Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-28

Washington. Aug. 2T.-(By A. PD - The exact scope of the administrators policy sn dealing with the ran and coal rtrikss is expected to reveal itself with | In the next few days as result of pre- rarztions for legislative and executive action which appeared tonight to be 1, nearing completion. Whether the emergency legislation to be definitely urged upon congress VII include a presidential authorza- tion to take over and operate rail and coai properties was question that still nenained unanswered. but 1t was lndi- eated that administration officials. prob able would make final decssion on the point tn the very near future.
 Tn some quarters it was believed that the proposal to arm the executive with these emergency powers would be finally threshed over among the leaders who are with President Harding on his weekend cruise down the Potomac. and that a definite announcement of policy would follow the return here of the presidential yacht Mayaower tomorrow morning. Those in the presidents confidence Eid before he left here for the cruise last rt<ht that although he still believed Industrial peace would be restored with out a resort 10 government operation. be was inclined to feel that as a pre- -zutionary measure he should be given fun authority to act before congress berins its contemplated recess
 Washington, Aug. 27.-In addition to tccretary Hoover and Attorney General pourhterty two Of the cabinet mem eers who have been parDcularly active Ia shaping out the governments course fartnr the striqe period the president zas accompanied on the Mayhower by Chairman Cummins of the senate in- ferstate commerce committee who al- ready has drafted for introduction in the senate a bnl authorizing tho ex- e-utivc 10 take over and operate any individual railroad which does not ade- uuately perform its functions as a con- non carrier. Before he went abroad fhe Mayhower Senator Cummins had indic1fed that his measure and a simi- lar one relating to coal mines would be formally introduced early this week. Majority leaders say they are confd- snt that such legislation could be passed throu-h both senate and house. if the president definitely requested it. but al Inc same time they .concede that con Ercssionai approval would be by no means unanimous. Although man, members In both bodies are demanding that the government take charge of he situation In the most emphatic man ner possible. there is a recognized ele msnt of strength ranged aRaist an. movement that might approximate a return Of the wartime governrnen sziroad administration.
 Particular attention was given in con Fressionsi circles today to the publi e-ztenent made last night by Chair man Winsior. of the house interestat commerce committee. declaring that {. his opinion. the coal fact finding an tstribution bills already pehding woul Eeys as a sufficient warming to the fir iustries involved. and that more dras lc ieEislation could safely be withhel for the present. It was pointed out ais that President Harding,s recomuenda .ion for coal purchasing and selan Ezency had thus far not even resuite ln any effort to bring in bflls for carr, lnr it into effect and that even the fac finding and distribution bills propose had not encountered perfect sailir weather sdther in the senate or u house.
 The senate having lad aside tl Borah fsrt-hnding bill entirely un, ths middle of the week because of pr l1nEed attacks upon it. the efforts
 deal with the strike problem at bo ends Of the capitol tomorrow will conhned to committee consideration
 tnc respective diStrl button Dili0c ontr tuced by Chairman CumIuins and Chai man Winsiow.
 Tn the house committee the wfnslc pm vll be made the subject of a h hour public hearing. at which all De sons interested wil be permitted present. their views.
 It has been agreed that the comm lee Udil remain In session tonorrc ulght until report has been voted
 he measure and houss leaders plan
 all t up fn the house on Tuesday
 The senate committee. with the Gu. nins distribution measure before it. h adopted no definite program or pr sedure. but 1t is expected thatwh sonorrow's meeting Is called to ort n an effort will be made by some me bars to delay action until there I been time for a more cOrnprehens rtudy Of the measure.
 It s possible that this committee. { VII decide to hold hearlgs before votes It's approval or disapproval.