New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-04-06
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democrat of New York city, who
represents in the North several
of Louisiana important indus
tries. Mr.. McGovern's practice
before the United States Supreme
Court and Federal Governmental
departments requires him to main
tain offices in Washington where
he is considered a keen observer
of National affairs. He said:
"My sole object in coming to
Louisiana at this time was to
visit the sick bed of Senator
Broussard-than whom life can
not produce a better example of
sterling manhood. The report of
his condition which we received
at home were of such an alarm
ing nature that Il decided to OBJ
tain frst-hand information. l
am happy indeed to learn that he
has safely passed the crisis. My
admiration for Senator Broussard
is such that were it possible to
give him my years and health,
they would be cheerfully sacri-
feed to the end that his services
in these tragic times may be pre-
served to the country. 4 have
had ample opportunity to note
his Congressional activities and
state unhesitatingly that his pres
ent break down can be attributed
solely to a devotion to duty that
knew no bounds. Your Washing
ton delegation generally speaking
is capable Of always giving a
good account of itself but l think
the people of Louisiana as a rule
feel little bit more content
when Senator Broussard is in his
seat. If there is any member Of
the Lower House who stands out
more prominently than another
it is, perhaps, Judge Whit P. Mar
tin of your Third District. AL
though sitting on the tremend-
rously important Ways and Means
Committee as a Progressive-Pro-
tectionist and his place charged to
the Republic minority, he has con-
sistently supported the admins
trative measures Of President
Wilson and his vote for Speaker
Clark enabled our party to or
ganize and control the House. He
never overlooks an opening to adj
vance the interest of his constitu-
ency and his poise. analytical
mind, legal ability, dignified de-
pertinent add popularity among
leaders Of all parties are so we'll
recognized that he can be as
sured of his present committee
memberships as long as he re-
mains in Congress- distinction
that should mean much for your
state.
Mr.. McGovern, who is men,
Der Of the famous Tammany or
ganization and a rock-ribbed cor
ganization" man was asked he
New Workers viewed Mayor Hy-
Ian s administration and he. re-
piled:
"By Hylan s great victory, New
York City demonstrated that it
was tired Of sham reform as typi-
fed by the Mitchell regime and
prefers a government that as
sures progress along party lines.
Hylan is a magnificent type Of the
self-made man and before many
months have gone by he will COLI
found his critics. 1t has been
often said that with the possible
exemption Of the Presidency of
the United States, the Mayorship
of Greater New York is the most
difficult executive position to sat
isfactorily fill. In my opinion
Mayor Hylan combines the quail
tiles which will eventually win for
him higher political honors.
Mr.. McGovern is an enthusiast
tic champion Of President Wilson
and believes that history will
record him as the most dominant
factor in the inevitable readjust-
ment Of world-affairs. Mr.. Nc
Govern said: "The people Of
the United States are not yet
fully alive to the realization that
upon them and the sacrifices
which they must be prepared to
make will depend in large meas
ure, the results which are
essential if the word Liberty"
means anything to us. Once
they have had brought d.