Evening star., 1925-07-27
Friend and Foe Alike Praise
Bryan for Crusader Spirit

Vice President Dawes-He never
did unworthy or mean things. He
may have been mistaken at times, as
we all are, but he was trying always
to do the right as he saw 1t.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona-His
superlative oratory, his frame of oak
and his apostolic zeal, brought the In
come tax, woman suffrage, prohibition
and direct election Of Senators.
Former Senator Hitchcock of Ne
braska-He was the greatest moral
force of his day. He sacrificed his
health and strength by the most ex~
traordinary exertions.
John w. Davis-The example he
set of devotion to principle no matter
at what cost Is one his countrymen
may well cherish. Many of the things
he advocated In the face of bitter
opposition now are among the accept
ed policies of the Nation.
Gov. Smith of New York-He was
vigorous American, and even those
who differed from his ideas had great
regard for him.
Clarence Darrow-He was a man of
strong convictions and always es-
poused his cause with ability and
courage. / always respected his sin
cerity and devotion.
Elihu Root-He was a good and
kindly man, fairly sincere at all times,
and very sincere on points where /
most disagreed with him.
The Rev. DIR. c. F. Potter, New York
Modernist-He was a mighty crusader.
~ IL 1r@I
The Scopes trial signed his death war
rant.
The Rev. DR. John Roach Straton,
New York-A great man has fallen in
israel He was a patriot Of the sort
so sorely needed by America in this.
her critical hour.
Newton D. Baker, former Secretary
of War-Mr Bryan has been the un-
disputed leader in a great cause in
politics and religious movements for
more than generation.
Glenn l.. Shaver, Democratic na-
tionaI chairman-The country has lost
a great citizen, the Democratic party
commanding figure and the moral
forces of America a powerful advo-
cate.
William C. Redfeld, Secretary of
Commerce in the Wilson cabinet
His outstanding public service was in
1918, when he smoothed over the
threatened difficulty between the
United States and Japan.
Senator Copeland, New York-No
man ever had a greater power over
an audience.
Senator Edwards, New Jersey-A
great mind has passed.
Former Senator Atlee Pomerene OF
Ohio-He will be regarded as one of
the greatest political orators of this
generation.
Gov. Silzer of New Jersey-An out
standing American, he was the ar
dent champion of many good cause.
Senator Fletcher of Florida-His
place cannot be filed, his passing is
a misfortune to his party and his
country.
John r. Eoorhis. grand sachem of
Tammany Hall-The world has lost
the advantage of his original work.
Senator Borah of Idaho-The pur-
ity of his purposes and the sincerity
of his convictions no one who knew
him well will doubt. He never in
tended to speak other than for hu-
manity.
Victor Rosewater-He was the most
stubbornly wrong man / ever knew
in politics. but he was perfectly sim
cere in his vagaries.
Josephus Daniels Gn a telegram to
Mrs. Bryant loved your husband
as l loved no other man and sorrow
with you"
Henry J. Allen, former Governor Of
Kansas-No man in the history of
America has spoken to so many peo-
pie. No leader has been so thoroughly
and correctly gagged. His greatest
contribution was in his moral ex-
ample. Political rancor has reached
years. Even his enemies have given
blameless character.
VIII H. Hays, former Postmaster
General-The death of Mr.. Bryan is a
great shock to me. His passing Is a
national loss. Mr.. Bryan had a life
of tremendous service. l mourn him
deeply as a friend and 1 grieve with
the countless thousands who have
known him and, knowing him, loved
him."
Eugene V. Debs, veteran Socialist
leader, expressed regret over the
death of William ] Bryan. but added,
however: The cause of human prog