Evening star., 1937-07-14
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contact. but by the American people
generally, because Of his sincerity and
honesty OF purpose.
The Senator was an outstanding
exponent of all OF the administra-
Non's policies from the outset. At the
kime Of his passing he was leading the
night for President Roosevelt's pro-
gram for reform Of the judiciary.
L mourn his loss personally, as I
considered him a real friend in every
sense OF the word
Senator Hattie W. Caraway, COL
league from Arka nSas of Senator Rob-
inson. said that in RobinSon's death
"the President has lost one who was
immovable IN his loyalty and strength.
He will be missed IN the Senate
more than most OF as because he has
been An outstanding member Of that
body for SO many years" she added.
The Stats of Arkansas has been
the great loser for they have loved
and honored him since his early man.
hood. NV greatest sympathy. how
ever is for his wife, whose life has
heen 10 indeliblv linked with his, since
they we're boy and girl"
Mrs. Csraway and her secretary,
Walter Whitesjde, will go TO Arkansas
FOR Robinson's funeral.
Speaker Bankhead: II. in company
with all other of his friends and ad-
mirers. am grieved and shocked be-
yond expression over the very tragic
death Of Senator Robinson. There
was certainly no man in the legislative
service of his country who stood upon
higher pinnacle Of usefulness, in
huence and power than he.
He was rich in human and legis-
htive experience, a man of extraordi-
nary mental capacity. and rendered
10 his State and both branches of
Congress conspicuous and outstanding
public services. His untimely death is
m truth an irreparable loss to his
party. to his State and the Nation, and
I mourn with those who loved and
admired him over his passing away"
Senator Borah: Senator Robinson
was a soldier. faithful to his general.
though not always agreeing with the
line of battle We have all known for
weeks that be was far from well, but
he carried on with great ability and
untiring courage.
Those of us who differed with him
most had chance to appreciate him
most-we knew that beneath the ar
NOR which he girded on for a fight,
there was always g. big heart and 4
strong man of character.
His death was strangely tragic
dying as the great ambition of his
life was seemingly close at hand"
Senator Byrnes Of South Carolina
'T'he death OF Senator Robinson is q
terrible shock to me. He was one OF
the ablest leaders the Senate has
known, always forceful, always fair
Notwithstanding his many legislative
battles, there is no man who has
served with him who is not saddened
by his death"
Secretary Hull in q message to Mrs
Robinson. MIS-. Hull an0 were
deeply distressed and grieved to learn
of the death of your distinguished
husband and we extend to you and
the family our heartfelt sympathy in
your bereavement. Senator Robinson
was one of our most loyal and valued
friends over a long period of years
He gave unsparingly of his splendid
talents and high ideals to the pub.
lie service. His record is one O
continuous constructive accomplish
ment. The entire country, which HI
served so conscientously, capably anc
faithfully will mourn his passing"
Secretary Roper: Few men have
carried greater legislative responsible
ties to this Nation than Senator
Robinson during his service in tn.
House and Senate"
Senator McAdoo Of California
Exceptional character, pre-eminen1
ability and forceful leadership distin.
guished Joseph T. Robinson. Ever.
man in the Senate esteemed him fol
his courage, integrity and indomitabl.
spirit. His death. IL calamity Il
his country, to his party and to hi
friends"
Senator Walsh sst,. Massachusetts,