The Little River news., 1922-08-30
HARDING LOATH TO "SEIzE" INDUSTRIES
Will Use Expected Authority Only in Event of a Crisis; Wants
 Power, However.

.' Washington, Aug. 26.-Although Congress will be asked to authorize government operation of railroads and coal properties, President Hard ing has told his advisers that he will exercise the authority thus granted only in case of an eventual industrial crisis which he does not foresee.
 Despite the apparent deadlock in both the rail and anthracite strikes, the president is described as still con- fident way will be found to protect the interests of the general public without resort to governmental direc- tion in both industries.
 In the meantime, however, he is said to consider it advisable that if Congress is to recess, it first should clearly define his powers, and legis- lation with that objective is being pre- pared.
 This policy of preparedness, emerg- ing from another day of inquiry and I'consultation by administration offici- 'als, was received with approval by | Republican leaders in Congress, but was followed by evidence of reluct- ance among others to go farther than |/gation and control legislation already Fpending in both houses.
 Plans Not Complete.
 All the emergency measures intro duced with administration support for bringing the government support au- kthorizatiCn into the general program Kof strike legislation at the beginning of next week are not complete how ever, and it is indicated that further consultation will be necessary to whip the scheme into shape. In tin senate tthe-Borah bill from fact-finding con- mission in the coal industry, similar ,o one already passed b the House, met with such prolonged attacks that it finally was agreed to to lay it aside until a vote has been taken On the bonus bill, probably late Tuesday. Provision in the measure for an in- quiry into the advisability of nation alizing" the industry was one of the features against which the most stub born opposition was directed. Meantime, in the Senate Interstate |Commerce Committee, second ad- ministration measV'e, proposing to create coal distribution agency and to extend the authority of the Inter state Commerce Commission over pri- 'ority failed of the immediate approval hoped for by the Republican leaders, and further consideration was post 'poned until Monday with some mem- bers intimating that comprehensive hearings will be insisted on before a vote is taken.
 New Bills Introduced.
 A coal distribution and priority bill of similar character to that under consideration by the Senate commit tee was presented in the House dur ing the day by Chairman Winslow of the Interstate Commerce Commission, but after a long discussion among committee members it was decided that hearing On this measure also would be held Monday. It was agreed Chat report should be made before adjournment Monday night, with a view to consideration of the bill in the House Tuesday,
 z With attention occupied by these measures and by consultations over the government operation proposals to be submitted later, President Hard ing's recommendation for creation of a federal agency to buy and sell coal vanished
 A bill authorizing the president to take over individual railroads which do not adequately perform their func- tions is said to have been prepared by Senator Cummins, chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Commit tee, and he indicated today that it may be presented Monday or Tuesday along with similar measure dealing with the coal mines. He and other Senate leaders professed confidence that early approval of the authoriza- ton is assured.
 In the House, however, the majority managers did not appear so confident.