The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-01

human sympathies. a man who thinks
for himself and has the courage of his
convictions: man who does his work
for the JOY of 1t and regardless of gain
a man who has by his unaided efforts
risen from a modest beginning to that
of one of the most powerful and useful
positions in the nation, and this without
sacrificing self-respect or human kind
ness a man who has accumulated for
tune at no ones expense and to no
ones regret, and regards his wealth as
a public trust and wishes TO use it TO
promote the general welfare; a journal
list Of ideals and enterprise; valiant
and honorable champion of any cause
he espouses publisher who maintains
high standards in the conduct of his
business and in his relation to the
public and to his fellow publishers;
withal gentleman and scholar;
splendid type of our best American citi-
zenship. Baltimore does well to honor
him. and / congratulate Mr.. Munsey on
the opportunities Baltimore affords for
the exercise of his talents and energy
and that he finds there a community
that can and does appreciate and re-
ward public service Please present my
compliments to your guest and wishes
for an enjoyable evening.
Borah and Others Messages.
Other messages to Mr.. Munsey were
Senator William z. Borah Of Idaho -
/ heartily Join in spirit your gathering
tonight. There is nothing more assur-
Ing for the true moulding of public opin-
ion, upon which rests our entire fabric
OF free government, than the widening
influences In the field Of journalism Of
such men as Frank Munsey-forward
looking. courageous and at all times
and under all circumstances true
American. sincerely congratulate Bal
timore and her people.
Senator Edge OF New Jersey Com
gratulations to you. to General Agnus
and to Baltimore that in passing from
the able hands of General Agnus the
American and Star pass to the able
hands of yourself.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts -
Greatly regret cannot accept your kind
invitation to the dinner for Mr.. Munsey
He and l have been friends for many
years. He was one of our great forces
in the fight just closed on November g.
/ send every good wish for his success
in his new field.
Cyrus III. K. Curtis of Philadelphia -
l want to congratulate my friend. Frank
Munsey. on his acquisition of two more
newspapers. l have been chasing him
all my life, but cannot catch UP with
him.
Victor +. Lawson, of Chicago-I be-
lieve Baltimore will justify Mr.. Munsey's
confidence and am sure Mr. Munsey will
not disappoint Baltimore's expectations
Baltimore has always generously re-
warded the good newspaper and Mr.
Munsey may be relied on to give Balti-
more only the best in newspaper produc-
tion. 1t is pleasure to greet Mr. Mum
sey on this happy occasion as exempli-
Tying In his newspaper achievements
the highest ideals of enterprising and
sincere American journalism.
Charles M. Schwab of New York-Re-
gard Baltimore as fortunate in having
a man Of the high standing of Mr.. Mum
sey come along with them with his in
fluence and power for good. and I am
very sorry that / cannot Join in paying
tribute to him. I appreciate your kind
thought Of me and send you all my best
wishes.
George Harvey OF New York; wish
I could be with you tonight to tell you
what 1 think of Frank Munsey. But
can say this much by long distance, that
he Is one Of the biggest assets of the
United States. 1t is my proud privilege
from close association to testify to the
sagacity and sturdiness which eharac-
terized his unflagging endeavors on be-
half Of his country. do so gladly and
gratefully. Frank Munsey. always a
true patriot. has become a great jour
nalist May God bless him and let us
keep him for many, many moons is the
heartfelt sentiment which should voice
to you with all the fervor Of my being
IL were with you tonight.