Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-01

l. 90. L'vtsat SpSLGu SGNcI llhICS
+, Tia. ne Virginia Congress
men. Nil, tr.ir increased duties dur
IL Il! r4ld war, should not be re-
t..fea labor at fence mending at
ss;s r'a.e. While we acknowledge the
ris,& of every man to enter races for
,ol.tical positions, in the words of the
wise man in the Book of Ecclesiastes,
we believe there is time for every
thing. The Richmond Journal pub
fishes the following from one of it's
correspondents:
GAS native Virginian, having lived
in Washington for twenty-odd years,
+ ask the citizens of Virginia to come
to the Capital City and witness what
I have since our entry. into the war,
men of all parties, as general. thing,
acting as one party in support of the
administration.
81 would also commend to them the
highly patriotic example of former
Senator Chiffon, of West Virginia
l(contesting the election of Senator
rSutherland), in withdrawing, his con-
test, believing it the duty Of all to
iforego personal ambition at this time,
and not be a party to any contest
against man who has stood by the
President.
"There is just as much justification
for trying to get rid of the President
las to endeavor to supplant any mem
Der Of Congress who has shown HIM
self to be patriotic and know no party
so far as policies concerning the WIN
ming of the war are concerned, be he
Republican or Democrat.
I ask my fellow citizens if they deem
it patriotic, profitable or wise to con-
test nominations in the Third, Eighth
and Ninth districts at this time Of QUE
country's need, when all of the pres
ent congressman have proven their pa
triotism and worth, in acting for the
best interests of the country? Why
not follow the example of ex-senator
Chiffon and wait until the close of the
way to satisfy personal interests? OF
course, there is no denying the fact
that all of the congressman in the dis
: tricts named would be financially bet
ter off if relieved.
Gall of these men are experienced in
legislation and have proved thmselves
able and willing to serve the best in
terests of their state and districts.
very much better than man, how
ever capable he may seem to be, with
limited experience. The new mar
must require several years to be in a
position to do much for his district,
just as these men had to do. The
war may be over before they can have
gained such knowledge as is required
at this time. In the meantime their
districts will be losing business and
advantage which might be gained with
those who are able to secure such. 1t
can hardly be said to be profitable
change for state or district.
eff not profitable, it could hardly be
claimed wise move, it would be to
the best interests of the country to
nominate unanimously and elect all Of
the present congressman and discour-
age any one from entering into con-
test against men who have proven
their loyalty and willing to stand by
the President, regardless of party.
"To one not acquainted with tondi-
tions in Washington, it is impossible
to appreciate the disadvantages a new
man would be under; in fact, it is al
most more than an experienced man
can master, the present surroundings
in all the bureaus and departments of
the government"