The citizen., 1922-10-26

which proposes to amend the present
law consolidating into the United
States veterans bureau the several
agencies formerly charged with the
duty of caring for disabled men.
"Future legislation for the disabled
ex-service men will be necessary said
Congressman Sweet In commenting on
the provisions Of his new bill which
has been before congress since last
April So that all members have had
an opportunity to become acquainted
with the details of its PROVISIONS.
$50 far as the -. A. V. is con-
cerned," said G. Hamilton Cook Of
Bnffalo, national commander. I'VE
haven't heard Of anyone who Is op-
posed To the Sweet bill Some slight
changes might be necessary. but the
sentiment In favor of the broad provi-
sions proposed seems to he unanimous.
That being 80. II is desirable to hasten
cnactslent Of the legislation. Men now
disabled or in hospitals need the more
humane consideration which the terms
of the bill provide. Any additional ex-
pense involved will be trifing, and any
way in dealing with these men that Is
not matter to he reckoned."
Changes That Are Proposed.
AS outlined by Representative Sweet
in the Congressional Record, the new
Sweet bill proposes to make these
amendments to the existing law:
a. To permit the veterans bureau
to rate men who have been or may he
in hospitals or asylums for a contin-
uous period Of one year as totally and
permanently disabled. This is the
chief provision Of the bill.
b. That reduction of disabled,
mans compensation shall not be made
unless he has had n physical exami-
nation before such action is taken, and
in no case without three months
notice.
c. That soldiers developing psy-
Ghosts, neurosis, psycho-neurosis, ac-
tive tuberculosis or chronic empyema
within three years after their separ-
alton from service shall be deemed to
have acquired the ailment while In the
period to two years.
d. That decent burial shall be pro-
vided, the veterans bureau to pay not
more than 500 for funeral expenses
and 81 for flag to drape the coffin.
@. That more liberal arrangements
shall be made for reinstatement Of
lapsed insurance policies.
T. That each patient discharged from
hospital shall be furnished with a
statement of the medical findings of
his condition.
Reawakened Interest In Europe.
The probable return Of the Turk
to Europe for an. indefinite stay has
served to awaken dormant interest
In the United States In foreign
affairs, and especially In the Eu-
ropean situation. From one end OF
the country to the other the people
very generally. II seems, have returned
TO discussion Of the part the United
States should be taking In the affairs
Of the world. The .ederal administra-
ton has taken up the subject anew
with more zeal than IL has displayed
In connection with the consideration
of foreign affairs since the arms con-
ference adjourned.
Organizations of various kinds
throughout the land and particularly
church organizations, are giving ex-
preston to views and are cOmmuni-
eating these expressions to the Presi-
dent and the secretary Of state. In
noteworthy set of resolutions the
American Bankers association says:
"We believe that the time has come
for the government of our country to
formulate the principles on which IL
will be able to cooperate with other
nations to bring about the needed re-
hablitation Of European countries and
peace In the world"
The Judgment of 1900 American
bankers would naturally receive care
full consideration at the hands OF any
federal administration. Several mil
lion church adherents cannot he ig-
nored. The men who make up the
roster of the leading professions com
mand attention. And so II Is not
strange that the Harding administra-
ton Is giving the situation intensive
study and Is showing a distinct incli-
nation To Edo something"
Our Near East Policy.
A large and influential group OF
citizens believe IT, United States
should assist In keeping the Turk out
Of Europe and use force for this pur-
pose II necessary. But the govern
ment is not going TO follow that
course. Its policy with respect to
what may be called the Near Eastern
situation has been clearly defined.
The government WI continue to exert
moral influence In favor of a peace
able settlement; II will go to any
lengths TO extend relief to the needy.
Further It will not 90 unless II should
decide to participate in conference
on the future status OF the Turk.
There may be significance In the fact
that up to this time Charles Evans
Hughes secretary OF state has not In.