The Washington times., 1917-06-19

will be given common sense" lessons
IN home economics.
I'VE must demonstrate that demOc-
racy can rise and save itself in the
emergency of war" Hoover declared.
Bombarded With Questions.
Hoover was grilled by Senators
who are opposed to the measure.
Senators Reed and Gore were es-
pecially active in endesvoring to pick
holes in the proposed legislation.
Both Senators are avowedly hostile
to it
Mr.. Hoover said that in spite Of
rigid economy abroad, such things as
the partial failure Of winter wheat in
France, submarine ravages, with
drawal of mRn-power from food
production, and other causes, would
demand an enormous increase in
American exports to the allies. AS
nothing Is to be expected from the
Argentine government until next
March, the allies will be largely de-
pendent on the United States in the
meantime.
Can Produce 60 Per Cent.
Mr.. Hoover said that by ordinary
efforts, America could produce 40
per cent Of what the allies used The
other 40 per cent must be supplied
by self denial and rigid economy
81 am confident well do it," said
Mr.. Hoover. without an adequate
food supply, none OF the European
countries will fight and we'll have 10
fight alone"
He pointed to the Russian revolu-
tion as a big food riot"
Discussing high prices he said one
Of the chief reasons for them is the
forward contract by which dealers
protect themselves against shortage
and varying prices. Thus, he pointed
out, the entire cannery output for
1917 Is already sold.
THE output is already in the hands
Of speculators," he said.
Flour Prices Too High.
Hoover declared flour ought not be
over So a barrel. and that some one
is making IS on every barrel sold the
consumer in excess Of all reasonable
pront. He said about $4,000. 900
monthly is being taken from the peo-
pie in this way, or $3.50. 900 in ex-
cess Of normal profits on -four in the
last 1--WE months.
One Of the important points brought
out by Senator Gore was that Mr..
Hoover has no intention OF compell-
ing the farmer to part with his pro-
duce. Mr.. Hoover also said 1t was
not purposed to take private pro-
cesseB OF manufacture.
Senator Gore contended as he went
on through the bill that some OF the
powers given in the bill were unnec-
essary and that, as Mr.. Hoover in
dicated he did not intend TO force
the use Of them, II would be well to
confine the measure strictly TO what
was necessary. Senator Gore said
the bill contained features "disQuiet-
ing to business"
"If provisions are put into this bill
that are not intended to be used why
are they in here7" asked Senator
Reed sharply.
Lever To Cut Debate short.
In the House, Chairman Lever, OF the
Agricultural Committee, announced
his intentions, at the opening of to-
days sessions, to minimize debate on
the food control bill with a view TO
bringing it to a vote as soon as pos
eible. He said many Congressman
whom he had promised time TO speak,
could not be accommodated His mo-
ton for unlimited extension of re-
marks on the bill in the Record.
was adopted.
Congressman Heflin OF Alabama
then took the floor and spoke in Gd-
voeacy Of the bill. He addressed his
remarks to the opponents OF the bill,
and said they were making the Kali
ser happy by their action.
The ALBANIAN referred frequently
TO the speech made by Congressman
Young OF Texas, who essayed to
champion the cause of the farmers.
Mr.. Heflin said the farmers of the
country are not lighting the bill,
they, too. are at the mercy Of the
food spectators. In support OF this,
e cited the fact that while the
farmers are receiving but S1.3T a
bushel for their wheat, flour is being
sold at $3.50 a barrel.
Mr.. Heflin bitterly criticised the
Congressman who voted TO place the
man power OF the nation in the hams
OF the President, yet would with
hold from him control over q bale OF
hay or a peck or corn"