"The General is a very distinguished and gallant officer. If the country gets into trouble again I am sure we can get him back in the service."
Thus spoke President Hoover last week, leaving no doubt that he would promptly approve the request of Major General Smedley Darlington ("Old Gimlet Eye") Butler for retirement from the Marine Corps Oct. 1. General Butler will live in Philadelphia, is said to be planning to run for the Senate.
Meantime General Butler was effectively squelching any rumors that his retirement from the Marines would mean retirement from the public eye. Addressing the Connecticut convention of the...
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