The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-18
DRY CONGRESS WILL
 TIGHTEN | AVS ON ENFORCEMENT WORK
Right of Search of Homes and Automobiles Are Measures Needed for Carrying Out.
 the Law
Fly HUGH W. ROBERTS
 Washington Bureau The Age Herald


 washington, October 17.-(SpeciaI) )-ln it's strenuous effort. to elect a Congress which will be as amenable to it's every suggestion as the last Congress proved itself to be, the Anti-Saloon League of America is not animated solely by it's desire that the Volstead enforcement code De maintained in it's original viruIent shape. The Anti-Saloon League of Amer
 ca is very anxious to force legislation through Congress which would make the enforcement code, if not stronger, cer- tainiy mora irritating and dangerous to the sanctity of the home
 It is learned that the officials of the league have mapped out in tentative form a rather comprehensive programme. It has not been agreed upon, in its every feature. as yet. There is no question, however, but that when the Congress convenes, the league will present it's de- mands.
 The situation is chaotic in the east. There is a report that Commissioner Kramer, who has been bitterly criticised by the league and it's officials despite his contention that his failure has result ed from lack of men and money, will resign
 RIGHT TO SEARCH The league, it is understood, will ask for legislation under which it's henchmen more easily could secure admission to homes. and authority for search of dwell- ings and automobiles; under which judges would be deprived of discretion in ad- minstering justice with mercy, and un- der which prosecuting attorneys would n ,te,t t,1tf atri- dence of certain substantial character is produced. It is also said that legislation to be demanded will put an end to concur rent Jurisdiction onh<the part of the fed- eral government and the several states in enforcing the law. The league would have the law enforced by federal authorities numerically increased in accordance with requirements.
 1 The programme, in addition to the above, provides means for the expendi- tCre of an enormous sum of money. One feature provides for the purchase of the ! 50. .000,00o gallons of liquor stored in ware houses throughout the United States. At 1 the minimum rate of 8 per gallon, this purchase would necessitate an outlay Of l $250, ,000 In the face of hesitation to take the step, the leaguers, it is intimat- | ed, will inform Congress that the owners of the liquor are at the mercy of the government, and that as result, payment might be deferred indefinitely, or prorated throughout long number of years. 1 ITO INCREASE FORCE l Other features of the programme in | cude an increase in the enforcement squad of 100 per cent, and an increase in former appropriations of 100 per cent.
 In addition, it is contemplated to secure legislation further restricting the out
 pour ef bonded goods so that agents can follow each gallon from it's departure
 to it's delivery; further limiting the num- Der If manufacturing and other interests
 which may purchase liquors by whole sale; amending the law so that appoint-
 ment of enforcement officers in the sev- eral states may be taken out of politics
 and lodged exclusively in the federal gov ernment; and that will further restrict the issuance Of passports to Mexico and Can ada anu thus prevent smuggling
 The programme is extensive and will en- counter serious opposition. The leaguers however, relying on the nucleus left of the last Congress feel certain that the next will be equally as 'reasonable' in
 the face of their demands, They are de- termined to elect their friends whether they be republican or democratic. Like
 William Jennings Bryan, they ask noth- ing of character or intelligence, but solely whether or not the candidates are dry.