Evening journal., 1919-08-01
SUGGEST profit
LIMITING To CUT
COST OF LIVING
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10 discover what he. as chief OF the
law enforcement branch OF the govern
ment, can do TO better the situation
II anything.
A report from the committee 10 be
named by palmer's conference. is
awaited by the President, 10 was learn
ed at the White House, lie hopes to
be able to guide his action on conclu-
sions and recommendations made by
this committee, It was said.
Each cabinet member was asked by
Palmer TO state what he believes is the
cause OF continually soaring prices.
Later, 10 was learned, these opinions
would be sifted and an effort win be
made TO put conclusions and recon-
mendatlOns in a definite form.
"All are working hard on the prob
lem," said Palmer.
Cabinet members advanced opinions.
All agreed, IL was learned, that the
plentiful supply OF money bringing a
reduction I'm It's purchasing power must
be considered as one OF the fundamen-
tai causes.
proteerlnng and an effort TO meet
wage Increases by price increases were
other reasons suggested.
A Federal licensing system, limiting
profits, was suggested as one possible
remedial action.
Beating down living costs by show
ing the large profits dealers are now
believed 10 be making, has been deter
mined on as the plan OF action during
the House recess OF the special sub-com-
mittee investigating the War Depart
ments surplus food. Chairman Reayis
said today.
Reavls announced that the Federal
Trade Commission win be called on for
It's figures carefully compiled during
the war, on practically all the neoessi-
ties OF life.
publication OF the present cost and
selling prices. Reavis believes, VIII
show food dealers are still collecting
large war profits. Tho Investigation
Is also expected TO reveal the exact
profits OF tho packers during tho war.
Demand for action instead OF talk
In meeting the high cost OF living crisis
was made by Senator Kenyon, Iowa, In
an interview. Flooded with nearly 80
resolutions and bills seeking relief from
high prices, Congress is stalled and
lIlhNS no dlAANh Nh eAg "a
the measures. he pointed out.
Kenyon declared Congress could pass
one or more OF these pending measures
and obtain partial relief. In face OF
this situation the House plans TO take
months vacation. beginning tomor-
row.
One OF tho mass OF resolutions and
bills aimed direct at the high cost OF
living has passed-the resolution re-
quiring the Secretary OF War 10 sell
surplus food at once. Il was empha-
sized.
I'VE have had enough investigation
and talk" Kenyon said.
1T Is time for action. This ques-
tion OF the high cost OF living IS more
important right now than the league
Of nations"
Pending bills would prohibit expor-
tatOn Of certain foodstuffs, including
sugar, halt stock speculation, abolish
the government guarantee on wheat In
hope OF lowering prices. attempt to re-
duce tho amount OF currency In dir
culatlon, prevent excessive prices OF
fuel. prohibit cold storage houses 20
hold food more than ten months.
Resolutions introduced would inves-
tlgate proposed price Increases IN
shoes. sugar. clothing and coffee. as
certain why flour prices have increas-
ed and ask President Wilson 10 tell |
Congress what additional powers nc /
needs 10 bring down prices.
Attorney General Palmer conferred |
at the White House with Secretary |
The attorney general. it was
reported on the meeting OF
high government officials late yester-
day.