Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-05
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that, probably for the first time in
American history, the message to
Congress will be delivered in the
presence of members of an interna-
tional conference. Many Of the dele
gates to the conference on armaments
are expected to attend.
Any action by the conference on
naval or army reduction is regarded
as certain to be reflected in appro-
priation bills for those services and
leaders say, there probably will be
frequent outbreaks of discussion on
the floor concerning the arms confer
ence and it's doings.
1t appeared highly probable that
no consideration would be given the
naval supply bill until some indica-
ton is had Of probable results Of the
conference. while that dealing with
army funds is slated for late study
because it also may be affected.
Panama Canal tolls AMI funding Of
the Allied debt are two other meas
ures which appear to be linked up
with the arms conference insofar as
debate is concerned Some leaders
insisted the tolls bill would remain
in committee until an agreement is
reached by the conference.
The impending Congress is the first
to deal with the governments eX-
pendituNes in budget form. The
House and its appropriations com
mttee will take up the combined
supply bill with the expectation. ac-
cording to Chairman Madden of the
appropriations committee, of having
all of its items to the Senate by
April ). the earliest date he said
this had ever been accomplished.
Mr.. Harding is expected to deal
in his message with the pre-emnent
question before Congress-the tariff:
and also may discuss the require
ments of the merchant marine and
the funding of the Allied debt
With respect 10 the Allied debt bill,
the presidents stand urging immedi-
ate and favorable action already is
well known.
Inquiries into the railroad and ag-
ricultural problems have been pro-
crossing for several months, but
neither can be expected, according
to leaders, to take concrete legislative
form fer several months. The joint
congressional commission of agricul-
tIral inquiries does not expect to
haveits data together before another
month while the senate committee
considering railroad questions prong
ises to continue equally as long, be-
fore it attempts to suggest changes
in the transportation act.
Re-orga nization of governmental
bureaus of functions, including the
administration Of Alaska, promised
- be a subject at the forefront of
Congressional business. The house
plans to deal among it's first tasks
with the measure reclassifying feder-
al employees. Representative Mondell,
Republican leader. has set that bill
tentatively for consideration next
Friday
The senate, barring changes in it's
program, will turn first to the Allied
debt funding bill. Its finance com
mittee, Chairman Penrose said, would
meet either TOMORROW of Tuesday
and adopt the house proposal for
commission of five which would be
empowered to arrange terms with the
foreign nations concerning payment
Of interest and principal of the war
loans.
Another proposition before the sem
ate Is the resolution 10 declare Tru-
man II. Newberry. Republican. the
duly elected senator from Michigan
and to deny claims of Henry Ford.
Democrat, to the seat. A vote will
he reached by agreement, already
made carly in January and those
seeking to defeat Mr.. Newberry as
sert there will be several Republican
votes cast against Mr.. Newherry.
The senate will start it's work with
three Investigations under way or
ordered and another proposed. 4
special committee has been at work
several months on an inquiry into
naval administration of Haiti and
San Domingo. Headed by Senator
Mccormick of Illinois. the committee
is now in the islands to gather in
formation.
~AhOtiNi Spctidi PtNS@N~t
over by Senator Brandegee. of Con-
necticut, has set December s, for be-
ginning an investigation Of the
charges made by Senator Watson of
Georgia of Illegal executions in the
American expeditionary forces. The
inquiry into the West Virginia min
ing troubles has been completed but
a report of the findings has not been
made. The resolution proposed by
Senator King of Utah to investigate
the alleged lobby Of dye and chem