New-York tribune., 1922-12-09
Presidents Message Ablest
In Years, Is Congress Verdict

piexinr problems confronting tho ua-
lion. n was especially forccful In
deniinr with agricultural question:.
However. I am strongly opp0sed 20 the
euevcstion 20 tax securities now free
from taxation. In my judgment this
agitation is drive against the Eccuri.
tics OF the farm loan banks and the
Joint land banks. and would mean thlt
farmers would be- called upon 90 pay
higher rate % interest FOR loans N
carried into effect"
senator Willie. OF Ohio. O. dry leader
was much pleased over the prohibition
refsrences. lie said. IL was much
rrntifcd over the comments by the
President upon the prohibition qucs-
tor. Tho President has couragcously
grapplod with one OF the big problems
eonfronting the country. His appeal 10
the Deople 10 stand by tho Federal laws
and uphold tho Constitution wiil un-
doubtedlv have a most beneficial effect
His proposal 20 hold conference with
the governors Of the states over plans
for stricter enforcement Of the pro
bibition law will undoubtedly lead 70
good results
eonsln. "A strong. lucid, comprehen-
sivc, convincing and courageous iaes.
sage, worthy Of our best and nobiesi
American traditions, touching some of
the most important and vital needs OF
our national life, property and vel
fare"
Creative. Says Fcss
Representative Simeon d. Fess. Of
Ohio-"Thc message is creative as wei
a. suggestive Of wise procedure,
sounded in u true Amoricanism, based
upon fundamentals which preserve our
national heritage and best traditions.
Representative Mondell. Republican
lead.r in the House THE Prcsidents
metra-e was fnc. The suggestions he
made are entitled 90 and should have
prompt confederation By tho Congress.
Reprosontativc Alice Robertson, Re-
publican, Oklahoma; ,
II VAS much interested IN watching
the progressives. II seemed 20 me that
Their menu had been green apples. The
President took n lot OF wind out OF
their sails"
Representative Dickinson, Rcpub-
Ncan. OF Iowa, chairman of the House
farm bloc: "I was very much pleased
with the encouragement tno President
gave 10 agriculture. particularly his
reference 70 rural credits, and J nope
his recommendation VII be formu-
lated into law forthwith
Representativo Tinchcr. Republican,
Kansas. leader in the farm bloc; 1T
WAS the greatest message President
Harding has ever delivered 10 Con-
gress. The thing he advocated IN tho
syav Of general legislation Tor the
bene6t OF the farmer and The way he
covered the railroad situation were
highly gratifying"
Pledges Tax Action
Representative Green, lows. ranking
Republican OF the Ways and Means
Committee; 'It vas a splendid mes-
faee, full Of useful suggestions ior
Congregational action, which would re,
do md 90 the bcneht OF TIC country IL
foi owed" Mt.
Idaa6. chairman OF the Irrigation. OF
Arid Lands Committee ana co-auth or
OF the smith -McNary reclamation bili I;
81 am heartily In accord Win the ffesi-
dents recommendation Tor amena-
ments OF the railway act 90 prevent lne
possibility OF n nationwide ue-up o.
The country's transportation system
Representative Elliott kepubIieah,
Irdiana: II think 10 was o bully gooa
message. 7 am In hearty accord win
the whole business"
REPRESENTATIVE Knutsou, Minnesota,
the Republican whip: "lt was ike an
the Presidents messages, able and def
mite. am hopeful Congress VIII take
immediate steps 90 follow out his rec
concentrations"
Representative Strong. Republican,
Kansas, leader in the farm bloc and
member Of the Banking ard Currency
Committee. which has juri-diction over
rural credits legislation; "i think it
was the 6ost message President Hard
inr has delivered since bis inaugura-
tion. Hi. proposals dealing wish agri-
cultural relief should be Immediately
written into Jaw, and N that ia done u
will be OF material bcncht 90 tho farm
crs.'
Representative J. W. Fordnoy. Repub-
lican. Michigan, chairman 0f the Ways
and Means Committee; "lt was The
fnCgt Prosiiential message Two heard
/ I arreo that We ought 90 abolish taV.
/ EXEMPT securities. His reference "a
! freight rates and staiement that the
costs Of transportation, including Labor
and materials, must come down hrgi
7 rings trre. HE appeal for law en-.
/ forccmcnt is timely"
( Representative keteham, Republi
/ can. Michigan. and Grange leader;
"The Presidents proposition Tor farm.
ers' credit is gilt-edgc"
Representative Frank d. Scott, Re
publican Michigan: 1T was a strong
mrssage."