Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-10
Longworth Fairness Cited
Democrats and Republicans Alike Praise Quality in
Tributes to Speaker; Rare Gifts for Friendship
and Undertaking Acknowledged by Al.

Further tributes to the late Nicholas
Longworth were forthcoming today from
| cabinet officers, political leaders and
| private citizens.
Among them were:
Former President Coolidge: The pass
ing Of Speaker Longw0rth Is a shock to
all the country. His acquaintance was
wide, his service had been long. Few
men in public life had so large circle
Of enthusiastic friends. In his leader
ship of the House he was quiet, firm
and effective. Both sides of the cham
Der held his decisions in respect because
of their fairness. His discipline always
had an air OF graciousneSs in it which
compelled loyalty without resentment"
Great Loss, Mellon Says.
Secretary Mellon: THE death of Mr..
Longworth brings feeling OF universal
sorrow. To me, as to many others. 1t
brings a sense OF real personal loss. He
had those rare human qualities which
make for riendship-qualitieS which.
combined with his knowledge Of men
and events and his great ability and
tireIeSs energy as a legislator, made
him for many years one of the dominant
figures in Congress and in our national
life. The influence which he exerted
Is far-reaching, and his death Is a great
loss to his country"
Secretary Adams: by tact and great
human understanding, Nicholas Long
worth won a great position and was a
vital aid to orderly and wise legislation"
OF Sterling Principle.
Secretary Hyde Speaker Long
worth was a man of sterling principle.
He has left his impress on the history
OF our Nation, both in the legislation
which he has favored and in the legisla-
ton which he has opposed successfully.
He was a strong party man always.
Nevertheless he was able to fight his
esteem of men with whom he differed.
Both the party and the Nation have lost
an able and devoted servant"
Secretary Doak: I'm the death OF Mr..
Longworth the Nation has lost q dis
tinguished citizen and able and con-
scientious public official. His devoted
service to his country as a legislator
and as Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentativeS Is record of high accom-
plishment."
Chairman Hawley of the House Ways
and Means Committee: His ability
and public services entitle him to a
place in the memory accorded to great
men"
Was Eminently Fair.
Representative McDufie OF Alabama:
while an intense partisan, he was
eminently fair. Those who differed
with him entertained the profoundest
respect for his high integrity
Representative Britten Of Illinois:
His decisions knew no politics and all
Of his, colleagues looked alike to him
from the chair He was impartial, con-
siderate and truly great national char
acter."
Senator Harris Of Georgia: He con-
Quoted himself in such way as to win
the confidence and esteem Of his aSSo-
ciates IN both parties"
Senator Norris Of Nebraska: "The
death of Speaker Longworth comes as
severe shock. For 80 years have
enjoyed a personal friendship with him.
For several years in the House of Rep
resentatives we were usually found on
the same side of public questions. Later
our political views took up in different
directions, although our friendship re-
manned the same. most sincerely re-
greet his death"
Senator Swanson Of Virginia: 'No