JOHN MILLS ALLEN

This, Mr. Chairman, is a proposition to establish there [in Tupelo, MS] a [Federal] fish hatchery. We have the ideal place for a fish hatchery. Why, sir, fish will travel over land for miles to get into the water we have at Tupelo. Thousands and millions of unborn fish are clamoring to this Congress this day for an opportunity to be hatched at the Tupelo hatchery.

My fellow citizens. What General Tucker says to you about sleeping under yonder clump of trees is true, for I stood guard over him while he slept. Now, then: All of you who were generals and had privates to stand guard over you, vote for my opponent. And all of you who were privates and stood guard over generals, vote for Johnny Allen.

This is a pity, for I had many other things of great interest to say. But, as my time has expired, and not wishing to further interrupt the proceedings, I would at least like to have permission to print some remarks in the [Congressional] Record and insert "laughter and applause" in appropriate places. Now I will retire to the cloak-room to receive congratulations.

Mr. Chairman, I desire to say to those present that their perfect attention will not embarrass me in the least.

My fellow citizens. What General Tucker says to you about sleeping under yonder clump of trees is true, for I stood guard over him while he slept. Now, then: All of you who were generals and had privates to stand guard over you, vote for my opponent. And all of you who were privates and stood guard over generals, vote for Johnny Allen.

Mr. Chairman, I desire to say to those present that their perfect attention will not embarrass me in the least.

This is a pity, for I had many other things of great interest to say. But, as my time has expired, and not wishing to further interrupt the proceedings, I would at least like to have permission to print some remarks in the [Congressional] Record and insert "laughter and applause" in appropriate places. Now I will retire to the cloak-room to receive congratulations.

This, Mr. Chairman, is a proposition to establish there [in Tupelo, MS] a [Federal] fish hatchery. We have the ideal place for a fish hatchery. Why, sir, fish will travel over land for miles to get into the water we have at Tupelo. Thousands and millions of unborn fish are clamoring to this Congress this day for an opportunity to be hatched at the Tupelo hatchery.