Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-19
KEEP PHI .SWIN(r IN CONGRESS

KEEP PHIL SWING IN CONGRESS-
II was an suspicious coming out party that the
home friends Of Congressman Phil d. Swing gave hm
at the Barbara Worth last night, upon the occasion
Of his homecoming from Washington.
1t eminently proper show of respect Tor
distinguished fellow townsman who is deserving OF
the esteem of those who know him. both because of his
personal qualities and because of the service he has
rendered in his high official capacity during the past
four years.
1t was also timely demonstration, because the
time is at hand when those who are interested in affairs
bound up in the political fortunes Of Mr.. Swing should
take action. They wish to retain his services as re-
preventative from this district and they were ready and
anxious to launch his campaign. 1t is therefore now
definitely announced that he will be candidate for
the retention of his place for third term in congress
That Mr.. Swing has been useful representative
cannot be successfully disputed. He took nomination
four years ago when it was almost gong by default
This strong Republican district had been represented
by Democrat 1t seemed difficult to dislodge him
that Republicans not bidding strongly for the
honor At first regarded forlorn hope the sltua-
ton underwent such change that at the polls Mr..
Swing was overwhelmingly elected to the seat he has
since held. AT the expiration of that term so sats
actorily his services that he had no opposition
from the Democrats. They endorsed him and ne re-
ceived the votes of Democrats and Repulcans allke
But for few votes given to Socialist candidate II
unanimous endorsement.
Mr. Swing is now confronted with phase not
heretofore presented He has not hitherto had to
contend for a nomination. But with an opponent IN
the field in the primary struggle there has come
time when his home folks may show their apprecla-
tion And they ready to do it. That was emphat
cally proved by last nights demonstration
The Press desires to particularly stress the local
reasons for keeping Mr.. Swing in his present place
There is positively other issue having relation to
federal action of such Importance to the district or
any portion of it, is legislation living control OF
the Colorado river Though Of tremendous Importance
to the future of all this great southwest is partc
ularly and peculiarly vital to Imperial Valley. Indeed
Imperial Valley may be utterly obliterated but for the
success of the legislation for which Mr.. Swing has
valiany contended. With full and definite sense of
this Mr. Swings home folks giving him assurance
of their purpose to back him to the last and the
last woman This issue is shorn of its aspect of local
sefishness for it will add untold millions to the wealth
of the state and nation
would be in effect for the voters to declare that after
ALL they not concerned whether this rich and fer
tile valley once more becomes sea- or whether the
vast power of the Colorado wasted be utilized for
the industrial development of this great southwest 1t
is unthnkabe that this tremendous project near
ing its stage in Congress the people OF this dis
trct and particularly of this valley should
tce to the public that they have further interest IN
the matter by the dismissal of the one who has been its
sponsor and advocate and whose name the legislative
measure bears. 1t would be piece OF unutteraole
folly to do it.
There are other good reasons why his home coun-
ty and his home folks should stand sody behind Mr.
Swing. He is a young of much mental and phys-
cal vigor He has been constant and diligent at Wash
ington. His ideals and purposes are such as to DO
credit to the intelligent constituency he represents
When there have been moral issues at stahe ne mas
properly valued them. When through agitation by
the Imperial Valley Press of the unbearabe conditions
on the border the matter was brought squarely and
forcefuy to public attention, Mr. Swing carried 1t IN
a most effective way to the proper authorities at
Washington The result is that for the first time in
history the fagrant border evils at Mexcai Tijuana
and all other Mexican ports of entry have been abolish
ed. Moral values infinitely higher than material
things that this simple service alone ustfles the re-
turn of Mr.. Swing to Washington
Fortunately throughout the Eleventh district
strong forces aligned for Mr.. Swing This is su
premely gratifying to his home friends The formal
launching of his campaign is such as to indicate they
understand the need of voter doing his or her
duty The routine of lives here is such that the
primary date there hundreds of voters absent from
their homes These must feel that there is individ
ua responsibility resting heavily upon each one, so
that they will return cast their ballot for Mr. Swing
or will not fail to exercise the right to vote by mail
This is mandatory. And perfect organization in
every voting precinct in the county should function IN
such manner to get every available voter to the
polls.
The Press on behalf of his friends throughout the
valley offers salutations to Mr. Swing upon his return
to his home to give account of his stewardship His
course in the office he holds deserves their ap-
proval and they will enthusiastically rally to that end.
FLAG DAY EXERCISES
Every man, woman and child who can possibly be
there ought to attend the Flag Day exercises tonight
at the City Park This program, being held under the