The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-08
Editor Stone Finds
Busiest Man In Capitol
Western Ne41r1pcf Unlon
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and deeply interested just now in the
great question of immigration of
which he is a recognized authority.
His bill would limit immigrants to 5
per cent Of the number of persons
Of such nationality already residing
in the country, and has many sup
porters. At hearing of the Scnat-
ors committee on immigration while
we were in the city Walter w. Hus-
band, known and loved by all ST.
JohnSbury folks, told the committee
there Is imperative need for regula-
ton of immigration, and that it would
be grave mistake to interfere with
the flow from northern and western
Europe, which is inclined to engage in
agricultural pursuits. Walter was the
secretary of the spec,a | commission
taht visited Europe q few years ago
and is now in the Red Cross in
Washington.
The two days spent in the House
gallares were full of interest as the
great debate was in progress as to the
number OF Congressman for the next
decade asbaSed on the 1920 census.
The bill that passed after two days
OF fllibusteI'ing by the democrats
would give Vermont only one Con-
gresham after 1928, but am Still in
hopes each state in the Union can
have two, which was provided in the
bill that Congressman Dale champion
cd. lncldenty, while in Washing
ton, J learned from others not Yer
montcrS, by the way, thai Col. Dale
is one OF the most treless workers in
the House and that almost every eve
nng the night Waterman finds him in
his office AZ the Capitol busily engage
ed in his official duties. But the real
work Of the House, and Senate too,
is done in the committee rooms, and
here Congressman Dale is exceeding
~ active and his advice much sought
by other members.
Congressman Greene has become
quite prominent as a member Of the
military affairs committeeman by rcd-
son OF his service in the Vermont Ma
tional Guard has given much helpful
service both TO the committee and in
debates on the floor of the House.
1t would take Philadelphia lawyer
to explain the legis lativc proceedings
the day OF the rc-appontment film
buster, and our Laura has a conur-
drum which quite describes the situa-
ton. Why is a vote in Congress like
a cold in the hcad2 Answer, because
the ayes" have it and
the "Noes.'
Both Congressman Greene and Dale
and their families live at the Driscoll
just north of the Capitol and Dan P.
Covcny was there When we were in
he city on his way to Pasadena. We
we're well cared for at the Continent
al which is quite near the Nnion
station and managed by our former
st. Johnsbuly resident, Arthur W.
Chaffee.
To get you away from politicRl am
sure you will be interested in what
Nessrs. Silsby and Husband have
lone in the Vermont society. At thu
December meeting Judge O. NJ. Bar
Jcr, who still votes the Republican
Icket in Bennington, spoke on the
New England town meeting, and for
they had doughnuts and
,ther "eats" that are stu served ut
he town meeting dinners. The con-
titution was amended by the COM
nitttee which included our two for
ncr townsmcn and the town govern
nent adopted. At the January met
ng the officers were du.y G ected:
Nj the members of the Vermont dele
alton, Judge Wendell P. Stafford,
Judge Barber and Judge Charles a.
'routy are justices of the peace, e. A
ilsby is the constable, and Walter
Y. Husband is one of the listers.
he moderator is Capt. Leonard S.
'oten, U. s. A.
Our short stay in Washington pr
Iuded seeing many of our good
.iends, but we found Col. Joseph
'airbanks building up a growing law
usincss on jackson Place in a build
~ opposite the White House and
'obclt Mackinnon gave US the latest
ONE news when we found him at the
ONE of his son who is The only Yer
,onter in that famous musical or
the Marine Band,
Everybody but the managers Of the
ig hotels and the merchants are glad
rat the Inauguration will be sim
lc affair, but there is sure to be a
'owd and the affair will be very i'm
ressive. 1t will be as simple, so far
5 the ceremony is concerned, as was
nat of Abraham Lincoln, according |
present plans.
A small stand will be erected on
le steps on the east front of the
apitol, from which Mr. Harding Will \
axe his inaugural address
The stand Will be large enough to