The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-11

qualih cations must all be possessed by
the off1ce-holder if we would receive
the maximum of efficiency--and Eff
ficiency'' is the biggest word today in
our language.
In every calling, from the humolest
TO the most exalted, men of efficiency
are demanded! Therefore, in office
holding, where the destiny of COM
mupities, states and rations are in he
hollow Of human hands-but for the
guiding grace of Almighty God-hoN
infinitely wise 1t is to e'ect to office
and TO retain in office one who fulfills
sesses, all the cardinal. qualifications
laia down by jefferson
Senator Fletcher, in our calm opin-
ion, measures up to that standard. lie
is honest. No breath of scandal was
ever uttered regarding his integrity.
He is able. No more SCHOLARLY
practical man adorns the senate from
the south. Trained in statecraft and
a student of large affairs. he has 40
superior in the upper house of con-
gress.
He is courageous. BY the casting
Of one most unpopular vote he risKed
sciences sake. How admirable, even
though one differ from MS conclusion,
is the man no, in the face of popular
cl1rnol stalds by wha: he thinks is
right?
Lastly, what do people Of other
states think of him? All, there is
question which argues as unknown
him VINO asks it's
Senator Fletcher today is one of the
most justly conspicuous members of
the entire senate He is at the head
Of SO many constructive movements
that make for the ameIioration of the
condition of mankind, that one is
forced to ask "Of what metal is this
man composed?"
Senator Fletcher is chairman of the
committee on printing, chairman of
the joint committee on printing, next
in rank on the commerce committee,
member of the juddci committee,
and Of Philippine Islands, Pacific
Islands and Porto Rico, public health,
and other committees.
He did effective service in the in
vestigation of the interior department
and conservation service, known as
the Ballinger- Pinchot controversy.
He was the ranking democrat on
that committee and framed a report
which resulted in BaIlinger's resigna-
ton and other changes in the depart
ment. His speech on that investiga-
ton was one of his best efforts.
He was member Of the committee
investigating the titanic disaster, out
of which inquiry Jaws have been en-
acted insuring the safety of lives at
sea.
His next greatest " orlS has been in
connection with rura. credits. and the
subject of agricultural finance and
cooperation for the benefit of the
agricultural interests of the country.
He was appointed by President wiz
son on the commission of seven to
study this subject in European coun-
tries, and report to congress, and is
chairman of that commission.
He is chairman of the American
Commission assem- b1ed by the South
ern Commercial Congress, and COM
posed OF two from each state, joined
in by four Canadian provinces. These
commissions will make reports as soon
as the material can be complied and
dtgested.
He is the president of the Southern
Commercial Congress, which has got
to be national force, and known and
recognized throughout the civilized
He is president of the Mississippi |
to Atlantic Inland Waterway Associa- |
ton and has been a strong and effec- /
tive advocate Of waterway improve |
ment as a means Of affording addi- |
tional and least expensive transporta- |