Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-05-19
SENATOR SWANSON ON
IMPORTANT COMMITTEE
Alexandria Gazette.

We publish in our news columns to-
day the appointment of Senator Swan
son to one of the most important COM
mittees of the present senatorial session
This is a committee formed for the pur-
lose of drafting an adequate measure
for the relief of the distressing agricul-
tural conditions that have prevailed for
several years throughout the country.
This committee with Senator Capper
as chairman, has been carefully chosen,
not only for its specialized ability in all
matters pertaining TO the farming inter
ets, but for its weight and influence
in the Senate. So that any measure re-
ported with its endorsement to that
b dy is almost sure Of passage by a
handsome majority.
The farmers of Virginia are especi'
ally interested in legislation OF this
tenor, and are fortunate, indeed, in
having so effective a champion of theil
cause, as Senator Swanson has always
proved himself, as an influential mem
Der of the committee that will probably
shape the legislation in behalf of tht
agricultural interests Of the country.
We called attention last winter TO tht
cry able speech OF Senator Swanson
in the Senate, in January, in which he
entered into an exhaustive discussion
of the adverse conditions Of agriculture
and indicated the nature of the relic
nat should be sought in legislation
This speech attracted favorable com
rrent on every side, especially among
the farming classes, who gave if theiI
emphatic approval.
Now, the question arises, how abOu
the senatorial campaign that is abou
10 begin. if it has not already done st
Tor one of Virginia S senatorships? |
is well-known that Senator Swanson
is a man who has never Yet neglected
his duties, either as congressman, Gov
or senator, to build up his politica
fences. In fact, in this respect, the
lamented Senator Martin and himsel
were as one in their last campaign TO
the United States Senate. They stayet
at their post of duty in the strenuou
times that demanded men of their STAMP
at the nations capital, and their friend
saw to it that they were not disturbed
With this important duty added t,
the numerous others that are neces
sarily imposed on man of Senate
Swanson's ability and experience il
national legislation, he will have les
time than ever to look after our pc
litical interests in Virginia. But if w
know the overwhelming sentiment 0
the electorate in Virginia, today. an,
if we know the loyalty and unswervin!
fidelity of Virginians to their true an,
tried public servants, we can aSSur
the Senator that his interests are SAT
in the hands of his friends.
We are given to understand, by tn
way, that the financial measures il
contemplation by Senator Swanson, a
a member of this important committee
will be drafted with the view of specia
protection TO the tobacco planters, tn
truck and fruit growers, the peanu
growers and the stock raisers. A
these are all intensively Virginia in
dustries, we feel that we can safel
pledge to Senator Swanson the unqual
fled and unremitting support of ever
man directly or indirectly engaged
their pursuit. And that means in ac
dition to the loyal hosts who may b
relied upon again to express their az
probation and approval OF the distir
guished record of Senator Swanson {
Washington a victory of splendid pre-
portions at the polls next fall.-Alexar
dria Gazette.