rich and prosperous oil fields of other States should not be subjected to the same limitations and restrictions as the less-productive oil fields of his own State.

Loyalty and service were his watchwords. Without induction into any service organization, without insignia of office, without form or ceremony, his was a life of service. As nearly as may ever be, he lived the life of the perfect Rotarian.

Mr. President, may I suggest that we stand for a moment in silence in honor of his memory.

In conclusion, I wish to mention a tribute paid to our colleague by one of the newspapers of Grand Rapids. No finer tribute could ever be paid to anyone who, like CARL E. MAPES, had given himself to the service of the public. On the editorial page of the paper there was a picture showing a father and son standing before a picture of CARL MAPES that hung upon the wall. The father, looking intently at the picture, pointed his finger toward it and said to his son, "There, my boy, was a true American." This, in a few words, carries the thought we have sought to express. Our departed colleague was in every sense of the word “a true American.”

Remarks by Representative Cole

Of Maryland

Mr. COLE of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, on December 12, 1939, in the city of New Orleans, a real American, CARL E. MAPES, died, while at work on his Nation's business attending hearings before a committee to which the Congress had assigned him.

It was my privilege during the past 8 years in the work of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee of the House, of which he was ranking minority member, to be intimately associated with Mr. MAPES. The value of that experience and association is immeasurable in words. In the early part of the troublesome days of the depression period, we were frequently together on much of the important legislation reported by the committee. More especially do I recall, however, working together as members of the subcommittee investigating the petroleum industry, which committee had its inception in 1934 and has remained continuously in charge of oil legislation referred to the main committee since that time. Evidence of his active participation in the proceedings of the committee is found throughout its lengthy session. Knowledge of the subject which he frequently displayed and the vision and common sense reflected in legislation on the subject were due to his influence in no small degree, and are well known to his fellow Congressmen.

No words of mine could adequately eulogize CARL MAPES. He had the simplicity of the truly great, the gentleness of a child, the courage of his convictions, and an indomitable strength to accomplish what he felt to be right at all times.

Mr. MAPES died as he would have wished, serving the country he loved so well. He was active in the work of our committee during the entire day before his death, and it would

be impossible to describe the deep sense of loss which the members of the committee felt upon learning of his death. Many fine tributes were paid to him by the leaders of the oil industry from all over the country, who were gathered in New Orleans for the petroleum investigation hearings. The hearings were adjourned and the members of the committee took his body home to Grand Rapids. I think no greater tribute could be paid to any man than the devotion and admiration displayed by the people of his home town. From the moment the committee arrived in Grand Rapids and until we left him in his final resting place, few could hope to equal that display of devotion and real affection and, I am sure, none could excell it.

Among his true friends were many members of the Democratic Party, who loved him for his human worth and who did not hesitate to call upon his great ability and experience, but probably his best friends were the humble people from all corners of his district, who knew how genuine was his interest in them, in their work, and their families.

Mr. COLE of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, while in Grand Rapids, Mich., for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late and distinguished colleague CARL E. MAPES it was my pleasure to attend a meeting of the Grand Rapids Rotary Club on December 14, 1939, before which a eulogy was delivered by the Honorable Fred M. Raymond, judge of the Federal district court of western Michigan. Judge Raymond was a close personal friend of Congressman MAPES, and the affectionate and sincere estimate of a life which was so close to us, as presented by Judge Raymond, is one I know will be read with interest. I insert it herewith:

REPRESENTATIVE CARL E. MAPES

(A eulogy delivered by Hon. Fred M. Raymond, judge of the Federal District Court of Western Michigan, before the Grand Rapids Rotary Club, December 14, 1939)

Mr. President, members of the Rotary Club, and guests, a community, a State, and many of his associates in a far wider sphere of

usefulness stand today at the bier of a great man to pay a last tribute of respect. In the presence of this deep sorrow I shall not attempt to review the life work of CARL E. MAPES. I can find words only to express in that simple way which would have been most pleasing to him my immeasurable grief at his untimely passing.

His life requires no poor eulogy of mine to add to its luster. In a world of hates and fears, of tumult and confusion, of misunderstanding and conflict, he stood calm and true and strong. Loyalty and service were his guiding stars. I have never known a sweeter, purer life, honest in every thought and deed, generous in every impulse. He was as pure-minded as a child and gentle as a woman. His life was not only noble, manly, and pure, it was also, in the highest degree, forceful. He despised intrigue and cunning and condemned any cause which could not triumph in the light of day. It is sometimes asked, Can a man in these days be absolutely honest? Can a man actually live a life of service devoted to his fellow men? Can a man champion always the rights of the downtrodden? Can a man in public life refuse to bow to the political boss? Can a man do all of these things and succeed? The affirmative answer is the life of CARL E. MAPES.

I know of no man of whom it could be more truly said that he had so lived that he approached his grave sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.

Emerson has said:

"It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who, in the midst of the crowd, keeps, with perfect sweetness, the independence of solitude."

Measured by these standards, or by any other, CARL MAPES was a great man. He knew not only the great but he knew the humble. He was one of whom it can be truly said that he walked with kings and kept the common touch. The last few moments of his public life were spent championing the rights of the weak against the strong, and the interests of his beloved State of Michigan. On late Monday afternoon of this very week he refused to concede that the rich and prosperous oil fields of other States should not be subjected to the same limitations and restrictions as the less productive oil fields of his own State.

Loyalty and service were his watchwords. Without induction into any service organization, without insignia of office, without form or ceremony, his was a life of service. As nearly as may ever be, he

lived the life of the perfect Rotarian.

Mr. President, may I suggest that we stand for a moment in silence in honor of his memory.

Remarks by Representative Ditter

Of Pennsylvania

Mr. DITTER. Mr. Speaker, in each session of the Congress there comes that day when it is our somber privilege to pay tribute to those colleagues who have passed over into that mystical realm to which death is the vestibule.

It is with a heart saddened by a sense of parting from a dear friend, a much respected colleague, an able legislator, and a real patriot, that I pay my humble tribute today to our cherished colleague, who has passed over to the other side, the late CARL E. MAPES, of Michigan.

I think no eulogy, whatever its length, however many its words, could better describe CARL MAPES, the man, and CARL MAPES, the legislator, than a simple sentence "His conscience was ever his guide." That was the outstanding characteristic of the distinguished gentleman from Michigan who but lately left us. Quiet, firm, unwavering, he stood fast, not only in his friendships as an individual, but he stood fast to his principles as a Member of the Congress for 27 years.

For a long time dean of the Michigan delegation, and in the present Congress acting assistant minority leader of the House, CARL MAPES was unfailingly courteous, always kindly, never moved by impulsive emotionalism, but always exercising a calm, cool judgment based on logic.

In these days of peril this Nation can ill afford to lose a man like Representative MAPES. Since, however, death waits on no man and consults the wishes and needs of neither nations nor individuals, we must bow in submission to that fate which has overtaken our respected and esteemed colleague, as it must overtake all men, and rest in the hope that infinite wisdom has raised him to a higher plane to continue his work, and that he and we shall meet again.