The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-11-15

me L tennessee ueleSdIlOn mas DOIH
itself we'll through the long arduous
and very important session of con-
gress that has now closed. The dele
cation is one in which the state can
take a Mst pride. 1t stands above
the average of state delegations in
congress, and some of its members are
recognized among the strong men of
the national legislature.
Senator Shields is especially esteem
ed for his great legal ability. 1t is
generally agreed that there is no bet
ter lawyer al Tie Senate, and he is
further recognized as a man of ex-
ceptionally sound judgement in prac-
tical affairs. He STANDS for progress
i've policies and commands general
respect because of his clear intellect,
dignified department and generally
high character Senator Shields is
regarded as one of the high-class men
VI TIE S6HdIe III pllFdeO anu PupAiS
life he is above reproach and COM
nands general confidence.
Senator Mcclellan has been excep-
tionally active for first-sesson SEN
aor. He is spirited and courageous,
affable and frank He made a record
for activity and zeal while a member
of the House of representatives which
he retains in the senate.
Without meaning to be at all IN
vidious toward any member of the
Tennessee delegation in the House OF
representatives or to institute COM
parsons of any kind. it may be truly
said that three Tennessee representa-
tives Messre. Hull, Byrns and Gar
rett, Dear high rank in that body ana
are regarded as men of exceptional
ability. Mr.. Hull has made mastery
Of the difficult subject OF taxation. he
got national reputation as the au-
thor of the income tax several years
ago that he has sustained in SUISSE
quent legislation of similar charae-
ter. His knowledge and efficiency in
this respect brought his services much
into requisition during the recent ses-
SION of congress.
There should be no need to sound
Joe Byrns' praises in Nashville
newspaper. Everybody in this city
and the region around about knows,
esteems and appreciates him. He hold
high rank ON the important approprl-
atoms committee and that statement
alone tells how ardious and how SER
ious his duties have been in the SEES
sion Just ended. No previous congress
was ever called on to make such
large appropriations, or those OF a
nature requiring such scrutinizlng
care and intelligent attention. Mr.
Byrns is chairman of an important
subcommittee on war expenditures.
Mr.. Byrns applies himself to his
duties with faithful assiduity, neglect
ing no detail however small. He is
superlatively honest and commands
from everyone the utmost confidence
If he tells you anything it is true to
the best of his knowledge and belief
and if he promises you anything it can
be relied upon that the best o. his
ability will be exercised for it's ful-
fillment Mr.. Byrns fine practlcai
judgement, through good sense and
high character give him both influ-
ence and standing in congress.
Hon. Finis Garrett, who entered
congress from the Ninth district OF the
STATE in 1906 when only 20 years ole
and has served continuously since
that time, is polished orator and
man OF great mental ability. He Is
well qualified for high attainment II
public life.
The other seven members, Messrs
Padgett, Sims, Neon. Houston, Fisher
Austin and Sells, could each have son
. thing complimentary said to his credi
IL space permitted. Mr.. Padgett al
the chairman of the committee OF
Naval Affairs had much importan
work developed upon him daring tn
mast session, which, ives well DIS
charged. Judge Moon is the head 0
the important. Postoffice and Pos
Roads Committee of the house and re
garded as the best Informed man Oh
the subject in congress. Mr.. Sim
has Just been placed at the head Q
rho committee on Interstate Commerce
and Judge Houston has to his credi
able work in connection with Ia
building of the railroad in Alaska
There have been no "slaekers
among the Tennessee delegation !
congress. They all have been foun
true and tried in this period OF grea
national emergency. Nashville ban
neE.