The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-05
FRIENDS AND ENEMIES
 ATTRIBUTE IN DEATH
Franklin Roosevelt Teros Him Martyr President-Wi Hays Calls Him Most Distinguished Of Humanity.
 Elbert Gary Says World Will Feel The Shock

main a lesson and an, example to all the world until eternity dawns upon it. He gave his life to the great re- public just as valiantly as did the men who fell on the field of battle at his command"
 Henry F. Fletcher, United States am- bassador to Belgium: Former Presi- dent Wilson takes his place immedi- ately among the American immortals. His fame will grow as humanity strug- gles toward the goal of his high ideal ism."
 Joshua W. Alexander, Secretary of Commerce in the Wilson cabinet: MT. Wilson's achievements as. an educator, as governor of New Jersey, and as President, will adorn one of the bright est pages in the history of this repub- lic."
 Davis Tribute John w. Davis, former ambassador to Great Britain: President Wilson in boldness, courage, inflexible will and fixity of purpose has been surpassed by none of those who have filled the presidential chair"
 Henry J. Allen, former governor of Kansas: Woodrow Wilson thrilled us by the greatness which he suggested rather than that he fully manifested Had he possessed the ability to delegate authority, the history of the Paris con ference would have ended more happily for the world"
 Senator Carter Glass. Secretary of the Treasury in the Wilson cabinet Il think his death will inspire those who believed in him with feeling akin to that which was so incomparably ex- pressed in the Gettysburg address. It will make them highly resolve that the divine ideal for which Woodrow Will son lived and for which he actually died shall not perish from the earth" A. Mitchell Palmer, Attorney Gen. eral in the Wilson cabinet: "Woodrow Wilson was the wisest statesman of his time. He accomplished more for the uplift of humanity than any other man of his generation
 Mourning In Cuba HAVANA, Feb. 4.-Expressions of condolence and regard for former Pres ident Wilson were plentiful in Havana newspapers today. and President Zayas in addition to requesting the Cuban ambassador in Washington to express the sympathy of the Cuban people and government, sent personal message of condolence to Mrs. Wilson. Flags on the city hall, American embassy and many other buildings were at half mast.
 League Saddened
 GENEVA, Feb. 4.-Woodrow Will sons death has caused profound sor- row in the League of Nations organi- zation, of which structure he was the chief architect. Many tributes of re- spect and admiration for him are be- ing voiced on all sides.
 Pope Says Prayer
 ROME. Feb, 4.-(By Associated Press. )-Both King Victor Emmanuel and Pope Plus expressed deep regret when they learned of the death of Woodrow Wilson. Cardinal Gasparri. the papal secretary of state, conveyed the news of the passing of Mir. Wilson to the pontiff. When the Pope heard Mir. Wilson was dead, he knelt in prayer.
 Loss To All World
 MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 4.-E. T.4 Mere dith. secretary of agriculture in presi- dent Wilson's cabinet, said:
 Not only the United States, but the world suffers an irreparable loss in the death of Woodrow Wilson. No man in our history has rendered more unselfish service or been guided by higher ideals or higher motives. His one purpose was to learn the right thing to do and then do it.