The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-08
INDEPENDENCE THE URGED BY PRESIDENT IN

retains the fulness OF his intellectual
powers. ] do not agree, however, with
ali he proposes. The Presidents pro-
Dosal for the licensing OF corporations
engaged In Interstate commerce ] am OPP
posed to. 1t Is a paternalistic proposal
that would be destructive OF the best
business interests OF the country and OF
their future development along progress
sive lines
Senator Jones (Wash.), Republican
II the President had stopped at the end
of the third paragraph Of his message l
would have thought more favorably OF
IL, and II he had been as solicitous q
year ago about the country's financial
welfare we would have been in far bet
ter financial shape now
Senator Pittrnan (Nev.), Democrat
IL Ia message that still appeals to the
conscience OF America in the midst OF
this era Of growing fear and selfish
Mesa
Senator Sheppard (Tex). Democrat
The message sustained the high stand
ards of thought and expression hereto
fore set by the man who will rank among
the greatest OF American Presidents 1t
points out briefly but clearly the SUI
preme duties of the hour. and Congress
would do well to heed what he says.
Senator Underwood (Ala.), Demo-
cratic floor leader think the Presi-
dents message is all right, While the
President did not mention specific ques-
tons, he outlined completely in the be-
ginning Of his message his views on for
eign relations so that every one recog-
nized his opinion on sc points The
Presidents recommend for an early
passage of the budget b was also well
put. ! think this will On be passed
About the Presidents recommendation
that loan be granted to Armenia do
not wish to comment until have studied
the question more. also agree with the
President in his ste tement that early in
depence should be accorded the Philip
pines. 1t was timely and we'll con-
structed message.
Senator Glass (Va.), Democrat-Per-
haps the message Is more noticeable for
its omission TO say anything about the
peace treaty. This may signify the in
tention of the President to leave this
problem TO the incoming Administration
10 be dealt with in conformity with the
recent political verdict Of the people, ac-
cording 70 the Republican Interpretation
OF that verdict
Senator Thomas (Col.) Democrat
I think part OF the message which re-
lates to international democracy was
designed to emphasize his devotion to
the ideals of the League of Nations,
Notwithstanding results of the last cleo
ton. I think he had both the treaty
and league in mind.
Favors Free Philippines.
Senator Walsh (Mass). Democrat
] am very glad to see that the President
Is for the independence Of the Philip
pines I was impressed after my visit
there few years ago that they We're
ready for ii.
Senator Calder IN, W. Republican,
fully sympathize with the Armenians
in their troubles. but in the present
condition of the nations finance, | do
not believe loan will be made.
Senator Kellogg (Minn.), Republican
What the President says about the
need for economy is to say the least
inconsistent with the appalling estimates
which have been submitted to Congress
py his Cabinet heads, estimates calling
for all sorts of huge expenditures and
increases in salary The loan to Armenia
will not be made.
Senator wolcott (Del), Democrat
The message, though comparatively
short. shows the President to have the
same grasp on the fundamentals of our
problems as heretofore. IL the present
short session carries out any substantial
portion of the programme recommend ed
by the President, it will have rendered
valuable service to the country.
Senator Borah (Idaho), Republican
So far as the Armenian loan is con-
ccrned, we had better arrange that the
Allies will restore to Armenia some
thing on which TO make loan before
we talk about 1t.