New-York tribune., 1918-04-21

debate that was taking place when 1 en-
tered the chamber. 1t has been said that
there are times when the tongue of man
cannot speak what the heart feels, and
certainly this is to an occasion of that
kind.
If l can make myself believe, Mr. Presi-
dent, that have the undivided respect and
affection of the membership of this great
body, and particularly of the members
of the Democratic side of this chamber,
with whom l so often differ in debate, it is
the highest possible reward that could
ask for long service and for what have
endeavored to make useful service.
have had no controversy during the
twenty-seven Years of my membership in
the Senate with any Senator that lasted
overnight l have an affection for every
member of this body, and whether l shall
be here long or a short period in the
future l trust that when the time comes
Tor me to leave this body l shall leave it
with the regard that the Senator from
Colorado assures me l have to-day.
Mr.. KNOX: Mr.. President, l hope it will
not be considered presumptuous upon NV
part to assume to speak for this side of
the chamber under these circumstances
The Senator from New Hampshire has
most gracefully and fcclingly expressed his
high appreciation of the courtesy of the
other side of the chamber. I hope it is not
amiss, Mr.. President for me, speaking for
my fellow Republican members of this
chamber, to say that we also deeply an
preclate the courtesy, the breadth and the
kindness that inspired the sentiments ex-
pressed by the Senator from Colorado (Mr.
lhomas), and that we wish to add humble
word to the expression of sympathy and
the expression of appreciation which the
oenehclary OF your kindly act has just
uttered.
Mr.. FLETCHER-I am sure nv friends
Will excuse me when l say, with the best
wishes for a long life and continued health.
our Fluctuations are extended now to "the
noblest Roman of them ALL"
Mr.. REED-Mr. President. I ion in tho
congratulations and expressions of good
Will so flttlngly presented by the Senator
from Colorado (Mr. Thomas) and by the
other Senators who have just spoken. Tn
the excitement of debate and in the stress
OF political battle we say MANY things
which afterward are the occasion of re-
gret. We gain prejudices of which we
alter"ard are sometimes ashamed. No
man VINO amounts to anything in this world
ia'lS 70 arouse antagonisms The man who
counts must give and take blows. The Sem
>-NNA AAoH' A>SW lldHlpSHlrc IS possessed of
that high spirit which compels him to con-
tend for the cause in which he is enlisted
regardless of his personal fortunes. AL
ways ne has fought with a high degree of
chlvalry; nevertheless, he has not escaped
unjust and sometimes bitter criticism. Such
IS the fate of all who in the public forum
play the part of men. On the occasion of
this his eghty-frst birthday l desire to
say that while l seldom agree upon mat.
tcrs of policy with the Senator from New
hampshire l nevertheless always have he.
ileved he has been inspired by high orde,
OF patriotism and guided by unsul]ied
honesty.
The reason we differ is simply becaus.
we are of different schools of thoughti
Ihat indeed, is, after all, the sole reason
for the differences between the two s;das
of this chamber.
There ought, therefore, to be no ranco,
or personal feeling in this body. hone
1T will not often appear to disturb our
counsels. In concluding what | have to
say let me join in the hope that MANY more
years of useful service to his country lie
ahead of the distinguished Senator fron,