New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
CONGRESS PUTS ALL
 ASIDE FOR WILSON
Lodge Pays Tribute to Dead Man..
  <. Adjournment Taken

which has held forth there in recent days, out of respect for the memory of Woodrow Wilson.
 Both houses met at noon as usual, but 1t was only so that their leaders, of all shades of political opinion, might pay tribute to the fallen chief tain and pass resolutions commen. surate with his services to the Nation.
 Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, the republican leader, and one of MT. Wilson's most uncompromising poli- iical foes, joined with Senator Rob- inson, of Arkansas, the democratic leader in the senate eulogies of the former president.
 'In sympathy and sorrow and with every mark of homage" said Senator Lodge, i've stand with bowed heads In solemn recognition of this event, at thus come upon us in the wisdom of the overruling providence that guides the destinies of mankind"
 The republican leader said republi-fi can senators had heard with profound sorrow the announcement Of MT. Will sor's death.
 Tn common with all tine people of this country" he said, "we have felt a very deep sympathy for Line suf- ferings of President Wilson during his long illness, which he has borne without complaint and with so much fortitude.
 "Of Remarkable Ability"
 "Mr. Wilson was a man of remark able ability, and of strong character. Through laborious years of thought, and study he devoted himself 10 se- curing a mastery of the historical subjects, the economic questions, and the theory and science of politics and government which commanded his especial interest. He rose to be presi- dent of the ancient and honored uni From this high place iI the field of education, he turned 10 public life. He was elected to be go,or Of New Jersey, one of the 13 original states. l eminent in our history. and on the soil of which so many of the .attles of the revolution werS fought. He was then selected and reelected presi- dent of tho United states. which is to us and which l believe to he the | greatest office among men.
 During his period of service In the | came the war with Ger many, the most terrible war from which mankind has suffered during | the period of recorded history. After the victory of the allied and associat- cd powers it fell to Mir. Wilson to play the leading part in the .unspeak- ably difficult work of making peace. He stood there n chief figure in this great transaction and so he will stand In tho pages of history in the day that are to come. There is no figure more conspicuous than his in the events of that time, which closed one period in the history of mankind and opened another. Here in the capital of the country, tho scene of his many .riumpbs, this remarkable career comes to an end"
 Ends Great Career
 Senator Robinson said the an- that former President Woodrow Wilson had passed away ,ausod grief throughout the civilized world.
 His departure" he said, marks he end of career glorifed by many notable achievements.
 The following committee was named to represent tho senate at tho .uneral Of the former president:
 Senators Lodge, of Massachusetts; Wyoming; Shoot, Utah; Edge, New Jersey; Brandegec, Con- lecticut, republicans; Robinson, Ar- Ovcrman, North Carolina; ilass, Virginia; Sheppard. Texas; Ed wards, New Jersey, democrats.
 In the House.
 As he offered his resolution for of the house Mir. Long, commented thus on Mir. Wilson's leath:
 Tt becomes my duty to make oifi- .ial announcement to this house of he death of a great American, ,reat leader of men, Woodrow Will Ion, 2sth president of the United ;tates, expired yesterday morning at luarter past eleyen-it is comforting o think, quite peacefully and pain essly. Though by no means unex- ,ected this news comes to the , of this house as 6 pain ul shock.
 President Wilson will be mourned lot only throughout the United States, , ut throughout the entire civilized yorld of which he was in his time so a figure. Our hearts go , ut, I am well assured, with profound , ympathy to his bereaved family and to the gracious lady whoi .as his trusted and well beloved com i; ,anion equally in the zenith Of his | reat powers and since illness came lowly and surely 10 undermine hem"
 The Rev. pr. J. J. Muir, senate i, haplain, and the Rev. Dr. James hera Montgomery. house chaplain, !, oth devoted their prayers 10 the sub 4 ct of Mir. Wilson's death. 7 We thank thee." said Dr. Muir, f for the greatness of the man and all z is associations in the great movement [ the worlds life, in the time Of [ u-fui tragedy to the nations and we z umbiy approach thee, seeking thy | lvor to the sorrowful household" . Dr. Montgomery. in his prayer. said T the nation moBrned the loss of one z hose public services shall be written l characters of living life on the a ages of history" Il E He had gained by his scholarship by . ralted motives. by untiring devotion i nd by unstinted sacrifice the right of q ninent domain" said the chaplain. [.
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