The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-02

so G"pHEiAlteu are lIS Atiitp8f &A<F
negotiations and the high cost of liv-
ing that their consideration must ne
ceasariiy he taken un at the same time
for the railroad workers. BY their
yisi; TO the white house Wednesday
precipitated the action of TODAY.
PRESIDENTS LETTER.
The presidents letter to Speaker,
Cd ps+e advising asa5nst ii recess Of
the hnnse-tne senate is ia session
continuously because Of the treaty and.
fes gas "a astaen covenants debate was
as follows:
August /. 1919
NJ Dear Mr.. Speaker: The direc-
tor genera. o. railroads informs me
hat the situation with reference to
the railroads is growing so critical
eve~y hour that | hope il Will be pos
sibte for the house 10 postpone ITS re-
rsss ;lnfit some detinite action is taken
or The recommendations contained IN
nv 'atse~ 10 Mr.. Esch. officials OF the
government have been in consultation
WITH reference 10 the problems grow
iur out Of the high cost of living upon
which expect recommendations to he
made within a fortnight I sincerely
trust that the proposed recess of con-
eress may he postponed Mt least until
such time as we may know definitely
the problems which confront us. grow
<nr out of this intricate situation
Cordially and sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON"
4 similar letter was sent to Repre-
sentative Frank w. Mcnden, Repub-
lican floor leader.
other outstanding developments III
the aght against tpe high cost of. ltv-
ing today were MS follows:
OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENTS.
announcement of the creation of
"A sub cammittee by the abine Of
Acres Who met with the president yes
terdav to formulate a report embody-
;up Recommendations 10 he presented
20 him ty Monday.
a visit to the president by At
General Palmer. who Is head
tnr the governments investigation OF
high prices generally and Is consider
.nr whether or not the department OF
Justice should prosecute the big pack
ers of Chicago.
"A visit to the president by the
member of the brotherhood of Rail-
way Conductors who told him why
they are seeking a thirty-fve per cent
increase in wages and who also told
hin, as did the representatives OF the
brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
that they would rather have a decrease
in the cost of living.
4--Introduction. of a resolution In
he senate by Senator Mcclellan.
Democrat. of Tennessee, asking Tor
the creation of a bipartisan commit
SOC of six senators to investigate the
nigh cost of living with an idea OF
formulating legislation to end the
present intoierahle prices.
5-Senator Myers. Democrat. OF
Montana, spoke In favor of his resolu-
ion which provides for an investiEa-
Hon by the senate banking and cur
.ency committee With a view of de-
rreasing, If possible. the amount OF
currency nov in circulation.
6-Introductioa of a resolution by
senator Kirby. Democrat. of Arkansas.
asking the senate judiciary committee
10 renort favorably a measure limit
inr retail rrices on food to twenty-five
rer cent below the present market
prices.
Price Of Meat.
Possession by III department OF
abor of facts showing that although
sba market price Of cattle took a de-
rided slump in June and July. the re-
fail price of beef scared to new
tejshts. This phenomena Is explained
nv one word-profteering. The de-
partment also has information that
food prices have increased eighty
sight per cent since 1918.
S-The Gus interstate and foreign
committee reported out fav-
nrabiy the Igoe resolution providing
for an investigation OF the cost Of
shoes by the federal trade commits
sion.
8. Secretary OF War Baker notified
the house that he would comply las
fully and as rapidly as possible with
the resolution calling upon him to