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State of Pennsylvania; to the Committee on Industrial Arts and Thy children. We thank Thee for the indissoluble ties which Expositions. bind us to Thee, which time nor space can sever. By Mr. MASON: Concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 56) We meet to fulfill the desires of our heart. Two men of regarding the republic of Ireland; to the Committee on Foreign affairs, who wrought well, died well in the faithful discharge~ Affairs. their duty; in their work challenged the admiration of their , fellows who called them to sen·e the people on the floor of this PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS. House; who shirked no duty, have pnssed on in the harness to Under clause 1 of Rule XXII, private bills and resolutions that life in one of God's many mansions, where under more were introduced and severally referred as follows: favorable circumstances they will develop the larger and more By Mr. HULINGS: A bill (H. R. 14094) granting an increase perfect life. But we would write on the pages of history their of pension to Gordon ·w. Hall; to the Committee on Invalid life, character and public service for those who shall come Pensions. after us. May Thy loving arms be about those who knew and By Mr. WELTY: A bill (H. R. 14095) granting a pension to loved them and inspire them with hope and confidence, that Angie Caldwell; to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. though they may not return they will surely go to them in a By Mr. YATES: A bill (H. R. 14096) granting a pension to realm where love reigns supreme. 1\fnry J. Finney; to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. We know not what the future hath of marve! or surprise, Assured alone that life and death His mercy underlies. PETITIONS, ETC. Thus we hope, aspire and pray. In the spirit of the 1\Iaster. Under clause 1 of Rule XXII, petitions and papers were laid Amen. on the Clerk's desk and referred as follows : THE JOURNAL. 3656. By Mr. BYRNS of Tennessee: Papers to accompany Mr. BACHARACH. 1\Ir. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent House bill 14077, granting an increase of pension to Robert R. that the reading of the Journal be deferred until to-morrow. Towland; to the Committee on Pensions. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New 3657. By Mr. DUNN: Petition of 50 citizens of Rochester, Jersey asks unanimous consent that the reading of the Journal N. Y., favoring the passage of House bill 1112, providing parole be postponed until to-morrow. Is there objection? [After a of Federal prisoners; to the Committee on the Judiciary. pause.] The Chair hears none. The Clerk will report the 3658. By Mr. LINTHICUM: Petition of E. A. Lycett, Joseph special order. L. Votta, Waldo Newcomer, Philander B. Briscoe, Georg~ Clarke THE LATE REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM J. BROWNING AND THE LATE Peck, Frederick Esslinger, W. H. Purcell, H. Gamse & Bro., REPRESENTATIVE CARL C. VAN DYKE. Bf>oz Bros., F. Friedmann, H. B. Davis Co., Bachrach, H. J. The Clerk read as follows : Calm, Carroll Adams & Co., Mann Piano Co., l\1. E. Hecht, H. J. On motion of Mr. Hutchinson by· unanimous consent, McGrath Co., Egerton Bros., and A. de R. Sappington, all of Ordered, Tbat Sunday, May 16, 1920, be set apart for paying tribute Baltimore, l\fd., relating to postal increase of salary ; to the to the memory of Hon. WILLIAU J. BROWNING, late a :Member of this House from the State of New Jersey. Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads. On motion of Mr. KELLER, by unanimous consent, 3659. Also, petition of John J. Farrell, Baltimore, 1\fd., in Ot·dered, That Sunday, May 16, 1920, be set apart for paying relation to the Mason bill; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. tribute to the memory of Hon. CARL C. V .AN DYKE, late a Member from 3660. Also, petition of Walda Newcomer, Baltimore, Md., in the State of Minnesota. relation to the bonus; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. BACHAHACH. l\fr. Speaker, I offer the follLtwing 3661. Also, petition of Oppenheim, Oberndorf & Co., Baltimore, resolution and ask for its adoption. l\1d., relative to sales tax; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the 3662. By 1\Ir. McKEOWN: Petition of Bernard Gill Post, resolution. No. 16, American Legion, Shawnee, Okla., regarding bonus for The Clerk read as follows : soldiers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. . Resolved, That the business of the Honse be now suspended, that an opportunity may be given for tributes to the memory of Hon. WILLIAM: J. 3663. Also, petition of Bernard Gill Post, No. 16, American BROWNINq~ late a Member of the House of Representatives from the Legion, Shawnee, Okla., favoring House bill 8290; to the Com­ State of .New Jersey, and to th·e memory of Ron. CARL C. VAN DYKE, late a Member of the House of Representatives from the State of mittee on Military Affairs. Minnesota .. 3664. By Mr. O'CONNF~L: Petition of George Frildman, Resolved, That as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Henrietta l\1. Forrest, Joseph Zadisky, James S. Taylor, and deceased, and in recognition of their eminent abilities as distinguished public servants, the House, at the conclusion of these memorial pro­ George J. Clap, jr., of New York City, protesting against legis­ cee

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' member of the board of education, later as a member of the date the l\Iembers of the House as far as it could properly be \"'I • • city coUI).cil, and then as their postma ter. done. His more public career began in 1895, when he was elected When he first came to Congress to receive a committee assign­ Chief Clerk of the National House of Representatives, in which ment I was the minority leader in the Sixty-second Congress po ·ition he faithfully and efficiently served for a period of 16 and had the assignment of committees on the Republican side :rear~, relinquishing his duties iu that office upon his election of the House. Strictly speaking, New Jersey nt tuat time was by the Yoters of the first district of New Jersey to fill the va­ not entitled to a place on the Committee on Na\al Affairs owing cancy in the Rouse of Representati-res caused by the death of to the proximity of members of that committee from neighbor~ the late Hon. Harry Loudenslager. ing States, but I had such confidence in l\Ir. BROWNI~o's fair­ He " ·as continuously reelected each term since then, and ness and intelligence that I readily placed him on the committee his popularity in his district was most forcefully demonstrated which he desired to serve upon. Certainly no one who knew . in the elections of 1912, when he was the only ~epublican what he did upon that committee ever had reason to regt·et that elected to the National Congress from the State of New Jersey. as ignment. Always able, always intelligent, always fair, never L"pon coming to Congress he was assigned to the Committee desirous of extravagance, but always desiring to have the Navy on Naval Affairs, upon which committee he continued to serre maintained in a high position, he did as good work on that com­ until, at the time of his death, he was the ranking majority mittee as any Member of the House ever did. It happenell member. that I was in the chair in the consideration of ~ the last naval By reason of his long service on that committee he became appropriation bill. one of the be t informed l\Iembers of the House on naval mat· Before that I had urged l\fr. BROWNING to go away and take a ters, and to him is due much credit in the shaping of our naval rest, not to give such active to the work of the House, policy during the past few years. I am sure that his death but he persisted and insisted upon remaining at his post of ha · ueen a distinct loss to this important committee of the duty, and I watched him very closely from the chair during House and to the country in general. the consideration of the naval biij and was \ery much afraitl In politics 1\Ir. BROWNING was a staunch Republican. He was that he might break down before we had reached the com­ one of the "wheel horses" of the party in New Jersey, and he pletion of that bill. He stayed here helping, working, fulfilling represented one of the strongest, if not the strongest, Republi· his desires as to the naval bill and its consideration, and then can districts in the State. the next morning, as though be had completed the work foe No matter to what office he was chosen ·during his public which he had been assigned in this world, quickly and quietly career it can be said of l\Ir. BROWNING that he at all times en­ passed away, carrying with him and his memory the affectionate dea>ored to give to that office the very best service that he regard and whole-soul respect of every Member of this Hou.· e knew how to render. He was an incessantly hard worker, and and of everyone in the counh·y ·who knew him and knew hi::; to his own detriment he gave little time to recreation and the work. He is gone. I only pray tl1at the people he left behind care of his health. him in close association may always remember he never failetl Refusing to follow the advice of his physicians to let up in his in his duty, he never failed in his love and frienu··hip for hi;:; work and give himself much-needed rest to build up his strength, fellow kind. He was a noble man. which had been brought to a low ebb by ill health during the past muter, he insisted upon attending to his official duties, and 1\lr. LEHLBA..CH. 1\Ir. Speaker, I approach thi;.; occasion in it may truly be said of him that he died a martyr to his country. full appreciation of the loss sustained by Congress and by the Planning to return home and recuperate his health followJng State of New Jersey through the death of llepresentutiv the passage of the naval bill, which was passed by the House on WILL:UJ.I J. BROWNING. But I also make confes ion of mv feel­ the evening preceding his ·death, he waited too long, and finally ing of personal grief and sorrow at the departure of one t~ the last thread of life -which bound him to earth snapped, and whom I was drawn close by bonds of affection. he was summoned to his 1\Iaster. In the hearts and mind of the younger Member · of the Hon ·e. His life was full of years of good deeds accomplished. He WILLIA}tf J. BRO\V ~ ING occupied the place of a wi ·e, kindly, antl was of a gentle and kindly nature and possessed of a host of sympathetic father. His long e~-perience in the Hou:e of Uepre­ friends, commanding at all times the attention and respect of sentati\es, as an official and as a 1\iember, gaxe him such a his associates. The universal love and respect which the people wealth of information regarding the practical workings of tll of his home city had for him was most eloqi.1ent1y demonstrated machinery of the House as to make him an undoubted authority in the vast numbers who attended his funeral and by the many in this field. This knowledge it was his delight to place at th(> magnificent floral tributes that surrounded him in death. dispo al of his younger and less experienced. colleagues. I His funeral was generally observed throughout the city by never knew :i man so willing and generous in devoting tim . the cessation of activities, as a mark of respect to the man who trouble, and effort in helping his fellows, even in matter of so faithfully and so earnestly served it. trivial detail. I shall always cherish the memory of my first 1\Ir. Speaker, in the death of Mr. BRow "ING w~ ha\e all suf­ visit to the Capitol after my election a. a ~Iember of Congref's. fered a real loss. I shall personally never forget his many I had never met 1\lr. BROWNING before that occasion. He met kindnesses to me when I first came to Congress and was new me, gave me the friendliest of welcomes, and then de·roted hour: to the w.ays of this great body, and I deem it a high honor and of his time to. instructing me in the various neces ary steps to a great privilege to here publicly express my gratitude and in get properly launched as a Member. He introduced me to e>er.r my bumble way endeaYor to pay some lasting tribute to the official, initiated me into tlle ruysterie · of the Document Room, memory of one of New Jersey's distinguished citizens, who Folt:ling Room, Stationery Department, Government Printing leaves behind him a record of achievement and devotion to Office, and in ruy rights and pri\ileges as n :\!ember generall;r. public duty which we, his colleagues, may well emulate, and From the message · and telephone calls he received I ap­ of ·which the great State of New Jersey, which I, in part, ha-ve preciated that he had much more important business demanding the honor to represent in this House, may well and justly be his attention, but he insisted that nothing must interfere with proud. what he termed his duty to one of his boys. Throughout om· All who knew of the pri\ate life of Mr. BROWKING may well service together it was his delight to impart information, to feel sure that he kept his " house in order" and that he was coun~ el and advise, and to render assistance. I have come to prepared to answer the sudden summons of his Master and to him with difficult problems, and he ·would lay aside his O\Tlt give an account of his stewardship, and I am sure that the work and accompany me to the departments to help solve them. answ~r made to him by his Lord was, " Well done, thou good From observation I know that this spirit of helpfulne s wa · and faithful senant; enter thou into everlasting glory." extended to all who chose to avail themselves of it. WILLIAM J. BROWl\""ING was l.n his every essence a Jerseyman. l\lr. 1\l.A.l~N of Illinois. l\Ir. Speaker, 1\lr. BRow~IKG was tlle He was born, lived his allotted span of three score years and Chief Clerk of the House when I first came to the House in · ten. and was laid to rest in the city of Camden. He was ft·om 1897. That is a very important office in the conduct of the early manhood identified with the public affair · of his city and Hou . ~ e . I had occasion at various times to come in contact State and was a loyal and uncompromising worker in the witll him a. chairman of committees of the House. When the organization of the party of his choice. His character and House Office Building was opened I was the chairman of the temperament especially fitted him for effective work in thi committee in of the distribution of rooms, and the sphere in which unquestioned loyalty wa deemed the paramount que~tion of the furnislling of the rooms and various things of virtue. He was straightforward, simple, pious, and mentally thnt sort came under the jurisdiction of 1\Ir. BROWNING as Chief honest. He accepted basic creeds in religion, morals, and Clerk of the House. I found him then, as always, very knowing politics and th1·oughout his life undeviatingly adhered to them, in matters that came under his jurisdiction. He was nevet· indifferent to fitful breezes and transitory vagaries. Thus, ex:trnxagnnt, never -inclined to extravagance in public affaii·s, from the depth of his convictions and in the best sen e of the yet he was \ery anxious at tl1at time, as always, to accommo- terms, he- was " regular " and " organization." 1920. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE.

He was happy in his committee assignment in the House. velop our plans, carries with it the 1ack of satisfaction. And He thoroughly knew the Ame1ican Navy and loved it. The upon an oecasion like this we ask ourselves, Where is the rem· • great yards in his home town and across the Delaware River, edy, and will there be a full satisfaction? It is to the loved where so many nf the craft of the Navy were constructed~ had ones, it is to the bereaved ones, upon an occasion like this, that from boyhood rendered him familiar with men-of-war. He had we can say, as we believe, we shall be satisfied when we awake a widespread acquaintance with the personnel -of the service in IDs likeness. In· the fullness and in the sweetness, in the and enjoyed not only their confidence and respect, but held glory and the grandeur, of that living into which the grave is their affection. only the open portal, we shall be satisfied, and there is the com­ · A substantial portion of his work in Congress was tthe prepa­ fort, and that is the consolation, and that is the inspiration of ration and ·passage .of the annual naval bill. To this work our living and our toiling here, our friendships, our nobility of he gave of his storehouse of information .and -of his capadty purpose and character here, that we may carry with us that no· · for painstaking attention to detail. He was in precarious health biiity and th-at character and that uplift of purpose into that throughout this session of Congress and was urged by his inti­ satisfaction hereafter. mates, both in and out of Congress, to withdraw for the time · .And here bound down by the limitations of flesh, here from active work and submit to the curative influences of a limited by the habiliment of the senses, with very narrow complete rest. He refused to listen to such advice. 'His sense opportunities and very limited horizon of action, we can but of duty and his love :for his work impelled him to remain at contemplate the pleasure--! speak it advisedly-of the thought his task, although he was fully cognizant that by so doing he that the spirit that leaves us here becomes a liberated spirit, was imperiling ·his life. He was in his seat every mom~nt ur .atta.eh­ ments here, and that is one of the sweet, refreshing compensa­ ment. "When the trail Qf a tea:r is softened with smiles." tions of our service--the friendships which we form and our Beautiful it was, full .of sentiment and full -of inspiration, and yet I thought it might still be a little higher plane if we said, associations and our work in this body. Wbile we h-ave Otll" " When the trail of a tear is wiped away with love." .As I knew political dilf~rences, while we have our ·different lines of work, some engaged along this line .and others along a different one, Mr. BBOWNTIS"G, I believe I 'Can say truly that oftentimes he yet there is no middle .aisle :Of partition in -our friendships and softened the trail of a tear with a smile; yea, moce, 'he wiped no divtding line in our :affeetions. Wee lform -our friendships away the trail of a tea1· with love. here, we seem to knit r a plan, but it is not -com· . we harve become acquainted, and there is sent forward a new pleted. We come here with our purposes and -our plans .and and fresh covering of the earth for man's -comfort and enjoy­ often they go .not as we rdesire them, .becau e we m-ay not .hawe ment. The old order changeth for the new. the time or the -opportunity. Ln all of ilife it is full -of unfini,shed It is only natural then to expect changes in nature and the purposes and incomplete plans, and that leads ns to ·ask_, Is things material, but in our weakness we are unable to compre­ death the end~ If it is, lif-e is a trav-esty; yea, more, .it is :a hend the divine plan of God as it Telates to human life, and tragedy. B-ut .if, as we believ-e, and a s we f~e.l that we kno-w. wllen called upon to lay away a loved•me or a dear friend it death .is not the -en-d., Jiving is a :privilege, and life may be a is then we are brought face to faee ~with the inevitable, and ' benediction. with tear-dimmed eye and broken :heart we flee to the Rock o;E Living is full -of opJ)ortunity and life '()pens a great vist-a of Ages for strength to bear ,our new bnrden. opportunities and great visions of ~hat may be the grandeur . Such was·the experience of the membership of this House on and the glory -of living, boundless opportunities, and limitless the morning of March 24, ~920, when news of the .sudden death time and limitless space for -develepment and for growth s.nd of our colleague, WILLIAM J. BROWNING, was flashed through for associatioll. .Ah, we have eur friendshipS here, bnt in the the halls of this magnifi'Cent building. Mr. BBOWNING had hereafter the friendships begotten here 'Will ripen int-o the full passed through the winter of life and went forth into the ::wring fruition of l&Ye •over there; the riehness, the fullness, and the of immortality to render an account of his stewardship and re­ glory of li:ving J.n the conception tthat life here is sim_ply a di;p eeive the reward of a faithful .ser-vant. . into the cycle

BusY men are always sought ·when important duties ;tre to be fully its advancement nor .enjoy with the same degree of priue • perfo r.rned, and l\Ir. BRO'V~TING never shirked from a responsi­ its progress and material development. biUt \' ·whet·e -the w·elfare· of the community was concerned. . He "To me there is hardly a street, or an old building, or an old ioYed his horne City witll a devotion fotmd. only in Btrong ~en, resident that is not a reminder of the old Camden as I know· antl \\'illingly sacrificed time from his private business and gaYe it \\hen a boy. And now there are the newer things, the of his rich experience .as frequently as the call was made. modern e\idence of Camden's present life, the two--the old He serTed the city of Camden for four-years as a member and the new-interwoven, linking the past with the present. of the board of education, and four years as a member of the "Doubtless to some here present personal reminiscences by a ci ty council, and was postmaster for five years. _ native and one of Camden's 'oldest inhabitants' will be lack­ Larger fields were opening to him, ·and in December of 189i) ing in interest, but I am to be pardoned for this recital, for the he was called to 'Vashington as Chief Clerk of the House of topic assigned to me renders my good remini~ cent. No 'dim Representatives, in which capacity he seryed until. April, 1911, recollection ' but ,h-id memory presents to my view the scene.· when he was further honored by being elected as a Member of and incidents which endear Camden to me. Congress. " Camden-the name suggests at once the right of freemen, As Chief Clerk he was thrown in contact with the leading for it was Charles P1·att, first Earl of Camden, that great men of our Nation, and the experience gained by such associa­ English statesman and wise jurist, who recognized ::mel advo­ tion together with the exceptional ability displayed in ha~­ cated constitutional liberty for our colonists. dlin~ the many details of his important office, eminently quali­ "No wonder that the name is held in honor and e 'teem, as is fied him for the higher and more responsible duties of a Repre­ evidenced by its bestowal upon twenty-two cities and towns sentative. throughout the United States. Of this number, our own Cam­ Mr. BROWNI~G immediately on assuming his new position be­ den is the best known-to us belongs the chief distinction o! came one of the valuable Members of this House, his judgment prior right and well-earned prominence. was sound, his reasoning comprehensive, and his advice .fre­ ' One of my most valued possessions is a small \olurne, issued quently sought and always freely gi\en. In matters. of leg1s~a-. in. 1909, entitled 'Historical Sketch of Camden, New Jer ·ey,' tion he was conscientious, painstaking, and exceedmgly fair. by our townsman, Howard M. Cooper. This comprehensiYe Sham was unknown to him, for he would not deceiv~ nor could little history of early Camden is instructive and entertaining, be tolerate deceit in others. He was a man of high ideals whose and I would suggest to tllose of my hearers who ha\e not al­ wry presence conyinced one of his sincerity of purpose. . ready read it to do so. He was one of those public servants who regarded a publtc " I was born in Camden in the middle of the nineteenth cen­ trust with an eye single to the general welfare, and -when it tury, at 214 Market Street (now the C .. C. Chew Dry Goods came to a decision on a public question he h"llew neither friend Store), then embraced in the old North Ward, afterwards and nor foe, but fearlessly, without regard to comment or criticism, now the First Ward. I still reside and vote in the same ward. did his duty as he saw it. Our town then had !ess than 10,000 people; now we have Of his many activities in Congress, the one that most appealed 104,000, an :1xerage growth in population of O\er 15,000 per to him was the work 'Of the Committee on Naval Affairs. He decade. had long been a member of that committee and was a co.nsistent " In the cen us peJ.iod from 1870 to 1880, the number of our advocate of the policy of the best Navy for the best Natwn,.and people doubled. At that time our commercial and industrial no responsibility in connection with the work of that comrruttee foundation was laid, and our future success as a manufacturing was too great for him to assume. He had made a study and city assured. Then it was that the old Camden of my boyhood comparison of the ships and personnel of the navies of the world, began to develop into tile Camden of to-day. The former things and devoted every otmce of energy to making our Navy superior began to pass away. to all in personnel, ships, and gunQ.ery. The work of that great "As I was only in my second rear, I do not remember, of committee was clearly demonstrated and justified by the brilliant course, when the first street paving was laid in Camden, in record of our Navy during the World War. 1852, though I do remember those cobblestones for many, many In private life the same characte!-'istics that made .him .a years after. In the same year of the street-paving improve­ • valued public servant were brought rnto play, and dunng his ment, the city began to be lighted by gas. So, we were moving busv career Mr. BROWNING found time and cherished the privi­ along. lege to take an active interest in church and Sunday-school •; One of my earliest recollections is that of tile New Jersey work. For approximately 50 years he was a devout mem~er State Agricultural Society Fair, which was held in the year of the First Baptist Church of Camden, N. J., and his sm­ 1855, in Diamond Cottage Grove and on the ground now bounded cere devotion to his church and God has been an inspiration by Cooper, Market, Sixth, and Seventh Streets. On the same to those who came in contact with him. · site, for many years afterward. the old game of 'town ball ' The people of a community can receive and deserve no higher was played, before the days of the modern game of baseball. encomium for their intelligence, their integrity, steadfastness, " In my childhood days Diamond Cottage Grove was a favorite and patriotism than by their continued and hearty support place for holding picnics, and many parties came from Phila­ of ~ uch a man as Mr. BROWNING, who for many years was delphia to make merry in those picturesque old grounds. Tllere afforded· an opportunity for such public service. He earned and received and appreciated it, and the people reaped the!r was also a public pleasure garden in those days at the foot of full reward by the dedication of a rare life solely t{) the1r Cooper Street; another on Market Street, ·above the West ·welfare. Jersey Hotel; and still another on the south side of Federal The close of such a long, useful, and honored life could not Street, near Front Street. arouse a poignant sorrow, except as one would sincerely mourn "I remember distinctly the burning of the ferryboat z..-ew that such a departure is the divine dispensation, and that such Jersey in 1858. For long years afterwards many disputes re­ a friend has finally left us. garding dates of happenings were settled to the satisfaction of 1\ly personal acquaintance \\ith Mr. B&OWNIXG covers a period all disputants by some one recalling 'it happened before,' or 'it happened after,' the burning of the New Je1·sey. of 20 years, and I miss him, and feel hi~ loss keenly. . In a con\ersation with him on the mght of March 23, unme­ " In 1860 our population had grown to 14,358, and of this num­ diatelv following the p.a.ssage of the Naval appropriation bill, ber 2,500 marched away to the war to fight for a tmited country. he bid me good-bye an'ti said: " My work is finished; in the Well dol remember with what boyish pride I saw young, hand­ morning I am going home and take a long rest." Little did I some Shreve Ackley (whose family and my own were intimate think at that time the journey would be made to his heavenly friends) march down Cooper Street at the head of Col. Ein­ home and the rest eternal, but the call came, and he was found stein's regiment as its adjutant. The picture comes back to me ready and willing to respond. to-day-and it has during all of the intervening years-as one 1\Ir. Speaker, some two or three years ago Mr. BROWNING of the most inspiring lessons of my life. Mr. Ackley is at the delivered a brief address in Camden, N.J., entitled, "How dear present time a resident of Philadelphia. to my heart are the scenes of my childhood." It was so typical " In those early days there were very few houses north of Penn of the character of the IQan in that it showed the profound in­ Street to the Delaware River. North from the vicinity of Main tere t lle took in the growth and development of his home city, Street was farm land, and I have wandered through the corn that I feel it should be made a part of these services, and ask fields 'many a time.' Between Penn and l\Iain Streets, I re­ unanimous consent that it be printed in the RECORD. member, had been farm land; I had great fun there cutting asparagus on Saturdays when we had holiday from school. A " H OW D&AR TO :UY HEART ARE THE SCENE S OF MY CHILDHOOD. portion of this tract was afterwanls fenced in anc! used by the " Cu.mden was my birthplace; Camden was the scene of my first Camden baseball players. childhood; and in Camden I hope to breathe my last. ' · : " Some of our best citizens resided on Market Street, betweeu - -"None but those who have shared the joys and the sorrows Front and Second; notably, Jame B. Dayton, Peter L. Voor­ inC'itlent to the growth of their· place of nativity can appreciate hees, and Abraham BrOVITUing. These old houses are still 1920·.-. I • CONGRESSIONAL RECOR.D-- HOUSE. 7131

standing, but are now owned by the Victor Talking Machine in the world; we have a splendid school system : we have fine Co. and must soon disappear to make room for proposed ex­ public library accommodations; we have excellent fire al1d tensive improvements. . p'olice departments; and, best of all, we have ·a God-fearing, "It is not likely that anyone present remembers the old ferry­ public-spirited population. On such foundation stones we are boats, .Me·rchant and .Mechanic, that ran from the foot of our bound to build high, and if I am anything of a prophet you Market Street, and the Ma1·y and Dido that ran from the foot will see our city one of the leading cittes of the State of New of Federal Street. It meant great effort and persistent hard Jersey. before any of us are many years oLder.'' work for those small boats to cross the river in wintertime, for there were no gigantic ice boats to break the way. In going Mr. OL-IVER. Mr. Speaker, the Hon. WILLIAM J. BROWNING to and from school during the years I attended the Friends passed away on the 24th day of 1\Iarch last, at the age of 69, Central High School in Philadelphia, I considered it great sport after an illustrious, successful, and notable career. In his to jump off the boat onto the ice and walk ashore. death not· only the State and district that honored and trusted "The wonderful improyements that have been made in trans­ him, not only thls Congress that loved and respected him, but portation facilities can well be appreciated when we compare the Nation, as well, sustained a great loss. the ferryboats just spoken of with the splendid steel boats 1\Iy association with him was close and intimate and I per­ B1·idgeton and Salem., just placed on the line. sonally felt his loss. · It has been well said by another--com­ "The first school that I attended was a priYate one, taught by menting on the friendships in Congress-that some of the sweet­ 1\Iiss Caddie Glover, in the second and top story of the Persever­ est fruits found in the experience of political Life are those ance Hose House, on Third Street, below Market. Later, I which hang over the party wall. went to another private school, in rooms over the grocery store To the listeners in the gallery who witness the daily proceed­ of Burr 1\Ioore, on the southwest corner of Third and Market ings on the floor, with its sharp clftshes and collisions in the heat Streets, taught by 1\frs. Catharine Cadwell and Miss Kate Cad­ of debate, to the public at large, reached by the echoes of the well, her daughter. Next, I went to the old academy, at Sixth strife only, it may be difficult to realize that there are found and Market Streets on the site where the George Genge School here not alone cordial relations, but the Yet·y closest ties of now stands; the academy with a branch at Second and Plum warmest personal friendship between those sitting on the differ­ Streets was the only public school in the city at that time. ent sides of this diYiding aisle. After my father's death. which occurred in 1861, my mother s~nt But this fact is well known to those familiar with conditions J))e to the Friends Central High School in Philadelphia, where here, and no one eYer gathered to himself he.re more devoted I continued for four years. friends than did 1\Ir. BROWNING. ''The development of our schools from the old academy days He had a golden heart, a generous mind, a knightly soul that ~o our present magnificent system, with its kindergarten, pri­ inspired friendship, trust, and confidence in all whose good mary, grammar,. high. and manual-training departments, seems fortune it was to know him. Correct in his habits, devoted to almost like a wonderful dream that has come true. I am glad his family, true to his friend , loyal to hL"' convictions, he was an indeed to have shared, even in a very small way, as a member upright, conscientious, industrious, high-minded public servant. of the board of education, in putting a few cogs in the wheels He was a Cllristian gentleman in the best sense of that word. that have reYolved to such purpose. In my early days Camden Devoted to his church, yet neither bigoted nor narrow. Gen­ had not engaged much in manufactures. Jesse W. and John erous and charitable wherever he was, the sunlight of good cheer F. Starr were the proprietors of one of the leading establish­ and the wholesomeness of a real friendship could be found-it ments, now the Camden Iron Foundry. There were three saw­ was his noble nature to love his friends, but above all to love his mills on the Delaware Riyer: McKeen & Bingham, the Gar­ country. rison, and the Stockham. There were also the Esterbrook The world was better for his having lived in it; and the Steel Pen Co., the Collings Carriage Co., the Chades ~- Caffrey influence of JJis private life, his goodly deeds, his public·service Carriage Co., Potts & Kletts Chemical 'Vorks, Browning Bros. will never die. Though he has left us to join the great majority, Log Works, Merrys Paper Mills, and one or two e ~ tablishments _ we can yet claim hlm, for- on Cooper River. There is "A.t the present time we find employed in our 365 manufac­ One great society alone on earth. turing concerns between twenty and twenty-five thousand peo­ The noble living and the noble 4ead. ple, in iron mills, pottery plants, woolen mills, making soups, How little is here, Mr. Speaker, after all, of this true friend candy, chemicals, oilcloth, embroidery, laces, shoes, corks, talk­ and good man that is consigned to the tomb. The shroud and ing-machines, and a thousand and one other articles, from the the vault conceal the body from our vision, but the memory of little steel pen to the. proudest battleships and merchandise­ his good deeds and great actions lives on, and will remain fresh bearing vessels in the world. and green foren'r, and will bear fruit elsewhere. " Our wealth, such as it is, does not con ·ist merely in tangible It The day has come, not gone ; property, or stocks .and bonds. consists in homes-real The sun has risen, not set ; homes, modest homes, owned and liyed in by our own artisans, His life is now beyond mechanics and business men, where the rights and immunities '!'fie reach of death or change­ of conscious, dignified, and responsible propr.ietorshlp is in Not ended, but begun. strong contrast to those great 'Alps of civilization' congesting 1\Ir. Speaker, Mr. BROWNING fell asleep in the barber's sh.op the metropolitan cities, wherein home life and its s\"i·eetness is of the Capitol; and shortly thereafter the colored barbers, who absent and the sense of individuality lost. Thank God for the were devoted to him, met and adopted a resolution dictated .bY. ' two-story ' homes of Camden ! Prince Robinson, one of the bat·bers, who always waited on him.. "The future of Camden is unguesseu. ''e shall be to Pllila­ I ask unanimous consent to read and insert the resolution in delphia what Jersey City is to New York. Our natural ad­ the RECORD. vantages aN to water front are magnificent, and th~ possibilities '.rlle SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the re­ for Camden's future business developments are almost without quest of the gentleman from Alabama? limitation. There was no objection. "The War Department has just granteu an extension of our Mr. OLIVER. Like a shadow thrown softly and sweetly from pierhead lines in the Delaware RiYer,. and two concerns are a passing cloud, death fell upon Mr. BROWNING, just as he was ready to build wharves as far into the river as permissible. A rising from the chair after his morning shave, and he gentlYj goyernmental survey of the Delaware in front of Camden is and quietly passed a way in the arms of old Prince, his friend just about completed; we shall soon have deeper water, so and colored barber, who comes from my State, and who has a that yessels of deep draft may land at our wharves. great heart and nobLe impulses, and the fondest appreciation "I can not express with what interest, pleasure. and anticipa­ of 1.\Ir. BRoWNING. It was this unlettered colored man, loving tion I am doing my share .of the work toward securing for him with a devotion unsurpassed, who dictated tllis plain, Camden all of the advantages that are sure to come when our simple, yet sincere tribute to our friend who has gone, given ·water fronts on the Delaware River and on Cooper River are just a Prince wrote it: available for 'big business.' Sites unsurpassed for manufactur­ TIESOLUTlON. ing purposes are located on both the Delaware and the Cooper. WASHINGTON, D. C., Arn·i l !1, 19i!O. and I belieYe that we shall see all of the available space thus It behooves me to say that the Ron. WILLIAM J. BROWNING passed utilized in the near future. This all spells an increase of awav so suddenly while under my care, I could hardly r~.>alize it foi." population and greater prosperity. several days. I was devoted to l\lr. BnowNING and he was to me, and I always tried to be at my post on time to wait on him, so as not to ' Camden to-day is a city of \vhich we must feel prowl. We excite him, for I knew his condition. . ha>e churcJJes of eYery ,denomination; we have well pave

Resolved, .As it pleased Almighty G(ld to take from our midst a FUNERAL SERVICES OVER THE BODY OF RON. WILLIA~I .1. BROWNING statesman and friend, I, Prince Robinson and brother barbers, olfer .AT ~"liE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF C.AUDEN, N. J., .AT 2 O'CLOCK IN this resolution in respect to Mr. BROWNING; and, be it further T~ AFTt.:U~OO)I, SATUlluAY, 1\I.AP.Cll 27, 1920. Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the heart­ stricken family. "Prayer by The Rev. John ·w. Lyell. " The Rev. Mr. LYELL. I ask your attention to some selections Mr. BRITTEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to from the Word of God : insert in the RECORD a copy of the funeral services held at the " ' God is our refuge and strength, a very pre ent help in First Baptist Church in Camden, N. J., on Saturday, March trouble. Therefore, will we not fear, though the earth do 21, 1920. The SPEJA.KER pro tempore (Mr. LEHLB.AcB:). Is there change, and though the mountains be moved in the heart of the objection to the request of the gentleman? sens. Be still, and know that I am God: The Lord of hosts is There was no objection. with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.' " 'The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He ma.keth me to lie down in green pastures : He leadeth me beside the still Mr. BRITTEN. l\1r. Speaker, I regard it as P. privilege to pay tribute to the life, character, and memory of our late waters. He restoreth my soul ; He leadeth me in the paths of colleague, Hon. 'VILLIA1-.I J. BRow -rNG, whose untimely death righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through has taken from the House of Representatives one of its most the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou valuable and painstaking Members. art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.' As a Member of the Committee on Naval Affairs, where I " ' For which Cc'l.use we faint not; but though our outward served with Mr. Bnow ING during the greater portion of the man perish, yet the inward man is renewe·d day by day. For past eight years, it was my good fortune to be guided very our light a.:ffliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a largely in my opinion on matters of naval affairs, by his far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look wisdom, honesty of purpose, excellent vision, and fail· leader­ not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are ship for a military service which lle dearly loved. not seen ; for the things which are seen are temporal; but the His attention to duty, his close application to public affairs, things which are not seen are eternal.' e~en after he was informed of his shattered health, was a " ' For we know that if om· earthly house of this tabernacle matter of comment by his colleagues on the committee and of were dis olved, we have ~ building of God, an house not made anxiety to his friends. He was not willing to take his needed with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we gro~, rest and was on the floor of the House watching every angle earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is of the disputes and parliamentary tangles of the annual naval from Heaven. If so be that being clothed we shall not be found appropriation bill, barely 12 hours before his untimely taking naked. For \Ye that are in this tabernacle do g1·oan, being bur­ away. His quiet persistence in giving personal attention to dened ; not for that we \Yould be unclothed, but clothed upon, every detailed requirement of the Navy, almost up to the very tha~ mortality might be swallowed up of life. Now, he that moment of his death, but characterizes the sterling qualities of hath wrought us for the self-same thing is God, who also hath this man who has given so much to his State and to the Nation. given unto us the earne t of the Spirit. Therefore we are always Be was not willing to take his needed rest, for he felt that confident, knowing that, whilst we are at nome in the body, we his duty was here in the House, and faithfully he remained at are absent from the Lord, for we walk by faith-not by sight. his post until death's hand was actually upon his shoulder beck­ lVe are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the on~ng him to come to that home of uncertainty of the future, body, and to be pre ent with the Lord. Wherefore we labor, where all of our troubles are left behind. that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of Him.' Mr. BROWNING was always considerate of his coUeagues, " ' But now is Chri t ri en from the dead, and become the broad-minded and generous-hearted. Be was respected by all first fruits of them that slept. For ince by man came death, who knew him. by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in When the war came, 1\fr. Speaker, no man in this Chamber Adam all die, even so in Chri t shall all be made alive. But gaye more undivided support to the great conflict in which we every man in his own order: Chri t the first fruit ; afterwards were engaged than did Congressman BROWNING. they that are Christ's at his coming.- The last en my that shull The Committee on Naval -~ffairs has already felt the absence be destroyed is death. There are also ce1e tinl bodies, and of Mr. BROWNING, who gave to the meetings of that committee bodies terrestrial; but the glory of the cele tial is one, and the his undivided attention. Be endeavored to familiarize himself glory of the terrestrial is another. So al o is the resurrection with the naval code and with regulations and recommendations of the dead. It is own in corruption ; it i rai d in incorrup­ of the Navy Department, that the service he rendered in the tion. It is sown in dishonor;_ it is

"Permit me to say that he was indeed and in iruth a friend "0 my friends, the comfort :i' .on an ocea ion like t11i., the of the Navy. There was never any time that his faith in life-the fullness, the sweetness, the beauty of the life of which tile Javy faltered or that his ,£1forts failed. He was true to the grave is only the portal, or the .open door of the transition. a deep..seated conviction that the Navy was one of the great "My friends, they say that -when we -pass a way we take and honored instrumentalities and agencies of our Government, nothing with us. It is not so. Mr. B.noWNING had a wealth of Chailenging the admiration and deserving i()f the .esteem and character, a richness of soul, that moth and rust could not oor­ love and affection of the American people, and he never lost rupt and thieves could not break through and steal-a. wealth sight of .an opportunity to render every service and eve1·y as­ and a richness that he could take with him when he met his God.n- sistance he could, not only for its maintenance~ out for its u Rev. 1\Ir. LYELL. I present the Hon. l\Ir. HUTCHINSONJ a uplift and its stability. member of the House of Representatives from New Jersey, and u And to-day~ .gathered as -we are here, I know of ng greater associated with Mr. 'BROWNING. tribute that I could speak of him than to sa'Y that at all times, "Mr. HuTcmNSON. Christian friends-: I ha\e been requested undE:>..r all eircn:mst.ances, he was true .and faithful and shirked to speak for the New Jersey delegation. Words are very hard not his duty nor e-vaded his obligations. 1t 1s not my purpose to find to express what the New Jersey delegation thought of this afternoon, friends, to attempt to rehearse the many things, Mr. BROWNING. He bas always been a safe adviser to follow the many activities of his public life, nor to analyze the many and we have taken -advantage of his judgment, and we have virtues of his life, .and yet I must say that he was an 'honorable found him an earnest, true worker. He always considered a man. Associating and seeing each other from many angles nnd subject very car.eftilly. After he made up his mind he always from different sides and under conditions when we were co­ did what he thought was right, irrespective of what the conse­ operating together and when we were pulling for separate ideas quences might be. and policies and purposes accor.ding to -our convictions af what "I suppose, personally, I have been eloser to 1\Ir. Bnowr-.--mG may have been our duty under particul.ar circumstances, we than most, for the last two or three years, becallSe both of us have an opportunity to judge of the real merit and composition hav~ had loved ones at home afflicted with the same disease, and of a man, and I do not think that any man who was associated we have talked for hours. I know what a great eare he had and with Mr. BROWNING came awa.y without being convinced with a what thoughts he gave to his loved ones at home, and how he deep conviction that he was an honorable man. wished them to get better. I know, of my own experience, that "Again, my friends, he was an honest man. n .has been the New Jersey. delegation, the district which he represented, said that an honest man is the noblest work .of God. To all the State of New Jersey, and the loved ones at home, will miss that it means, all that it carries with it, ne is entitled. He was him. He was a faithful worker and his one desire was to do an honest man, not alone in the material sense of paying debts what was right for the most people. He was 11 great credit to or dealing in the physical ,and material things, but he was your ·dlstrict and to the country. honest in the conception and ideals of true manhood, the prin- · " For -a great while his health was so bad it seemed .a real ciples of eharacter that constitute real manhood, honest in his injury to ask him to do anything. Stil~ be was always ready to purpose, honest in his convictions, honest ln his -affections, do what he could for 1lis fellow men; and I certainly felt very honest in his judgment and his conception

Mr. VE~ABLE. 1\Ir. Speaker, I did not have the pleasure of · I was first introduced to our reyered friend on December 4, lmowing JHr. BROWNING for as many years as many Members 1918, in his. office by my predecessor, Congressman Dow H. of the committee or the House, but ever since I have been in Drukker. My first impression was that I had met a man Congress I have been more or less intimately thrown into con­ whose demeanor was quiet, whose nature was sympathetic, tact with him, being upon the same committee, and had an op­ whose greatest desire was to help his fellow man, and whose portunity to observe what I believe to be the salient points of character was of a firmness that commandeu the highest re­ his character. We have all known men who, though blessed spect. That impression deepened and broadened as other strik­ with mental strength, seemed to make small use of their talents ing and admirable characteristics came to my attention and I and seemed to make small impression either upon the condi­ have often regretted the fact that I had not known l\Ir. BRowN­ tions or the men with whom they were brought in contact. And ING for a longer time to enjoy his company and the guiding more often than not I believe that we have found when such influence of such a lovable man and earnest worker. With was the case that the failure of the strength of the man to his many other remarkable traits there were also noticeable manifest itself in results was due to two important weaknesses: his great love for his fellow man and his charitable disposition Either they were intellectual Hamlets and the native hue of toward his enemies, without whom no man lives who accom­ results was sicklied over with the pale cast of thought and plishes anything of permanent value, such as 1\Ir. BROWNING enterprises of mighty moment were brought to naught because did. of lack of intellectual decision as to what course of conduct to But one of l\Ir. BRowNING's most apparent qualities was his follow, or else they failed because the decision once made, as a quiet, ever-persisting determination to "carry on" to a suc­ matter of intellect, they lacked the courage to put the resolution cess whatever project he started. This continued with him to into action. the last few days of his career. Such was not the case with 1\fr. BROWNING. Regardless of An incident indicative of this characteristic I well remember. what the question was, regardless of how close it might be, l\1r. I was in the city of Camden upon the occasion of the trium­ Bnow~--m-G forced his intellect to the consideration of the matter phant return of the Blue and Gray Division from overseas and nntil there was intellectual conviction as to what was right or at that time had the good fortune and honor to march by the best, and then he had the moral quality, the moral courage, to Congressman's side. The day was extremely hot and Mr. put that conviction into action and to defend it. I believe that BROWNING's health at that time was not of the best. Observ­ his success as a member of the committee and of the Honse of ing the terrible strain he was laboring under I advised him to Representatives was due to the possession in a large dezree of drop out of the line of march at the grand stand instead of these qualities. continuing to the end. Mr. BROWNING replied: " If these boys But with it all he had the saving grace which made him, could suffer hardship and punishment over there in that veri­ though a warrior, well beloved. Possibly in no assembly in the table hell for me, the least I can do is to march with them here country is there manifested more the power of human kindness to the end." and of love than in this body. We axe large in number, and I also the day that he told me of his physician's advice there is rel}resented here practically every type of man that lives to stay home and rest. He refused to act upon this advice be­ as far as intellectual and emotional characteristics are con­ cause,. as he stated, "I have a duty to perform, and my col­ ~rned. league, Congressman BuTLER, needs my help, and I won't desert We all have seen some man who excited our admiration. AU him at such a time." Only too well do I recall that he stayed the world loves a fighter. We admire their skill, we have a until the curtain was rung do'\\rn on that committee's work, profound admiration for their intellectual abilities, and yet with and the excitement that preceded the close was the means, to it all these men fail to win the affection of those with whom my mind, of hastening his death. they come in contact. Our admiration was the judgment of in­ Mr. BROWNING sacrificed much for the public service. He tellect and not of heart. We have seen others just as stanch gave half of his life to his public duties and did his work faith­ warriors, just as powerful in the conflict, just as ready for the fully and welL He was a model for his people to follow and battle, and while these men excited o.ur admiration for their a credit to the State that gave him birth. I shall always ability, with ourselves the recipients of their blows, there fol­ cherish the memory of this patriot who died in the service of lowed no sense of personal bitterness or animosity. And while his country, for I have no doubt that he would ha-ve been spared engaged in constant conflict in this forum of debate and battle, for a long time to come had he left his post of duty for the rest regardless of party lines or difference of opinion, they herein and quiet he so much needed. not only won the admiration but the love of their colleagues. Just as I remember him at his desk on that December morn­ There is an explanation for this, and I think it is that the ing when I first met him, 1\lr. BROWNING remained throughout men of the latter type added to their ability as warriors the the rest of his days-always willing and ready to guide and endow'lllent of having in addition a fund of human sympathy, help me over the rough places. And little, my brethren, did I of human love, which appeals to the like .quality in others and think on that morning that he passed away that I was to be brings a :ready and generous response, the last member of the New Jersey delegation to have the And while they take positions and while they battle with pleasure of listening to his pleasant and cheerful voice, as he what they conceive to be errors there is always absent from talked with his old friend Prince, and giving advice and their method any sort of personal feeling or personal ani­ counsel to him, and jokingly saying he was going home for a mosity. l\1r. BnowNINo had this quality to a large degree, long rest He said this was his last shave, and little did I so that, though he was intellectually vigorous, firm in decision, realize at that time that was to be so, and when within 20 and ready at all times to defend his position, there went always minutes after word was flashed to my office that Mr. BRowNING with it a ready sympathy and love for his opponent as a man bad passed away it was a shock I have not yet recovered from, whlch made it impossible to do other than to like and love him. because I really thought at that time he would be spared for Men come and go. They play their brief parts upon the stage some time to come. and pass in to the wings. We say they die, and die they do in a His life will be a lamp to guide me in the years to come. sense, and yet I do not believe that any man dies or that any His character teaches me to spread the brotherly cement of human life at all worth while is ever blotted from this world. kindness and good cheer along life's pathway. We are a part and parcel of every man we have met and every Good-bye, Brother BROWNING! May God, who \Yatches oye.r thought we have thought. The personal contact and influence us, rest your soul and. admit you to the unseen Temple where of men plays its part in molding and fashioning our lives and peace and joy abound forever more. our characters. The influence of the life continues to live though the spirit itself has passed. I believe this will be pre­ Mr. EAGAN. 1\Ir. Speaker, on four occasions prior to to-day eminently true of the case of Mr. BROWNING. It he had done in the little more than seven years that I have been a Member nothing else than to furnish us with a striking example of loy­ of this House I have participated in these sad yet beautiful alty to those things, principles, and institutions in which he exercises in commemoration of the life, character, and public believed, he would have furnished us something of exceeding service of a Representative from the State of New Jersey or a great value. Senator from iny State stricken down in his service. in the Mr. Speaker, I have prepared no formal address. I have Congress of the United States. To-day we have assembled here simply undertaken in a simple way to bear tribute to my to pay our feeble tributes of love and respect to the character friend. · and public services of our late colleague, Hon. WILLIAM J. B:ROWNING, for 16 years clerk of this House and for almost 10 1\Ir. RADCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, it was not my good for­ years the Representative of the First Congressional District of tune to know Hon. \VILLIAM J. BROWNING, in whos~ memory New Jersey. Mr. BRO"-'NING was not personally lmown to me we are gathered here to-day, until I became a Member of this until I became a l\Iember of the House. That was in the Sixty­ body, and therefore I can speak of him only as I lmew him third Congress. He was the only l\Iember of his party from the and of the opinion I formed of him during our close association State of New Jersey who had been elected to the Sixty-third in this brief period of time. Congress. I knew of his long and distinguished service as clerk • 7136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. :Jf.\. y 16, of the House of Representatives; but I did not then know of his ful and valuable member of our committee. Indeed hi::; con­ kindly and sympathetic nature. I hesitated to approach him for scientious devotion to duty may haYe hastened his tleath. He information so essential to a new Member of this great body. I died at his post. overcame that feeling, however, introduced myself and asked In all his relations with his fellow members anu with all llim a number of questions, the answers to which were gi-ven so others who came before his committee lie was considerate, rea­ readily, o sympathetically, that I felt as if I bad known him sonable, and just. While sometimes hiding a naturally friencUy all my life. 'Ve were fast friends from that day to the hour spirit with a cloak of gruffness he was tender and kindly in his of his death. feelings. Always strongly patriotic in matters affecting the It was my privilege on mn.ny occasions to sit with him late country he was keenly alive to the interests of his constituents. in the afternoon in the restaurant of the House, and I am He took just pride in the great shipbuilding and other important afraid tlmt I trespassed rather too freel~ upon his kindness. industries in his district and was ever quick to aid and protect But I am glad I did so because I feel that I knew BILL BROWN­ them. As a legislator he was conscientious, capable, aml patri­ ING the better for those opportunities. He was a gentle, otic. ~ s a man, honest, faithful, and true. kindly, unassuming, intelligent, conscientious worker in this His spirit has passed into the unseen. He liYed a long, useful, body, as he had been no doubt as Clerk of this House dur­ and happy life. We, his associates, deplore our loss, and shall ing the 16 years prior to his service as a Member, and I am long cherish his memory, and hope to profit by his fine example. sure he was as postmaster of llis native city, and as a member of the city council, and before that in the humble but very 1\fr. WASON. Mr. Speaker, when I first carne to Congress, useful office of a member of the board of education of Camden. December, 1915, one of the first men and Members I was intro­ I reached the Capitol on the morning of his death a few mo­ duced to was our deceased friend, 'VILLIA::U J. BROWNING, of ments after 1\Ir. BROWNING's body had been removed from the Camden, N. J. From that day until the day of his death our barber &hop. I was shocked as was everybody who had been friendship increased, and my admiration, love, and respect for here the day before, and who had observed his work and listened him was boundless and sincere. I learned from others that he tt:J his words on the naval bill, to learn that our friend was no was a self-made man. Leaving school and engaging in the more. I could not help but feel, and I think everybody felt, mercantile business at the age of 17 years, he pur ·ued his chosen that Congressman BROWNING, though the armistice had been avocation for nearly a quarter of a century in Camden, N. J., signed for upward of a year and a half, died in the service of and during that period he had served the people of his city as his country and made the supreme sacrifice just as completely a member of the board of education for four years and a mem­ as any boy who wore the uniform of our country and who made ber of the city council for four years. Later l1e served the same that sacrifice overseas and in time of war. His sorrowing people as postmaster of Camden for 14 years. Then he served widow and son ha>e lost a devoted husband and father; his the House of Representatives here in 'Vashington as Chief intimates a loyal and faithful friend; this House a courageous, Clerk for 16 years. A vacancy occurred in the first congres­ competent, conscientious Member; and his State and his coun­ sional district of New Jersey by death of the Congressman, try a public servant who has done his work well. and he was elected to fill the unexpiree city l\Iy own real personal acquaintance with l\lr. BROWNING of Camden and the first congressional district of New Jersey began in the summer of 1918, when he and I sailed with 11 honestly attracts the mind to the fact that there at his home, other members of the Naval Committee to inspect our n1lval among his neighbors in Camden, where he was born and lived activities in Europe. That remarkable journey, which lasted ~o many years, we find conclusive and overwhelming evidence two months, brought ).3 men into unusually intimate as oci~tion. of the esteem, the lo>e, the respect and confidence that those We were together under varying conditions in many countries. people happily bestowed upon our late lamented colleague. We were subjected to dangers in war on land. and sea. When he was elected to Congress he possessed an experience 'Ve visited and ate with thousands of our brave sailors anu as a business man and a public official and the additional train­ marines. We were received and entertained by kings and rulers. ing of 16 years' service in close connection with the House of 1Ve traveled almost continuously and each day was filled with Representatives that few new lu:embers enjoy. He was early strenuous activity and labor under the vigorous leadership of assigned to a position on the Committee on Naval Affairs, and our then Chairman, the gentleman from Tennessee, Mr. continuously served thereon until his death. As a member of PADGETT. It was an ai·duous undertaking for a man of the age that committee he enjoyed the work; he was a firm believer in and failing health of Mr. BROWNING, but while he sometimes our Navy and strong in his convictions regarding its growth and had to walk a bit slower than the others he never complained. efficiency. Industriously, studiously, and conScientiously he He never gave up or got discouraged, but went everywhere and worked alon'g tl1ose lines, and at the time of his death he was took an interested and intelligent part in all investigations and regarded as one of the safest and ablest Members of the House activities, and he was always the same courteous, 'kindly, in regard to naval affairs. So earnest was he in his committee's friendly, American gentleman-at times seemingly severe in work that he remained here in \Vashington after his physical uemeanor, but gentle and kind at heart. strength began to show weakness, after he knew that he needGd Our friend was essentially a democratic American. His mines he would return home for a rest and treatment, in the the King of Italy. It was in a villa occupied by him behind hope of regaining his strength and health. He saw pas~ed by the Italian front. It was at night after a hard day's work by the House the bill that he had worked so faithfully with his our committee. There was a considerable gathering of Italian as ociates on the committee to prepare, and then he relaxed, the officers with the King-an altogether brilliant military function. tension of public busine s hating momentarily pa ed, and the After dinner the King and all the guests arose and stood about next rn'Orning he answered the call of his Maker, quickly and the room talking in groups. The King spoke excellent English. without a struggle. l\lr. BROWNING, wearied with the day's exertions, was more inter­ Nature had faYoreu Mr. BROWNING. It gaye him a strong, ested in finding a seat than in talking with the ltalfan officers. large body and mind, n.nd in every undertaking that he engaged I noticed that he was seated in a comfortable chair when one in during his three. core years and ten of life he brought to of our officers made the horrifying discovery that one of our that undertaking his physical strength anu mental strength antl party was . eated while the King was on his feet. The local applied them with tireless energy. He was painstaking, calcu­ view of the situation being brought to the attention of l\1r. lating, and industrious in all of hi undertakings. He was BROWNING, he disclaimed any thought of rudeness and promptly modest, firm in his convictions, anu well grounded in his con­ stood-but only to avoid any appearance of discourtesy by our clusions. In his treatment of others he was kind, considerate, party. Kings meant nothing to him except so far as they showed thoughtful, and con cientiou. ; in thought and action he was capacity as human beings. His interest in the welfare and democratic in its highest ~ense. I believe his greatest happines., progre s of our own boys was constant and unceasing. outside of the happines. of being with his family and relatives, 1\'Ir. Baow ~ING's long term of service in this House-25 years whom be enjoyed, was in doiug goo

• 1920. OONGRESSION 1-\I1 RECORD-HOUSE. 7137 ported, and the closing moments of his life were consistent with and until shortly before being ca.Ued so suddenly from his the life he had lived upon this earth. He had lived hour by earthly labors he apparently was in the full vigor of life. W ~ hour and day by day, doing the things that should be done at a who lmew and worked with him were encouraged and benefited particular. time, and when the summons came in the midst of by the association. The rank he attained and the standing he congressional and perplexing duties as a Member of this House enjoyed among his colleagues is Qne of his richest legacies. His he was ready, closed his eyes in sleep, as we close a book, and labors for the welfare of the co"Qntry may well be emulated by passed from this earth to the reward of a just, upright, true, all who wish to serve it well. His devotion to duty was an and noble man. inspiration. · To his family he leaves a precious legacy, to his country he When he was called to his reward he obeyed the summons, leaves an example in public life that will be reflected in the " sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust " in his Creator, years to come, to his friends sweet memories of association will and " wrapping the draperies of his couch about him " he laid steal upon us to obliterate the pain and sorrow of his death. down his earthly cares as one might welcome pleasant dreams. Life ! We've been long together Through pleasant and through cloudy weather; 'Tis hard to part when friends are dear ; 1\Ir. ffiCKS. Mr. Speaker, prompted not by a sense of duty Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh, a tear; but impelled by a sorrowing heart, I desire to join in this Then steal away, give little warning; tribute to the memory of our deceased colleague and a fellow Choose thine own time ; Say not " Good night," but in some brighter clime member of the Committee on Naval Affairs, 'VILLIAM J. BRowN­ Bid me " Good morning." ING. Usually men who enter Congress are unfamiliar with parlia· 1\Ir. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker and Members of the House: mentary practice or departmental activities and are compelled It is a strange coincidence that almost two years ago to a day ; to spend years learning the ethics of procedure and familiariz· in fact, exactly two years ago as far as this Sunday .is con· ing themselves with the methods of government. Our late col­ cerned, our late friend, whose sudden departure from this scene league was an exception to this rule, for his long term as Chief of activity we so deeply mourn, presided over this House when Clerk of the House, an office he held with credit to hiinself services of a character like this were being held in memory of and satisfaction to those he served, had fully prepared him for Mr. Capstick, who then represented the district as my pred­ entrance upon his duties as a Representative when the call ecessor. came from the State he honored and loved. At that time Mr. BROWNING said: . . He entered Congress not as a pupil but as an instructor. "I had never met Mr. Capstick until after his election to From the first day he took his seat as a Member of this body Congress, but in the first clasp of his hapd I realized that I was he was an essential factor of the House, and no Member took a greeting a man whose friendship I .would value as long as I more active interest in the proceedings, possessed a more intelli­ lived." · gent understanding of them, or gave to their attention more lib­ That expression of his, a testimonial to his friend who had erally of his time than did he. 'Vhile not an eloquent orator, passed " over the river," covers far more eloquently than any his direct and forceful presentation of any subject carried con· words of mine can do how I felt when I first met Mr. BROWN­ viction and always commanded the respect and attention of the ING. House. The training of his youth in the Quaker faith of his He coming from the southern part of the State of New ancestors stamped itself upon all his actions. To a strong, up­ Jersey, and my home being in the northern end thereof, our right character there was added that positiveness of conviction paths very seldom eros ed prior to our meeting in the House, and determination to stand unflinchingly for what he conceived but when we did meet his cordial, even, affable manner was to be right, that marks those who are the followers of George always the same, and far too short was the time I had the F~x and Elias Hicks. Slow to reach conclusions, he was equally pleasure of knowing him. He was a patriarch in political serv­ slow to recede when a decision bad once been made. A posi-· ice when I entered the arena, but during the brief time I tion on any public question, taken only after mature delibera· was privileged to enjoy his society, I found him to be a ready tion and willing conference with his colleagues, was maintained listener, a wise counselor, a true friend, and one who would by him with a steadfastness of purpose that elicited the admira­ go to great lengths to oblige a colleague. Once he became in­ tion of his friends and commanded the respect of those who terested in his associate's future, he was ever willing to assist differed with him. Simple, direct, gentle in judgment, just in to the limit of his ability. his dealings. independent in spirit, and free from affectation, The dean of our State delegation, he knew well more of the he sought to perform the highest service to his country, his membership of the House in an intimate manner than probably district, and himself. any one else in the Sixty-sixth Congress. His long service as Honored by his people by many positions of trust, both civic Clerk before he became an actual Member of Congress was a and political. in every field of his endeavors his steadfastness great asset of purpose, his candor, and his honesty-free from duplicity, His long public service bears eloquent testimony of the high deceit, or any compromise with wrong-never wavered in the regard in which he was held and in fact I have yet to hear of performance of duty. any one with whom he came in contact that cid not regard him Though a loyal party man and devoted to the city of Camden, as a friend. be did not devote his energies alone to the demands of his Fortunate, indeed, is one of whom it may be said" He had no district or lend himself to narrow political issues that are enemies." And yet, 1\!r. BROWNING was a man of positive and ever present in a national assembly. Though ever mindful of fixed convictions. Because he lacked enemies does not imply his allegiance to party principles, he \Vas animated by higher that he had no fixed ideas or that be acquiesced in his inter· aims and conceived loftier ideals than mere partisanship advan· locutor's opinion simply because of a kindly feeling f(}r all man­ tage. He was a hard worker and accomplished much. To his / kind. He knew from personal experience how life's pathway office duties, his departmental work, and his attendance on might be made either rosy or thorny. Having experienced the the floor of Congress he gave unceasingly of his time and of many vicissitudes befalling the ordinary mortal in the upward his strength. Quick to respond to every call made upon him climb to position and influence he generously bestowed his pow­ by a friend and ever anxious to help those who needed his erful and experienced aid ungrudgingly upon every occasion that assistance, he was without resentment toward those whose was presented to him. He was devoted to his work and his love views did not coincide with his own. for the Navy was unsurpassed. Loyalty toward those who came within the portals of his I did not have the rare pleasure of serving on any committee encircling friendship was an ever-dependable characteristic. It with Mr. BROWNING, but as ranking member of the Naval Affairs Can be truly Said Of WILLIAM J". BROWNING that: Committee much hard and long continued detail work fell to We just shake bands at meeting his lot This was especially true during recent years, but he ·With many that come nigh; never shirked or shrank from it, because of his belief that he We nod the head in greeting To many that go by; could do hislpart in helping to assist in the great work of recon­ But welcome through the gateway struction. Although urged by his associates to take a vacation Our few old friends and true ; he persistently refused, saying it was his duty to see the naval Then hearts leap up and straightway There's open house for you, bill completed and when that was done he would take a rest. Old friends, How prophetic were those words. The night before he passed There's open house for you. a way the bill was finished. To his earthly home he never was to return, but his foot­ From my first acquaintance with our late friend the intimacy steps were even then quickly liastening to the home '"' n9t made grew into a constant and abiding friendship, which on my with hands, eternal in the heavens," to which he had ever part I felt and appreciated and which I am happy in the been aiming during the many and full years of his active career. thought was reciprocated by him. The shock of his death He had almost reached the allotted span of three score and ten, sent a pang into the heart of each one who knew him, and 7138 CONGI~ . ESSION _A_I.J RECORD-HOUSE. ]fAY 16,

those whose high privilege it was to be associated with him closed his book and told me his work had been accomplished. mourn his lo s. The vision was before him, because the next morning my friend He was a firm believer in the American Navy, constant in was to me only a delightful memory. his de\otion to the service, and ever mindful of its needs. By In measuring the integrity of a man's conduct, we should Yoice and by act in behalf of the Navy he exempJi:fied the not compare it with that of others. He makes a place for feeling of Theodore Roosevelt, who in writing to one his chil­ himself and less worthy men should not attempt to occupy it dren in 1907 expressed this sentiment: with him. I choose to believe that men are naturally honest I want still more to see our Navy maintained at the highest point of and only the weak give way to the Yarious temptations placed efficiency, for it is the real keeper of the peace. around them. Like the rest of us, having equal opportunities A true American, imbued with the loftiest spirit of patriotism, of learning, my friend knew what was right and he knew the he 'loved his country and its institutions and had an abiding wrong when he saw it. He had no difficulty in keeping the faith in the destiny of the American Republic. New Jersey alliance he made with the former when he reached _the age and the Nation have lost in the death of WILLIAM J. BROWNING of reasoning. a noble son and a legislator whose services will always merit .A good name he had because he deserved it. No one eYer the highest praise. kept sentinel over his conduct, because it was always thought unnecessary. He had a fine conception of the proper course of l\lr. DARROW. l\Ir. Speaker, words fail me in endeavoring life and he kept it He steered his own boat; hence the safety to express my deep sorrow at the untimely death of our late of his landing was at all times assured. He had but few idle colleague, Hon. WILLIA:u J. BROWNING. words and those of others never influenced him. He thought It was my pleasure to know l\Ir. BROWNING intimately during well of other men, and those who could satisfy him of their the five yenrs I served with him in Congress, where our better wisdom he was likely to follow. .And here came ·his duties brought us in frequent and friendly contact. Especially natural good sense to sustain him and make him the useful man ns a fellow member- of the Committee on Naval Affairs did I that he was. He would not have me describe his service as ob erve ~losely his faithful and efficient work. 1\fr. BROWNING measuring to the height of brilliant leadership. He had no such was a regular attendant at the meetings of that committee, aspirations and no one would ever say that my friend could and his counsel and advice were eagerly sought by other mem­ presume. While he was a man of originality, he modestly pre­ bers of ·the committee, and especially by its new members. ferred that policy making and party leadership should remain There is no doubt that his close attention and devotion to in others, provided they were in good hands. No man who public duties, particularly during the period of his shattered deceived him once ever thought of repeating the experiment. health, hastened his death. Truly it may be said l\Ir. BRowN­ Yet, no man was more forgiving than he and his faith did not ·ING gave his life in the service of his country. wane when he discovered that the intention to mislead was .As a lifetime resident of Camden, N. J., and occupying posi­ wanting. tions of trust and honor in his city as well as at the National His ways were those of the plain though substantial man. Capital, Mr. BROWNING was well known in Philadelphia. Our sincere in every movement in life. He was truthful to him elf city feels keenly his loss. He took . an active interest in all and therefore was truthful to others. Some men might have matters affecting our welfare and advancement, and especially thought him obstinate at times. If they so thought they mis­ in the development of our port. understood him; ·he only wanted to know well of and about Mr. Speaker, our late lamented colleague was respected, be­ everything he had to do, so that he might do it intelligently loved, honored, and esteemed by every Member of this House. and with fairness. He hated extravagance and was the enemy I wish to say there existed between us a very warm personal of the careless, the ignorant~ and the wrongdoer. At no periou friendship and an association that ~ill b'c to me always a f~nd of his long and well-spent service coula,·ors, sincere and true, have not been in vain, that to their of lus brow, those countless thousands whose interests ami relatives and to their friends who are left to mourn their loss whose welfare ha·ve so sorely been neglected in recent yeat·s. will be conveyed the true recognition of the faithful service l\Iay the noble work so faithfully fostered and developed during which they have .so conscientiously endeavored to render their his service in Congress serve as an inspiration to those of us people and their country. who yet have the opportunity to advance it; may we open to CARL CHESTER VAN DYXE, late a Member of this House, was them the door of a. broader Americ-anism, a more (levout born at Alexandria, 1\Iinn., February 18, 1881. The early years Americanism, based more nearly upon that freedom and that of his life were spent at his birthplace; he was educated in the liberty which our forefathers guaranteed them when they public grade and high schools there, but in his early youth drafted and adopted that great document-the Constitution of remoYed to St. Paul, 1\iinn., where he entered the St. Paul Col­ the United States. • lege of Law. His earliest ambitions in life were to serve his That Mr.:VAN DYKE should have been cut down in the sprino-­ fellowmen, to make this world a. better place to live in, to time of life, when all the world stood before him, with Ills inculcate into the hearts and minds of the growing generations vision clear and his course plainly mapped out, just at the the real American spirit. In order to realize his ambitions he moment when he was about to attain the summit of success entered the educational field as a teacher in the public schools in his life's work-when the golden dreams and the cherished of Douglas County, Minnesota. This was just prior to the out­ hopes and aspirations were ·within reach of his outstretched break of the Spanish-American 'Var and while he was still in band-is difficult of comprehension. But as the ..:ood Lord, ever guiding him in his righteous and humane endea;ors among his teens. llesponding to that greater impulse to sen·e his country he his fellow men, saw fit to call him to that reward which he enlisted as a private with a St. Paul company of infantry and so justly deserved, we who remain to mourn his loss must con­ was actively engaged during . the entire war. Upon his dis­ sole ourselves with the thought that his activities among us charge from the service he again resumed his activities in the have not been in vain, that ours is the richer heritage because educational .field, teaching in the public schools of Alexandt'ia. of our association with him, that to us is left that inspiration But the very meager remuneration, then as now, to those who that impelling force which teaches us that all that is giYe~ undertake the education of our children resulted. in his decision us in life is the knowledge and the desire to work for the to enter a field of activity which would compensate him, at betterment of conditions for our fellow men, that contentment lea..<~t uffi.ciently to insure the ordinary comforts and necessities and happiness can only come from service such as wa.a ren· of life, for his labors, although it deprived him of his cherished dered by our departed colleague, CARL C. VAN D1.'KE. hope and desire to directly contribute to the upbuilding of those May you and I, to-day, grasp the significance of thi~ inspira­ priJ;J.ciples and those bulwarks that constitute the very back­ tion, may we be brought to a realization of the opportunities bone of our existence as a free and ·uberty-loving people. that are presented to us daily, and may we ever be guided His lot was then cast with the Government. having entered in our efforts 11ere by the same lofty ideals and the same well­ 'the Railway Mail Service as a postal clerk. It was here that· grounded principles which so nobly aided CARL C. VAN . DYKE he laid the· foundation· for his future greatness and his eleva­ to realize, in part, the ambitions of his youth, to the end that tion to Congress. Imbued with that spirit of helpfulness to his when our Summons comes to join fellowman, and realizing the absolute neCjSsity for improve~ The innum{'rable caravan, that moves ment in the working conditions and salaries, and the elimination To that mysterious realm, where each shall take of the " gag rule" under which his fellow employees had long His cham!Jer in the silent balls of death, Thou go not like the quarry-slave at night been suffering, he succeeded in perfecting an effective organiza­ Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained an'd sooth':'d tion ~ d opened the fight to clean up .conditions in the Postal By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grav{', Service. He entered this fight with the same spirit that a.ni· Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch mated his every action, both in public and in private life, "'i.th About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams. the siricere interests of his Government, his fellow worker, and the public at heart. He realized that the efficiency of the 1\Ir. A..... ~DERSON. Mr. Speaker, it is not my purpose to thvell sen·ice depended almost wholly on a contented and satisfied at length and in detail upon the life and public services of our employee. But his devotion to duty was not overlooked while distinguished colleague, CAnL C. VAN DYKE. That has already attending his greater work among his fellow men, which fact been llone better and more eloquently than I could do 1t. I can be substantiated by his remarkable record of promotions. wish, rather, only to pay to his memory the sincere and modest His was the distinction of being the youngest man in the tribute of a friend and comrade. It is a significant and a United States Postal Service to become "clerk in charge," pleasing thing that we should gather here in these historic attaining all grades in the period of two and one-half years. Halls for this purpose, where so many crises in the Nation's After 10 yeaxs of service as a clerk he was elected President history have been met, and where the great moments of our of the lOth Division Railway l\lail Association. The gre&t in­ colleague were spent. terest he maintained in the welfare of his coworkers and his Mr. Speaker, I am told that in a far country, in the midst of energetic activities in their behalf resulted, ultimately, in his a splendid wilderness, where towering, snow-capped peaks stand removal from the Railway Mail Service and his assignment to like sentinels, and the roar of a cataract translates itself into a post-office duty, which. assignment he refused.. He continut.'d mur~ur of music, there has been erected a beautiful temple of his fight for the mail cler.ks in his capacity as an official of tb~-, white marble. I am told that this temple is surmounted, by a Railway 1\fail Association. In 1914 he was chosen as the DemQ-o great crystal dome, beneath whiCh is· a shrine, and that those I,IX--449 ..

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w~o pray at this sh1ine ca~ hear their prayers answered in a one of its most faithful workers; the people of his district a language of ineffable sweetness. I wonder if the voices o.f man who always did his duty; and the wife and children have those who speak in this Hall may not come back to us. lost a loving husband and father whose chief aim in life was Mr. Speaker, if it is given in thaf other world to remember to always provide them with every comfort.' what took place in this, I know that in the deepest sanctuary Mr. Speaker) we are to-day writing the last chapter in the of CARL VAN DYKE's heart is chel'ished the memory of the hours life of our distinguished colleague, CARL C. VAN DYKE. The he spent with his wife and family, and next to them his friend­ record we are making will soon be filed in the archives of the ships, and after these I am sure his soul responds to the tense Nation as a public document to be reviewed by those who come excitement of this place in times of national stress and crisis. after you and I a1·e gone. Those who read the beautiful tributes ;He had courage-moral courage, political courage--that virtue that have been paid to his memory should be inspired by the wWcb is both ral'e and valuable, and because he had courage thought that here was a man who always faithfully kept every he loved politics, with its strife, its battles, its defeats, and its trust imposed in him; one who always conducted himself in' victories. such a way as to merit the confidence and respect of all who : I • He thought straight, and he voted as he thought. He loved knew him; one who always followed the golden rule," Do unto those with whom he had been associated before he came to Con­ others as you would have them do unto you." gress. He neve!' lost his interest in their welfare. He was never too busy to concern himself with their troubles. He had Here Mr. VOLSTEAD took the chair. a broad sympathy with those in distress and found a pleasure and satisfaction in aiding them. He understood the common Mr. DAVIS of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, to-day has been set people, perhaps because he n~ver ceased being one of them. apart by this honorable body to commemorate the life and erv­ He was admired and loved, e pecially by his comrades of the ices of the beloved late Representative of St. Paul, 1\Iinn., CARL ·war "With Spain, and they delighted to honor him. He held the CHESTER V.AN DYKE, and it is a pleasure for me to have . this highest offices that they coukl give him and administered them opportunity to· make a· few remarks as to his life and character. with distinction. He labored earnestly and zealously for the During the prime of the life and zenith of his faculties, Mr. interest of the people of his district and represented them witll VAN DYKE was taken from our midst at the- age of 38 years. ability. •He had the charm of personality that begets enduring Although young in years, he was a man of sober thought, strong friendship and stimulates personal loyalty. convictions, courageous in all matters, unlimited energy, and ·his I liked to talk with him, and I spent many hours in his office, career was filled with activities for the public welfare. for he had a sound philosophy that inspired confidence and radi­ l\lr. VAN DYKE was born of sturdy parentage at Alexandria, ated good will. I came to res~ct his judgment and to admire Minn., February 18, 1881, where he was reared to manl10od. his stanch integrity of mind and heart. He had faults-who Attended and successfully completed courses in public schools, has not?-lmt they only served to emphasize his many good graded and high. "\Vas limited in means and assisted materially qualities. When I think of him I like to remember that it is by working during spare moments and vacations. a great thing to be a statesman but a greater to be a man. In this young man was instilled the spirit of patriotism and he was a "red blooded American" for at the age of 17, Mr. Mr. McCLINTIC. Mr. Speaker, I feel very grateful to the VAN DYKE 'entered the Spanish~American war as a volunteer members of the Minnesota delegation in Congress for the kind in the Fifteenth Minnesota Volunteel' Infantry at St. Paul and invitation they have extended me to be present and partici­ received an honorable discharge at the termination of the war. pate in the memorial exercises of our late distinguished col­ A man of fine physique, soldierly bearing, and always grasped league, CAJU. C. VAN DYKE. an opportunity to relieve the oppressed and uplift the down­ During his service in Congress I considered him my warm, trodden. personal friend. 1\fy office was on the same floor. on the same Upon hi<> discharge from he Army he returned to his home corridor, and across the hall frQm his. I knew how he was at Alexandria and received employment as a teacher in the regarded by his friends here in Washington, but I never had public schools. any conception of how he was loved by his home people 1.mtil lUar.ried Myrtle B. Lampman, and out of said wedlock were I visited that city. I sometimes think that the value of a born two daugnters, Alleyene and Mildred. His home life was !!ember of Congress is not fully appreciated by his colleagues ideal, and. his family were alw:rys uppermost in hi:s thoughts; until they have the opportunity of knowing how he is regarded he was idolized by his friends and held in the- highest esteem by his home people. by all who were acquainted with him who valued his many It was lilY. privilege to be appointed by the House of Repre­ sterling qualities. sentatives as a member of the congressional committee which Successfully passed the civil-service examination for railway accompanied his remains to his home, St.- Paul, 1\linn. At mail clerk, received appointment, and faithfully served the. various places along the route delegations of friends who Government for nine years in that capacity, and bore the dis­ had known him when he was connected with the Railway l\!ail tinction of being the youngest clerk in charge of a full railway. Service or when he was performing service for the Spanish­ post office at that time. 'While serving the Government Mr. American War Veterans met the train and presented beautiful VAN DYKE was activity engaged in the betterment of the work­ floral tributes to be laid on the casket as a token of their ing conditions of his fellow employees. Was elected president appreciation of the splendid service he had performed for them of the Railway Mail Clerks' organization at St. Paul, and in the past. At St. Paul many of the business institutions of by reason of his untiring activities the position of chairman of the city closed their doors during the funeral as a mark of the RaHway Mail Clerks' 'Velfare Association was created for respect for the service performed for that city. The funeral him. Severed his connection with the Railway Mail Service procession passed thr'Ough the beautiful Memorial Armory, con­ after this appoinbtlent. structed at his suggestion fol' the purpose of honoring the As such chairman he appeared before the congre~sional com­ returning veterans of the World War. It passed on to the mittees testifying as to sanitary and working conditions under capitol, which was filled by thousands of his admiring friends. which the railway postal employees labored, and throug-h his His body was laid in state surrounded by banks of flowers endeavors conditions were greatly improved. To the postal presented by friends as tokens of their appreciation for what railway employees his judgment was infallible and theil' confi­ he had done for them in the past. It was a sad but inspiring dence in him was supreme. Led the fight and finally was in­ sight to witness the sorrow that came over those who were strumental in securing the installation by our Government of present on that occasion as they gazed for the last time on the the steel mail cars; which step was revolutionary in the railroad lifeless form of their friend, I have never witnessed a more world but now generally accepted. impressive ceremony, and every Member of Congress who Elected to Congress as a Democrat for the Sixty-fourth and attended this funeral returned to Washington with the full succeeding Congresses to date of his death, l\Iay 19, 1919, after realization thnt no Member wa ever better loved by his an illness of two days at the George. Washington Univer ity people than our late distinguished colleague. Hospital, Washington, D. C. In 1 98, when the honor of this Nation was at stake and it At the annual convention of the Spanish-American War Vet­ was neces ary to sever diplomatic relations with Spain, he was erans, held in Baltimore, Md., Mr. VAN DYKE was honored by one of the first to volunteer his services when OUl' President his comrades by being unanimously elected as their com­ called for volunteers to defend the flag. He was willing to mander in chief. make the supreme sacrifice- in order that the principles that As a Member of this honorable body, Mr. VAN DYKE, deeply 11ave made this country the greatest on earth might survive. interested himself in all the gr-eat qu-estions facing our country T11e- hand of fate was kind to him. and his life was spared in and people, and :particularly in the passage of legislation that order tliat he might accomplish good fo_r those who would would assist the laboring man in better meeting the daily prob­ associate with. hi.m.in the future. · lell\S with which he was confronted. In his death the Nation has lost one of its bravest citizens 1\fr. VAN DYKE in all his actions and efforts was guided and most loyal supporters; the United States Congress has lost solely by his conscience as to the right and wrong regardless of 19:!0. OONGR.ESSION .A.L R.ECORD-HOUSE. 7141 party affiliations. Was a staunch and true flien?, and _at all of the 19th. of 1\Iay was shocked almost beyond belief upon times was interested in any matter that would ass1st to lighten hearing of his sudden death. the burdens carried by man throughout life. . But from my acquaintance ·with him in that way and from All who knew and w·ere acquainted with l\11·. VAN DYKE were the broad acquaintance from living in the same adjoining lo­ impressed with and admired his manly stand on all great ques­ cality I think that CARL VAN DYKE will go down in history in tions facinoo our country's welfare and its people; and al­ the State of Minnesota as one of its great men, one of 1\linne4 though dead, as the world says, yet he liveth ~rpetually in sota's Representatives who had not only that genial spirit but the memory of those who knew him and of his deeds, and accompanying it he had a spirit which was abundant-that of they sympathize deeply 'nth his wife, family, and relatives in love for his fellow men. It was that spirit which shone forth on each and every occasion, was with him in his work in the their great loss. Railway l\Iail Service, was with him later when he represented Her~ 1\lr. D.A VIS of Minnesota took the chair. his fellow workers before committees of the Congress, and it The SPEAKER pro tempore. 1\Ir. Lundeen, a former Member was with him in this Chamber as he spoke for the rights of the of the House, forwarded the following, with a request that it men who toil in the world; and so while there ha...-e been many be inserted in the RECORD : beautiful eulogies here this afternoon they will be forgotten, "CARL VAN DxKE was my friend. He was a friend of the but the State of Minnesota, his comrades of the Spanish War, people. He fought his battle for the average man. He was his fellow workers in the Postal Service will long, long remem­ never unfair to anyone. He never forgot the people who sent ber the life, senice, and sterling character of G..u:L C. VAN him to Congress to repre ent the capital city of the North Star DxKE. State. " In Congress men need courage above all else. CARL Y A~ l\lr. SANDERS of Indiana. 1\Ir. Speaker, I did not know DYKE was not afraid. In the gre.:'1.test crises of world history CARL C. VAN D1.1rn until I came to Congress. A very few weeks he Yoted to keep his country out of 'var, and the course of after I was here I had the pleasure of meeting him at the first events has proven him right. I will never forget that mid­ meeting of the Committee on 1\Iines and l\Iining, of which h~ night hour, April 5, 1917. I walked over from the Republican and I were both members. He was a man of such fine appear­ ·ide to the Democratic, where he was standing, and I said 'CARL, ance and striking personality that no one who ever met him how are :vou going to vote on the war?' The emotion of the could forget him. \\e served on that committee together for a moment ~as almost too much for us all, and he said, 'Ernie, period of two rears. He took a very active interest in all I'm. going to >ote as the people of St. Paul want me to >Ote.' deliberations of the committee. He was one of the practical That settled it for CARL VAN DxKE. He was a man. They sort of men whose advice was 1mportant in legislative matters. could not bluff him. He could not be bulldozed. He followed He had a happy faculty of brushing aside technicalities and the dictates of his conscience. That course was to him the inconsequential details and going right -to the heart of pro­ highest law of patriotism. Joel Lundeen, my brother, served posed legislation. He was courageous and conscientious, and in the Railway Mail Sen·ice for several years and knew St. in all my experience with him in legislative matters I saw not Paul's Congressman well, and we often talked about the fight a single instance of petty partisanship in his conduct. Coming 'YAx,' as he was often affectionately called, put up for the from the ranks of labor himself, he always took an acti>e and Federal employees in and out of the Capitol. VAN Dna: him­ sympathetic interest in legislation purposing the remedy of- . self rose from their ranks to represent them in the United existing evils in working conditions. · States Congress. \Vhen in doubt follow 'VAN,' was the ad­ There were two other matters in which CARL V .a.N DYKE monition gi•en me by many a railway man. They believed in took a particular interest. One 'vas legislation respecting em­ hlm. He was their friend. It was 'write VA~,' '·wire V.AN,' ployees of the Post Office Department. A former employee 'let's get Y A - for our main speaker,' and so on. himself, he knew the needs of the men. He was in close touch " In the Spani h-American \\ar he served Minnesota and the with the organization of postal employees and was always able United States well, and so highly was he esteemed by his com­ to present their case in a clear and convincing manner. rades that he was made their commander in chief in the midst The other was the interest of the Spanish-American War of the "'\Yo1·Id War. I can see him yet when he returned from veterans. When the Spanish-American 'Var broke out o•er 20 the Baltimore convention as the new commander in chief of the rears ago C.ARL VAN DYKE was one of the first volunteers to United Spanish \Var Veterans; he was never in a happier frame fight his country's battles. He served with courage and dis­ of mind. In and out of Congres;s he fought for his comrades tinction, during that war and so gained the respect and confi­ and I1e fought well. ·Anyone in distress he was at hand to dence of his comrades that he was at the time of his death bel~. Sickness, then a friendly and cheering word. To put 'commander in chief of the national organization of the United it all in one word, he was a comrade. We of the Spa:.. ish-Amer­ Spanish War Veterans. With this intimate knowledge and ican War Veterans "ill often speak of VA-~ DYKE in the years with the needs of his comrades and with his large, close per­ to come. He builded for us, he fought for us; we will remember sonal acquaintance, he became their champion on the floor of the him. Labor will not forget 'VAN.' The great majority of House. He was a champion worthy of that great organization. mankind labor. He did not forget that fact and he truly repre­ 1\lr. Speaker, a feeling of sorrow comes to us who were close sente1 that majority. How often men are elected to Congress in our friendship to Ron. CARL C. Y AN DYKE. Everyone knew by the people to fight for the people only to forget the people! him as CARL. \Ye all must bow to the will of our 1\Iaker, but St. Paul was fortunate to ha\e such a representative. He we can not repress a feeling of sadness as we recall that he was brought honor to the fourth district of Minnesota. The years stricken in the prime of his manhood. \Vhen he was carried will roll by. Decade upon decade new men will fill the place of back to his natiye State of Minnesota by his comrades of the honor he once held. None will better represent St. Paul and Spanish-American War and his colleagues in Congress a more Minnesota. The silent thousands that crowded about him to impressing tribute to his memory could not have been given. I do him honor, the plain people, lowd him. They sorrowed at shall always remember that day as he lay in state in the beauti­ his ~ t·aYe. ful capitol at St. Paul, guarded by his Spanish-American \Var There is no night; the stars go down To rise upon some other shore, comrades. ·Thousands upon thousands of his friends came to . And bri17ht in Heaven's jeweled ct·own pa.y their silent tribute of love and respect. The whole Nation They shme forever more. suffered a loss in his death, but the United Spanish-American 'Var Veterans suffered a big loss. He was their chief, their 1\Ir. NEWTON of Minnesota. 1\Ir. Speaker, my acquaintance counselor, and their friend. witb CARL VAN DYKE was some,vhat limited. I first met him per­ ·when I think of the life of CARL YAN DYKE there comes to .sonally following my election to the 66th Congress and during my mind the beautiful poem of Babcock: the latter days of the last session of the 65th Congress. Coming Be strong! from an adjoining district I ha \e known of him and his work for We are not here to piay, to. dream, to drift; some rears, but for some reason or other we had not met, and We have hard work to do and loads to lift. so upon coming down here one of the first Congressmen whom Shun not the struggle, face it ; 'tis God's gift. 1 had the plea ure of meeting was Mr. VAN Dl.'liE. 1\Iy impres­ Be strong! sion of him, of course, had been most fa•orable theretofore and Say not the days are evil-who's to blame? And fold the hands and acquiesce. 0 shame! -upon meeting him I immediately realized something of the secret Stand up, speak out and bravely, in God's name. of the hold that he had upon his friends and neighbors in the Be strong! adjoining city of St. Paul. His was truly a genial spirit. I It matters not how deep intrenched the wrong, saw him but little during those remaining days and upon going How hard the battle goes; the day how long; o...-erseas and returning. back jl!_st. in-time for tile opening session Faint not; fight on! To-morrnw comes the song. 7142 CONGRESSION AI1 RECORD-HOUSE. J\IAY 16,------.------' Mr. Speaker, on his crypt in the cemetery in Minnesota is a I Congressman VAN DYKE was held by all citizens of all walks bronze tablet bearing the inscription which best describes his of life. life. It is as follows: When this sad news came from Washington it meant to the CABL c. VAN DYKE. Born February 18, 1881. Died May 20, 1919. loving and sorrowful wife, the two daughters grown to woman-l Conu~ander in chi~f of the United Spanish :War yeterans. Member of hood and the seven brothers of the same character and sturdy the Sn:ty-fourth Sixty-fifth (World War), Sixty-Sixth Congresses of the t k: ·t :f th th . d f d' ta · j United States of America, representing the fourth district of Minnesota. s oc • par o em ga ere rom IS nt States, that a lovmg A great-souled man, whose life was an interpretation of ~erica to and affectionate husband and kind and indulgent father and a Am ~rkans ;, a man of ~he p~ple, endowed by and representative of that generous-hearted and considerate brother had been taken away Nat10n wh1ch gave h1m brrth, for which he fought, and for whose T th l'ttl . . · . · Christian ideals of brotherhood he ever was a m1lltant evangelist, o e I e compact commuruty of Alexandna, near fields beloved of men. and lakes and streams where he sported in boyhood, where the older residents point out the path to the village school of the 1\Ir. ELLSWORTH. 1\Ir. Speaker, man can not contemplate earlier days, where he was born and reared and betrothed and the flowers and trees, the hills and valleys, the sun and stars, took up, almost a mere youth, life's problems of husbandhood without awakening in his .breast the fervid hope of the life be­ and fatherhood, the sad news meant that "CARL," native son yond. who had achieved distinction and reflected honor on his native We are not philosophers; the mazes of theology and the city, was cut down in early life and his career was ended. processes of theosophy are to us a mystery; but we can discern The sad message of death meant that thousands in the Gov­ beyond the twilight zone which separates the existence bere ernment Railway Mail Service throughout America, men who from that beyond the spirit of the teachings of the Nazarene. had fought valiantly behind him while he organized them and We feel an intuitive sense of mighty power, of exalted ideals, led them, in Congress and out, in their fight for their rights of an inexplicable grandeur, in nature, and we soliloquize. apd privileges, had lost their loyal chief; it meant that everY. Ah, we think, surely if the Power above breathes into the City and rural letter carrier and every employee of the great rosebuds the bloom which fills the winds of the valley with Post Office Department had lost his friend. I saw its mute richest fragrance, it is more than chance that the assembled evidence as the funeral train reached the city. At the open thoughts and hopes and aspirations of men should furnish the door of a railway mail car, in working garb, cap in hand, hidden motive power that drives the turbine and builds a city. h~ad bowed, and with eyes fixed upon the American flag draped· If nature's alchemy, in the first biting frosts of late summer, over the body of the former chieftain, a tall, pale-faced man, will change the -mountain forest into a vru·iegated screen for perhaps a fighter in the ranks, perhaps an official associate, and the curious and reflective to ponder over, surely the triumph perhaps just going out on the old run through Devils Lake or of this same master band is the marvelous blend of the babel of Larimore, where "VAN" had worked in days gone by, stood the human race. silently and unobserved among the thousands, the tears stream­ And when the autumn is come and the sear and yellow leaves ing down his cheeks. To him and his associates death's most of the mountain wood glide through the chill November air to exalted dignity and life's most generous impulses were em­ light upon the polished steel railroad rails at the mountain's bodied in the name upon their lips this day, file simple name foot, to be crushed to bare and sapless skeletons, if the oak and "VAN DYKE." the poplar and the pine will live to reproduce their wonder The sad news of the death of CARL C. VAN DYKE meant to panorama for generations yet unborn, will the Divine Father 40,000 men who left their homes 21 years ago to give their serv­ leave neglected the -souls. of men when in their autumn time ices to th~ country's cause that their recently elected commander they shake off the barren hulks that form the biding places for in chief had fallen. It meant the passing of their champion in their short sojourns here? Congress for pensions for their widows and preference in Gov­ And when the blasts of winter come, if the Father of Fathers ernment employment for soldiers and sailors and marines of in His all-wise and omnipotent power will cuddle the willow all wru·s. 'Ve saw these veterans in platoon formation at the and the rosebush and the palm in nature's protecting robe, and Grand Central Station at Chicago sounding upon the bugle hold forth the prospect of returning summers, will He with­ as the funeral train departed ; and to-day this occasion is hon­ hold the promise of the life beyond to the still soul waiting in ored by the presence of three ... past commanders in chief, Com­ the grave? rades Smith, Chisholm, and Busch, and Adjt. Gen. Raths, com­ Ah, no! Let us rather believe that the beneficent Creat()r who rade, coworker, lifelong friend, and beneficiary of the most fixes the seasons and the stars, who dispenses the rainfull Rnd saCI·ed public trust that it was his duty during his lifetime to the (\ew, who scatters the pollen to perpetuate the green Yer- · confer. dure of mother earth, will :find some sweet haven of rest for the To his colleagues in Congress CARL .C. VAN DYKE's death tired soul whose earthJy span has been devoted to the guardian­ meant that there had been taken away a Member of that honor­ ship of the Master's creation. able body who had always, with conspicuous courage for his Death but marks the terminal of earth's journey anu is the convictions,. faithfully performed every sacred trust. He was transition state to prepare the neophite for initiation into the known in Congress as a man who was unswervingly loyal to ethereal splendor of the never-ending day. The finite mind can his ideals, and whose aspirations were not for station and posi­ not compl'ehend its metaphysical state or encompass its bound­ tion, but to be able to perform a service. We saw him in our less sphere. country's greatest crisis, disregarding what for the time seemed Earth's milestones are but weak and linkless chains with to best subserve his own personal or selfish ends, as he coura­ which the mortal mind is impotent to reach through the cavern geously fought for his convictions and for the best interests and of eternity's fugitive goal. Our day's fleeting sunshine and welfare of his country. night's dazzling incandescence are but the glow and flickering But I have not spoken of the guiding motive of his life, the of uncertain beacons on the way to the perpetual radiance of controlling ideal which made his career a conspicuous one. It the palace in the skies. Earth's broken reeds and shrill flageo­ was his attitude toward his fellow man. Reared in a country, lets can only form the listening ear to drink the perfect harmony community, learning early the responsibilities of the home pro­ of the celestial choir. vider, starting as a worker in the ranks, his heart was always We reach for salvation; it mo\es away. We grope for un­ with the worker. He loved and trusted the men who work. derstanding; the mind fails. We build by the rule and guide He had their confidence and they enjoyed his confidence. He of the prophets and philosophers, and when we would crown believed but little in the aristocracy of social caste, but as the superstructure it crumbles and is gone. absorbed in the aristocracy of service. His friendships and 1\Ien whose dominant life's note is accomplishment of sal­ sympathies were not those of utility, passing when the utili­ vation for their own souls are but self-serving ambassadors, tarian purpose had been accomplished, nor of pleasure, vanish­ who treat in a language unspoken by the Creator; but he who ishing as the flitting moments passed, but the strong, substan­ holds self as an infinitesimal being save as he may commingle tial friendships of admiration, of· human sympathy, of com­ his impulses and aspirations with the universal scheme must mon cause, and early in life he adopted, unconsciously perhaps, become an indispensable part of the general plan. · the cause of the workers, and it became his life's work. Like Ah, my fiiends, I do not. believe that anyone in all the world the face chiseled in the solid granite rock of the White Moun­ could have a more difficult task to perform than have I this tains of New Hampshire, reverently termed the "Old Man of day. the Mountain," and representing to the New Englanders who When the sad news came from ·washington that Congress­ sojourn there a lofty idea1 and purpose, so there will ever man CARL C. V.A.i.~ DYKE had died, it might well be said that remain in the affections and memories of the working people never in our State's history has intelligence of such nature been of our great State the tender recollections of the ideals and met with more widespread gr).ef and sorrow. purposes and of the life and character of CABL C. V A.N DYKE. The tribute paid to-day by the thousands on the streets of Speaking for my colleagues in Congress assembled here on this beautiful city <>f St. Paul, under the dome of our State this occasion, representing as we do the Senate and House of capitol, and in this splendid mausoleum was a most magni:fi. .. Representatives, we wish to extend our sympathy ·to the wife, .cent one and shows but in a small degree the esteem in which the daughters, and brothers of our colleague and comrade, and 1920. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. ,7143 to say to you that amidst your heavy burden of sorrow you edge of human nature had won him so many friends, that he must recognize the right to feel a just pride in future years was sent to Congress, being elected to the Sixty-fourth. His that no man in Minnesota's history will occupy a higher place victory, young and unknown, with no machine but his own self­ on the roster of honor, and that few men have ever contributed made one, woven of the iron bands of friendship, over a man a more substantial and definite service to their fellow men, than older, experienced, statesmanlike, polished, cultured, well­ did CARL c. VAN DY"KE. trained, and capable, came as one of the surprises of the cam­ paign-the one Democratic Representative in a Republican Mr. CARSS. Mr. Speaker and gentlemen of the House, State. His unblemished labor record won him reelection. there is little that I cart add to the eloquent tributes paid by He was intensely domestic, passionately devoted to his homa the gentlemen who have preceeded me to the memory of my and to his family. His constant regret wa~ that unsatisfactory friend and colleague, CARL C. VAN DYKE, but nevertheless I housing conditions in Washington prevented him from having :wish to add my humble testimony to what has already been said. them with him. The strain~ the irregalarity, the tremendous CABL C. VAN DYKE was my friend, and I loved him. His responsibilities of the war session, took toll of his strength. It influence on all those who came in contact with him was is in keeping with the character of the man that even those inspiring to better things, and his death was a great loss to closest to him did not suspect that for a long time before he the State of Minnesota and to the body wherein he has served so died he was suffering. He made light of his physical condi­ faithfully and well. Born among humble surroundings and tion, refused to consider himself, drove his splendid constitution reared in the hard school of experience, he developed such at the rate he had always maintained, and so performed his sturdy, honest, and sincere traits of character that he rose to duties and bore his a.filiction that few suspected the terrible a place of honor and trust in the greatest law-making body handicap under which he was working. of the world and in the hearts of the people of his State and When his final illness occurred he refused to notify any of of the Nation. his colleagues, but went to the hospital alone. His death did CARL C. VAN DYKE was raised on a farm in Minnesota. His not c.ome as· a surprise to him. Before he came to the last early life was spent on the hard work that was required to session, when he was taking leave of his wife, his Spartan develop that great State. He was educated in the common courage for a moment gave way, and be said: "I will never see schools and high schools of Alexandria. After completing his you .again." And he never did. He was stricken down in the high-school course he taught school in Douglas County, Minn. midst of his duties. At the hospital, with his lifeblood drain­ iWhen the call for troops was made at the beginning of the ing away in a hemorrhage, he still fought valiantly, never givlng Spanish-American War, young VAN DYKE was one of the first up his courage or his will to live. With the realiz~tion that the to offer his services in defense of the flag. At the close of the flood of black waters was rising over him inevitably, he asked :war l\1r. VAN DYKE entered the Government as a railway mail the hospital assistants around, "Aren't you going to do some­ clerk. He afterwards represented the railway mail clerks' thing for me?" Unable to the last to believe that his fighting branch of the Government employees in this city. While in the courage and determination must give way before a mightier Government service he completed a law course. He was elected power. to the Sixty-fourth, Sixty-fifth, and reelected to the Sixty-sixth Simple, democratic, unaffected, he possessed in an unusual pongresses. At the time of his death he was the honored com­ degree the power of making and keeping friends. He kept his mander in chief of the Spanish-American War Veterans' Asso­ word, he kept his head; a plain, blunt man, that loved his ciation. friends and told them what they themselves did know. His The whole course of CARL C. VAN DYKE' life was a struggle be.art was a heart of understanding, for he bad been upon Mount against adverse circumstances. It was my sad duty to be Sinai, had seen the lightning flash and heard the thunders roll ; present at his funeral in St. Paul. Seldom if ever in the history had partaken of the meal of locusts and clothed himself in the .of Minnesota has such a tribute of love and honor been paid camel's hair. He knew adversity, and could never forget its to one of its citizens. The children strewed the route of the lesson, and therefore understood the heart of the laboring man, funeral cortege with wild flowers. The entire city of St. Paul whose constant friend he was in private life as well as in his .was in mourning for the big-hearted, loyal friend of the common career as Congressman. A Spanish-American War veteran, people; people of all ranks and station in life laid aside their through his executive ability and sterling qualities he rose to com­ accustomed pursuits to join in doing honor to this truly great mander in chief of our organization, whose principles and ideals man. The entire business life of the city was suspended, and have held aloft to the youth of the land an example of loyal thousands crowded the route of the funeral procession, with Americanism. bared heads, to pay a last farewell to the man they loved. To know Comrade CARL VAN DYKE was to be his friend. To As I last looked upon his features as he lay in state under ultimately understand his character was to a

yond, I was shocked and pained. I had seen him but a few days ' REPORTS OF COMMITTEE OX PUBLIC LA ~Ds. before, apparently in full vigor and virile manhood, and his sud­ Mr. 1\!YERS, from the Committee on Public Lands, to which den and unexpected demise called to my mind the biblical quo- was referred the following bills, reported them each without tation quoted. . amendment and submitted reports thereon : " To know CARL VAN DYKE was to love, admire, and esteem A bill (S. 1695) validating certain homestead entries (Rept. him. He possessed all those sterling qualities which go to make No. 591); and a good citizen. At the early age of 17 he answered his coun­ A bill (H. R. 982~) authorizing certain railroad companies, try's call and served faithfully during the Spanish-Ameri­ or their successors in interest, to convey for public-road pur­ can War. His life since that ~ time was one of sacrifice for poses certain parts of their rights of \vay (Rept. No. 592). others. He was neYer so happy as when he was doing some­ thing for some one else. He was in every way a self-made man. BILLS AND JOI:NT RESOLUTION INTRODUCED. Elected to the Sixty-foorth Congress after a very strenuous cam­ Bills and a joint resolution were introduced, read the first paign, he immediately took a prominent part in the House. As time, and, by unanimous consentJ the second time, and referred a member of the Labor and District of Columbia Committees he as follows: showed the stuff that was in him. · He was a two-fisted fig~ter By 1\.Ir. JONES of ·washington: who always fought· open and aboveboard. CARL VAN DYKE A bill ( S. 4393) relating to fees to be allowed registers and would not stoop to underhanded methods, no matter what the receivers of United States land offices, providing for the abol­ proYocation, and he commanded the respect and admiration of ishment of the office of receiver of public moneys of such land friend and foe alike. offices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Public "In his death the Nation lost a true and faithful legislator, Lands. Minnesota and the city of St. Paul a splendid citizen, and the By :Mr. TRAMMELL (for Mr. FLETCHER) : sorrowing family a kind and loving husband and father. Of him A bill (S. 4394) granting an increase of pension to William it can be truthfully said, 'Well done, thou good and faithful Genovar (with accompanying papers) ; and servant.' A bill (S. 4395) granting an increase of pension to Josiah "To-day I join with my colleagues in paying this poor tribute Roberts (with accompanying papers) ; to the Committee on to his memory and silently drop a tear for a good friend who Pensions. 'has ·gone on before to that undiscovered bourne from whence By 1\Ir. PHELAN: no traveler returns.' " .A. bill (S. 4396) authorizing the incorporation of the United States Oil Corporation ; to the Committee on Public Lands. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the resolution By Mr. RA.l~SDELL: heretofore adopted and as a further tribute to the deceased the A bill (S. 4397) granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Chair declares the House now adjourned. George Robinson; to the Committee on Pensions. Accordingly (at 2 o'clock and 30 minutes p.m.) the House ad­ By Mr. SHERMAN: jom·ned to meet to-morrow, Monday, May 17, 1920, at 12 o'clock A bill ( S. 4398) for the relief of a certain estate; to the noon. Committee on Claims; . A bill ( S. 4399) to authorize the Commissioners of the Dis­ trict of Columbia to close certain streets, roads, or highways SENATE. in the District of Columbia rendered useless or unnecessary by reason of the opening, extension, widening, or straightening of ~IoN DAY, May 17, 19~0. other streets, roads, or highways in the District of Columbia, The Chaplain, Rev. Forrest J. Prettyman, D. D., offered the ·and for other purposes; following prayer: A bill ( S. 4400) to amend an act entitled "An act to incor­ porate the Masonic Mutual Relief Association of the District of Almighty God, we pray Thee to lead us into all the deeper Columbia," approved March 3, 1869, as amended; and truths. Give us vision, vision to see Thy face, to see Thy A bill (S. 4401) to authorize the widening of First Street movements in national and personal life. Give us, we pray ~"E., and for other purposes; to the Committee on the District Thee, devotion to the great ideals of Thy holy revelation. Give of Columbia. us that insight into the movement of God that will read the By 11.1r. KNOX: ever-continued revelations of Thy will to men. 1\Iay we follow A joint resolution ( S. J. Res. 198) authorizing the Secretary Thy lead' as men who are brave to do the things which are of \Var to sell to the city of Pittsbm·gh, Pa., a certain tract true, and following God's guidance may we establish perma­ of land within the Allegheny Arsenal Reservation; to the Com­ nently order and peace in all our boundaries. For Christ's mittee on Military Affairs. sake. Amen. AMENDMENT TO SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRI.A.1'ION BILL. The Reading Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the pro­ Mr. LODGE submitted an amendment proposing to appro­ ceedings of the legislative day of Tuesday, May 11, 1920, when, priate $400,000 for the participation of the United States in the on request of Mr. CURTIS and by unanimous consent, the further observance of the three hundredth anniversary of the landing rending was dispensed with and the JourJ?al was approved. of the Pilgrims at Provincetown and Plymouth, 1\.Iass., intended SPREAD OF RADICALISM. to be proposed by him to the sundry civil appropriation bill, Mr. WALSH of Massachusetts. 1\.Ir. President, I desire to which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations and gh"e notice that at the close of the routine morning business to­ ordered to be printed. morrow I shall aduress the Senate on the spread of radicalism :MILITARY AUTOCRACY. in America, and also some of the causes of it, and the remedies Mr. GRONNA. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to therefor. read a brief statement from the Washington Post and to make PETITIONS AND ME:::\!ORIALS. a few observations upon it. !\lr. CAPPER presented petitions of sundry citizens of Eureka, The VICE PRESIDENT. Is there objection? The Chair Kans., praying for the enactment of legislation providing for hears noue. the protection of maternity and infancy, which was referred to Mr. GRONNA. I find in this morning's Post, on the front the Committee on Public Health and National Quarantine. page, the fol1owing: Mr. l\IcLEAN presented a petition of the 1\Ianufactru·ers' State KIXG FOR \OLUXTEER ARMY--SEES rROOF OF EEACEFUL STREXGTH IS As ociation of Connecticut, praying for the enactment of legis­ GrVING UP CONSCRIPTIOS. lation granting a bonus to ex-service men who were disabled or [Canadian Press.] LONDON, May 16. skk in consequence of their service in the World War, which King George declared yesterday to the lord lieutenants of the counties, was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. the !ord mayor. , and lord provosts who gathered at Buckingham l'a!ace He also presenteu a memorial of the Nature Club of Westport, in answer to the call for the reconstruction of the territorial volun­ teer army that the formation of a volunteer citizen army was indis­ Conn., remonstrating against the enactment of legislation per­ pensable to the safety and freedom of the Empire. mitting private enterprises to cut into the public parks in the " No more valuable proof of our peaceful strength and the sound­ West, which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands. ne.ss of our national life and character," continued the King, " could "te given to the world than the fact that we have abandoned the He also presenteti petitions of sundry postal employees of principle of compulsory military service, to which we were forced to 1\"indsor Locks and Terryville, of sundry citizens of Hartford resort in the hard times of the war, and have returned to the purely and New Haven, of sundry postal employees of Seymour and voluntary system." Litchfield, of the National ...<\ssociation of Post Office Clerks of 1\Ir. President, I call attention to this for the purpose of show­ ·stamford, and of the Kiwanis Club, of Bridgeport, all in the ing that the Empire of Great Britain ~ees the danger of estab­ State of Connecticut, praying for an increase in the salaries of lishing a military autocracy. It is needless for me to cull the postal employees, which were referred to the Committee on attention of the Senate to the fact that there is not one single Post Offices and Post Road'3. Government on the face of the earth to-day that has withstood