The Washington times., 1922-12-18
The resolution follows:

The resolution follows:
"Whereas, four years have
elapsed since the singing Of the
Arnlistice during which period the
veterans Of the world war have
pcrsistently petitioncd the Federal
Government to grant them sd-
justed compensation and,
'.Nhereas, the principle Of the
adjusted compensation has been
approved by every State In which
q has been submitted to . vote by
tho people and BY the Congress.
''Wlereas, the adjusted compen-
sati0n bill adopted BY the last
Congress was vetoed BY the Pres
ident on the grounds that Il failed
90 provide . means Of raising the
necessary revenues; and,
"Whercas, the President has
oxercised . preference for the tax
% q means of raislng the neces-
oary revenues;
"Resolved, by tho department
commanders Of the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars Of the United
States, meeting with the National
Council Of Veterans In Cincinnati
ON December IL, 1872, that we do
hereby indorse the sales tax plan,
With fo0d-stuffs exempted, as u
means Of raising the necessary
revenues TO finance an adjusted
compensstiOn bin; and,
ssResOlved, that the commander,
in-clhlef Of the veterans be re-
oucsted 70 appoint committee to
Wait upon the President to re
0uogt his cooperation In drafting
m adjusted compensati0n bui
which would meet with his ap-
pssiTsss; iss:oiSss. Sns that tn. legislative
oommittee Of the Veterans of
EoreI9n Warp be instructed to
aGrUe with the President's sugges-
61on ana that the sazne be pres
ealtcd 70 Congress."
Colonel Forbes had brought. vi
the subject Of the sales tax In thu
oosrrse or this discussion OF thu
Voferans' Bureau. He said:
GugEestcd BY President.
IT was talking to the Presiden'
this morning, when 1t. was sug
re1ted to me that the bonus b
touched ON in this national gath
erfng Of leaders In the Veterani
AZ Foreign Wars.
.sThe President has never opposet
: rightful obligation to the ex
sarvioe men and he win suppor'
,s,oh ! measure II Congress vii
feil hirn how to finance It.
f"The President 10 honest ans
sfv,cere n his statement. Suppor
him. II you desire. In his deter
srinafion and remember that hi
heart ana soul are with the ez
service man.. i have sat with hin
"a the White House UP to !, , AM
3 o'clock In the morning discussing
% - psrsonally hate to think Of
~ financial terms, but 4 DO be
Heve these mon are entitled to som
recoxnifion and II finance win ale
viatS their suffering and unhappl
nees and compensate them In par
for the service they rendered. thel
lef us have necessary Legislation
wsnted by the President, and IL
4 IS retroactive-an do II now"
3. Explalns -6slcs Tax.
The resolution was adopted afte
oecretaty Charles Peniburn. secre
fary Of the National Bonus Associs
tion. explained the sales tax AM
Colonel Huston asked tor unanimou
action. He said:
2 rsWe have received an absolutel,
Hlrect message from the President
He has favored this organization
~ aslking ne to indorse his viewl
A. I undsrstand II. that II some
thing he has not requested of an,
other organization an yet. He In
paid us 4 big compliment.
THE Hearst papers always hav
advocated the sales tax. and I be
lIsve they win support the propos
ton. Everybody familiar with Il !
snthusiastic Tor H."