Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 111, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 May 1918 — CREEL MAKES APOLOGY FOR INDISCREET WORDS [ARTICLE]

CREEL MAKES APOLOGY FOR INDISCREET WORDS

Washington, May 17.—-George Creel, chairman of the committee on public information, today apologized to the congress for his much discussed recent New York speech, in which he was quoted as saying that as he disliked slumnfing he would not explore the hearts of congressman. “I admit the indiscretion and regret it deeply,” Mr. Creel wrote to Chairman Pou,- of the rules committee, considering resolutions on the incident. The remarks attributed to Creel created a furore in the congress, with demands for investigation of his committee he was unfit to hold his office. It was indicated yesterday by house leaders that the matter probably would be permitted to drop and Creel’s letter to Pou probably assures such a disposition of the incident. ’ Chairman Pou told the committee today he had been advised the letter had been written and would be delivered today. Pou said he met Creel at the office of Secretary Daniels early today. “I do not believe any one could be more severe on Mr. Creel than Mr. Creel was on himself when he talked to me,” Pou said. “He told me he never intended to reflect on the congress and was willing to repair any blunder he may have made.” “I would be willing to accept his apology if he Would tender his resignation,” said Representative Rodenberg, of Illinois, Republican. “I am surprised that the President has not removed him from office.” “I think that if he thought his usefulness as chairman of the committee on public information was at an end he would resign,” replied Mr. Pou. “If he does not know that his usefulness in that position is at an end he is the only one who does not know it,” interjected Representative Campbell, of Kansas, Republican. Mr. Pou further declared Creel had told him in their conversation that he would be willing to be used anywhere the government or the President desired to place him if by making a change he could serve the country to better advantage.