring
ing us to take our rightful part in it,
His fellow citizens of all political be
liefs will mourn him and honor him as
one who lived and died for his coun-
try"
THE REV. DIR. SAMUEL sHUL-
MANI venture to say that down
deep in their hearts all Americans
loved Theodore Roosevelt. no matter
how much they may have differed with
him on this or that issue. His was a
wonderful personality, and his mental
and spiritual manysi dedness captivate d
4 tllc mag anu won all ncdctS.
About such personalities incarnating
what is best III the spirit of the nation,
legends will grow up.
History will characterize him as the
most typical expression of the Ameri-
can genius Of the last fifty years"
DIR. S. EDWARD YOUNG, Pastor of
the Bedford Presbyterian Church:
"Colonel Roosevelt's deepest wish was
to die in battle for his country.
America was his very life's breath.
He will ever be the ideal of patriot
ism. Free of slightest blemsh in pri-
vate behavior, with profound spiritual
experiences, with limitless zest for
living and fresh eagerness for each
new phase, with hoAors and powers
and travels and personal acquaintances
unpre ecedented, he was Americas most
many-sided son, our foremost citizen.
( the one personality who viii be most
missed for years to come. All hail,
thou gallant knight on thine own last
Great Adventure'!"
JUDGE JULIUS M. MAYER-"His
death Is personal loss to me and
a great loss to the nation"
JUDGE LEARNED HAND-"Colonel
Rooscvclt's vivid and gallant nature
has impressed itself forever upon the
history of this country. Now we can
estimate the benefit Of his influence
: while resident in arousing the nation
to its national ideals and in placing it
IN the path Of their rcalization His
memory will ALWAYS be cherished hv