The New York herald., 1922-08-17

to the consideration of the McCumber
bonus scheme. This suggestion was not
Immediately turned down by the oppo-
sition, but 1t Is probable that 1t will be.
In anticipation of this result the bonus
Senator'S brought forward the akerna-
tive of an agreement to limit the debate
over the bonus 10 -four or flve days.
This proposal was vetoed on the spot by
more than twenty Senators who will op-
pose the scheme to mulct the taxpayers
OF the country to the tune of $1,000
900. 900 for the benefit Of able bodied
soldiers.
Wadsworth Says "No."
The very first senator approached on
the subject was Mr.. Wadsworth OF New
York. He said NO" with a capital
m" and followed 1t up with this an
nouncement:
II will not agree TO any plan that
will concede the slightest advantage TO
the supporters OF the bonus proposition
nor to any scheme for limiting the thor.
oueh discussion of the matter or cur
tailment of the privileges Of Senators to
reveal to the country the economic dis
aster and moral consequences of the
bonus scheme
The refusal Of the New York Senator
was upheld by Senators Borah, Moses
and France. among other Republicans,
and Underwood. Glass and Myers
among the Democrats. The determina-
tion OF opponents OF the bonus on both
sides OF the chamber to support the
position OF President Harding In the
present critical industrial situation was
only one OF several incidents which
tended to subdue enthusiasm generated
by specous initiation among the more
ardent bonus Senators.
Confidence in the result expressed by
the leaders for the scheme TO give Gov
ernment cash to able bodied ex-service
men In exchange for votes for candidates
for Congress. therefore. was less pro-
nounced tonight than II was a few
days ago. Coupled with the firm posi-
tion of the President, the attitude OF the
opposition Senators proved disconcert-
Ing to bonus supporters. who figured
the McCumber bill would be sent to the
White House within a week
Borus Senators who permitted them
selves to be deluded with the idea that
opposition to- the McCumber bill would
be perfunctory admitted they did not
know what they would do to meet the
new twist in the situation. The bonus
bill is scheduled to come up Saturday
voted on, by which time the President
will have reported on the industrial
situation and hardships resulting from II.
The first move OF the borus supporters
undoubtedly will be to obtain recess
for a week or two. Senators opposing
the bonus, while not inclined ia sanction
any truce, may agree to the suggestion
IL they find 1t does not involve the sur
render of single privilege. The
chances are. however, that the recess
projected will be rejected, and the fight
for and against the raid on the tax
payers will begin on Saturday or Mon
day
Developments I'm the industrial situa-
tion VIII exercise great influence In de-
termining tbis phase or the controversy.
Bonus promoters received another jolt
when they attempted to stampede Major
David A. Reed. who to-day was sworn In
as a Senator from Pennsylvania. to sue
coed the late William e. Crow. Secretary
Mellen, Gov. Sproul of Pennsylvania and
members of the Congressional delegation
from that State witnessed the ceremony.
The politicians and lobbyists Of the
American Legion also were on hand to
claim the new Pennsylvania Senator as
their own. Ever since hisN election the
legion politicians have claimed that SEN
aIOT fteeu Hdd piCuscu ibihSSiA ~ eAiS
support OF the bonus BILL
They repeatedly have declared that
they had delivered the votes which gave
him the Republican nomination. despite
the fact that George Wharton Pepper, his
colleague, received tremendous ma.
jority because OF his opposition to- the
bonus
The new Pennsylvania Senator. who is
only AZ years old and the second young
est member of that body. is OF slight,
boyish but sinewy figure. quick and alert
In movement. His narrow. intellectual
face is rounded out with good firm jaw.
He does not appear to be the sort OF man
that can be coerced or easily cajoled
to change position once decided on.
The reason the American Legion poll
ticians asserted their control over the
new Pennsylvania Senator is that he
was an active and valiant figure in the
world war. He is the only ex-service
man now serving in the Senate.
II he should finally decide the rea-
sons given by the President and Secre-
tary Mellon outweigh the claims OF
the politicians in the American Legion.
Senator Reeds vote Is likely to infiu-
encc those of one or two other men who