The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-25

would work out that way In the
shipyards?" asked Senator GronnA
ct think that would work out IN
time" said Mr.. Hurley.
do you think prohibition would
dlsastrously dfsorgantzs lAborF
asked Senator GFonnA
at may" said Mr.. Hurley.
WouIaa't Take Chances.
He added that he didn't want to
take any chances IN view Of the trou-
BILE the board had had organizing .
arhen II is only opinionF" HEksd
Sei ator Grunra.
Mr.. Hurley admitted II VS. opinaon
which he was expressing.
AZ the suggestion OF 8. s. kresge.
OF Detroit, the and 10 cent store
merchant, Mr.. Hurley read . Telegram
he had received from J. r Russell. OF
the Great Lakes Engineering works
This concern has several plants on
the Great Lakes. Mr.. Russell said the
efficiency Of the workers in the yards
on the lakes had been increased b
prohibition
Percy II. Johnston. vice president
of the Chemical National Bank Of
New York, chairman Of the bankers
committee on the Jones an1endment
appeared to oppose the GmendmenS
Mr.. Johnston was against the amend
ment on account Of the banking situ-
alton. growing out Of the credit given
the LIQUOR men
BANKER WO1ld Ne eAa6
IN answer to questtons he sad tie
bankers would be glad to see the lie
uor business stopped, provided thay
could get out without iO8 Aad were
"We would welcome 3 With 90
arms under those eondiSf0nA so
he
He estimated the outstanding bank
credit and trade de6t against IquoR
amounted to $50, ooo. 900. He apprO-
hended loss OF this.
Mr.. Johnston said the banks would
be on safe ground II allowed nftsaA
months time.
Between the appearance ef Chair
man Hurley and Postmaster General
Burleson. Senator Sutherland OF West
virginia asked to enter into the Rec
ord numerous kilograms and Letters
from constituents intended to show
that prohibition had had . beneficial
effect on the labor situation in the
mining industry in his. State
>oId-TIme Descent.
Mr.. BurIeson told the committee he
was present at their invitation. pre-
pared to give his views on the ques-
ton II the committee desired tham.
Senator Kenyon replied that the fHvi-
tation was extended because the com
mfttee had been informed Burlsson
wished to give his reasons for opp0s-
ing the Jones amendment
Nothing the Postmaster General
said indicated that he was present to
represent the Administration, despite
rumors that such was the reason for
his appearance. He told the committee
he was an "old-time Democrat" who
believed IN State rights, local self
government, and personal liberty, and
for that reason had always opposed
prohibition The great issue now, he
said. is the. winning Of the war and
the great objective Is to bring II to
a speedy and successful termination
II bone dry" prohibition legisla-
ton Is enacted at this time, he said, It
will become an issue in every Con-
gressional district where there Is a
close tight this year, and nothing can
be more disturbing than prohibition
discussion, unless, he added. It is the
appointment OF a fourth class post
master.
He objected to the proposed legis-
lation on the ground that 1t Is class
legislation. because, he said. wine is
the beverage Of the rich and beer
that Of the Door; and there would be
a tendency on the part OF the latter
to feel that they had been discrimin-
ated against.
Colby Recalled.
Mr.. Colby was recalled to the stand
! today Senator Kenyon questioned
Mr.. Colby as to the advertisement o.
Mr.. Colby's statement which was
| printed in all Washington papers.
Mr.. Colby said that he was. surprised
at the publication Of the statement.
He told the committee that the ad-
/ vertising had brought many letters
I from advocates and opponents Of war
time prohibition,
GOmPerz Opposes.
Samuel Gompers. president OF the
American Federation Of Labor. told
the committee that he had been an