Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-06-17
HAVE FOUND HIM TRUE BLUE.


were not seeking one in whom Il
itching for place would merely inspire him to use Il,
position to land him in place higher up. They wante
gentleman in every sense identified with them in syn
pathy with their position as small part Of the great nj
ton, and who would rather serve the most humble Of h
constituents than to emblazon his name on the banner
fame the national capital They we're not seeking on
who would spend his time loading down the Congresson
Record with long winded speeches which he never d,
i who would butt in on every opportunity ofere
t. tile newspaper notoreN. What they %ante
sharing their sympathies, imbued with the ser
sveness of their position alert to their wants. and wiln
to serve them.
There was no hurry about making the selection Ever
one was weighed thoroughly and nteigenty Finally tn
choice was made and the mantle fell upon the shoulder
Of Hon. W. S. Hill, Of Wnona. Without opposition MI
Hill was nominated and elected Twice since the sam
compliment has been bestowed upon him. From the hou
Mr.. Hill first took his n-the lower house Of congres
to the present moment he has been regarded by all VIII
know him as one Of the ideal representatives from thu
Southern states on that Aoor. -
Without buster or grand stand plays Of any sort, Mr.
Hi has grown steadily in the eyes not only Of his dis
tct but Of the South and the nation as one Of the few
elected all the time. There is no more reason oda,
that Mr. Hill should not be continued in his present posi-
on than there that another should have been chosen
in his place six years ago. There are many reasons
however why he should be retained and why it will be
to the interest Of every resident Of the district and state
that he should be continued where he is
First among the reasons for Mr. Hills retention is the
fact that has been amply demonstrated that the people
made mistake when they selected him as their choice
for congress.
Second: His experience legislator and in the de-
partmens where the South is most vitalIy interested
makes him especially valuable as representative be-
cause when anything is needed at his hand he knows
just what to do and how to do it. And he does it.
Third: AS stated elsewhere in this paper, it never is
profitable expeden to trade tried and true represent
alive for one entirely unred and whose capabilities are
wholly unknown quantities.
Fourth: The best evidence that Mr. Hill has made an
ideal representative Of the district and Of the South is
found in the character Of those who are opposing him to-
day. among whom be found as conspicuous workers.
class who always have their haches out to knock every
decent in public place, merely because they cannot
reach him in any effort to divert his action from right
and high minded course
Fifth With the hope Of change of the majority in
congress from beasty Republican domination to at
least fair working Democratic body an experienced
member Of good character and clean intentions toward
his section backed BY knowledge Of its needs and de-
sires far preferable experimenting with some one
who merely would rejoice to draw the salary Of con.
for time, till The people should find out his in
capabity and substitute another
In view Of his record Of the close manner in which he
has looked after the interests Of his section and his dis
ct Of the fact that the only complaint that can be lodged
against his recollection must come from chronic Office
seeker, and this only in the wall 4 want it, would
seem that Mr. Hill ought to receive such an Endorsement
athe hands Of this district would give him prestige
in the next congress which must bring him universal
respect
The writer Of this knows from contact with Mr. Hill in
Washington as we'll as BY close study Of its wants and
needs that other man in the district today could be
chosen to represent the people who have honoed him BY
the selection, capaby thoroughly as effectively as
he will be able do continued IN the position he has
filled with much dignity honor and care IN Washing
on not only in the house. but in all the departments as
WE'LL Mr. Hill is regarded as one Of the few genuine at
enve members one who investigates every proposition
presented to him. gives fair and impartial hearing 10 one
snd all alike, sands By the traditions and interests IF his
proud section and allows none 81 the duties entrusted 10
iim to 60 unheeded or uncared for as he sees they
should be.
Seriously to contemplate for moment the retirement Of
uch Representative Ii our national legislative body,
merely because blatant aspirant wants the place
would BE- one ci the most aiy acts with which people
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