New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
SHOOT OPPOSED ID
 ANY CUT IN TAXES
Says War Debt Has Not Been
 Sufficiently Reduced

|
 Sixty-eighth Congress, surprised Re-
 publican politicians here by declaring
 against any reduction in taxation. de-
 spite the favorable Treasury surplus reported yesterday. Tn a general dis cussion of political and economic con- ditions he predicted that the next Congress would enact soldiers
 bonus bill which would become oper-
 alive over the Presidents veto if the
 measure should be disapproved by
 the Chief executive.
 q am opposed to reduction in
 taxation" said Mir. Shoot. T am con-
 vineed that it would be an unwise l governmental policy to reduce the taxes after the excellent showing 1 made in the last fiscal year. The war ! debt has not been reduced sufficiently
 to justify any radical or, In fact, an
 appreciable reduction in the present
 revenue laws
 "I know that there is a nationwide
 demand for some relief from the tax
 burdens, and that nasty political sense agrees with the damand in the face of a Presidential election But I, for
 one, am against this move, as the
 Government has not gone far enough |
 in reducing its debt to warrant any
 falling off in its income. On the
 other hand, there is sure to be a great
 demand for great expenditures in the
 next Congress. In fact, the expendi-
 lures will be greatly increased due to
 bonus legislation and probably pub
 lie building bill.
 There is nothing in the nations financial condition or its future pros poets to justify a reduction. The present satisfactory surplus came largely from customs duties. No one dreamed that the customs receipts would exceed $5G1, 900, ,O0O. The wild est estimate was s4oo, 900, 900. Every thing considered I say, there is no good reason why the people should think they will receive any relief from a change in the revenue laws this coming session in congress, although there will be big drive by the prac- tical politicians for modification of the revenue laws,
 The next session of congress in my opinion, will enact some important legislation bearing upon the railroads. I find a well defined sentiment for consolidation, but throughout the west the great issue is a reduction in freight rates. I believe that the railroads might be able to stand some slight reduction in rates, since they have been enjoying wonderful pros perity for the last few months, with no indication that this will cease in the next year."
 twill the next congress pass bonus bill in the face of the surplus?" MT, Shoot was asked.
 T do not doubt that. cohgress will pass a bonus bill" he replied. T find a strong sentiment for .one( Hmong members of congress and Vhe, thxpay- CTS. I should say the next congress will pass bonus bill and will be able to do so over the presidents veto should the measure. sent to the presi- lent meet with his disapproval. be- .. ieve from what l have heard that the president will veto a bonus bill unless t carries a sales tax. Personally, : will not vote for bonus bill unless :. t carries revenue to meet the pay nents."
 Could not the payments of Great :. Britain on it's loan be used for bonus e payments?" was asked.
 Tt could not be used legally, as / hese interest payments under the law | must go to pay our war debt," the senator replied.
 Senator Shoot said President Hard ng had received the greatest ovation i; .ver accorded president when he fl '.sited Utah. a
 What is the political sentiment in f, he West?" was asked. $
 Tt is increasing strong for Presi- h lent Harding" said MT. Shoot. He il vill be renominated .and reelected, here is no opposition to him in the 2 epublican ranks. n
 T do not find any Ford sentiment. When the people think seriously and oberly about Ford as president of he United States all this present-day ord effusion will evaporate."
 Do you favor the World Court as roposed by President Harding?"
 T am opposed to the United States ntering the Court as it is at present 
 Senator Shoot is here preparatory Q sailing for Europe, where he will judy the economical conditions in lngland, France, Belgium and Ger lany. He intends to consult with ex- erts in these countries and will meet ecretary Mellon in England. The ebt question would not be taken up ormally with the foreign govern lents, he said. He expects to re- urn early in October to start the in- on Teapot Dome on Oct.