Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
HOOVER Is ON WAY
TO FAR WEST FOR
G. O.P. NOTIFICATION
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during his seven years as head of the
department.
AS he walked to table in front of the
room he was greeted by burst OF APP
plause and cheering. He stood solemn
ly as Dr. George K. Burgess, director
of the Bureau of Standards, expressed
the feelings of the officials in the fol-
lowing words:
Mr.. Secretary. to serve ones Govern
ment is great honor. To be associated
in that service with those for whom we
cherish affection is one OF llfe's larest
privileges,
The parting, even for short time
as we do To-Day. with one who has
bound us to him by an enduring chain
OF genuine affection is frightened by
the happiness OF past association and
by the assurance that the future holds
in store for US all renewal OF our
relationship.
Your uniform kindness and unfail-
ing courtesy, born of the promptings Of
an understanding heart, have written
their lessons In indelible letters upon
our memories. Your untiring service
your wise counsel and your broad vision
have made your leadership an inspira-
ton TO US all.
Though we delight In the thought of
your being called TO a higher place for
which you are SO pre-eminently lifted
10 serve your country, We regret even
the temporary severance OF our ties.
and wish you Godspeed through all the
future years
There was complete silence for
moment as DR.. Burgess finished speak
ing. Hoover was locking at the table,
and his FINGERS Wpps. reSfIFTS
Hoover Expresses Appreciation.
Clearing his throat he struggled to
steady his voice and replied;
Just one word of appreciation for
The cooperation from you over all this
period IN the effort to build up new
policy, turning the arm Of commerce
away from the narrow channels OF bust
ness and into the great service Of public
welfare.
Behind all our work is the fact that
this department Is and has been in the
public interest ! thank you on behalf
Of the people and for myself, personally"
He bowed and walked quickly from
the room. amid the noisy applause and
cheers of those about him
Before leaving his Office at the de-
partment he conferred with Mrs. Ruth
Hanna Mccormick. who supported
Lowden at Kansas City, but who now
is boosting the Hoover-Curtis ticket
On leaving Hooyer's Office she told
newspaper men that the entire Repub-
lican ticket will win in Illinois" Mrs
Mccormick Is candidate for Pepre-
sentative at large from Illinois.
Hoover also received news. prior TO
his departure. OF the acceptance By
Henry Ford of the vice presidency OF
ha EnnuaF for nq-es
National Committee. In which capacity
the Detroit automobile magnate will
have an active part In organizing
Americas engineers In support OF the
Secretary.
Engineers Committee.
Chairman Work of the Republican
national committee received word that
the committee also has elected The toll
lowing honorary vice presidents: p. w
Litchfield president OF the Goodyear
Tire 81 Rubber Co: James II McGraw
jr., publisher OF technical magazines.
| knornaS A. Edison, inventor. Gov.
Frank G. Emerson Of Wyoming. John
Hays Hammond. Elmer A. Sperry,
Harry +. Guggenheim DR.. Michael J.
Pupin Ambrose Swasey, e. A. Stone
Paul Brown. Elihu Thompson. L. w
Wallace. Marx l.. Requa A. w Berres-
ford and DIR. Lillian M. Gilbrcth
The engineers committee. DR. Work
was informed, has more than go
branches throughout the Nation, In
Guiding womens auxiliaries Or Oil
breth will start a tour OF the country
this week to organize wives and daugh-
tiers OF engineers for Secretary Hoover.
and he will represent the women OF
the engineering professions at he n0ti-
fication ceremonies IN August