The Republican journal., 1920-12-23
,Iodest and Patriotic

IND farewell address to the
ne lollo sEen a few days ago by Pres
.s spoMharding, gives us a glimpse
M jet ~ If man he is, and is well
,a 'o' careful reading.
En- Pres u.roateful for an opportunity to
30 y her informally some of the
\ pgoa a a heart which | could utter
Il a in o. no other way. | am con-
|ggsbE u fact that | am here to-day
IN d Ipo ,bat unusual circumstances,
N sollt mindful that there is a del
EyllG pO' nv position which one can
n 'Sou' .rrept through some form of
scspt snt which does not seem
po's SDr Of this body could be more
5'nlp''l leave it than am |. l may
ttsnl " mate that | came here with
10 yl7 ' os for this body, and am
hgD nth greater respect than that
|dns u same. If one could always
al'.y' own political fortunes to his
III a's bonld have preferred my MEM
bid . sr to any office citizen may
ssbP l as,' Republic or elsewhere in the
4 % IDi Fte the freedom, the associa-
bid ,otriotic sense of responsibility
b Ip 'b.des here. l am conscious OF
S9i ao'ue1 which Congress holds in
| l5s..tgnment under our Constitution,
Bbo ny service here | am particu-
Si,ol ; a TO the obligations of the
d s'l' When my responsibilities begin
pie srpdve capacity shall be as
~ If the Senate's responsibilities
stlg I've been Jealous for them as
IL Inf mean at the same time to
'D9 s.,snl about the responsibilities OF
i4 eg,cg,iye Our governmental good
IA'S 5a.s not lie in any surrender at
gus ,a3 If the Avenue, but in the CO.
y ., ;r and cooperation which be-
ll''+ the two in a great and truly rep
% ,,tiye popular government.
sl.a5 b,inss me to the thought partic-
is' '' nv mind. Something has been
y .b Ne the senatorial oligarchy. OF
s's eysryone here knows that to be
S%' 6.sblv imaginative and harmless
But | DO recognize how essential
W 'AalofuIneSs of Congress, and par
''l,,'T of the Senate, in the making OF
.. .,asst1I national administration. l
'' Nv. svoress today the wish of a COL
v, f,r The confidence and the CO.
~, Of the members of this body IN
.t,r years which begin next March
la MT limit this sincere request to
.aJpnf the aisle. One can not prom
,srsauent IN all things with an OPP
.,s sr-v which is sometimes insist
4. ~ r-5at but we may find common
--i m line spirit of service; and |
g.. for that agreeable and courte-
anil artlmes helpful relationship
:. tas opposite side which has added
Il. 1saglls Of fellow service during
5ss SIX years.
+ ars r8cing no easy task. We have
mH mart In the readjustment of
,.- affairs after the world tumult.
s.vs QUO asks at home; we have our
t1t5s Inevitable work of the civil
.er.t am sure that the necessity
7ss solution will inspire us to work
.t-.. t0l2ae common counsel, to be
rm.o Of one another, and to give the
winch IS in all of US to attain the
sgucl become our Republic at home
gr. maintain its high place among
9goas If The earth.
MA puarety | can not venture upon
uggsllous now, even though | am
3s!sg Is d member of this body. Three
lls arrIe present administration re-
b. 5rl would have House and Sen
or rilally in making them fruit
rather han wasted months. There
anl to be done and we have al
o. 1ac s. much of delay that | should
unanimous recognition that there
0. qar ends to serve, but precious
sas -.GAg for service to our COM
-aIl.tf.
ECU resist, Mr.. President and Sem
b the rap-ution of my regret that
ISIS tna on this floor and in COM
TIE .1us IS ending today. 1t has
G happy and a proud experience.
.l= express the hope to one and all
lusg. there comes a change in Of
d 75 asap, it will not interrupt
57Eau5n nor deprive us of the
sl4 fellowship which l have found
aa s.sa. e1mpensation for the sacrl-
q ICONS eltl0us public service.