The Omaha morning bee., 1925-04-12
Petitioning a Senator

Oxford, Neb.-To the Editor of the
Omaha Bee: Truth is often magnified
by jest, as for example, the Houston
Post Dispatch says, nothing has oc-
| Cured recently to render It desirable
for our party 10 abandon the grand
old jackass as our sacred party en-
blem." Democrats recently confessed
that their overwhelming defeat could
be traced to their prediction tieup
| with republican insurgents in their
attempt TO besmirch the administra-
tion. They avowed they would never
do II again. and as Coolidge had been
chosen TO administer the government.
they would cooperate with him in
trying out his government policies and
the insurgent wrecking crew could
expect no help from the democrats.
That was patriotic and statesman
like pledge. and IL adhered TO. would
have brought respect and confidence
TO the party; but as soon as the new
administration was ainaugurated We
find tho pledge thrown TO the winds
and the great democratic party en-
insurgents TO make war on the pres
ident.
Surely, the Post-Dispatch was right.
When one considers that Bryan lodged
the same objection TO Davis that the
insurgents trumped up against War
rem, the inconsistency OF the demo-
Gratis is shown to he 100 per cent.
Ii IL true that Nebraska republicans
have nothing to boast OF IN this mat
ter, unless II is the expert gallery
playing OF our senior senator. All
prior demogogic efforts were eclipsedI
when, in the closing hours Of the
senate, Norris arose and. in tremu-
lous tones, told OF the grave danger
that threatened him from vast num-
Der OF his Nebraska constituents. whS
had manufactured a gigantic repub-
lican machine for hi. destruction.
This big Betsy was capable of throw
Ing great balls OF propaganda into
Washington with fearful force. For
some reason. the senate didn't move
to investigate, probably because
George has been seeing spooks. mono
polists and political bosses under his
bed for years. There Is always some
one trying to do him because he Is
fighting the peoples battles. Once.
down south he was fiercely attacked
by a beautiful young woman, who
smacked him right In the face with
a kiss. and IL is doubtful II he will
ever fully recover from the shock.
This cruel punishment was inflicted
because he was fighting to prevent
Muscle Shoals being put to work TO
help the farmers.
Nebraska republicans who petit
toned Norris were not acquainted
with the senator. or they would have
known better. II is true the constitu-
ton says the right OF petition shall
never be abridged. but that Is old
doctrine. Progressive Norris will ac-
c<pt only petitions that read. follow
your own sweet will and please allow
US to applaud" He allows one excep-
ton TO the rule. when his will may
he ignored. Yea. even trodden under
foot. That is when petitioning him 10
run for office when u is absolutely
against his wishes and best judgment.
NV sympathy goes out TO that vast
block OF voters who wired all those
petitions. What a waste of good
money and good intentions. They he.
lieved congressman were representa-.
tlves and servants OF the people. but
they did not know George. In his
bombastic letter, put In the record. the
superiority or his giant intellect ana
his great official power sticks out I'm
every line. No one will question the
right OF Norris to vote as he thought
BEST on confirming Warren. but he
had neither moral or legal right 10
refuse to hear and respectfully an.
swer a petition from constituents
whom he IL supposed to represent.
Much less had he right TO insult
them by calling them propa gandists,
working in the interests Of monopo'
lists. Telling them they did not know
what they were talking about does
not exhibit craftsmanship or gallant.
rv. Putting his letter In the record
and failing TO put In kennedy's. "a
which he was assuming 20 reply. was
20 say the least. taking cowardi,
advantage Of a constituent who was
helpless TO defend himself in the sams
| forum. II that IL not abuse OF sena
torlai privilege. what Is it, Verify
Norris docs not consider himself q
servant Of the people. lie claimed u
have q hort Of letters similar 10 Ken
nedy's. Vet not one VAS offered II
the record To prove his assertion thai
they were inspired by monorolists In
stead or q desire 90 offer kindly ed
vice. A. c, RANKIN