Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-20
Chateau Thiery
Made Possible
By Chamberlain

II
The Congressional Record OF Ma.
13 contains the following debate re
lating to the presidents letter 4
Hamaker, which the enemies Of Sen
ator Chamberlain are representing a
an attack upon the senator:
Mr.. Thomas Because a democra
In Oregon who opposes the renomin
alton Of the senior senator from tha
state deserves the sort of notorlety
enjoyed by "the youth who fired The
Ephesian DOME
l do not, Mr.. President contend foi
moment that this pronunciamentc
Of the executive was designed to aid
the enemies Of the senior senator from
Oregon: do not know as to that;
hut | feel very sure that 1t justlfles
such an impression by anyone who
sees fit to entertain 1t. | so state be-
cause the senior senator from Oregon
as the chairman of the Senate Com
mittee on Military Affairs during the
greatest crisis OF the worlds history
had the misfortune to incur the dis
pleasure of the President. since which
time. although ] have no knowledge
Of the facts, their relations have not
been as cordial as / wish they might
have been.
Work On Military Affairs.
/ do not wonder Mr. President,
that Senator Chamberlain aroused OPP
position In the discharge Of his duties
as chairman Of that vastly important
committee. From the commencement
TO the close of his administration he
stood for America and devoted his
days and his nights, frequently at the
expense Of his health, to the cause Of
his country, thereby writing for him
self record which shall endure as
long rs the people OF this republic en-
tertain sentiments of gratitude ana sr-
probation for the services Of their pub
Tic men. He inevitably incurred ani-
moslties, provoked opposition, and
aroused the hostility Of many peoplo
and of many interests, but nothing
Swerved him from the pathway OF hls
overwhelming duties. do not hesi-
tate TO say that the chairman OF that
committee contributed as much TO the
success Of American arms, and because
of his position as any OF his compa-
trlots. | say that in derogation of no
one but, from the fact that | was a
humble member OF that committee
during the same period, I know that
he lived For nothing save the discharge
of the duties Of his position. He con
secrated his physical and mental ener-
gies to the great cause Of American
arms, with complete disregard Of his
own personal welfare and his own per-
sonal obligations He made mistakes
and many Of them, but who does not-
He sometimes occupied attitudes and
advanced policies which | could not
accept and yet he may have been right
and | may have been wrong; but
through 1t all, Mr., President his cease
less vigilance and his enduring service
have fully justified tho confidence Of
the people Of oregon, consisting OF an
Overwhelming preponderance Of pollti-
cal opponents, but who, nevertheless
FOR the last 90 years, as governor and
MS senator have awaited themselves Of
his services and kept him at the helm
Of public affairs, have too much
confidence IN such Il constituency to
believe for a moment, now that tho
war Is over and the victory Is wpr,
they viii retire their great follow cltl
zen, their eminent Statesman to the
shades Of private life, He has served
them, he has served his country too
well and too long to merit such Q fate,
Mir President, | think what | have
said Is due to the senator from oregon, |
not because contend or even insinu-
ate that any presidential attack has
been made upon him, but because Of
the Impressions created by the eNs,a-
ordinary circumstance attending this
executive outburst. and which justify
some tribute from a man who knows
OF the labors OF one OF the most use
ful members the senate ever had,
AZ Chatenu-Thicrry,
Mr Jones of washington. AS a mem
her Of this side OF the chamber want
Go Join the senator from Colorado in
his very deserved tribute 10 the soma
tor from oregon; ana | want 10 ask
tho senator II. in his opinion our boys
would have been at Chateau-Thierry
when they were had It. not been for
the brave stand OF the senator from
Oregon
Mr. Thomas why. Mr. President, no
man who knows the facts can answer
that otherwise than In the negative.
Mr., Jones OF Washington; have
said mang times, and l sincerely be-
ieye, that he is more responsible than
any other man in this country for Rav-
ng our hoys at Chateau-Thierry at the
,ritical time they were there
Mr.. Thomas. Mr. President I do
Tot wish to be invidiaus; there is hon :
II enough N this war for all; but those ,
With whom the senator from oregon J
,ers0nats cooperated with whom he
vas daily thrown into intimate oon-
act. know what the burden Of the day
ras ana how heavily responsibility :
esfed upon his shoulders, A man who
n6er an circumstances never lost con-
dsnce even IN The darkest hour. main
lined nnfaltering courage lsept forg-
x ahead and lmparting enthusiasm 70
Is associates and inspiring all with
Ie eentasion ef q splendid example
not the man 10 be punished after
q victory has been won ia q country
e onrs, where genuine service is ap- y
eciatea even though not always re- y
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