The New York herald., 1922-11-22
Applause for President.

Applause for President.
Applause greeted the President on his
appearance in the crowded House cham
ber and at certain points OF his speech.
especially when he spoke OF the higher
standards OF labor on American ships
and when he urged that Government
credit TO farmers be broadened to relieve
agricultural distress. The latter recom-
mendation was adroitly included in the
Presidents address to appeal 10 the
farming sections OF the middle West.
where opposition to the ship subsidy bill
is strongest.
No sooner had the President finished
his speech than the comment of Senate
and House members showed the situa-
tion had not changed with regard to the
bill. The Democrats are almost solidly
opposed to it and many Of the Republic
cans from interior States are against il.
The insurgent Republicans, led by
Senator La Toilette (Wis). are prepar-
ing TO fight the bill TO n finish. Senator
la Toilette issued statement attempt
ing to demolish the Presidents argu-
chairman of the farm bloc, declared
there was nothing I'm the address that
he could indorse except the Presidents
accommodation for more extensive farm
credits.
The Presidents address left the out
look for the bill Just where IL was when
THE NEW YORK HERALD made it's poll
Of the Senate and House last week.
There are enough votes to pass Il in the
"a .i,,k ~,
by that body by majority Of thirty or
forty after a sharp battle.
Although there are enough votes to pas.
it In the Senate now on a showdown, the
opposition will probably be able to pre-
vent vote before March T. which will
throw IT over into the next Congress.
where it's chances OF passing either the
Senate or House will be reduced to the
vanishing point.
Prompt Action by Leaders.
Prompt action by Republican leaders
Of the House followed the delivery OF
the Presidents address. Announcement
was made that tomorrow the Committee
on Rules will meet 10 adopt a rule for
consideration Of the merchant marine
bin on THURSDAY
Under It's plans the bill will come
up for general debate on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday Of this week Mon
day. Tuesday and Wednesday OF next
week will be devoted to the consi3ers-
tion OF amendments. A vote will be
taken before adjournment Wednesday
night. November %, at which time the
bill VIII pass by margin OF from 80
10 so votes.
Long before 70 30 o'clock. the time
set for the appearance Of the President
the galleries Of the House we're crowded
Women in bright costumes provided y
colorful setting
The Presidents box lacked the pree
ence OF Mrs Harding. who always has
accompanied her husband to Congress.
Mrs. Harding. who is recovering from
her severe illness, was advised by her
physicians TO remain at home. In the
Presidents box were. among others
Brig Gen. sawyer. Mrs. William Howard
Taft. Mrs. Carolyn Votaw. the Presi
dents sister. and Lieut-Commander
Boone.
The diplomatic gallery was crowded
with ENJOYS in full dress uniforms
Among then, were Amba ssador and Nine
Jusserand OF France. Charge Lagen-
berger and his wife ~ Switzerland and
Ambassador wiedfoldt reprcsentlns
Germany
At 1880 O'Clock the Senator'S filed into
the House by twos, led by the Presi-
dent pro tenn. Mr.. Cummns Gowa). and
Messrs Lodge (Mess.) and simmons
On. c. Senator Cummins shared the
honor Of presiding with Speaker Gillett
When Senator FELTON,. the first woman
10 be seated in the Senate. entered the
chamber leaning on the arms OF Senator
Harris and Senator-elect George OF Geor-
ria she received an ovation. Members
OF the Cabinet took their seats In the
House just before the President sp-
peared.
The President proceeded immediately
TO the reading OF hts address. He
sketched gloomy picture Of Americe
without merchant marine and told cf
the first days Of the war wheg the CRY
was FOR ships, any kind Of shps. With