Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-18
Mr.. Johnson WithdraWs Pro-
posaI to Enlarge Steering
Committee.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
COVERS MANY SUBJECTS
Return of Wires, Reduction of
Taxes and Probe of Administra-
ton Activities Are Promised.

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hTe much discussed proposal to en-
large the steering committee from
five to nine members was withdrawn
by Representative Royal c. johnson
of South Dakota. who first introduced
it in the committee on committees.
He stated that in the interests of
harmony he would withhold it until
the members could become better ac-
quainted.
Representative Fess of Ohio chair
man of the republican congressional
campaign committee, conferred with
the republicans. headed by Representa-
tive Longworth of Ohio. who favored
enlargement of the committee from
five to nine members, and won their
consent to postpone consideration of
the plan until a future conference.
Supporters Of the proposed increase
said that several of the party leaders
were not disposed to fight against the
enlargement and had agreed that the
additional members would be added
probably within thirty days. The OBJ
lection of a few party leaders. they
said, deferred immediate action, this be-
ing sacrificed for sake Of economy.
Entire Schedule Adopted.
The entire schedule Of committee
appointments, with the seniority rule
maintained in the selection of chair
men. was unanimously adopted.
House Leader Mondell at the close
of the conference said it was entirely
was shown all the way through. and
that the session will be ready to start
on the transaction Of legislative bust
ness at once.
Will Rush Appropriation Bills. :.
Expeditions passage of appropria-
ton bills which the previous Con-
gress had failed to pass and the
many measures contemplated for re-
adjustment of Industrial life and to
promote commerce was pledged by
the conference.
Such investigation was promised 'of
administration activities and expendi-
lures since the beginning of the war
as will fully inform the people and
serve the public interest"
Adoption OF definite military
policy and Of measures providing for
the early return of American soldiers
from overseas was included in the
legislative program. Passage Of the
public oil and coal land leasing bill
and legislation to promote water
power development were included as
measures which the democratic adj
ministration had failed to enact.
Legislative Program Adopted.
The legislative program is contained
in the following resolution adopted
by the conferences:
THAT the conference OF the repub-
lican members of the House or nep-
resentatfves Of the Sixty-sixth Con-
rress declares it to be the purpose of
the republican majority in the House
to proceed at once to the orderly.
thorough and careful consideration Of
q constructive program Of legislation,
which, beginning with the passage.
at tho earliest possible moment con-
sistent with proper consideration, OF
the appropriation bills which failed Of
passage in the closing days of the
Sixty-fifth Congress. will include
among the matters to receive early
attention the following:
The return of the telephone. tele-
graph and cable lines of the country
to their owners.
1.-THE woman suffrage amendment.
railway legislation and develop
ment of transportation facilities.
For. Early Return of Soldiers.
"A military policy and measures
necessary for the earliest possible re-
turn of our soldiers from overseas.
"A comprehensive American mer-
chant marine program.
public oil and coal land legislation.
"Water-power legislation.
Budget legislation.
Tariff legislation. designed to in
-evease the revenues from imports and
tn AFFORD adequate protection to
American labor and Industries.
For Reduction Of Taxes.
Reduction in domestic taxation.
simplification Of the laws relative
thereto and the immediate repeal of
the obnoxious consumption taxes.
providing for the revision of the
immigration laws and the deporta-
tion of undesirable aliens.
Measures to conserve the welfare
of our returning soldiers.
such investigation of administra-
tive activities and expenditures since
the beginning of the war as will fully
inform the people and serve the pub
lie interest.
I'VE promise close scrutiny Of ap-
with view to reducing
the enormous total of public expendi-
lures without injury to any essential
activity of the federal government,
and it will be our aim to legislate
with a view Of aiding in restoring and
normal and prosperous
in trade and industry. and
among all our people. and legislation
to extend our foreign trade and to
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