Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-08
WASHINGTON LETTER

Washington, October 6. Congress is
still in session and promises to be for
some time. II is possible that an adj
iournment may be taken next week, with
the understanding that the President will
call an extra session as soon after the e.
lection as the members can get back, but
even this plan may not be carried out.
The fact Of the matter is that the Demo-
Gratis in Congress realize the importance
Of remaining in session practically all the
time during the war in Europe to assist
the President in whatever emergencies
may arise and they are doing 90 in spite
Of the personal discomfort and inconven-
fence II causes themselves. Many OF the
members have hard fights on for re-elec-
ton but they are staying here where
their first duty is Congressman Nicely
and Brown would like to be out in their
districts, where opponents are actively
campaigning, but they are not willing to
neglec. their public duties for the sake
Of a political campaign, even though
their further service in Congress may be
involved. Like many others they say
they would rather be defeated than neg
lect their duties in the times Of emergen-
cies in order to conduct a political cam
paign. II the people want to reward
faithfulness to public duty they have the
opportunity. They are willing to 20 be-
fore their people for reelection, stand
ing on their records of faithfulnesa
to duty and constructive legislation
which has not been equaled aince the
foundation of the government. They
are willing their opponents should attack
their records in support OF the policies Of
the administration. They are willing
their opponents should attack the tariff
rednction; the new currency law, taking
control Of the money OF the country out
of the hands Of few men and establish
ing what Is admitted by its former oppon-
ents to be the best currency system vie
ever had; the agricultural extension law
offering federal aid to every farmer; the
administrations peace policy; the anti
trust legislation; the trade commission
law; the work they have done in their
districts in getting new post offices and
rural routes, changes in mail service and
other minor matters, which concern and
benefit many persons and add to their
convenience. These things could not be
done II members OF Congress were at
home campaigning and in the present
campaign the accomplishments Of the
present Congress and Messrs. Brown and
Nicely must stand in their districts against
the opposition Of rival candidates and the
people can determine whether they pre-
fer things actually accomplished or mere
faultfinding Of those who want the Offices
themselves but have nothing TO offer ex-
cept opposition. The voter who is satis-
fled with the accomplishments Of this
Congress will hardely turn down memb-
or OF Congress- who assisted in bringing
them about for candidate who promises
nothing but merely complains because
others have done something.
Senator Chiffon has charge in the Sem
ate of the Clayton antitrust measure a.
modified by the cenferees Of the two
houses and made speech on it few
DAYS ago, explaining it's provisions in full.
The bill in its present form has the ap-
proval OF the President and probably will
be agreed to by both houses without a.
mendment