Evening star., 1924-02-04

of all stations today to the great war
President. Those high In government
offices as well as those who have at
tanned places of national leadership
outside of official life Joined in ex-
pressions of sorrow for his death and
praise for his accomplishments.
President Coolidge, in a proclama-
tion declaring a period of official
mourning, said that Mr.. wilson's high
motives and sincerity of purpose had
made new place for America IN the
affairs of the world. He had led the
nation through the trials of the great
war, the President said, with lofty
Idealism which never failed him."
Mr.. Coolidge asked that his proclama-
tlon be accepted as his eulogy. too.
Tributes from Cabinet.
Some of the more prominent men
who paid tribute to Mr.. Wilson, and
their remarks. follow: q
Secretary Hughes: THE nation has
ioSt great leader. of outstanding
ability and character. whose services
VIII be ever memorable. The tragic
experience through which President
Wis wilson passed. and the noble forti-
has evoked the deepest feelings of
sorrow and sympathy"
Secretary Hoover: "we all grieve
at the loss of a great American, who
truly gave his life for national serv.
Ice. AS time softens the asperities of
the war, his stature as q great leader
through }ifo great crisis in our national
spiration to lofty action will bring
TO MIN the high appreciation and
deep gratitude of all our people,"
Secretary Weeks. "All Americans
grieve at the passing of woodrow
wilson. His strength of purpose. his
courage and his loyalty to his ideals
caused that admiration and respect
Mhlch now accentuates our sorrow.
He expended his strength and VITALITY
In the service OF his country. and
leaves as a heritage an example Of
public service which should ever in
splre his countrymen."
secretary of Labor Davis: Wood
row wilson was a sincere friend of
lberty and peace. He will 20 down in
GaSrors Gan.r as one OF our great Presi-
the practical, he was unable to ac-
complish all that he desired. Through
out mis- long public career he was a
Trend OF the people: he sacrificed and
suHered and gave his life in service
10 his country. His death is a great
loss to the ma. ton"
Now the Onis' Living ex-President,
Chief Justis. Taft: Mr.. Wilson
IN the latter years of the war and in
the year following the armistice was
the greatest figure on the world q
stage. No man in a century welded
more power and influence. He was
born to command with confidence and
courage. and events gave him an op-
any other in our history
He was a man of very high ideals
and great force of character to pur-
sue them. A deep student Of govern
ment. scholor of widest culture. q
writer and orator of happy, apt and
beautiful diction, he brought to the
great place he held most exceptional
faculties.
He will live in the ideals he
preached and sought"
Dr. Grayson: "It was my privilege
to be Woodrow Wilson's friend as
be difficult to put in words the af-
lection for him which grew during
nearly twelve years of close personal
association and confidence.
1T will not be for me to express
character and leadership. nor for me
TO write his epitaph. Time alone will
do that. But in sick days and we'll.
have never known otherwise such
single minded devotion to duty as he
and forbearance with adversely. and
finally. such resignation to the in
evitable.
IT once read an inscription in 8
southern country churchyard. 1t said:
He Hae unseduced by flattery, un-
awed by opinion, undismayed by dis
aster. He faced life with antique
courage and death with Christian
hope
Those words, better than any
words of mine, describe Woodrow
Wilson"
tary of the Treasury: Woodrow Will
son always will be one OF the most
commanding figures Of human history.
Judged by accomplishments and
achievements taken In all, he is per.
haps the greatest man America yet
has produced.
He was a rare combination-a
charming companion, a ripe scholar, q
leader. superb statesman, daunt-
less figure, a noble idealist, a lofty
soul. and genuine lover Of man
kind.
"He made a matchless contribution
TO his time in the fields Of politics.
economics and letters.
HE was the champion of peace, of
human brotherhood and of world Or
"out of his sacrifice and sufrerings,
borne with superb dignity and with
sublime courage, the good he has
sought to do for humanity will in
evitably be realized.
His example and his work will in
fluence the destiny of civilization for
centuries to come.
Woodrow Wilson the man is dead
but Woodrow Wilson the apostle Of
peace, the lover OF mankind, will live
forever"
Senator Mcclellan, Tennessee (dem-
ocrat):
figure of the most remarkable and
far-reaching war ever fought among
men, and I never doubt that history
will give him the highest place among
both American and world statesmen.
I was his great admirer and warm
friend. and deeply deplore his DEATH"
Senator Reed of. Missouri (demo-
"The country and the world pro-
foundly regret the death OF Woodrow
Wilson. For four years he had t.en
a tragic figure, and his sufe:1ngs
have evoked the deep sympathy of
all the people. regardless of political
or other differences Of opinion"
Senator Sterling of South Dakota
(republican):
who for nearly eight years was a
commanding figure in the affairs Of
his country and the world. While
could not agree with many OF his
policies. never had occasion =. to
doubt the sincerity of his purpose"
Senator Copeland of New York
by the death of Woodrow Wilson