The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-01-17
SAY LATAH SOLONS
ARE MAKING GOOD
MOSCOW CITIZENS REPORT
WORK OF LATAH LEGISLA-
TORS OF HIGH ORDER.

! l.. +. Parsons, executive secretary
of the University of Idaho, who spent
several days in Boise last week
brings back flattering report of the
work of the Latah delegation in the
house and senate. Mr.. Parsons saws
that in the interest of harmony G. j.
Hugo, of Moscow, declined to be a
candidate for speaker of the house
and the election of Peter G. Johnston
was made unanimous. This move was
productive of complete harmony and
Latah county Jared well, both Mr..
Hugo and Mr.. Anderson receiving ex-
cellent committee appointments.
| Mr.. Parsons says that Senator
Porter, OF Latah county, is regarded
as one of the strong men of the
upper house and has a big Influence
and is getting needed legislation for
this section. The entire Latah county
delegation, two of whom, Senator
Porter and Representative Hugo, are
serving their second term while AL
fred S. Anderson is serving his third
term, are doing splendid work and
are regarded as men of ability
Mr. Parsons says there is a strong
sentiment in favor of Governor Davis
for secretary of the Interior in Presi-
dent Harding's cabinet and he thinks
the prospects are bright for Governor
Davis to land this position, which
Harding has said will go to west
ern man and Mr.. Parsons says that
10 western goverors have endorsed
Governor Davis for the place. Gov
ernor Davis is president of the West
ern Reclamation Association and is
regarded as admirably fitted for the
position of secretary of the interior.
His appointment to that position
would mean much to Idaho and TO the
west, for he is acquainted with the
west and its needs, and Mr.. Parsons
says is regarded by all interests as
the leading candidate.
X. H. Barton Lauds Delegation y
R. H. Barton, Latah county pio-
neer, has been appointed assistant
sergeant-at-arms in the senate and
has written a letter telling of the
work that has been done and of the
nigh standing of Latah county's dele
cation. In a letter to this paper
Dad" Barton writes:
''This is the 10th day If the 10th
ession of the Legislature of the State
# Idaho and much has been accom-
'lished. This session is composed of
exceptionally able members and the
-atah delegation measures up we'll
yian the lest of them Porter of the
enate ranks among. tn leaders AMI
arries great influence as proved by
is committee appointments, he being
n the important committee of finance
anking, and educational Institutions.
lie takes an active part in all the pro-
eedings of the senate. Latah made
70 mistake in sending Porter to the
enate,
Il do not see so much of the house
ut both of our members are making
ood. 1t Is wise custom to keep
fficient members in the harness as
ng as they can be prevailed upon to
erve for | notice that the old mem
srs have more influence than the
ew ones and of course experience
clips very much. Hugo declined to
low his name used in connection
ith the speakarship although he had
rong backing. Representative Story
ID the same thing he, too, is an old
nd able member and has been a for
er speaker. This gave Peter G.
ohnson the dean of the house, and
lie of Idaho's ablest citizens the
ght of way, and he was unanimous
elected and is splendid presiding
ficer
"Should we send Hugo back in two
ears he, no doubt, would be elected
eaker as he is both able and popu-
+. Aderson is also a valuable hard
Orking member. The senate has a
lendid presiding officer in the per-
n of 1t. Governor C. C. Moore.
lould this prove of interest to the
tizens of Latah county, l will try
keep them posted
Respectfully,
"R. H. BARTON,
Asst. Sergeant at Arms"