Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-20
RESIGNATION OF T. H.
NEWBERRY FORWARDED
TO GOV. GR0ESBECK
a general feeling Of unrest was
mainly responsible therefor.
Hia Work Hammered,
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His Work Hampered.
"This situation renders tutile
further service by men in the Unit
ed States who have consistently
supported the progressive policies
of President Harding's administra-
ton. Ny work there has been and
would continue to be hampered by
partisan political persecution and
| therefore, cheerfully return my
commission to the people from
whom l received it. l desire to re-
cord an expression Of my gratitude
for the splendid friendship, loyalty
and devotion of those who have
endured with me during the past
four years, experiences unparellel-
ed in the political history OF our
country. By direction of the DEM
ocratic administration these began
Immediately upon my resignation
by proceedings before a specially
selected grand jury sitting in an
other state. which, by vote of
sixteen u one, completely exon
Grated those who had conducted
my campaign. Then followed my
election, with every issue which
has since been raised. clearly be-
fore the electorate of the state. y
recount was demanded and after
a thorough and painstaking review
OF the ballots by the United States
senate, | was found to have re-
ceived q majority. While this was
in progress / was subjected with a
large number Of representative
men Of Michigan who h support
ed me. to a trial following indict-
ments procured by a democratic
department of justice, which,
through hundreds OF agents. had
bounded and terrified men in all
parts Of the state into believing
that some wrong had been done.
Under the instructions given by the
court, conviction Of a conspiracy to
spend more than $3.50 naturally
was found and sentences imposing
fines and imprisonment were inn
mediately passed All charges OF
bribery and corruption were, how
ever. quashed by the specific order
Of the presiding Judge.
Lower Court Reversed.
"On appeal. the supreme court
Of the United States reversed the
action of the cour+ below because,
as stated by Chief Justice White,
Of the grave misapprehension and
the grievous misapplication of the
statute which was also declared
unconstitutional. A protracted in
yestigation before the committee
on privileges and elections Of the
senate resulted in a report sustain
ing my election; and after a bitter
partisan debate the senate de-
clared that | was entitled to my
seat.
"ln view Of all these proceedings
my right to my seat has been fully
confirmed. and / am thankful TO
have been permitted to serve my
state and my country, and to have
the eternal satisfaction of having
by my vote aided in keeping the
United States out of the league OF
nations.
Has kept the Faith
For those who so patriotically
and unselfishly worked for nv
election and in defense of my own
honor. that of my family and
friends, have fought the fight and
N'.N A"lNiA' 1 ne llttlp mas now
come, however, when I can con-
scientiously lay down the burden
and this most cheerfulIy do. II
In the future there seems to be on
portunity for public service I shall
not hesitate to offer my services to
the state which love and the
country I revere"
In his letter to the vice presi-
dent under date of November II
Mr.. Newberry said:
- enclose herewith copy Of nv
resignation which I have this day
forwarded to the governor OF the
state OF Michigan. and ] respect
tully request that this be read into
the records of the senate as soon
as possible. 0''
In terminating my service ne a
senator l beg to express once more
10 you my deep sense OF thankful
ness Tor your many courtesies and
friendly considerations"