The Penn's Grove record., 1912-09-27

When the abuses Of the committee
system are recalled the manner in
which such speakers as Joseph Can
non Of Illinois became veritable czars
can be realized. The system now in
use Is for the house to name the mem
bers Of the ways and means commit
tee. This committee in turn dominates
the members Of the other committees,
and they are then elected by the house.
Congressman Hughes had earned
the confidence Of his fellow representa-
tives in congress to such an extent
that he was paid the high compliment
Of being made a member Of the ways
and means committee and so was en-
abled not only to give to the country
the result of his service on that dom
mating committee, but also to see that
bis fellow representatives from New
Jersey were given places Of honor and
usefulness on other committees, as
their constituents have noted.
Father Of Important Measures.
Mr.. Hughes is filed with the modern
spirit which seeks to alleviate the
working and living conditions Of the
workingmen and workingwomen of
the country, and his interest In their
welfare is stimulated by thu fact that
he himself has worked in fax spinning
and silk mills and so obtained one
point Of, view and hcS by dint Of hard
work and perseverance gained the ed
ucation and experience which enable
him to know how conditions a be
improved.
The federal eight hour law is one of
the measures which had Mr.. Hughes
untring and determined support.
Occupational diseases have also
aroused his deep interest, and the law
which goes into effect on Jan. 1 as a
result Of his efforts will wipe out the
dreadful disease known as "phossy
jaw"
But Mr.. Hughes has gone further
than merely to father individual bills,
Through his efforts the bill creating
the industrial commission was passed.
This commission will investigate in
dustrial conditions throughout the en-
tire country and will seek to find the
causes for Industrial unrest and discon-
tent and to learn how far discomfort is
justified and how far it may be remov-
ed by statute made regulations of
working conditions.
His Long Service.
Mr.. Hughes, who resigned his seat
In the house of Representatives last
Wednesday,, has served four terms in
congress.
OF the three candidates for the Dem
ocrattc nomination he is the one who
has kept most closely in touch with
the people of his state and country and
with their aspirations.
In congress he has been an indefat-
tgable worker. While a member of the
minority during a great part Of his
time In Washington he has been able
to influence legislation very considera-
bly,, his powerful physique enabling
him to endure fatigue and discourage
ments and to stay on the job till he got
at least some part of what he was
0alfAuS LUZ.
Many persons who do not know
Hughes and have not felt the influence
of his strong personality intend to vote
for him IN the oath Of this month,
largely because Of this valuable train
ing which he has had in Washington.
Mr.. Hughes has been on the firing line
for eight years. He has learned his
lesson and now, in the prime of his
manhood, is prepared to give the BAR
ty and the country the fruits of his
training.
Should Be Promoted.
Many voters feel hat the choice of
Hughes for United States senator is
not only a logical one, but is funda-
mentally correct. He has served the
people well as a representative. He
has given them of his best, and they
have given him an4cnportunity TO train