The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-08-06

- RACE A. DUNN recently wrote the fol-
I lowing for her publication, the Prince
ton Union.
"Two years ago Frank B. Kellogg was
candidate for reelection to the United States
senate. He had made brilliant record during
the term he had served in that body and was
recognized throughout the entire country by
thinking men and women as one of the leaders in
the senate. His record as private citizen, pro
fessional man and public official was above
proach No individual could place his finger on
any dishonest or even questionable act ever COM
mitted by Frank B. Kellogg He is man who
has his way to the top by his ability, ster-
ling qualities of character, and his capacity for
hard work. The voters of Minnesota, by an over
whelming majority, rejected him and chose to
put in his place of only the most ordinary
attainments who never begin to fill
Frank Kelloggs place in the United States
ate. The results of that 1922 election could in
wise be considered an index to Frank Kel-
logg's rating statesman; they merely show
ed that Minnesota was political jamboree
and that her voters were casting their ballots
without an understanding of the situation or that
they were blinded by hate and prejudice. The
Union at that time stated:
"Their action is of but little significance as
far as Senator Kellogg's record is concerned. 1t
is the record of most able man who was ever
faithful to his high trust. The action of no vot-
ers can change that. 1t is written indelibly
the pages of history for his constituents to read
with more understanding in their calmer
ments."
"Just about year later Minnesota was
honored by having this one of her sons, whom
she, by minority vote, had chosen to reject,
selected by the chief executive of this nation to
fill it's most important diplomatic post. Frank
B. Kellogg chosen to go ambassador from
the United States to Great Britain.
''There is sitting today in London an inter-
allied conference at which are present represent
atives from 10 nations that were parties to the
Treaty of Versailles. They have met to discuss
the German PREPARATION problem, one of the most
difficult economic questions that has ever con-
fronted the European nations. 1t is the big af-
terwar problem. The United States is interested
in seeing those nations unite on fair and salts
factory policy that can be enforced, because the
prosperity of her people, as well as those of the
European nations, is dependent upon it. She
has been working to this end for several months
putting the best brains of the country at the
problem and as result of it's activities there is
the Dawes reparation plan.
Inc Unlteo oCateS mas as us representative
at this important conference Frank B. Kellogg.
Since this nation was not party to the Treaty
of Versailles, it's representatives do not sit at the
council table of the conference with the same
powers as do the other delegates, but, notwith-
standing that fact, Frank B. Kellogg is conceded
to be one of the most dominant and influential
figures there
$50 once more this quiet, unassuming man
who stands ready to devote all his energies and
ability to the service Of his state and nation is
rendering great service, and this time not only
to his own country, but also to the other nations
that participated in the World war. Minnesota
is proud that she can claim him as her own,
but she may also well hang her head in shame
to think her voters, less than two years ago by
their verdict at the polls, showed their lack OF
appreciation Of real craftsmanship.