The New York herald., 1922-08-20
THIRTY-THREE SENATORS
LISTED AGAINST BONUS

Senator, who broadly intfmated that
the Republican majority was insincere
in its protestations of friendship for
soldier bonus claimants, had the moral
support Of a horde of lobbyists repre-
senting the American Legion, who are
intent on obtaining quick action on the
bill to distribute Government cash to
soldiers.
Senator Robinson called attention to
the specific pledge made by Mr.. Nc
Cumber and his bonus associates to
move to this consideration of the bonus
bill tko minute the tariff had been put
out Of the way. He charged that sew
eral Of the Republican Senator's who
have Deen vocally claInoring for the
passage az a bonus bin were seeking
for a way TO dodge the issue. He de-
clareS that during the long and tedious
tariff fight It would have been an easy
matter to bring up the bonus bill and
dispose Of it.
Some OF us were bored by the tariff
discussion" he said, land feel we
should carry out our agreement 20
take up the adjusted compensation bill
now that the tariff Is out OF the way.
/ think we should keep that pledge be-
cause 1t would only require a few days
to pass a bonus bill"
This prediction caused laughter from
Senators opposed to the bonus scheme
and provoked Senator Glass (Dem..
Va.) to observe:
II think the Senator is mistaken. !
am sure 1t will require more than a
few days before the Senate agrees to
add another $7,000,000.000 to the tax
burdens Of the American people,"
Senator Jones (Dem., N. Nd sup
ported Mr.. Robinson's demand for irp-
mediate action on the bonus bill. This
measure has been pending before Con-
gress for three years." he said, "and
we, are under obligations to dispose Of
it at the earliest possible moment. 1t
should be disposed Of one way or the
other so the American people can
know what Congress intends to do
about it."
Lodge Wants Vote.
In support of his motion for an ad-.
journment until Wednesday Senate
Leader Lodge said he was ''as anxious
Senator can possibly be-"
He declared a delay Of two rs to
give the members a chance 0 rest
after their arduous duties in connec-
ton with the tariff bill would not af-
feet the result in the slightest degree.
The Senate leader turned appealingly
to Mr.. Borah and other Senators op-
posed to the bonus and said he would
like to have a date fixed for vote on
the McCumber measure. The only re-
tort was pleasant but negative shake
Of the head.
A roll call on the Robinson motion
to adjourn until Monday showed only
eighteen Senators GALL Democrats) In
favor Of it. Senator McCumber was
not among them. Instead he pro-
posed compromise on Tuesday. In
the wrangle which followed several
Republicans as well as Democrats de-
clared they would have to go home to
look after their campaigns for re-
nomination.
After the Senate had voted for the
Lodge motion, and while most of the
members were strolling out of the
chamber, Senator Jones (Rep., Wash
made an effort to bring up the rivers
and harbors bill. which has been hang
ing fire for some time. His request
for unanimous consent for that pur-
pose brought forth a storm of objec-
tions. In announcing the adverse de-
cision on the Washington Senator's
motion Mr.. Cummins, who was In the
chair, caused a good deal of excite
ment by declaring the bonus bill was
before the Senate and open to amend
ments.
What measure is that?' demanded
Senator Borah, who was on the verge
OF leaving the chamber.
THE adjusted compensation bill,"
responded the presiding officer.
A stream Of Senators came back to
the chamber on the run to take a
hand in the battle which seemed
imminent. when Senator Curtis, the
Republican whip, made a motion to ad-
journ, which was carried by a viva
voice vote, and deferred the battle over
the bonus until Wednesday next.