The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-10-14
Addison T. Smith Goes Over
Panhandle to Ascertain
Needed Legislation.
INCREASED DEFENSES
Gives Views ON Important Ques-
tions Stands for Increase
Both Army and Navy.

Congressman Addison T. Smith of
Twin Falls reached the city Sunday
evening, and will remain until Tues
day morning when he will 20 ON to
Moscow and other cities in the north
ern part OF the state, with a view of
advising himself in regard to the wish
e. Of the people with reference to
needed legislation. He will spend about
two weeks In the north. and win proceed
70 Washington soon after returning to
his home at Twin Falls, to be present
Ct the opening Of congress the first
Monday In December
This Is my first visit to Lewiston
since the campaign three years ago.
remarked Mr.. Smith to Tribune re-
porter, las the prolonged session OF
congress kept me in Washington so
constantly that I had no opportunity
to get over the state last year. Dur
ing the summer 1 have visited nearly
every county in the eastern and south
ern part of the state, as it is my de-
sire to get into as close touch with
the legislative needs of the people as
possible. Inasmuch as the north has
no member on the congressional del
that I win exert every effort to serve
them in any way can regardless of
their location.
"The southern part of the state is
very prosperous this year. The farm
ers have raised bumper crops both in
the irrigated and dry farm sections,
and are receiving very good prices The
sheep industry has brought good prof
Afas H.
been most satisfactory. and the prices
much better than last year
Idaho Is attracting considerable ma
tional attention because of the promi-
nence Of Senator Borah as a possible
presidential candidate. I am In CORES
pondence with well informed men polit-
ically all over the country. and the in
formation 1 am receiving indicates that
the Senator will be a large factor in
the national convention, and II he
should conclude to enter the race I am
confident he would receive encourage
ment and substantial support from many
Of the eastern and southern states The
state Of Maine in all probability will
send q solid delegation to the conven-
ton for him; and of course he could
have the western delegstions. which
other states would make him for
midable candidate.
'.The approaching session Of congress
will be confronted with many impor-
tant questions; the most embarrassing
Of which will be the raising of revenue
to defray the expenses OF the govern
ment. A bond issue or a revision OF
the tariff or the internal revenue law
appears to be absolutely necessary as
our expenditures are exceeding our In
come to such an extent as to bring the
country face to face with a deficiency
Because OF the depleted condition OF
the treasury 1t Ii not probable that
any considerable appropriations will be
made for river and harbor improve
ments at the approaching session; nor
for the construction of public build
ings. Another reason viii be the ne
cessity Of providing for the additional
expense incident to the enlargement of
the regular army and the navy, which
win undoubtedly be undertaken
''while am opposed to a large stand
ing army. am In favor. in view OF the
possibility of entangiements with other
nations, of providing for a substantial
increase in both arms Of our national
defense
I shall also advocate legislation to
strengthen our national guard by COM
pensating the men for attendance upon
drills and while in camp, and by pro-
viding. in cooperation with the states.
for the construction of armories In
towns where full companies are organ
ICED. providing a certain standard of
effictency ID reached. In this way en-
nstments would be encouraged and the
country would have available a citizen
soldiery Of 100000 men in case of emer-
gency."
From friends of the congressman 1T
Is learned that during his swing about
the state. Mr. Smith has everywhere
been received with Indications on all
sides of the appreciation with which
his services as a member of congress
have been regarded. It Is getting to
be known that his long association
with governmental affairs. as secretary
for Senators Shoup and Hepburn. have
given him both knowledge Of affairs
and acquaintance with the proper meth
cd OF handling problems which have
been invaluable In his endeavor to