The Dolores star., 1919-01-17
Theodore RooseveIt'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.

hNhih VI Wi.
Welt called forth flood of eulOgies
from his cOuntrymen who recognized
his greatness of soul, his unadulterated
Americanism and the powerful influ-
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 great Ameri-
can. His vigor of mind and ceaseless
energy made him conspicuous figure
in public affairs. Friends and enemies
alike recognized the force of his per-
sonality and the great influence he had
in molding 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 an inspira-
tion 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 MS Terms AS pTeslutht ne bious
his powerful personality and energy to
bear upon economic problems of the
greatest moment. l do not know Of
any career which combines so many
diversified and intensively pursued ac-
tivities-frontiersman explorer, natu-
ralist, seaman. soldier. executive and
publicist. In each of these relations
he was conspicuous and left his mark.
JOSEPHUS DANIELS, Secretary of
IN Nuvv-ue hae th q
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 *. LANE. Secretary of
the Interior-Colonel Roosevelt was a
great man. 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-Colonel 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 M'ADOO =
Colonel Roosevelt's prodigious activi-
ties made him one of the most conspic-
uous figures in publii life. We are too
near the event to place a just estimat tie
on his life and career, but he will al
ways be distinguished for one great
achievement-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
have done so much for it and human
ity. We have lost great patriotic
American, a great world figure the
most commanding personality in our
public life since Lincoln. l mourn his
going as personal loss. .,
SENATOR LENRooT of Wisconsin,
I regard Colonel Roosevelts death as a
very great calamity for the nation.
His usefulness is familiar to all. but l
believe that his greatest usefulness
might have been in the future.
SENATOR LEWIS of Illinois-The
death of Colonel Roosevelt is the loss
of great man. of 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 1abors 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
virile 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-Intel-
Iectually he was in the first rank
among those who have inquired in our
public life and for versatility and ap-
plication he was without an 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
acteristic of mis- life was his unqualified
courage. He never had conviction in
his life that he d.: not have the courage
tn follow 1t. W. was a man of unlimited
courage, of Pnitless resources. and of I'm
bounded patriotism.
SENATOR LODGE OF Massachusetts
He was a great patriot. great Ameri.
can. great man. He was devoted
throughout his l!fe to his country. he
lty. ,,,.,o.,
yJe was a greet commoner. who in MS
heart cherished t>e causes of the masses
"A man OF the mos. intense patriotism