Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
GREAT DEMONSTRATION |,
IN SENATE FOR BELG|ANs
Baron Moncheur Expresses His Coun-
try's Gratitude for American
Aid and Sympathy.
PEOPLE NOT YET CONQUERED
Eicc-Prcsidcnt Marshall Stirs Sem.
tors to Enthusiasm In Presenting
Members OF Mission-No Swcetcr
Story Than That Of Belgium.

WASHINGTON. June 22.-The Bel
sian mission was received day in the
senate chamber with Srea: demon
stra,ion. An address by Baron Mon
cacur. expressing Belgium, gratitude
Tor american aid and sympathy was
punc,uated with frequent applause
an Senators were introduced 10 mem
bcrs of the mission.
The harou.. address said in part.
"f"r all know the unspcataLle evils
rhi"h have botallen my unfortunate
"oun,"y.
But Belgium. even In the midst of
the terrible msfortuncs which have
been brought upon her by her fidelity
TO treaties and by respect for her
pliShtcd word. does not regret her de-
decision: and there is not q single
belgian worthy of the name who does
not. now as on thc first day or war
approve the Judgment of our govern
tn"nt that il is '',,icr TO die. II need be,
rather than 10 live without honor.
Lake Patrick li"Lry. all Bclgians say:
Give me liberty or give me death
This sentiment Will be shared by all
tho citizens of the great American
nation.
The courage OF my fellow country
mon has been strengthened, also. by
the sympathy for our misfortuncs which
has been manifested throughout your
great land. Yes. gentlemen tho
sympathy Of America gives us new
courage: and while King Albert. who
has remained stcadfastly ut the front.
continues the struggle with indomita-
bic energy at the head OF our army
cntrcnchcd upon the last strip Of our
soil that remains there TO us: while tho
Queen. that worthy companion to
great sovereign. cxpcnds her unccas-
Ing efforts to comfort and relieve tho
victims Of battle. on the other side of
the cncmy's line OF steel stand tho
Belgian people. bowed beneath the
yoke. but never conquered. martyr
whose courage il upheld by our great
cardinal Mcrcier. awaits silently in the
sacred union of all parties the final
hour OF dcliverancc.
WILL EMERGE INTO
LIFE: OF NEW LIGHT
That hour. gentlemen. will am
convinced. be materially FASTENED by
the powerful aid Of the United States.
and tho time approaches when Belgium,
restored TO fun aud complete indepen-
dcncc. both politically and cconomical-
~. viii be able To thank in n fitting
manner all those who have aided her
10 emerge from tho darkness Of tho
tomb into tho glorious light of n new
life"
N!ce-Prcsidcnt Marshall stirred Sem
a,ors 10 enthusiasm in presenting the
mission Asserting that the war wiz
demonstrate that treaties are made
TO be kept and not broken by walking
over the dead bodies OF high IDEALS"
the Vice Pres said:
Il believe Belgium shall rise The
morning OF day and Joy shall break
over her dcsolatcd homes. ruined fields
and profancd affairs. Humanity will
find that when men gamble with truth
and honor the dice OF the gods arc
always loaded. There is no sweetcr.
no more sublime story than the story
Of Belgium. out OF the depths and
across the dccps the representatives of
her people and guardians have como
to us today