Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1919 — THE GREATEST AMERICAN [ARTICLE]

THE GREATEST AMERICAN

PROFOUND FEELING OF ADMIR- ~ ATION EXPRESSED BY ALL. Theodore Roosevelt, America’s greatest statesman, is being universally praised. No other one man has ever occupied a more unique and important place in the hearts of the great mass of the people ,in this country. t His kee nforesdght, sound judgment, absolute squareness and his dynamic energy made him a natural leader, who Was loved and praised, trusted and followed while living to a degree which all admit since his death was as natural as for the planets to revolve around the sun. ♦Time will add luster to his fame and memory will but make him dearer to those who loved him so well. Below we quote from a few representative statesmen in their tribute to the “Gheatest American,” whose I honesty, simplicity, courage, steadfast friendship and profound ability made his life genuinely deserving of the highest praise: Senator Johnson, California —The greatest American of bur generation! has passed away. He had a truer vis- J ion, a higher courage, a wiser states- ■ manship than any. man of our time.| .1 cannot speak of him in ordinary

terms. To me he had no parallel, none approached him in virility or force or 'profound knowledge on varied subjects; he stood alone in quickness of perception, in courage for the right as he saw it. lam mourning today not only the greatest American, a world figure such as time seldom presents, but a thoughtful, kindly, appreciative friend. Senator Lodge, Massachusetts —Regarded as the former President’s closest friend in the Senate, in. a voice choked with emotion, said: —Mr. Roosevelt served his country in war, as President, and as Vice President. He was a great patriot, a great American, a great man. He devoted his live to his country, he tried alway to serve it. Vice President Marshall —He was a bom fighter. I did not know him personally, but L have ascertained since coming to Washington that he had more personal friends than any public man Who was ever in this city. Senator Penrose, of Pennslyvania —I knew Col. Roosevelt through his whole career. We had our differences, but I am glad to say that in recent years our political and personal relations were upon a very cordial basis. He was one of the great men of his generation, not only at home but abroad. His personality has been deeply impressed upon the age in which he lived and he will stand as a paramount and permanent figure in history. Representative Cannon, of Illinois —Col. Roosevelt’s place in history will be as one of the greatest presidents of the republic. He kept in closer totich With the executive department than any other President I have known. While I occupied the speaker’s chair and .he the President’s chair, hardly a week passed without a conference on his invitation and, contrary to the popular impression, he sought adVice as often as he offered suggestions. : Representative Mann, of Illinois—- | Col. Roosevelt was the most wonderI fid individual in the world. He was a ’"Stu de fit of“ mankind and nations and

so prodigiously active that his influence was tremendoute and his loss will be felt deeply here and in other countries.'”"" Senator Poindexter, of Washing-ton-—There are millions who will feel his loss as that of a friend and advocate. He was a “happy warrior” for truth -and; justice. The nation can ill afford to spare him —the greatest man of his time. r Senator Borah, of Idaho——Col. Roosevelt was many respects the most remarkable personality yet appearing in American history. Every one will concede that he has rendered incalculable service to his country and his countrymen. His vision and his courage in this great conflict will never be forgotten by the American people. .