The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16
REFLECT HIM.

itself TO one considering this matter
is: How has our young congress
man acquitted himself?: How are
we to answer this question? We.
here in hisrhome, acquainted with
the man, his methods, character and
habits, can easily satisfy ourselves,
by simply leaving our interests with
him in the full confidence that with
his splendid energy, native and ac-
quired abilities, and has broad and
broadening conception of the re-
quiremeats of our general country,
and especially this section, they will
receive more careful and compre-
hensive attention than they could by
attending to them i'll person. But
how is ri with those constituents who
live in other portions of the district
and who are not so well acquainted
with him personally: These have
apparently answered the question
for themselves and to their full sat
isfaction, and that to the effect that
during his short term of one year
he made a most satisfactory record,
and one which aims at the accom-
plishmen t of great good to his dis
trict. This is evident from the
unanimity with which the papers of
the district have already endorsed
bis course and are advocating his re-
election.
Thus it seems that Mr.. Ransdell
should be his own successor, and
we earnestly recommend that be
shall. Among oar many able and
prominent men, we know none bet.
ter qualified than Mr.. Ransdsll for
the position. We elected him to
fill an nnexpired term, and it seems
that the intricate and complex
workings Of Congress make 1t practi-
cally impossible for one to accom-
plish much during his first term in
tha:a body, and Mr.. RansdeA has
been tilere+but q half term. Dem
ocra,ic usage, as well as sound
business principles, demand that he
be returned, and we are glad to note
that it seems to be the desire osNhis
constituents generally, to be again
represented by him.
Mr.. Ransdell, on account of the
short time he has been in Congress
has had but little opportunity to put
forth his energies in working for the
needs of his district, still he has in
auguratcd certain movements to ac-
complisb-much of which will be
of far-reaching effect, and he will
do more toward this than any one
we know of.
Large portions of orr district are
so situated that artificial improve
.ment only on large scale can be Of
benefits and for these we must look
to the national govern ment. Tue
Improvement of the navigation of
our water courses is attracting and
receiving more attention now than
at any time in, the history of our
State. louisiana is as well, if not
better supplied, ;han amy of her sis
ter States with streams which are,
or which can, be made navigable
Throughout: the larger position of the
year. These streams run through
sections. Of great fertility, abound
ing III iioe timber, in many instan-
ces untouched by woodlands AK.
Make them accessible by opening
these rivers and bayous and an era
Of improvement Will set iii which
will furnish labor for thousands,
clear up otsr swamps and reclaim
the vast areas of fine. land now
lying out, and infested by mos
quetoes, reptiles and malaria.
We consider Mr.. Ransdell the
man to push this work, az well as.to
urge appropriations for the Missis,
sippi. Ike is young, ambitious, and
has the ability and energy to pash
himself to the front, and we take
pleasure in advocating his cause.
We have not heard of any opposi-
tion to him, and we hope there will
not be. He should be re-nominated
without opposition, and we think be
will.
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