Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-01
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SA|P.SUBS|Dy Plan
Republicans In Congress Look
for Adoption Of PrssI-
dents Proposal
NOT JUST NOW, BoRAH SAYS

pressed By members Of Congress were
almost universally favorable yesterday
following the conclusion Of the Presi'
dents message on the ship subsidy,
Democratic leaders were cautious IN
their utterances. Senator Underwood,
Of Alabama, the minority leader, did not
hear Mr.. Harding speak. He said:
al have not as yet heard any Demo
cratic comment on the Presidents plan
to build up 4 merchant marine. Per.
sonally I have reached no conclusion
Senator Hitchcock, Democrat, OF Ne
"It is too complicated q subject to
give an oh-hand opinion. ] have doubt
about the workability Of the ingenious
method Of paying limited subsidy. !
am skeptical as to the Willingness OF
private ship owner to take hold OF
the proposition on a 10 per cent proht
basis"
Senator King, Democrat, Of Utah,
"i am opposed to ship subsidies now.
as ! have always been. The policies
of the Republican Party after the civil
War we're responsible for the ruin OF
our merchant marine. There are some
features Of the Harding plan for In.
direct aid which are cOmmendable."
Senator Borah, Republican, OF Idaho,
said:
II don't think It's a good time for
either a subsidy or bonus
g. o. p. Leaders Enthusiasts
Republican leaders were outspoken In
enthusiastic approval Of the President's .
project. Senator Jones, Of Warrington,
chairman Of the Senate Committee on
Commerce, which will have the plotting
of the Subsidy Bill through the Senate
and conduct hearings upon It, said:
1T was a fine message: business. s.like,
clear and to the point. One commend. /.
Administration. I don't think the plan
will meet with any serious opposition
If the Nation wants to build UP Q mer.
chant marine, this is our last oppor.
tunity. expect speedy passage Of the
necessary legislation In both houses Of
Congress.
Senator Willis, Republican, Of Ohio,
said:
"The plan outlined obviates to q
great extent past objections to q sub
stdy in that 1t limits tho amount Of
incom. SO that excessive profits will moi
Senator Capper, Republican. of Kan.
sas, leader Of the farm bloc, said:
Zone Of the merits of the PRESIDENT
project Is that It would take the Gov
ernment out Of the shipping business.
Senator Nelson, Republican, Of Min
nesota, said:
II like the spirit Of the message yer,
much, but shall have to give It care,
fsl st study ,a. before e, ss.. expressing approva
Senator johnson. Republican. Of Cal,
ifornia. said:
"The message was q powerful an.
persuasive presentation Of q most in
teresting and important question, bu
I have not yet had opportunity to se'
or study the BILL"
Norris Voices Opposition
Senator Norris, Republican, Of Ne
braska:
outlined by the President. I do no
think the taxpayers would favor taklnl
money out Of the Treasury to ai'
wealthy interests to operate ship
nothing. My own idea would be /,
turn the ships over to the Panam,
Railroad Company or some other sim
liar corporation in which the Unite'
States owns stock
Representative Greene. Republican
Of Massachusetts, chairman OF tn
House Committee on Merchant Marin
and Fisheries, said:
Il favor ship subsidy, and this bill
seems to be q broad and sensible meas
ure. When l return from Massachu
sets In ten days the committee vii
begin hearings Immediately. I bellev
the bill is likely to pass the House a
this session."
Representative Madden, Republican
of Illinois, chairman Of the Hous
Committee on Appropriations. said:
II am in favor Of a ship subsid
that will insure the maintenance Of tn
American flag on the seas and the car
rying of American commerce on Amer
lean ships. I am opposed to an
further operation Of ships by a-no
the--shipping board. We are now pay
ing a two-fold subsidy without get
tinp anv results"