Evening star., 1932-05-31

The passing of Capt. Robert Dollar,
builder of a great American mercan-
tile feet, is marked by enthusiastic
tributes to The Grand Old Man OF the
Pacific" To his courage and energy
are credited the creation Of an enter
prise which carried the American flag
to the seven seas. Known as the
"Cappy Ricks' of real life, he is noted
for achievements after he had passed
the time of middle age
His death brings less to San Fran
cisco" declares the Chronicle OF That
city. recognizing that he "contrlbuteo q
to the maritime prestige OF the poft.
The Pasadena Star-NeWs holds that he
had the vision Of prophecy when ne
said that in the Pacific lies the future
of the worlds commercial develop
ment.'" Referring to his title OF the
Grand Old Man of the Pacific" the
Oakland Tribune comments that in
the ports of the Orient he was spoken
OF affectionately, and his word was
better than his bond" while his
career stands as his monument. Inc
Portland Oregon Journal pays the trlb-
uve: Adventurous. shrewd, kindly,
careful and able. Capt. Dollar was the
Balboa of business in the Pacific. HIS
is the towering figure of business and
trade that has so far arisen In the era
Of the Pacific
That 'he had courage and faith
two requisites of prime importance in
the world today" and was "one OF the
most gallant figures in the history OF
! American shipping" is the tribute Of
the Harrisburg Telegraph, with the
declaration that "he did more than
any other one man to keep the United
States interests to the fore in Aslatlc
waters"
The Chicago Daily News declares that
he leaves "a notable example OF what
character and industry can accom-
plish," and that paper says in review
of his career: His family migrated
from Scotland to Canada. where he be-
came a lumberjack. Later he continued
his work in the forests of California.
He prospered, but he found his ambl-
tions limited by the lack Of shipping
facilities for his lumber. So, suppress
ing his dislike for the sea, he began the
building of ships. Despite laws
that make competition difficult for
American-owned ships. Robert Dollar,
employing his business genius and his
remarkable capacity for enlisting the
confidence and loyalty of associates and
subordinateS, demonstrated to others
lcSS ellItI pI lSlllS tIIdt hillCAANo NOAAN
match the world on the oceans and
overcome its self-imposed obstacles by
spirit and efficiency. When he died he
was president of five shipping COM
panies His feet had become celebrated
in every important port"
Pointing to the fact that he "was a
student of the school of experience" "
the Altoona Mirror states that his
career should prove an inspiration to
young men who imagine that there are
no more opportunities in the world"
The Rockford Register-Republic re-
marks that "his tremendous energy and
daring, behind which was sound busi-
ness sense. built up the Dollar merchant
marine and made him a world figure"
That paper concludes: The grand old
captain passes. For him the sunset and
the evening star, and one clear call
they must have read the beautiful
Tennyson poem for his funeral"
He made maritime history for his
adopted country" AYERS the Houston
Chronicle He was the most picturesque
sea king of the Pacific Coast, and his
activities we're far-reaching in their ef-
feet. He took the Stars and Stripes into