The Washington times., 1923-12-06

it might mean that Henry Ford
could get it; to sell it means that 1t
will go to private power interests OF
Alabama, or possibly to the Gen.
eral Electric company.
He says that the farmers need
help and then approves fully the
Esch- Cummins railroad law, which
along with the tariff law. has been
chiefly responsible for the ruin OF
Western farmers by destroying
their markets.
He opposes the bonus to ex-serv-
ice men and while arguing for tax
reduction, opposes a tax on excess
profits, which is one of the best
sources of revenue for the general
government, as well as for providing
funds for q bonus.
ION the aIl-important subject of
the courts, the usurpation of powers
by injunction, the abuse OF proceed
ings in contempt and the five-to-
four decision on the constitutionality
| of statutes, he is silent. In effect,
| this is the same as the approval OF
these practices"
Senator WadswOrth, Republican,
Of New York: / like the President 8
message very much. like the crisp
ness with which his recommends
tions are expressed. am especially
gratified at his disposition of the
League Of Nations issue, his treat
| ment of the Russian question, his
| unqualified support of the Mellon
| proposal for tax reductions, his dis
| cussiOn Of the railroad problem and
his warning that the army and navy
| have been cut to the danger point.
| l think the message as a whole will
| elicit admiration from the entire
American public. 1t is comprehen-
| sive, easy to understand and coura-
geous.
Senator Harris, Democrat, of
| Georgia: While there are many
things in the Presidents message
which l disapprove. l am glad to
| see he approves Secretary Mellon s
recommendation for reducing the
| income tax on earned income from
| personal labor as compared to un-
| earned incomes.
On a number of other subjects
found the Presidents recommended
tons rather indefinite and disap-
| pointing.
Senator Norris, Republican, OF
Nebraska: Without having time to
carefully analyze the message, be
neVe that when the President was
detlnlte he was wrong, and that
when he wasn't wrong he was in
| definite.
Senator Reed, Republican, o.
PennsylVania: l think it is a splen.
did message and that it is a pretty
| accurate picture of what is in the
minds OF the thinking people OF
america l was especially pleased
with what the President said about
the disabled veterans, tax reduction
| and immigration.
Senator FeSs, Republican, Of Ohio.
The President throughout struck a
dominant note that will find favor.
able response all over the United
states. All his recommendations are
worthy and should receive immedi-
ate consideration by Congress.
Senator King, Democrat, of Utah:
l agree with the President about the
bonus and the World Court
His other recommendations, how
ever, are rather disappointing. He
tailed to pronounce a definite
agrarian relief program, which is one
or the most pressing needs of the
country today.
Senator COuZens, Republican, of
Mlchigan:. The Presidents message
was clear cut and direct. I cannot,
| however, agree with all of his recon-
mendations, but at least none of us
can accuse him of "pussyfooting
He stated his views concisely and
definitely.
Senator DHl, Democrat, of Wash
ingtOn: Mr.. Coolidge has taken the
leadership of the Old Guard reac-
tionary forces of the country. Pro-
| gressives can find no comfort in his
message. He Is frank and courageous
in his support of the robber tariff
| which the voters have repeatedly re-
pudiated. The people are demanding
progressive legislation.
If the present Executive and Con-
gress will not give it to them, they