Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
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spired greater affection in his friends
or will be more generally missed. For
20 years he has served his country, al
ways with distinction, and as FresloenI
and Chief Justice he worthily MED
our two greatest ofilces, so that ms
place In history Is secure. Such q man,
combining his gifts of mind and heart
with his splendid integrity and high
standards Of public service. Is rare IN
any country or any age. His death is
@ great loss to his country"
Joseph p. Cotton, Acting Secretary
Of State: More than almost any other
man in our public life he was greatly
loved and in this city, where so much
of his work was done, there is hardly
one who has not at some time seen or
felt his genial presence and VIII not
mourn his death as personal loss. A
great and fine life has ended"
Ernest Lee Jahncke. Acting Secretary
of the Navy, described Mr.. Taft as "a
great American citizen, always consid-
crate of the human feeling Of his fell
low man."
Hurley Pays Tribute.
Secretary Hurley Of the War Depart
ment: THE Army will always honor
him for his services in the War De-
partment, both as the first governor
general of the Philippines and as Sec
rotary of War. His administration of
these high ofaces mark periods Of
mastery contribution to the welfare of
the Nation and the military establish
men. The Nation mournS his passing,
the Army grieves over the loss of a
friend"
Secretary Of Commerce Lamont
After long. useful and happy life a
great and just man has passed away,
respected and admired by the Nation
and loved by all who knew him. His
| life was one of devoted service to his
countrymen. and his death is an coca
sion of deep and poignant grief. The
character and achievements Of William
Howard Taft will long be cherished
among the truly splendid records OF
American public men,
Archbishop Pietro FumaSOni- Blond
apostolic delegate to the United States
THE death of william Howard Taft
Will be felt deeply by Americans and
| by all the friends of America, Honored
extraordinarily by his fellow citizens
he gained for his country and for him.
self both at home and abroad the honor
and respect of all men. AS Mr.. Taft
was won't to recall with pleasure his
dealings with Pope Leo XIII and Car
dinal Rampolla in the adjustment OF
the Philippine question, so, too, I car
say the Holy See cherishes the memory
Of the tact and amiability of Mr.. Taft
while acting for his Government in
those difncult negotia tons. I extend to
the bereaved family and to his country
men the expression Of my profound
condolences In their hour of sorrow fol
them and for the American Nation"
Speaker LOngwOrth.-"Theb beauty OF
Mr.. Taft's life was that it was equally
true that no other could claim a more
intimate hold upon the affection OF
every one who came under the spell OF
his rare personal charm. For the Ma
ton he made q record of unique public
service: for his fellow men he wrought q
memory OF an inspiring personality, a
lovable character and the sweetness OF
a smile. His monument Is the tribute OF
warm human affection as well as pro-
found national respect"
Senator Borah Of IdahO.-"No greater
honor can ever come to an American
than the people conferred upon William
H. Taft-President and Chief Justice OF
the United States. A marvellous career
A proud, unique place in American
history, and With all most lovablC
character"
Senator Jones Of WashIngton.-"Nc
word of scandal has ever been uttered
against his private life. His genial
lovable disposition has been the delight
OF every one brought within its infiu-
ence. His record in these supreme posi-.
tions will grow brighter as the years e
by and what he has done. and the life
he has lived will be an inspiration II
the youth of the coming generations"
Senator Fess Of Ohio.-"His careel
stands as a monument of what is hes
and greatest in our present-day civiliza'
ton. He was possessed of q highly
trained intellect with a superior grasI
of fundamental principles Of govern,
ment and a sympathetic attitude towarC
| great problems and their tumanizinl
solution, which especially fitted him fol
public service"
Senator SmOOt, Republican. Of Utah
II suppose no man in public life haC
more friends, irrespective Of politics
than Mr.. Taft. He had q master mind
His administration was one of the best
/ His death is regretted by the great mas;
Of the American people. The UniteC
States has lost one Of her creates
citizens"
Senator Overman. Democrat, Of NORTH
CarOlina.-"No man had more distin
guiShed honors conferred upon hin
than Mr.. Taft. I was very fond Of hin
personally, and he was one Of the mos
popular men ever In public life in TIT
United States"
Senator Harrison, Democrat, Of Mis-.
sissippi-"He was lovable man, q great
statesman and Jurist. His death VII
be universally mourned"
Senator Walsh Of Montana, acting
Democratic leader Of the Senate-"NC
man was ever before so honored and i
is quite unlikely that another will be
at least for a century. While a strict
partisan. no one ever doubted his in
tegrity or his devotion to his country.
Representative TiIson Of Connecticut
House Republican Ieader-"The pass.
Chief Justice Taft brings poignant re.
greet to more people probably than any
other American. His large hearted
generous personality brought him TIT
love and affection Of all his fellow citi
Gems. His pre-eminently human quail
ties will doubtless be equally remem
bered with his services to his country
A truly great figure has fallen"
Representative Garner of Texas
House Democratic leader - "Forme
Chief Justice Taft was q great man IL
American life, and oncoming genera
tions will undoubtedly appreciate hi
great public service for this countr,
more than the present generation. Hi
passing marks one of the creates
losses of modern American life"
Chairman Hawley Of the House Way
and Means COmmittee-"Willian How
ard Taft has left in our history tn,
memory OF q remarkable great states
man and juriSt."
James Hamilton Lewis, former u. 8
Democratic SenatOr-"President Taft
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