The Washington herald., 1910-02-25

As further evidence that Senator Depew
is himself again. he addressed The Senate
yesterday in an extended speech on a
bill providing a government for the Terri
tory OF Alaska. 1t was the second time
this week that the Senator shone In the
limelight In the course Of his remarks
he got in his usual story, necessary ad-
junct to a Depew speech. Senator Depew
was IN London during the jubilee Of
Queen Victoria. Every nation was repre-
sented at that function and all were re-
ceived with consideration due their rank.
Among them was the Queen of the Sand
witch Islands. She demanded the fullest
recognition and she got 1t. She had her
place in the great procession, an escort
Of guards, and was a guest at Windsor.
1T is said that at the dinner given by
Queen Victoria, the Hawaiian Queen said
to her Your Majesty. I am blood rela-
tive OF yours. Queen Victoria was much
astonished at the remark, but recovered
sufficiently to say How so?' The
Hawaiian Queen answered. My grand
father ate Capt Cook
Senator Burrows has returned from
Michigan. and is IN his harness once
more. The Senator has left his campaign
for reelection temporarily in charge of
HIS leutenants The old-time statesman
has hard job on his hands. for that
hustling youngster, Representative Town
send. is hard after the Senatorial toys.
Senator Bailey. one OF the best consti-
tutional lawyers in the Senate. made a
vigorous speech against the constitution
atty Of the postal savings bank bin. He
had the pleasure Of addressing me largest
audience Of this session. and was lis
tened 10 by the largest gathering % Sena-
tors and Representatives Members OF
the House fiocked to the Senate to hear
the Texans arrsignment OF the admins
trRtion measure
When he had concluded the one-hour-
and-a-half speech. he held a reception on
the Democratic side or the chamber 1t
was noticed that three Republican Sena-
tors, Root. Borah. and Piles. all lawyers
OF note, Joined in the congratulations and
no Senator complimented Senator Bailey
more enthusiastically on his effort thsn
Senator Root
Senator Flint. Of California, IS easy to
approach. and when approached is pleas
ant and agreeable. The Californian is one
Of the handsome men Of the Senate. and
his face wears at all times an expression
OF apparent contentment and satisfaction.
Nevertheless he Is not satisfied with his
Job. and at the end OF his term will re-
tire from public life TO earn some money
for the future. Senator Flint is classed
with the regulars He IS a hard worker
and attentive 10 his duties. He is not
brilliant OF a truly entertaining speaker.
but when he has anything to say, it is
with assurance and convincing.
Senator Flint is a New Englander by
birth, born in North Reading, Mass, in
1862 When he was seven years old. his
parents moved 30 San Francisco and the
future United States Senator received his
early education in the public schools Of
that city. He moved 10 Los Angeles IN
| 1855 and was admitted to the practice Of
law. His first political Office was that OF
assistant United States attorney, In 1891
| he was appointed United States district
attorney FOL. the southern district OF Cali
fornia. and in 1905 was elected to the
United States Senate. His term VIII ex-
pire March 9. 1911.
| Representative Gordon Lee, OF Georgia,
Is to be congratulated on the successful
result OF his labors TO secure recognition
for HIS district in the rivers and har-
bors bill. recently passed by the House
OF Representatives. He succeeded in
getting an appropriation for the improve.
ment Of the Coosa river. His earnest.
ness and convincing arguments for the
necessities of the improvements, had
their weight with Chairman Tawney Of
the committee, and the Georgian's plea
was granted.
Representative Lee makes no preten-
sions as an orator. Being a bushes;
man, he is possessed Of business acumen
which stands him in good stead when ht
goes after anything. He is ever cogni
zant Of his duty TO his constituents, and
while he does not go around with flag!
flying and a Fanfare Of trumpets, h
gets there everytime and delivers tn,
goods.
Mr.. Lee is a native Of Catoosa County
Ga. he has served HIS State as a member
Of the legislature in both branches, which
fact IS an evidence that he had the con.
fdence Of his people. His first term II
the National Legislature was the Fifty
ninth Congress; was reelected to tn,
Sixtieth. and again elected 10 the Sixty
first Congress by a large vote. Mr. lie,
is candidate for reelection and It Is very
probable that his consistent efforts fol
his constituency win be rewarded.