The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-15
SyAG IN SENATE.

That this feature of the presidents
program may strike snag in the
senate. however, WAS indicated when
Mr.. Palmer appeared*(odav before the
senate committee or agriculture 10
urge It's adoption. He encountered
strong opposition from Democratic
Senators. who declared the policy OF
extending the powers of the food con-
troll act was dangerous and resolu-
tionary. !.
The presidents recommendation
tina. the life OF the food act be ex-
tended beyond the date Of the proc
lamation Of peace. Mr.. Mondell also
announced. will be taken up at once
by the Judiciary committee. No
specific bills to carry out this sugEes-
ton will be presented by the admints-
fration, the majority leader said he
! had been advised.
There is widespread difference OF
opinion between the Republican lead
ers OF the house and administration
officials with regard to the power OF
congress to extend the operation OF
tho food control act beyond tho war
period.
there are constitutional restrictions on
the exercise OF powers OF this char
acter II times OF peace. and for this
reason they doubt II such law could
The presidents advisers take the
position that ii is within the province
OF congress to enact legislation of this
character under the constitutional
provision for the regulation OF inter-
state commerce.
To clear up this difference Of opin.
ION. the judiciary committee will
make = thorough. though expeditions.
study Of the subject. Mr.. Mondeli said,
and will consult with the legal au-
thorities Of the department OF justice.
IN any event, however, the Republic
can leaders say that whatever legisia-
ton to this end that may be enacted
viii greatly modify the Lever lood
FUNDS ARE NEEDED.
Attorney General Palmer called on
M. Mondeil today and outlined the
department OF Justices need for 81
500. 900 to carry on the portion OF tho
administrations campaign to reduce
the high cost of living which has been
assigned to his forces.
Mr.. Palmer stated his department
was fairly well supplied with funds
for field work. hut that the bulk OF It
lad been specifically appropriated for
the purpose Of running down the
Reds and other radical elements IN
this country, and The did not think he
had the authority to divert Its ex-
penditure along other lines.
Mr.. Palmer also revealed that the
department requires considerable
supplementai appropriation to enforce
ire anti-trust laws. The necessity for
additional funds for this phase Of the
department's work arises from the
new suits instituted against the pack
ers and others.
Mr. Mondell said tonight: Il talked
Nth Mr.. Pclmer. and assured him
mat hts estimates will receive careful
consideration, and the proper COM
n,fttees will take UP with his depart
ment the questions suggested"
other developments today were:
i, President Wilson was visited by
y delegation from the State Farm
nnreau Federation who placed before
MN the farmers views on the night
srainst the cost OF living burden
I.sfer the delegates issued q statement
.snrkinK the country, individually ana
r0Iiectivaiy. 10 stop Qu4rreling. 50 to-
|ssnrk and increas3 production"
@ 9The war department It was
harmed. has cancelled since the ar
- irtlce. Subsistence contracts totalling
I'M. 900. 900 worth Of food. CanceIla-
Ssiori " these contracts necessarily al