New Britain herald., 1928-01-28
CROSSED
 BY U. 5. SENATE
tContlnued from First Fage)

the shipping board to give 1t details of the proposal of the Trans Oceanic corporation to build six transatlantic liners on funds bor- rowed from the government IL passed with an amendment by Sena- tor Walsh. democrat, Massachusetts. asking for information on the flnan- cial structure of the corporation. Congress at Loggerheads
 Washington. Jan. cs lUP)-Con- gress is at loggerheads with itself or with President Coolidge over virtual " every important issue of legisla- ton advanced this session. and evl- dences of worry at this condition are manifest at the capital and the White House,
 Flood control, farm relief. tax re- duction, tariff revision, the merchant marine policy, naval construction, in- vestlgation of the S-4 sinking-all are wedged in a legislative deadlock which Is tightening. with the session nearly two monthes old.
 The democratie-ind re- publication coalition is in the saddle ln the senate and riding rough -shod over republican plans, The house Is at odds with the senate over tariff and tax legislation and the presi- dents proposed s-4 inquiry. Mr. Cool,dge's suggested farm compro- mise and naval program face serious objections in both houses. Repuhll- cans say they expect him to veto the Jones shipping bill in the form III which the senate is proceeding to adopt 1t. Both houses are resisting MT, Coolidse's proposal that Missis- sippi valley states pay 20 per cent of flood control costs
 These issues comprise practically all the important national legislation before congress. No important mea- sure has yet passed either house and none is in shape for final action now.
 The situation on each of the issues Is:
 Tarin-The senate resolution ad- vising reduction has been placed on the house table to gather dust so that 1t may be forgotten. Tax Reduction-The house bill Is being held up until after March 15 in the senate finance committee at request of Mir. Coolidge and Secre- tary Mellon.
 Farm Relief-Farm bloc of both houses and other groups at variance over McNary- -Haugen bill and com promise suggestions. making it tn- advisable to seek action now.
 Shipping Bill-Against MT. Cool idge's advice the senate has adopted a provision in the Jones bill to pre- vent the shipping board from selling government vessels except by unani- nous consent. Mir. Coolidge wants the ships sold as soon as possible.
 Flood Control-Committes hear ings in both houses developing stern opposition to plan of army engineers and the administration to have in- terested states bear part of the con- struction costs. Indications now point to defeat Of administration proposal.
 Naval vestigatton-House pre- pairing to accept the senate proposal for a separate congressional investi- eation Of the sinking of the s-4. Mr. Coolidge recommended an expert commission investigation which previously authorized. Senate how ever overturned plan and provided congressional inquiry, too.
 Naval Program-The sSo0,0Oo.ooO fve-year building program sug gest- ed by Secretary Wilbur is being held up in the house because of strenu- ous objections from those who de- sire earlier construction or smaller appropriations