Evening star., 1933-01-06

characterized by extreme modesty and
he blazed an entirely new trail Of un-
selfiShnesS of service. In the days of
world confusion his judicious, calm and
wise counsel have contributed to the
solution of many perplexing problems.
Curtis ID. Wilbur, Secretary of the
Navy In the Coolidge administration
loved Calvin Coolidge and think every
member of his cabinet would express
himself in the same way. He felt and
said that righteousness exalteth the
| Nation" and he desired to make his
contribution to spirit as well as to the
economic and physical well being of the
Nation he loved.
Wallace McCamant, who placed Cal
win Coolidge in nomination in 1920
President Coolidge was a sound thinker.
He was just the man the country need
ed to preside over its affairs from 1928
| to 1929.
Ralph e. williams, vice chairman Of
the Republican National Committee
From the time Mr.. Coolidge was nom
mated for the vice presidency, in 1920. I
enjoyed a very personal relationship
with him and came to understand and
appreciate the rugged qualities which
made him a great man.
Chief Justice Hughes-The country
has sustained an irreparable loss in. the
death of Calvin Coolidge. His unim-
peachable integrity, the extraordinary
range of his political experience and,
above all. his remarkable sagacity in
dealing with public problems, made him
| one of the Nations chief reServeS-a
national asset of inestimable value. For
his long and successful labors in public
| office he had the best possible reward
! in the possession of the trust and con-
fidence of the people to a degree
rarely, If ever, equaled in the lives of
American statesmen.
| Charles Gates Dawes, Vice President
during the Coolidge administration
The loss is irreparable. The news OF
his death is a great shock.
Roy o. West, secretary of the Re-
publican National Committee I'm 1924
and President Coolidge's Secretary of
Interior-Mr. Coolidge's benef1cient in
f1uence will live and live His courage,
foresight, influence in the common run
of people, ideas on economy, public and
private. devotion to his country, and
his loyalty to friends endeared him to
all
| Frank o. Lowden, former Governor
Of Illinois-Mr Coolidge always used
his influence in the right direction. AS
former President, the people listened to
what he said. They had faith in his
sincerity. He was straightforward
honest and always gave the best that
was in him for his country.
Harry M. Daugherty, who served for
a time in the Coolidge cabinet as Attor-
ney General am shocked and very
sorry over this untimely and unexpected
passing Of very respected and remark
able man. We had, as is well known, a
very distinct disagreement, but it is all
ha tro lu
has taken place at a time when he
gave promise of great usefulness again
to the American people and the world.
Newton ID. Baker-HiS long public
career will remain as one Of the most
fortunate in our annals I am deeply
grieved at his death.
Senator Davis, Secretary of Labor
in the Coolidge cabinet-CalWn Cool
idge bore the fine, genuine spirit Of his
Puritan ancestors. He typifed the
possibilities Of American citizenship, no
| other President ever had a similar ex-
perience in holding public Office as did
Calvin Coolidge. . He knew mankind
as well as his Government, and his
sympathies. as knew him, were for
the average man and woman I count
his loss as personal. In my cabinet as
sociation I found him always helpful,
sympathetic and cooperative, the per-
sonification Of friend.
Senator Borah-The death of ex-
President Coolidge marks the passing
Of one of the most unique characters
in American history. He was a clean,
able, conscientious public servant His
death IS a great loss to the Nation.
Col. E. w. Startling, assistant chief
of the White House Secret Service
This country has lost faithful servant
and II have lncf q faithful frianl Yuf
| this afternoon I received a personal
letter written in his own hand. I am
deeply grieved.
Thomas A. Buckner, president Of the
New York Life Insurance Co-The
death Of Calvin Coolidge is an incalcu-
liable loss to all the people of the United
States and shocking blow to the di-
rectors and officers Of the New York
Life Insurance Co. Mr.. Coolidge ac-
cepted dictatorship in this company
| shortly after the expiration of his term
OF office as President of the United
States. In becoming a member of our
board he stated he wished to render a
public service to the holders of life in
surance policies. No man could have
been more faithful to his trusteeship.
During the four years in which he
served as director he was absent from
board meetings only twice Mr. Cool
idge gave the same careful, thoughtful
consideration to the interests and well
fare Of the small polcyholder that he
gave to he most important affairs of the
Nation, which he served with such sig
nal ability as President.
Nicholas Murray ButIer-Having seen
Mr.. Coolidge but few days ago In ap-
parently most excellent health and
| spirits, the news of his sudden death
comes as a tremendous shock. He was
still a young man as years go and was
| constantly dealing in his own quiet way
with important problems of public inter
est and public concern with simple and
devoted effectiveness. In many ways
Mr.. Coolidge was fortunate in the
character and happenings of the years
which he passed in the White House,
but at any time he would have been
full master of himself and ready to
build upon the solid foundation of we'll
established principles and well tested
experience.
Will II. Hays, former Postmaster Gen
eral-The passing of Calvin Coolidge
removes a towering human landmark
from the Nation he served so we'll He
was great, unique figure in our public
! life. To those who have served with
him in the crises Of his national career
he will always remain a symbol of the
Americanism that inherited the purest
strain Of our forefathers
Gen. John J. Pershing-He stood for
all the fine things in American life.
His faith In America was sublime His
high-mindedness, his sound judgment
and his fearleSSneSs were outstanding