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Editorial
February 5, 1935
The Nome Daily Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The editorial satirically comments on Mississippi Senator Theodore Bilbo's arrival in Washington, noting his subdued demeanor despite pre-arrival threats to cause disruption like Huey Long. It attributes this to protection by Senator Pat Harrison and the capital's taming traditions, with Long as an exception.
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THE TAMING OF BILBO
Senator Bilbo of Mississippi, who threatened to "raise more hell than Huey" when he arrived in Washington, is mystifying the capital where he went in advance of the opening of Congress to prepare himself for the coming session.
His subdued demeanor gives no indication that he will make good his threat. Bilbo seems to speak in a monstrous little voice, and promises, when he gets on the Senate floor, to do his roaring gently.
An explanation offered is that the ranting, if not roaring, small man from Huey's neighboring State has been taken under the broadly protecting wing of Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi, who is an old head at Washington and knows what's what in politics, as well as those things that are meet for the expansive general welfare.
Another thought is that Bilbo has behaved in the manner in which Senator Dill says, in his recent article in the Saturday Evening Post, is the habit of recalcitrant solons when they get to Washington. Refractory as they may be ahead of time, when they arrive in the capital they usually bow to the subduing effect of its traditions. The wild become tame, forget their threats to rant and roar and act as has been customary for other Senators from the beginning of Congress. Except, of course, Mr. Long.
Senator Bilbo of Mississippi, who threatened to "raise more hell than Huey" when he arrived in Washington, is mystifying the capital where he went in advance of the opening of Congress to prepare himself for the coming session.
His subdued demeanor gives no indication that he will make good his threat. Bilbo seems to speak in a monstrous little voice, and promises, when he gets on the Senate floor, to do his roaring gently.
An explanation offered is that the ranting, if not roaring, small man from Huey's neighboring State has been taken under the broadly protecting wing of Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi, who is an old head at Washington and knows what's what in politics, as well as those things that are meet for the expansive general welfare.
Another thought is that Bilbo has behaved in the manner in which Senator Dill says, in his recent article in the Saturday Evening Post, is the habit of recalcitrant solons when they get to Washington. Refractory as they may be ahead of time, when they arrive in the capital they usually bow to the subduing effect of its traditions. The wild become tame, forget their threats to rant and roar and act as has been customary for other Senators from the beginning of Congress. Except, of course, Mr. Long.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Senator Bilbo
Washington Politics
Political Taming
Huey Long
Pat Harrison
Senate Behavior
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Bilbo
Senator Pat Harrison
Huey Long
Senator Dill
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Taming Of Senator Bilbo In Washington
Stance / Tone
Satirical Observation Of Political Conformity
Key Figures
Senator Bilbo
Senator Pat Harrison
Huey Long
Senator Dill
Key Arguments
Bilbo Threatened To Raise More Hell Than Huey But Now Appears Subdued
Bilbo Speaks In A Small Voice And Promises Gentle Roaring
Bilbo Protected By Experienced Senator Pat Harrison
Washington's Traditions Tame Refractory Senators
Exception Noted For Mr. Long