New Britain herald., 1928-09-22
LONGWORTH AT THE OUTING

rms being a rather gentlemanIy community politically speaking. mo- body will think of asking Repre- sentative Nicholas Longworth em- barrassing questions when he visits these environs on September 29 to address the annual Third Ward out ing at Lake Compounce. It will be a delightful affair, those attending will hear just what they like to hear, and will applaud the speaker with gusto. There will be more genuine. if not hard-boiled Republican doc Urine on tap at that meeting than there will be barbecued meat, and despite the skill of the chefs, it is doubtful whether they will be able to compete with the excellence and taste of the verbal food.
 What intrigues us about the Ohio representative is that he is annqunc- ed as being stalwart rscalcitrant against the 18th amendment. In this state nobody will ask him to explain this viewpoint with that of Herbert Hoover, as Schuyler Merritt at the Republican state convention an- swered that point fairly we'll when he stated he held somewhat wet views, going as far in fact as to add that he partly agreed with Governor Smith on prohibition. After that, be- ing a Republican wet in this state is nothing remarkable, except they find themselves in the embarrassing position of being forced to vote-if they would be loyal to the party for a dry candidate,
 It is easy to understand Repre- sentative Longworth's political vet ness, as he lives in Cincinnati. That city at least is as wet as New Haven or Waterbury. or New Britain meaning wet in sentiment The Ohi- an merely knows on which side his political bread is buttered, having something in common with MT. Mer- ritt in this respect. Only it is little hard for the thoughtful to compre- hend how moist conversation and dry voting will ever change the pro- hibition doldrums that cause the conversation in the first place. But then, this remains queer world.
 The Cincinnatian also sports an- other scalp on his political belt that might attract attention. He is one of those fortunates who fought for the soldiers bonus bill despite the oppo- sition of President Coolidge. Most Republican congressmen take pride during the present melee in how they supported Coolidge, especially considering the fact that Herbert Hoover is regarded as the simon pure legatee of the Coolidge policies. It 50 happens that many an influ- ential Republican in these parts op- posed the bonus legislation. private ly or openly: but then, We shouldn't have brought that up at all. If any body so far forgets himself as to talk with the visitor about the bonus business he probably can tell them that many a congressman who voted with Coolidge on the proposition no longer Is in Congress. And that an- swer ought to satisfy anyone who understands the A BIC of politics.
 Longworth is worth all the well come he will get. He is snappy talker, it is said, a good mixer, a fine handshaker, a gentleman of culture and refinement. He has had long ex- perience in Congress and most im- portant of all, has had the courage of his convictions and the ability to state them unequivocally. In sense, he is quite independent in his views. although he never really slipped off the reservation.