The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-12-30

hapH0Ous fresto, Mr. HapEoO
was nominated as minister TO De,
mark. as most people know, but b
has not been confirmed by the Ser
ate until this day, rs most peopl
do not know.
Doubtless the President expert
enced genuine satisfaction in max
ing the choice, MIR, Hapgood was
by training and characteristics, trul!
representative OF the type OF mar
that the President has, when unfet
tered by precedents, frequently chos
on TO represent America: and, In
addition, there was the element OF
gratitude for years OF unfaiiing sup
port. In fact, Mr.. Hapgood has
been known TO admit that he, more
than any other. was responsible for
President wilson's reelection.
with properly sealed passports
end credentials Mr.. Hapgood took the
train from Washington, intending,
as far as the state department knew.
to sail forthwith TO his post. But
instead Of going to the pier, he took
the subway and turned up IN Wall
street. There he sought an inter-
view with group OF men repre-
senting great interests, and invited
them to finance the Bolsheviki. He
explained that his post at Copen-
hagen, in such close proximity %
Rolshevik headquarters. would pre-
sent ideal opportunities for dealing
with Messrs. Trotzky and Lenine,
and that the business men might
rest assured that their venture
would mean profit.
Luckily for America. II unluck-
lily for the American minister 10
MIR. Hapgood chose the
wrong group of bankers. They were
or course they were
shocked at the proposal and spurn.
ed his repeated overtures.
What further attempts. IL any.
he made TO carry out his plans be-
fore leaving New York. We do not
know, but anyhow he sailed away
10 Denmark, presented his creden-
tials to the king. and was duly ac-
credited TO the court.
Some weeks ago. when these and
many other facts concerning MIR.
Hapgood were presented TO mem
bers Of the Senate committee on for
eign relations. they demanded the
truth from the administration. There
was much squirming about at the
state department, and and Minister
Hapgood was asked to deny the al
legations. Needless to say, he
,abled the department a reply that
was quite satisfying to the gentle
men who handle our foreign rela-
lions, mindful always OF the neces-
sity Of maintaining the very slight
veneer Of respectability that covers
some of our representatives across
he seas. Senator Lodge was COM
,elled to inform the state depart
nent that, much as he was disgusted
It the prospect of being compelled
o lay the fact before the world,
le would do so unless Mr..
iapgood were withdrawn immedi-
Itely.
II was in these circumstances
hat the state department decided to J
all Minister Hapgood to Washing
on; and, thanks to the activity Of |
he Republican leader of the Senate, [
e will never return to Denmark,
I least with credentials as the rep
esentative OF the United States gov
rnment. OF course he may jon Il
nth Messrs. Lenine and Trotzky,
nd represent them openly, but that's
different matter.
Meanwhile, it would be interest
lg to know Just how the attorney
sneral and other officers of the gov
-nment sworn to round up reds,
ould classify Mr.. Hapgood. Surely
r. Martens, late Bolshevik ambas-
dor at New York, who who was
eated so contumeliously by the
lck committee, will marvel at the {
'vernment which drives him from !
ew York while appointing Mr.. Hap
'od to Denmark"