The Washington times., 1923-12-06
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know the remedy is at the polls, and
they no doubt will use it unless Con-
gress sees the light sufficiently TO
override and disregard parts OF mis-
message.
Senator johnson, Farmer-L labor, Of
Minnesota: I am keenly disap-
pointed in the message. He proposes
nothing for the farmer except that
thew pull themselves out of the hole.
What they need is help such as the
railroads got in 1920. He opposes
excess profits.
He has not sensed public sentiment
or he would know the people are
strongly in favo" of taxes on excess
profits. The one comRendable point
in his message is his reference TO
Russia. It shows the Administra-
ton is waking up to the need OF
trade.
Senator Trammell, Democrat, OF
Florida: There is nothing new or
constructive in the message. Pros
| perity throughout the land is
claimed, when in fact no general
prosperity exists. SOlicitude for the
| farmer is expressed, but no real re-
lief is proposed. Revision of freight
rates is suggested, but continuation
of the present law guaranteeing 5k
per cent as reasonable earnings is
| favored. The high cost Of coal is
condemned, but no effective method
| of checking the abuse is offered. The
Mellon plan is favored. Everybody
is in favor Of tax reduction, but not
of this plan.
Senator Ladd, Republican, of
North Dakota: l see little Of real
| promise or hope for the farmer in
this message.
Senator Curtis, Republican, of
Kansas: have no comment to make.
Senator HarreId, Republican, of
Oklahoma: I don't care to comment.
Senator SmOOt, Republican, of
Utah: It is a message that rings
| true, and / am sure it will receive
| widespread approval. The Presl-
dent made a particularly forceful
case for tax reduction. Every
where 1 have found nothing but
appreciation and admiration for the
Presidents clear-cut message.
Senator Harrison, Democrat, of
| Mississippi: This message will re.
ceive such condemnation from the
progressive West and the country
| generally that my sympathies are
| beginning to be aroused for the
welfare of Calvin Coolidge.
Senator BrOOkhart, Republican, Of
Iowa: 1t seems to me that the mes.
sage from start to finish plays to
| the big interests and Wall Street.
Senator Stanley. Democrat, of
| kentucky: The President urged tina :
| the United States should be com
| Dletely divorced from the League
Of Nations and then recommended
| adhesion to the World Court. The
| World Court is part of the
| League, no matter what reserva-
| tons may be adopted, and to urge
| acceptance of the protocol is to
| indorse the League. To say differ
entity is only to call the dog by
| another NINE
Senator Capper, Republican, Of
| Kansas: 'The Presidents message
as a whole offers a good program.
| I am disappointed, however, that
| he doesn't take a more definite
| stand for the relief of farmers from
| the present excessive transportation
costs. There is a greater demand
| for this relief among farmers than
for any other one thing. I approve
| his attitude on tax reductions, the
world court, Muscle Shoals, prohibi-
|
Senator Fletcher, Democrat, Of
Florida: 1.-THE Presidents views on
many subjects are very good but on
the most important, he Is indefi-
| mite. noncommittal and ambiguous.
| These include transportation, coal
and agriculture. The message is
more marked by what he does not
saw than by what he does say.
| I disagree wholly with his views
on the tariff. toward the merchant
marine, on waterway improvements
and his denial Of the bonus"
Congressman Nelson. Republican,
Of wisconsin, leader OF the insur-
gent bloc: The President has capt.
llated to big business. His mes
sage will cause as much JOY to Wall
Street as it will cause grief among