New-York tribune., 1919-07-22
House Permits
Liquor in Home
And for Guests
Continued from page l

have liquor shall report to the COM
missioner (of internal revenue) with
in ten days after January 16. 1920,
the kind and amount of intoxicating
liquors in his possession. But it
shall not be unlawful to possess
liquors in ones private dwelling
while the same is occupied and used
by him only as his dwelling, and such
liquor need not be reported. But
such liquor must be used for the
personal consumption Of the owner
thereof and his family residing in
such dwelling and bona tide guests
when entertained by him. Provided,
the burden Of proof shall be upon
the possessor to prove that the liquor
was lawfully acquired and possessed.
during the day. Jim" Mann back
from his farm in Illinois, where he has
been for his health, mace a brief and
telling speech opposing what he con-
sidered unnecessary stringency in the
bill.
Eve went long way during the
war;" he said. sin sending government
inspectors into private offices and
private houses, with a feeling very
bitter on the part OF many people VINO
were not German sympathizers that
we were going far beyond our rights.
Wants to Invade Homes
"1f we can prevent the manufacture
and sale and transportation of intoxi-
eating liquor, the world will have made
step of progress which is almost
beyond belief; but why, in the effort
to do that, should we make the people
feel all over the country that the gov
ernmcnt of the United States wants to
invade their private homes? This is
a great question upon which we are
legislating, and we ought to meet it in
a great manner"
Crago, of Pennsylvania, declared that
no self-respecting person holding rea-
sonable views could support the Vol
stead bill
"The American people will not sane
tion such a carnival Of inquisition as
this bill proposes and will inevitably
bring about" he said. "The law will
breed resentment and not accomplish
the purpose the vast maj jority of the
people had in mind when thep adopted
the Constitutional amendment The
bill is a strong reminder of the witch
and hereto legislation of our early
New England colonies.
Some of Its Defects
"Some of its apparent defects are:
u. 1t refuses the right of trial by
jury guaranteed by the constitutions of
several states and the United States
'2- 1t disregards property rights in
attempting to fasten liens on property
regardless of the manner provided by
the laws of the several states and be-
fore judgment has been obtained.
"3. 1t extends the powers of the
judiciary beyond anything ever at
tempted since the shameful days Of
Chief Justice Jeffreys of England
"a 1t sanctions the violation of the
sanctity Of our homes and places our
citizens at the mercy of any unscrupu-
lous officer Of the law or jealous neigh
Dor who for spite can invade any home
without any reason and for any un-
lawful purpose
"5. 1t makes crime Of the ordinary
every family in our country"
Representative Longworth, of Ohio
said Congress should follow the sug
gestion of President Wilson and de-
clare that wartime prohibition is
ended.
Il am surprised" said Representa-
tive Upshaw, of Georgia, that the gen.
tleman is unwilling to follow the Presi
dent on other matters, but seems to be
entirely willing to follow him into s
barroom or a saloon
"The President never extended tha
sort of invitation to me-" replied Mr.
Longworth, amid laughter
AS the House neared final vote or
the bill more and more of it's member
admitted that serious political consc-
quences might result from its passags
in its present FORM
"Prohibition is going to be politica
issue for years instead Of being take1
out Of politics." declared Representa-
tive Madden, of Illinois to-day. "Ther
is growing feeling Of revulsion, mem
bers tell me, against law which vii
make a nation of law breakers by sue?
stringent regulations as those prohib
iting the manufacture Of cider an
grape juice in the home. One DIR,
member has told me he fears defea
in his district in the next election o.
account of the unexpected severity Q
this law The farmer In particular /
roip<r m bo hoard frr1n "