The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-16
GREAT LEADER GONE
COLONEL RoosEvElT's coUN-
TRYMEN PAY TRIBUTE TO HIS
LIFE AND DEEDS.
NATION CAN ILL SPARE HIM
His lndomitabIe Courage, Robust
Americsnism and Vast Influence for
Good Praised by People Who Mourn
His Death.

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His Death.
That the country has sustained q
tremendous loss In the death of Theo-
dore Roosevelt 10 the expressed belief
of his countrymen, hundreds Of whom,
In public and private life, have hast
ened 10 pay tribute to the great charac-
ter and work of the former president.
Following are q few Of these tributes:
SECRETARY OF STATE LANSING
The death OF Col. Roosevelt removes
from our national life a great Ameri-
can. His vigor OF mind and cesseless
energy made him a 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 tnspira-
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.
IL is impossible to measure today what
he did to arouse the political coa-
SGlcItt 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 eco Sonic problems of the
greatest moment. L do not kno OF
any career which combines so many
diversified and intensively pursued &C
observation-disclosures, explorer. natu-
~ralist,s 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-
lions 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 X. LANE. Secretary Of
the observation-disclosures Roosevelt was a
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
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 Rposevelt's prodigious activi-
ties made him one OF the most conspic-
uous figures in publii life. We are toe
near the event to place a just estimate
on his life and career, but he will al
ways be distinguished for one great
achfevement-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
rave done so much for II and human
ity. We have lost a great patriotic
American. a great world figure. the
most commanding personality in our
public life since Lincoln. 7 mourn his
going as a personal loss.
SENATOR LENROOT OF Wisconsin
l regard Colonel Roosevelt's 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 Hlinois-The
death of Colonel Roosevelt is the loss
of a great man, OF a great force, and
inc OSS vi u great OtntHI 10 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 {, 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-
l~ectually he was in the first rank
among those who have figured 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 al times ard In all respects.
SENATOR MARTIN of vitginia-He
met all the responsibilities OF citizenship
In the most courageous manner. A char.
acteristic Of his life was his unqualified
courage. He never had q conviction In
his life that ne did not have the courage
to follow II. He was a man OF unlimited
courage. of limitless resources. and OF I'M
bounded patriotism.
SENATOR LODGE OF Massachusetts
He was a great patriot. a great Ameri.
can, a great man. He was devoted
throughout his life to his country. He
tried always to be a servant OF human.
ity.
SENATOR KELLOGG OF Minnesota
He was a great commoner. who in his
heart cherished the causes OF the masses
IA mar OF the most intense patriotism
who placed the advancement of humanity
and the cause OF his country above all
other considerations,
SENATOR JOHNSON OF California
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