Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-02-25

,ot,o,, t,., ,.os made necessary by two great
wors IN tho fret of which we brought the press
ings Of liberty 10 the struggling pa'rlo'S VI O"""
acquired Porto Rico and the philippines anu ~
the second brought to an end tHe sfe"'e'' t0
that the world has ever KNOWN
Since he has been here he has seen TOUR VI VI,
eighteen amendments to the CONSTITUTION auop'eu
as part of the organic law lie mas seen NC GA
banding business of the nation call LOT lhe c'ea
ton of three new executive OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ture Commerce and Labor-and innumerable sub
sdiary bureaus. He has seen political parties rise
and disappear and the issues which produced theh
cease to exist But above all, he has liVed 10 see
the American republic, which he has loved ana Ia
bored for throughout all these years, ana whlch
is in no small part the result of his handlwork' pro-
claimed as the leading nation In all the World
Gen Isaac r. Sherwood of Ohio (born lS35)-lt
is true that am the oldest man who ever served
in this historic chamber but have always been
told that there is no virtue in being old. II there
were. would be the most yirtuous man here. We
are here today with Il living Touchdown argument
of the theory of Doctor Oser Qaughter) in Uncle
Joe who has honored this chamber with the long
est service of any man who ever served in any par
liamentary body in the world After the 4th of
March next | shall bid farewell to congress and
Uncle Joe will then be the oldest member of CON
gress and the oldest member of any parliament
tary body in the world, and wish him parting
God bless you" with all my heart.
Sneaker Frederick ii. Gilett of Massachusetts
The activities of the gentleman from Illinois in
mn official capacity have probably affected directly
and indirectly more millions of Americans than
those of any individual now dwelling upon the
EARTH Not only has he surpassed all the states
men of America in length of service in conspicu
Gus place in which he has been conspicuous, but
he has surpassed the service of all save very few
statesmen in history, ancient and modern, and he
! stands today with longer record of eminent posi-
ton than any statesman now living in any nation
of the world
Majority Floor Leader Frank W. Mondell of Wy
omine-We have not always agreed with Uncle
Joe on either side, but we have all honored him
for his vrile ability and, more than that for his
stalwart, unwaverng courage. Long may he re-
main here to remind those who come that man
can be courageous, that man can stand for what
he believes is right, even though 1t may not for
the moment be popular.
: "Upcle Joe" Cannon-As look into your faces
I am reminded that our honored speaker and his
predecessor In that chair were approaching the
polls to cast their first votes in 1872. Jim Manu.
at the age of sixteen, was no doubt beginning his
struggle with rival amDltlOnS TO continue FARMER
or become n lawyer; today he is an ornament to
both professions, true, scientific farmer and the
most industrious and useful lawmaker have ever
known. My friends Rainey and Mondell, at the
age of twelve were beginning to figure life in per-
centages, while Rodenberg, at the age of seven,
was winning his way with "You would scarce ex-
pect one of my age" and the ambitions of Claude
Kitchin and Nick Longworth, at the age of three,
were centered about their first pants. AS look
over the house | find more than 100 of my col
leagues who had not then been born.
We have had great development in these years,
and am glad to have been small part of 1t and
TO be able to continue with you in the work we
here do for the peace and prosperity of the Ameri-
can people and the world, far as we can, by
example in fraternity and charity. l thank you
from the bottom of my heart. prolonged applause,
all the members rising.)