The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-09

have advocated in my newspaper for
some time. 1t would prevent retailers
selling shoes that they now pay - and
$40 q pair for to the consumer at SIC
and $40. The capital issues provisions
OF the Presidents address is particu-
larry good. There is no doubt that In
recent months millions OF dollars In Lib
erty bonds have been traded for worth
less oil and mining stocks and In the
end the public really pays for this loss
Senator Mccormick (IlL): "Since
conditions are SO bad why did not the
Attorney-General get busy sooner They
have known that prices have been Jump
Ing since last January"
Senator Frelingtfuysen IN. J.): 81
think there are certain suggestions that
congress can carry out. 1 do not be-
neve the majority OF the people desire
licensing system, although II may APP
pear necessary In some instances. The
suggestion OF cooperation between the
various elements OF producers IL good,
but too much Government interference
and terrorism at the present time may
seriously affect the markets. II we can
find the causes of profiteering they can
be remedied without Government con-
troll" 49,
Democrats Applaud speech.
Senator Pittman (Nev.): The mes
sage renews confidence, dispels fear and
appeals TO the justice and patriotism of
all Americans. He will get the support
for which he appealed"
Senator Walsh (Mont.) 'It was
characterized by the Presidents remark
ably clear thinking and forceful express
sion. 1t will undoubtedly have a steady
Ing influence upon the country, much
needed at this time. 1t brought out
with striking distinctness what must be
apparent to every thoughtful person, that
industry in this country must 60 lamely
until peace is proclaimed and normal
conditions In Europe are restored, that
It may be In a situation to take the
products of America"
Senator Thomas (Col.): "The Pres
dents address was timely, temperate
and appropriate. II all the people, mer-
chants, manufacturers, wage earners,
producers and consumers, will heed his
suggestions, keep their heads, cooperate
In securing better and less turbulent
conditions. suppress their passions and
listen to reason we can and we will pass
safely through the pending crisis"
Senator Williams (Miss.): THE
Lodges, Knoxes, ct al. will say he
Is a mere visionary and idealist' and
dreamer and his monopolistic and prof
iteering enemies will still denounce him
as 'sentimentalist,' but his sentiment
is that of the ennobled part of humanity
and his dreams are Of those dreams
which come true"
"Justines Conndence.1
Senator Gerry Or ~: ,rAs usual
the President has justified the belief of
the people in his great quality OF leader
ship. His speech to-day went to the
heart Of every difficulty and the rem
edies he proposed were so practical that
they will appeal to all thoughtful citi-
zens. Few public utterances are en-
titled to more careful study and consid-
Grafton than the address delivered to-
day.
Senator Mcclellan (Tenn.): "I think
the address was admirable"
Senator Owen tOkla.): Il was de-
lighted at the splendid tone of the
Presidents message. His suggestions
will prove Of great value II Congress
and the country viii vigorously act
along the lines suggested"
Senator Chamberlain (Ore.): The
message Is a timely warning to the
deliberate consideration and Judgment
rather than for hasty and passionate or
partisan action. There is no question
that legislation against profiteering and
enforcement OF legislation now on the
statute books will assist in relieving the
sit uation in regard to soaring prices and
the high cost of living, but as the Presi-
dent very forcefully suggests peace
must be established before normal con-
ditions can be restored"
Senator Poherene (Ohio): THE most
significant part Of the message is the
warning to that class of people who
come here not 10 petition for legislation,
but to order 1t. The American people
are going to run this country. And 1t
will not submit to class dictation OF any
kind from any source"
"CIear and ForcefuI."
Senator Underwood (Ala,) THE Pres
in my opinion expressed what are the
foremost thoughts in the mind OF the
American people"
Senator Fletcher (Fla.): THE Presi-
dents message was great 1t will reas-
sure the country and go far toward set
Ting unrest"
Senator Swanson (va.): 1.-THE Presi-
dents address was able, eloquent and
forcetul. He presented. the conditions
and needs OF the present situation very
clearly and effectively"
Senator Robinson (Ark.): "The Presi-
dent Is right in invoking the authority of
every executive department to minimize
the evils of profiteering. In my judg-
ment the Congress will respond promptly
to his request for legislation supplement-
ing existing laws"
Senator King (Utah): at means that
Sovietism will not dominate in the
United States. 1t was a great Ameri-
can message. / have heard there was
a programme to organize a great strike
now, tie up the transportation system
and take over the railroads. These
things will not happen in view OF this
vigorous and fearless expression. No
threats are going to alright the Gov
eminent"