Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-11-01
SENATOR OVERaAN PRAISES
WORK OF SENATOR BoRAE

That tho work OF Senator VIM. E
Borah is appreciated by his demo-
cratic colleagues is evidenced by the
following letter written By Senator
Lee s, overman of North Carolina, In
which he expresses TO Senator Borah
his appreciation Of the latter'a efforts
in helping TO secure the passage OF an
important war measure. recommend
ed by PresidentWilson. We might add
that this is only one of many inatan-
ces In which Senator Borah's infiu-
ence has been felt in the senate In be-
half OF war measures which were
hanging In the balance" because
leading democratic senator's were op-
posed to them.
Senator overman iH not the only
democrat in the senate who recoE-
nizea Senator Borah's worth and abilI-
ty. When the reorganization of the
Executive departments was under con-
slderation In the senate on April Gath
Of this year. Senator John Sharp VIII
Jams Of Mississippi. in commenting
upon the remarks OF Senator Borah,
paid him the folwloing high compIl-
ment.
Mr.. Williams: Mr.. President, ev-
cry patriotic American who loves the
American Republic. who loves the
cause OF liberty and democracy and
the free pursuit of happiness through
ha Na A.
voice OF the senator from Idaho lMr.
Borah) whenever he talks In this
chamber. ] wish that every democrat
and every republican in this chamber
including myself were a mere iupIi-
cation OF the senator from Idaho. who
has kept his head level, himself in
poiBe. his soul in loyalty and his inter-
ests nndisturbed BY war passion
Senator Ovarman'B letter follows:
Ny dear Senator Borah: Now that
the great fight is over and q signal
victory won by the passage OF the
0verman Bill. IS. 3771l by the great
majority Of 63 TO 10, in which the
President was so deeply interested.
which will do much TO bring order out
Of chaos and allow him 10 coordinate
and consolidate the different depart
ment for the purpose of greater EN-
cheney, | desire 70 express to you, my
dear sir, my sincere appreciation Of
the great aid you gave me and the ad-
miniBtration In securing the passage
Of this bill. feel satisfied. my dear
Senator, that IL II had not been for
your valuable aid ] would not have
succeeded in getting Il out OF the
committee.
Your valuable suggestions and aid
in the committee, and able speech for
the bill on the floor Of the Senate. and
the part you took In the debate. mate
rally aided In convincing republicans
and democrats OF the necessity for
such legislation. No senator has done
more 20 aid In the passage Of impor.
tant war legislation than you. not.
withHtandlng the great opposition Rl
times to many Of these measures.
Will say 10 you thai ! know the Presi.
dent appreciates your help In this
great measure. and ! have been ae
deeply impressed with your able as
slstance to the administration. that
am taking this opportunity 10 express
to you my grateful appreciation oi
your valuable help In securing this
passage Of the Overman Bill. and 9th
er important measures which usrs
placed In my charge by the admins
tration.
Again thanking you for your sup
Il port In this great fight against at firgi
such tremendous odds. am,
Cordially and sincerely yours.
Il (sIgnedD LEE 3. oVERMAN
Senator William r.. Borah. unltet
States Senate.