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There were not more than twelve or fourteen invited. President Butler in a
speech of unusual eloquence and substance presented the degree to Balfour. I
have never know anything better done. Balfour replied in a felicitous speech
of appreciation--a speech, by the way, in no way comparable to Butler's. It
must be remembered though that Mr. Balfour was a very tired man and had done an
arduous day's work.
May 13, 1917.
Dr. Hollis Godfrey was my first caller. He reported on the excellent work
which he declares he is doing in organizing the scientists and educators of the
country. He appeared more normal than usual due, doubtless, to his recovered
health.
Frank Polk followed. We discussed Gordon's desire to serve the Government.
His eyes are so defective that military service is barred, therefore, Polk and I
arranged for him to become Assistant to the Councellor of the State Department, a
very important place and one which will give him access to the innermost councils
of that department. It is a place that almost any man would be glad to take dur-
ing these stirring times. Gordon has won this distinction because of his good
sense, his modesty and his great discretion.
Senator Owen and Chas. W. Flint followed Polk. Their visit was apropos of
nothing excepting to further Flint's ambition to go to Russia, an ambition impos-
sible of accomplishment.
Both Bertron and Bergson called for a farewell talk, the one going with
the <add>American Mission to Russia</add> <del/>, and the other with the French Mission. back to France. Bertron
wished a last word of advice. He said that Bergson lunched with him yesterday and
that their conversation was mostly of me. Bergson confirmed this later, as far
as that part was concerned. Bertron wishes me to give some hint to the French
Government that Bergson would be an acceptable Ambassador.
Bergson and I had a long and confidential talk. I am naturally de-
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There were not more than twelve or fourteen invited. President Butler in a
speech of unusual eloquence and substance presented the degree to Balfour. I
have never know anything better done. Balfour replied in a felicitous speech
of appreciation--a speech, by the way, in no way comparable to Butler's. It
must be remembered though that Mr. Balfour was a very tired man and had done an
arduous day's work.
May 13, 1917.
Dr. Hollis Godfrey was my first caller. He reported on the excellent work
which he declares he is doing in organizing the scientists and educators of the
country. He appeared more normal than usual due, doubtless, to his recovered
health.
Frank Polk followed. We discussed Gordon's desire to serve the Government.
His eyes are so defective that military service is barred, therefore, Polk and I
arranged for him to become Assistant to the Councellor of the State Department, a
very important place and one which will give him access to the innermost councils
of that department. It is a place that almost any man would be glad to take dur-
ing these stirring times. Gordon has won this distinction because of his good
sense, his modesty and his great discretion.
Senator Owen and Chas. W. Flint followed Polk. Their visit was apropos of
nothing excepting to further Flint's ambition to go to Russia, an ambition impos-
sible of accomplishment.
Both Bertron and Bergson called for a farewell talk, the one going with
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