Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28

venes, he said last night He may
even do so tomorrow. although the
parliamentary situation may prevent
his getting action.
The report on the Oil scandals was
filed in the Senate at the last session.
Senator Walsh sought action then.
But a minority of the committee,
headed by Senator Spencer of Mis-
souri,, opposed a vote at that time,
stating that 1t wished to file a minor
ity report. Senator Spencer is out Of
the city. but inquiry yesterday indi-
Gated that the minority report is not
yet ready for submission. Senator
Walsh will urge that the Senate has
had ample time to digest the whole
matter, and that It should be voted
without further delay.
When the oil report is brought up
1t is likely TO lead to a renewed dis
cussion of the oil leases made by
former Secretary Albert B. Fall of
the Interior Department. Reports
have been widely circulated that Mr..
Fall had possession of $4,000 worth
Of Liberty Bonds which were held
by oil interests before they entered
Mr.. Falls possession, and 1t is said
the Government attorneys are tracing
$4,000 more such bonds which are
believed to have reached Mr.. Fall.
1t is for the purpose OF gatheriu 6
further evidence regarding these
bonds and how they came into Mr..
Falls possession that the court in
Cheyenne, Wyo., was recently asked
by Government counsel for an ex-
tension of time In the trial of the
case involving Sinclair and the Tea
pot Dome.
Farm Legislation Interest wanes.
Members Of Congress who hail
from States where the demand for
farm legislation was most insistent
few months ago said yesterday
that they are receiving practically no
letters now urging such legislation.
They attribute the falling off in the
interest in such legislation to the
rise in prices for farm products.
With wheat selling around $3.50 to
81, they point out, IL would be idle
to press for the kind of Legislation
which was demanded at the last ses-
sion.
The Presidents Agricultural Com
mission, which Is to resume its meet
ingS here January 5, It was pointed
out, will either urge that legislation
be enacted as an emergency meas
uro or will outline a constructive
program, good for many years to
come. which will require time to work
out. II any emergency legislation is
proposed, Congress will be asked to
put 1t through without delay, and
may be expected to do so. The live
stock men, 1t Is said. are still hard
hit by conditions, and IL any emer-
gency legislation Is attempted un-
doubtedly 1t will apply to them and
| their needs.
The great majority of members OF
| the Senate and House are opposed to
holding a special session of Congress
| the coming Spring. This means
Democrats as we'll as Republicans
They do not see the necessity Of such
| a session. Nor do they expect such a
session. Only the failure of some OF
| the annual appropriation bills will
| cause a special session at that time
unless, Of course, some emergency
| should arise which would cause Pres
ident Coolidge to call the Congress tc
| Washington. One Democratic SEN
| ator said yesterday he thought II
! would be little short OF calamity" tc
| force a special session Of Congress
| this Spring. Tho opinion prevails
that the country generally would be
! glad to see a recess OF Congress, and
that any group which might f1libustei
to bring about special session would
| find itself unpopular with the people
| On the other hand, special ses.
sion Of Congress next Fall. in order
| to get we'll launched on tax reduction
legislation, IL such seems advisable
| and to deal with constructive meas
/ ures relating to agriculture, the rail-
| roads and other important subjects
may we'll be called, in the opinion Of
! sorpe Of the lenders.