The New York herald., 1921-12-23
WASHINGTON PAYS
TRIBUTE OF SORROW
Leaders in Both Political Par
ties Express Sense of Per-
s0nal Loss.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.--The passing
of Col Henry watterson from the arena
Of American political and newspaper life
brought forth genuine expressions of
sorrow in the National Capitol, where he
had many friends among members of both
political parties. President Harding was
notified of his death as soon as the news
was received. and while the President
made no formal comment it is known he
was much shocked. The news was also
sent to the home OF former President
Woodrow Wilson.
Col. Watterson was eulogized in the
House of Representatives by Representa-
tive Barkley of Kentucky as a man
whose name was household word in
every Kentucky home and in almost
every American home. He declared no
journalist now living and few who are
dead exercised more influence on the
nation than the dead Kentuckian, who
at one time was member of the House.
Representative Mann of Illinois said
Col. Watterson had never been afraid to
express his beliefs. although he was often
criticized severely by the readers of his
newspaper. Mr.. Mann declared Col.
Watterson and other editors of the old
school exerted an influence that would
be felt for generations, and that they
never dlOWeu the counting room or their
newspapers to determine their editorial
ci. news policies.
II knew Col. Henry Watterson for
a great many years." said Chief Justice
William Howard Taft. "TIe and my
father were friends. He was a unique
figure in the political and social life
of the country. He was a most able
journalist, picturesque, forcible and
original in every position he took and
In every cause he advocated. He was
eloquent, chivalrous, courageous in con-
test, an old time leader in journalism,
charming gentleman, warm friend
and patriotic American, whose brill
fancy. knightly character and human
nature made deep impression on his
fellow citizens and won their affection
ate respect. He will long be fondly re-
membered. We shall all miss him much.
His going makes void
Senator Hitchcock (Neb.), himself
an editor. said:
"Col. Watterson stood at the head
Of the old time school OF journalism.
He was the model for hundreds OF young
journalists who were inspired by his
powerful pen. Very few men who lived
in his time welded so much influence
or attracted so much attention. lie was
one of the few great national charac-
ters left in American journalism"
Senator Harry S. New (Ind.) paid
this tribute:
II am extremely sorry to hear of the
death OF Col Watterson. I knew him
intimately for many years and in COM
mon with every one Of his many friends
! was fond Of him. He was great and
fearless journalist, one of the most con-
spicuous adherents to principles the field
of journalism ever contained. Many
people who have read with keen interest
his matchless editorials will learn Of his
death with the keenest sorrow"
Senator Swanson (Va.) said:
"Col. Watterson was without exception
the most brilliant publicist and journal
ist of his day and generation. He was
most lovable. generous and kind and his
loss will be felt deeply"
Senator Harris (Ga.) said the death
of Col. Watterson is a blow to the coun-
try" Then he added that no journalist
of this generation has done so much good
for his country as Col. Watterson.
Senator Ransdell (La.) made these
comments:
Col. Watterson was a remarkable
man and believe one of the ablest
editors of his time and certainly a most
patriotic and devoted one. He was
greatly admired in my State; in fact,
throughout the Southland"
Senator Heflin (Ala.) said Col. Wat
terson was without peer as a Jour-
nalist--a great writer. facile and re-
sourceful.
HE was one of our most conspicuous
national characters" said Senator Nc
Nary (Ore.), land he was one of the
greatest editorial writer's OF this age