New-York tribune., 1918-05-25
Despite McAdoo's Plea
He Agrees to Await
Further Infor-
nation
Congress Leaders
Oppose Bill Now
Would Disturb Busi,
ness and Hinder
Bond Sales, AS
serts Kitchin

EASHINGION, May l4-freSlOeHt
Wilson tonight postponed final de-
eiaion on whether Congress shall be
.sted to start work Immediately on
new revenue legislation after Secre-
tsry McAdoo had given his opinion
that immediate action is essential and
sfter virtually all leaders of Congress
+ had abandoned hope of July adjourn
4 msnt.
The President, at conference with
Senator Simmons, of North Carolina,
ehairman of the Senate Finance Com
nitsee. agreed to withhold his decisive
ssfd until he secures more informa-
tsa.
IL Presidents decision may be made
te.,norrcw, after further conferences.
but he may wait until next week.
Among the alternatives suggested by
Senator Simmons which the President
was reported to be carefully consider
ing was proposal that Congress ad-
journ as soon as urgent business now
on the calendar is disposed of and come
back for special revenue session in
Tie fall.
President Wilson's action in with
holding judgment was most unex-
peeted. Most members of Congress had
become resigned to immediate work on
tax problems in spite of their ardent
and avowed opposition to such course.
After Secretary McAdoo's determine
ton had been announced late in the
dsy it had been assumed the President
would ask the Administration leaders to
proceed with the legislation regarded
a necessary by the Treasury.
kitchin Began Planning
Representative Kitchin. chairman of
the House Ways and Means Committee,
in fact, was so certain that he an
nounced that hearings on the new tax
bill would be called within a few days,
and that bill practically doubling
present taxes Of around $4,000, ,000, 900 a
year would be presented, with the bur-
den placed largely on incomes and ex-
cess profits.
Senator Simmons tonight. after
nearly two hours conference with the
President, received assurance that the
decision would not be made until after
further data, particularly concerning
Inc legislative status in Congress, could
pe presented. Mr.. Kitchin was not at
to-night's conference, and it was stated
that the Presidents invitation did not
reach him before he went to theatre
With friends.
Senat : Simmons said tonight tha,
ne might be able to present the infor-
nation desired some time tomorrow.
As result of his talk with the
resident the Senator said that he wa:
satisfied with the situation, and ex
pressed hope for solution which will
De satisfactory both to those of Con
kress urging delay and also to those O
me Treasury.
May Consult Republicans
!, Besides the information regardin
me status of legislation now befor
yongress as bearing upon the prob
xoie length OF session uncomplicate
y revenue bill, the President aske
.os further information regarding ar
propriations and also regarding tn
keneral disposition of Congress.
WAS Indicated that Republican leader
nno, so far, have not participated
ne recent revenue conferences, Nigh
" called upon for their opinion.
fully impressed by Secretary NJ
Adco's belief that Congress shoul
Proceed at once, the President wa
aia to be greatly concerned over tn
ssiversal demand from Congress for
summer respite and determined t
wake every effort to compose the sitt
nuon consistent with the country
nnsncial security.
chairman Kitchin. of the Hous
nsys and Means Committee, said h
ysieved the taking up of revenu
'esaslation now was unwise.
believe" he said, "it will have
S'sturbing effect on business.
asans there will be lobbying and tn,
saese will be agitation on the sui
ieet, Secretary McAdoo thinks it wi
esp him sell Liberty bonds. thin
Y tfe contrary, It will handicap hi
selling bonds. Secretary Meade
ve no reasons for insisting, excel
as u was necessary to finance ii
VIII Go After Proflteers
ne will 80 after the profiteer
4 nose who have made large prof
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