Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-09-30
CONGRESSMAN NELSON GIVEN
OVATION IN WASHINGTON
Returning to Washington After the
Primary Election Nelson Is Honor
ed by His Colleagues.
BY A. ID. IAirbairn

i1F "A IL 4-Nit BaiAH
o. the Farmers National Magazine
An unprecedented scene was enac-
ted when Cong A. 7. Nelson,
whom republican voters OF his district
denied another nomination, received
an ovation from the entire House.
The ovation was hearty, spontaneous
and had 10 prepared place OIL the pro-
gram Of the National House of Rep
resentatives. Those who led or par
tlcipated in this unusual tribute to
defeated candidate, assured the writ
er hat no previous arrangements for
the ovation bad been made.
Mr. Nelson arose in his place and
attempted TO address the Speaker,
but his voice was drowned in such a
storm Of applause and hand clapping
as is seldom heard in Congress, The
President himself would be proud of
such recognition. Democrats who
have served for many years said MI.
Nelson was recognized as an instin-
tioE and his temporary removal from
the scene OF his valuable activities
was keenly regretted by all who knew
him and were able TO appreciate his
sterling character aud true worth.
Really. don't understand what
the voters of his district were think
ing of when they decided to temper
arily retire Nelson TO private life. -
said Congressman FINS Garrett, act
ing minority leader. Naturally my
party would like to control the House,
but we want to keep a man like Mel
son in Office. lie has been with the
people on all matters affecting their
real interests. Any person who says
his sympathies are with Wall Street
as opposed 10 the masses simply has
failed to get the facts concerning his
record here. Democrats join with
their republican friends IN express
ing profound regret over the action
taken by his constituents.
Congressman Sinnott, of Oregon,
who has aided Mr. Nelson in his fight
for better conditions. through FEEDER
al legislation, for agriculture. said he
never witnessed "A scene so impressive
as when bot IA sides of the House arose
to express their admiration for Mr..
Nelson.
Il regard that tribute as worth a
life time Of effort in the cause of the
people, " said Mr. Sinnott. There is
not man in Congress who does not
today almost envy the gentleman
| from Wisconsin. | would welcome
defeat If it would result in so sincere
and spontaneous manifestation OF
love and respect for me by my col
leagues OF all shades of opinion n the
! House of Representatives Defeat
means little when mans conscious.
ness of having done his duty is sns-
tanned and Endorsed in so splendid q
manner. "
THE people of Nelson's district
didn't defeat hIm, They defeated
themselves. They denied themselves
the services OF a trusted, tried anC
faithful representative. He will not
suffer, but they will In my judg
ment there is not man in Wiscon
sin who is able successfully to iill The
place occupied by Nelson,
Congressman Ninson, an old line
old time democrat of Georgia. saiC
no delegation in Congress would fee
the loss of Mir. Nelson more than tn,
delegation from his state.
Nelson has helped us very mucl
in obtaining agricultural Legislation
and through his bill providing for
revolving fund to beplaced at the dis
posal of The Federal Farm Loa,
Beard. he has made money freer anC
cheaper in the agricultural section
of the South as we'll as the North,
said Congressman Ninsou. "Ofcourst
Nelson is loyal and regular repub
| hcan, But he il more. lie is'a loya
aud regular American,
| Congressman Fordney. chairman o
the Ways aud Means Committee o
the House. Speaker Gillette, FIoo
Leader Mondel, Chairman Maddel
of he Committee on Appropriations
and many others expressed stronl
approval of the course of Mr., Nelson
in congress and keen regret over IN
defeat for another nomination.
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