Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 February 1910 — Taft Eulogized in House by Representative Nye, of Minnesota. [ARTICLE]

Taft Eulogized in House by Representative Nye, of Minnesota.

Representative Nye, ot Minnesota, is a brother of the late humorist, “Bill” Nye. Shortly before the close of Tuesday’s session of congress, Mr. Nye was spdhking of the life and character of George Washington. In closing he said: “I thoroughly and profoundly believe it is the duty of the American citizen to express a fidelity to the officers entrusted with the responsibility for government. More profoundly than ever do I feel that we have now a man at the head of this government who should inspire the trust, confidence and the deepest loyalty of men of all parties.” This reference to President Taft called forth applause from all parts of the hall, Former Representative James E. Watson, defeated candidate for governor, undertook to induce President Taft to retain in postoffices at several places men who had been recommended during his membership in congress. Senator Beveridge had recommended new men for the places. Watson was turned dow.n and the recommendations of Beveridge prevailed.