Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1931, Page 3

SPEAKER'S RECORD RECALLS' CAREER Occupied Chair for Six Years and Attended Thirteen Congresses. A six-year term as Speaker culnii- nated the service of Nicholas Long: worth in the House of Representatives during 13 Congresses. But three Speakers in the history of \ the House occupied longer the chair to which Mr. Longworth was elevated by his Republican colleagues after 20 years apprenticeship as a “boy” Representa- tive ‘from Ohio, distinguished service on the powerful Ways and Means Com- mittee and one term as majority floor leader. He was the Republican candidate for Speaker of the next House in which | that party now holds a majority of only one. _Prophetically, Mr. Longworth told the last assembly of the Seventy-first ‘House: “Perhaps this is the last time I will ad- dress you from this rostrum. It is only By the Assoclated Press. ‘ | an all-wise Providence who is going to | determine which of the two major par- { ties will organize the next House. “With whatever Providence may de- eree, I am abundantly satisfied. If I am 'to retire from this office I do so with profound gratitude to my col- leagues, not so much for having ele- vated me to this, the greatest office in any legislative branch in any govern- ! ment of the world, but more for the evidence of the esteem and confidence you have had in me.” His gavel then adjourned the Con- gress. Graduated From Harvard. Born with wealth and position on No- wmber 5, 1869, in Cincinnati, his home gsver since, Mr. Longworth, after attend- *we¢ Franklin School there, was gradu- @ted in 1891 from Harvard. He spent @me year in Harvard Law School, then nsferring to the Cincinnati Law hool, graduating frcm that institu- tior. in 1894. Although admitted to the bar, he did Dot practice to any extent. Instead he became interested in eivic affairs, and soon was immersed in politios in the city over which “Boss” Cox then held sway. Despite his persistent inclination to remain “regular” in politieal contro- versies, he declined to tike dictation from the Cox organization and never was closely identified with it. After serving on the Cincinnati School Beard, he was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. Later he became & member of the Ohlo Senate, serving there with Warren G. Harding and forming a friendship with the future President, which contmnued until Mr. Harding's death. Elected to the Fifty-eighth Congress in 1902, when only 33 years of age, Mr. Longworth first served as a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Later he ‘was assigned to the Ways and Means Ccmmittee, which has initial jurisdic- tion over tariff and revenue legislation. Arplying himself to a close study of these problems, he was in a position to take an important part in the shaping of the country’s tax policy. One of “Triumvirate.” He led in the fights against the Dem- ocratic Underwood tariff and for the Payne-Aldrich and post-war Fordney- McCumber schedules. He was Speaker Wwhen the l;ll:wley-sm‘?::l act passed. During speakership Mr. Long- worth formed with Republican Leader ‘Tilson and Chairman Snell of the Rules & group termed the “tri- Republicans and Demo- crats X rule of the triumvirate, irksome to some Republicans and la- beled “tyrannical” by Democrats, Tesponiive. 10" miserity’ domerts o ve . Sucl Tevision was forecast for the next Con- TWILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR NO DEBTS other than contracted by me. FRANKLIN L_ATWELL, 1338 Wis. ave. WANT TO HAUL. PART_LOAD FULL_OR to or from New York, Richmond, Boston, Fispuren and Il way points; secial rates NATIONAL A ., 1317 N. Y. ave. Nat. 1460. 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THE EVENING i STAR, WASHINGTON, - left—The Speaker with Representative Jchn Q. Tilson. Center right—With his little daughter. lawelf;ef:—nurinc a vacation at Hgt Springs, Va., last Summer. Lower center—Group at the White House shortly after the wedding of Nicholas Longworth and Alice Roosevelt. Lower right—A picture made in 1919. Presiding over the House of Representatives. Da2C Upper right—A characteristic the east room of the White House on February 17, 1906, was a brilliant af- fair, witnessed by nearly one thousand notables. Congress adjourned for the day .to do honor to the tenth White House bride and the Representative from Ohio. Genial Manner Disarmed Foes. Mr. Longworth confided later to friends that he soon realized it was somewhat of a political handicap to be identified as the “son-in-law of T. R.” and the “husband of Alice Roosevelt.” Some of his political foes sought to at- tach the unofficial title of “Crown Prince” to young Longworth, but he succeeded by his genial manner in dis- arming them, and, with a realization that if he was forge ahead in the political world, He must stand on his own feet, struck out to ring up accom- plishments as a legislator on his own account. Family ties gave way to party al- leglance in the Fall of 1912, when Mr. orth became a candidate for re- election. Seeking re-election to the presidency was William H. Tatt, a fel- ow Cincinnatian, who was the Repub- lican party candidate. Opposing him, in addition to the Democratic candi- date, Woodrow Wilson, was Mr. Long- worth’s father-in-law, running on the Progressive ticket, With the enceuragement of his wife, | the daughter of Mr. Roosevelt, the Cin- cinnati Representative declined to bolt party, supported Mr. Taft and went down to defeat by a plurality of 101 triumphed because the normal Repub- | lican vote was split between Mr. Long- worth and a candidate indorsed by the Bull Moosers. Two years later, how- ever, Mr. Longworth returned to Con- gress for an uninterrupted stay, which culminated in his successful candidacy for the Speakership. Popular With Colleagues. Few men serving in Congress could boast of greater popularity among his | colleagues than Mr. Longworth. He had | political enemies, but they were rela- tively few in comparison with his wide circle of friends, which included men of all political complexions. One of his “cronies” was Representative Garner, a Democrat from Texas, with whom he served on the Ways and Means Com- mittee, while another was Representa- | tive Garrett of Tennessee, who, as the Democratic leader, matched wits with him on the floor when he was leading the Republican forces. Even the La Follette insurgents, whom he was instrumental in barring from party councils for their refusal to support the Republican ticket in 1924, agreed that “Nick,” as he was known to | his friends, was “a good fellow.” He was unylelding in his attitude to- ward party irregulars when plans were made for the organization of the Sixty- eighth Congress, but he took the view legislation frequently must be made the subject of compro- mise. It was this opinion that led him to approve a modification of the Mellon tax-reduction plan in the Sixty-seventh Congress when the proposal was threat- ened with defeat as a result of & Dem- ocratic-Republican insurgent coalition, Although a consistent supporter of the administration, Mr. Longworth dif- fered from both Presidents Harding and Coolidge on some issues, voting on one occasion for the soldlers’ bonus, which My.. Coolidge vetoed. Good Story Teller. Coming as he did from Cincinnati, which repeatedly piled up substantial majorities against prohibition, he op- posed the eighteenth amendment; but, recognizing sentiment reflected in Con- gress for prohibition, he made no effort as a party leader to bring about nulli- fication or modification. Bald and portly and invariably good- natured, Mr. Longworth had a knack for telling anecdotes, and frequently mad: use of a funny story to ward off a thrust from his Democratic opposition during oratorical skirmish Off the floor of “Our Car’ Reverts to Government, With Ownership in Doubt By the Associated Press. “Our car” now is just a gov- ernmental automobile. Furnished for the use of the Speaker of the House, the lim- ousine Nicholas Longworth used for six years will have no owner until the next presiding officer is chosen. ‘To Democratic Leader Garner it was always “our car.” The Texan is his party's candidate for the speakership and he sel- dom missed an opportunity to tell “Nick” jokingly, “It will soon be_all mine.” Longworth denied the joint ownership, but used to drive his crony “Jack” home after the day’s session. It's no longer “ours,” but the closely divided House will decide whether it is to become Garner’s. |QUOTES LONGWORTH’S FAVORITE SCRIPTURE Colored Doorman Points to Passage, “A Time to Be Born and a Time to Die.” By the Assoclated Press. Harry Parker, veteran colored door- man of the Ways and Means Commit- tee, on which Nicholas Longworth be- gan his rise to leadership in the House, | quoted the Speaker's favorite-Scripture | passage today as news of the death was received. “To everything there is a season, and 2 time to every purpose under the | Heaven; a time to be born and a time |to die; a time to plant and a time to | pluck up that which is planted.” This beginning of the third chapter asked him to quote hundreds of times. Pointing to it in President McKin ley’s Bible, a property of the committee, Parker said the Speaker had smiled ap- preciatively over the passage on the day before he left Washington. “He sald he was sorry that day,” Parker added, “that he could not corne to the song service at my church, I had invited him because he was always interested. He often gave me flowers for the church. He always had time to shake hands and say a good word to me.” — e though warned by friends that it might be political suicide—this warning com- ing when he persisted in wearing spats when many members of the House con- night sessions in dinner clothes at a time when they were not generally worn, and in playing golf when it was regarded as only a “rich man's e.” In college Mr. Longworth went in for zain',blndl later kept himself in con- on by playing tennis, riding horse- back, fencing, and taking long morning hikes, bundled up in a heavy sweater. An accomplished musician, he played the violin in a manner that won commen- dation of critics. He also was a planist of ability. ‘Two weeks before House Republicans, in February, 1925, selected him as their candidate for Speaker by a vote of 140 to 85 a.daughter, Paulina, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Longworth. She was their first child, and, as evidence of the Ol s cigarette -did a8 he pleased, al- hio Representative's popularity, was cheered by his eolleagues- when appeared on floomy P | of Ecclesiastes, Parker said, the Speaker | sidered them dudish, in appearing at = By the Assoclated Press. The House lost a Speaker today, but | Paulina Longworth mourned her “daddy.” The flaxen-haired 6-year-old daugh- ter of the Speaker and granddaughter of President Roosevelt was in Cincinnati, miles from her father’s bedside await- ing his coming for a promised vacation together. Miss Paulina and Mr. Longworth were real pals. No demands warranted an PAULINA MOURNS FOR REAL PAL; AWAITED VACATION TOGETHER Speaker of House and Six-Year-Old Daughter Were Inseparable Companions. interference in their plans together, and on several occasions she was a delighted observer in the House gallery or on the floor beside her proud parent. . Only recently an important visitor sought,an engagement with the Speaker on a certain afternoon. He was told it was imposible. “My daughter is participating in a chiidren’s play,” the Speaker was re- to have said. “I could not afford to miss that.” MELLON LOSES SUIT Ordered to Pay $37,937.50 Fees Out of Railroad Proceeds. Justice Frederick L. Siddons of the | District Supreme Court yesterday or- dered Andrew W. Mellon, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles C. Carlin and Charles C. Car- lin, jr., lawyers, out of funds held by him in trust for Charles J. Harrah, re- sulting from suits against the Cuban government in seizing e railroad owned by Harrah. The payment amounted to $350,000, Secretary Mellon noted an a) 1 g Elp'l:e Carlins, in suing for a mandamus to compel Secretary Mellon to pay over the money, told the court they filed with the Treasury Department an as- signment from Harrah for the amount | of their fee and Mellon had refused to i honor it. are more delicious’and digestible with GULDENS I Dozen 2 Dozen offer! STATE VOTES SYMPATHY COLUMBIA, 8. C., April 9 () —The South Carolina Senate today adopted 8 resolution expressing sympathy to the widow of Nicholas Longworth, Speaker of the National House of Representatives, who died at Alken to- day, ‘;nd prdering a floral offering sent Aiken. to pay $37,937.50 to|to How to Check a Treat that cold before it turns into something more serious. Doctors say use healing, soothing Mistol with its ly dropper at once. Away goes the painful, scratchy feeling in nose and throat as Mistol soothes and heals inflamed membranes, checking infec- tion. Get a bottle at any drug store! Mistol aT.orr. COLUMBIA ROSES for $2.00 - for $3.00 Thru the co-operation of our Growers we are prepared to-make-this Very Special Week End 1407 H Street 3Doors National 4905 West of 14th St. THURSDAY, APRIL 1954 CAPITAL MOURNS FOR GENIAL “NICK” Grief Is Deepest for Long- worth, the Man, Rather Than Speaker. (Continued From First Page.) wealth and position to which he was born. “Nick's” voice was as smooth as his hands, except when he was hoarse from colds to which he was subject. When this man greeted any one, he | smiled; and his directness was the same with the messengers to whom he invariably nodded in the House lobby as with the titled European he would | welcome to his home in flawless French. The evenness of his temper was tradi- tional. So was his capacity for frater- nal good will in politics. Not long ago the music magazine Etude asked the Speaker, in a sym- postum, what composition he would choose to hear, if he could, when he was dying. Longworth chcse Beetho- ven's “Seventh Symphony.” He was an accomplished violinist and & planist. | Newspaper men were the Speaker's friends and he was theirs. Through his ever open door they passed singly and in groups, confident he would answer their questions directly or explain why not. On him they depended, often, for implied “steers” that served in predict- ing dublous outcomes of controversies. Sensed Temper of Membership. ‘The success of Longwcrth’s leadership lay in his ability to sense the temper of | the membership. The Speaker somehow knew. Far | letting his own decisions wait upon the trend, he formed his opinjons on legislation, and made every effort to put them through. It was said, in fact, that upon the power in Longworth's ca- pacity for holding his hands and wait- | ing until the rank and file came to his position rested many a solid Republican vote. He was by native political philosophy a regular Republican. But his spec- tacular defection on the veterans’ loan bill only last session was a demonstra- | tion that his party loyalty was not abject. One of the narrowest escapes “Nick” ever had was in the last election. He was reported to have said that a house- to-house canvass was made against him, to warmn veterans of his hostility— though he voted for the bonus. Then came the new loans proposal. After he had announced his support, and another administration blast was threatened, newsmen went and asked him if he might be swayed. “I don't think anything” replied Longworth, “could make me change my position.” ‘The loan bill passed over the Presi- dent's veto. Had Gift for Phrases. In many touchy incidents did Léng- worth as Speaker preserve the pro- prieties. A gift for phrases served him well. His Harvard training made his rulings from the rostrum, however, technical, a delight to hear. In this phase of his job, he held a universal reputation for fairness and consideration. It was in his regular won widest r ition d4s a bulwark of support for the rights of the minority. Before he became Speaker he had established a reputation for hard-hit- ting debate. He employed irony, how- ever, rather than sarcasm. Likewise, in his personal associations with politi- cal opponents, he let a sharp wit play— always with the softening shadow of ‘humor. - ‘The story is told that his friend Garner of Texas once, in a jovial mood, ted that, though he was Long- worth's friend, he would, of course, break the Speaker’s nose politically when opportunity offered. “Why,” Longworth’s retort went, in Became Friends Early, It is an old story now that Long- worth and the Texan became friends when they were the newest members on their sides of the Foreign Affairs Committee. When Garner tells of it, he says that at the time he “had never | heard of any foreign country besides { Europe,” and that Longworth was little more interested. This, of course, was in the day Longworth was & ‘“boy Representative. For all his frankly elegant tastes, | lection as Speaker.” business of presiding, in fact, that he | the story, “where is your patriotism?” | “Nick” kept his office mrnr-uuly simple. On its w‘-hu:g f a dozen honorary degrees whi ‘universities had conferred upon him. He was of them. So was he of the resolution of his State’s Legislature adopted con- gratulating him upon his election as Speaker. It was framed dn the wall. Beside the great fireplace stood a silk flag, the gift of an auxiliary of the G. A. R. Literally scores of gavels, plain and fancy, he kept out of sight. By his office force he was beloved. They were frightened, on occasion, by the responsibility he trusted to them, but_they redoubled efforts to justify it. The story his associates told today around the Capitol was that of a man | born “with a silver spoon in his mouth,” who went to work and for six years oc- cupied what he was always proud to call “the greatest office in any legis- lative branch of any government in the world"—the speakership in the House of | Representatives. Uniformly Courteous. | “He was uniformly courteous to every | member of the House,” said one Demo- | cratic ieader. “Any member, whether the humblest or the proudest, could ap- proach Speaker Longworth assured of fair consideration.” : From his own ranks came the tribute: “On a secret ballot there would never have been opposition to Longworth's se- During his last illness his Capitol of- fice was besleged with anxious questions from his closest political friends to his bitterest political enemies—all personal admirers and well-wishers of the “gen- tleman from Ohio.” “Referring to th€ friendship between [n!ragworth and Garner, a Representative said: “They always fought to the last ditch | politically, but no two men ever had a ' Brown Beetles Carpet beetles and buf- falo bugs are playing havoe in Washington homes. HGN fumigation kills them —our moth - proofing process gives immunity for 3 years or more. SECURITY COLD STORAEE provides guars anteed protection. 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