The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-30
Attacks Presidents Plan as
Unconstitutional and
Unfair.
DECLARES MR.. TAFT
VERY INCONSISTENT
Criticises Him for Changes From
One Proposition TO
Another.

In a vigorousi speech Senator
Cumnlins of Iowa asSailed the cor
poration tax bill in the Senate to-
day. This is the opening attack on
that measure which Senator Aldrich
has practically admitted was put in
for the purpose of killing the income
tax proposition. 1t is to be followed
by many other assaults and it is
clear that the matter President Taft
is urging on Congress will have to
nun a severe gantlet.
Senator Cummins began his re-
marks toward the close of the SeS-
sion last evening and took the floor
again this morning as soon as the
tariff bill was brought up.
Says Taft Inconsistent.
The part OF his speech that attracted
most notice was his criticism Of Presi-
dent Taft for alleged inconsistency in
supporting an income tax. turning TO
an inheritance tax. and then taking up
with the corporation tax He dealt
with The Chief Executive IN respectful
language. but he made it plain, unmis-
takably so, that he did not like tie
course 8Ir. Taft had taken. and that he
could not follow him in il.
It was twenty-five minutes before a
quorum could be obtained, after the
Senate met. Senator Piles at length
made the desired fo-ty-seveu, and busi-
ness proceeded. It had gone or but
a few minutes before Senator Clapp
called for a quorum, just as Senator
Cumnins was about to enter on MS
speech. It was about 10:45 o'clock be-
fore another quorum was present. and
that did moi last long Senator Aldrich
was absent, having started, It was al
legged. on a sea voyage, though his sec
retary asserted he was stih IN Washing
ton.
When Camnins got under way he al
luded 10 the uncomfortable nature OF
the weather and took shot at Aidrich.
We ars told by the morning papers .
said he. THAT the distinguished chair
man OF the Finance COMMITTEES has
gone away for sea voyage. Not only
has he earned rest IN the last feW
weeks, but after the acknowledgment
ne made yesterday as 10 his motive III
introducing the corporation tax amend
nent. he needs the inspiration and re-
cuperation Of d sea voyage. I would
want trip lasting about a Thousand
years II I had been compelled TO make
q confession of that sort with regard
20 any bill I had introduced -
Aid to Corporations.
II also note by the morning papers, .
said Senator Clapp. that the larg,
corporations are not feeling uncomfort
able over this corporation tax amend
nent."
7 can hardly conceive" returned
Cummins. of an instrument better cal
culated to further their desires"
Cummins discussed the obligation ol
q Senator to follow a recommendation
OF the Chief Executive. He said hs
recognized the right OF the President Il
make the recommendation under which
the Finance Committee was acting. and
believed II TO be the duty Of every mem
Der 10 give careful consideration 70
recommendation OF the President.
II do not. however" he said. con
slder this as a command. nor do I be
lave that the President wants an,
Senator 70 accept ii unless it IS in har
mony with his judgment.
Senator Cummins attacked the cOrpOr
alton tax not only as unconstitutional
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