New-York tribune., 1919-08-09

ago at the timc OF the Anamson ACT,
that he had tho courage to. say what
he did to-day"
Speaker Gillctt: "I am deeply dis
appointed by the Presidents message
High prices are the country's most
gricvous burden and had hoped that,
enlightened by his great force Of ex
perts, he had called Us together to
point out some practical remedies. But
he only gave us n beautiful appeal for
class harmony. He suggests that
Federal control over foods be extended
after the declaration Of peace.
Points to Nothing Done
Unless the Administration makes
some effective use OF IT'S tremendous
war powers over foods which Congress
gave it, and which it now has and
which thus far have seemed to in
crease rather than decrease prices
there will be little disposition to ex-
tend them.
"His other recommendation Is Fed
eral licenses for all corporations en-
gagged in interstate commerce. Such q
farre.ching innovation, giving an Ad-
ninistration ominous influence over
the industries and wealth Of the coun-
try, would hardly be granted save as a
last resort and where the powers al
lantly and successfully. 40 such con-
dition exists to-day"
Mondell Is Surprised
Republican Flor Leader MondelI Of
the House: "The suggestion in the
Presidents message that more funds
will be needed to enable the depart
ment to enforce the laws comes as a
surprise in view OF the fact that little
more than month has elapsed since
the departments received their annual
appropriations, and in view Of the fur
ther fact that up TO this hour no sug-
gestions have been received in the way
Of additional estimates"
Senator Chamberlain, Democrat, Ore
gon: "The message is a timely warn
ing to the American people in its sug-
gestion for deliberate consideration and
judgment rather than for hasty and
passionate or partisan action. There
IS no question that legislation
against prohteering and the enforce
ment Of legislation now on the statute
books will assist in relieving the stu
alton with regard TO soaring prices
and the high cost of living."t
In Accord With Part
Senator Watson, Republican, Indiana
Il am in thorough accord with the
last part of the Presidents message
dealing with strikes and threats OF
strikes. and particularly on the railroad
lines of the country. Unless there IS
an absolute necessity that can be met IN
10 other way, l should not approve his
suggestion for extension of the food
control act and for putting the busi-
ness OF the country under a licensing
systen. If this IS absolutely essential
It should be only temporary"
Senator Swanson, Democrat, Vir-
ginfa: THE Presidents address was
able, eloquent and forceful He pre-
sented the conditions and needs Of the
present situation very clearly and G.
fcctively."
Senator Cronna, Republican. North
Dakota, chairman Agricultural Com
Alttee: $50 far as I am concerned, tho
President has cot all the power he win
ever get from the Committee or A.
culture. I do not agree with him has
additional legislation is necessary 10
reach the protitocr. The profitcer can
be prosecuted under the Sherman anti
rust law as being guilty Of restraint
Of trade
AT a meeting this morning there
eecmed to be general agreement that
We should repeal food control lecisla-
ion rather than extend it, but + the
President Is going TO commander
grain at his own price. just as though
we were in war. it probably viii be
better TO leave the guarantee on. The
PRESIDENTS argument tina. the peace
treaty shouldsbe ratified | regard as a
club to force favorable action by the
Senate"
Should Start With Packers
Senator Capper, Republican Kansas:
L agree with the Pres dent that MANY
commodities should be subjected 10 a
Federal licensing system, but | think
e should start first with the packers.
Ihc suggestion that the price paid bv
the retailer should be stamped on COM
modities offered for sale is a good one.
plan | have advocated in nv PAPER
or some time. It would prevent re-
sailors selling shoes that they now paw
and $40 a pair for to the consumer
It S25.
The capital issues provision of tho.
Ffesldent's message is particularly
ood. There is no doubt that in recent
months millions of dollars in Liberty
eonds have been traded for worthless
oll and mining stocks, and in the end
ING public really pays for this loss"
Senator Reed, Democrat, Missouri: "I
have been asked what I have to saw
ABOUT that part Of the Presidents mes
sage which proposes an interstate IL
censlng system for business. | am in
favor OF the enforcement and if neces-
s2fy, the trengthening OF laws to pre-
vent combinations and forestall arti-
neral control of prices, but | am op-
posed to putting the business Of the
country in leading strings, to be manip-
ulated by lot Of jacks in Washing