The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
LIMIT FARM
AID, ADVICE
OF COOLIDGE.
Tells Congress in Message
Government Should Not
60 Into Business.
,FAVORS C0-OPERATIVES
Approves Development of In
land Waterways.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Presi
dent Coolidge, sending his annual
message to Congress today, coun-
selled that body against any farm
relief that would put the Govern
ment into the business" Of produc-
ton, marketing or price fixing Of
farm products. He also made it
clear he opposed any permanent tax
reduction now, but favors a tax
refund next year.
"TyPically Coolidge"
Republicans generally acclaimed
the message as a typical Coolidge
document" and "a very strong
message" while Democrats and some
Independent Republicans critised it.
Some characterized it was "an at
tempt of the ostrich to bury his head
in the sand"
The message was brought to Con-
gress by a White House messenger
and read in each House by the read
ing clerks, the President departing
for the second time from the custom
Of presenting his messages person
ally.
Senators and Representatives had
copies, so they paid little attention
to the droning voices of the clerks,
although the crowded galleries lis
tened interestedly.
Senator Pat Harrison Dem), Mis-
sissippi, commenting upon the pro-
posal for anti-lynching legislation,
said the President was seeking
third term.
Called Weak Sister
Senator Edwards Dem), New Jer-
sey, said the message was a pretty
weak sister," while Senator Cope
land Oem.), New York, deserted the
Presidents assertion that the coun-
try is now prosperous.
Senator Couzens, Republican,
! Michigan, agreed, saying:
IF the President could interview
the 100000 unemployed in the city
of Detroit, and the farm element,
he might come to the view that his
claim of universal prosperity is not
accurate. He who sticks his head
benefit the situation"
Senator Robinson, Democratic
floor leader, said
The Presidents message seeks to
continue the chronic Republican hal
luclnation of general prosperity.
The condition of the textile industry
and the widespread distress and
threatened bankruptcy in the agri-
cultural section, the South, the mid
die West and West, witness the alb
surdity Of such a boast.
THE necessity and demand for
farm relief are eloquently por-
trayed, but the message outlines no
measure in that behalf"
For agriculture, he favored great
er development Of cooperatives,
development Of inland waterways
and Muscle Shoals, and other meas
ures already advocated, and voiced
the Governments constant solici-
tude and sympathy for the farmer"
Stressing again the idea of Cool.
1dge economy" he warned Congress
against extravagant new ventures
now. His message, unrolling a
panosama Of the Federal Govern
ment's vast business, emphasized the
general peace and prosperity" Of
the country, the absence of major
diplomatic troubles, and the desire
of America to continue it's policy
OF non-aggressive armament.
To Continue Economy
OF his recommendation for the
looming year-many of them repeti-
lions of earlier suggestions to
Congress-the foremost were:-
Continue economy by limiting ex-
penditures to those of most urgent
necessity"
Let Congress committees discuss
agriculture with the hope of perfect
ing a general satisfactory" plan
for meeting farmers needs.
Develop extension Of Mississippi
River transportation system; find a
method Of linking the Great Lakes
with the North Atlantic either by
the st. Lawrence or the All-Amer-
lean route. New York)-without
local jealousies.
Solve the Great Lake drainage
problem.
Continue studying reclamation
prsjects.
Place the American merchant ma
rine under a single responsible head
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