New Britain herald., 1924-03-10
CEREMONY MARKS
 GOING OF DENBY
Foreign Attaches Say GOOdbye--
 Becomes Reserve Corps Major

Washington. March 1o.-Secretary Denby's resignation became effective today amid the tributes of his asso- ciates in the navy department.
 'I am trying" he told them, "to die with my face toward the enemy Mir. Denby's retirement is the first break in the cabinet during President Coolidge's administration. and his suc- cessor has not been selected. Until an appointment is made, Assistant of the department as acting secretary.
 The list Of eligibles mentioned to succeed Mir. Denby has dwindled to Governor Dixon of Montana: James E. Davidson, republican national committeeman from Michigan. and former Representative Floss of Illinois. and the president is expected momentarily 10 announce his selec- tion.
 His "Three Wars
 The retiring secretary will return to Detroit shortly, and is expected to announce then his plans for the future, particularly with reference to reports that he intends to seek the republican nomination for United States senator.
 At farewell dinner in his honor last night. he told 900 navy and marine officers that he had served through three wars-with Spain. the world war, and that revolving about the oil investigation--and declared this third war has been more bitter than any"
 Admiral Coontz characterized him as upright, fair and cverlastingly honest" and Major General Le Heunc of the Marine corps, found him white. clean and pure, inside and out" To these tributes. MT. RooSe- welt added that hc was courageous and his integrity unswerving."
 \ Reserve Major
 High officers of the navy and ma rine corps also were present today in Mir. Denby's office when he was sworn in as a major in tho Marine Reserve corps. The oath was administered by Major General Ic Jeune, com mandant of the Marine corps.
 Just as the ceremony was con- cluded and Mir Dcnby stood with up- raised hand repeating the words in which he re-plcdgcd himself 10 de- fend the United States against all her enemies" the marine band. into tn" strains of the Marine corps march, "Semrer fidclis."
 The retiring secretarys desk was decorated with flowers sent by his l friends and admirers to grace it on | hiss last day as head of the navy de- ] partment. As his last official act he ! greeted the naval attaches from the l embassies and legations in Washing | .on, who came in full uniform, and ] Of civilian employees Of the | navy department who passed in line | to shake hands and say good bye.
 aiscn Memorial
 Chief Clerk r. $. Curtis, who has been in the office of tho secretary of Inc navy for 5S years, presented Mir. | Dcnby with a memorial signed by Of civilian personnel of tho lt follows:
 We, the undersigned civilian cm- ploycs of the navy department, sub. nit to you this declaration of our nigh regard and steadfast confidence. md our appreciation of your uniform Justice and considerate courtesy in all | iour acts as secretary of the navy
 We beg to express our hopes and II prayers for your future happiness"
 Denby, visibly affected. responded | with a short address to the depart nent clerks assuring them that he had valued their faithful and loyal services. During the morning the retiring N broadcast this message 10 he navy, marine corps and civilian of the naval establishment wherever they may be located:
 Good bye and God bless you