Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
HOOvER'S MESSAGE
DRAWS APPROVAL
Democratic Quarters Inclined
to Criticize First Address
to Congress.

President Hoover's first message to
Congress drew approval today from
many Of the leaders Of the Senate and
House. In Democratic quarters there
was AL inclination to criticize the
message, partly because it was not more
specific in recommendations for legisla-
ton and partly because Of the attitude
Of the Democratic opposition to the Re-
publican protective tariff.
Both houses adjourned soon after the
reading of the message. 1t was sent to
the Senate and House by messenger
from the White House. Senator McNary.
chairman of the committee on agricul-
ture, approved the message, but called
attention to the fact that the President
had not discussed In 1t the export de-
benture plan Of dealing with the ex-
portable surplus, which his committee
now Is considering.
Senator McNary, Republican, Of Ore
gon, chairman of the agriculture COM
mittee-"It Is good description OF the
farm conditions and made rather clear
his notions on the remedy, simplifying
his st. Louis speech. However. 1t ex-
pressed no opinion regarding the de-
benture plan. The outline of the struc-
ture is followed pretty closely by the
bill I introduced last year and along
the line of the House bill"
Robinson Comments.
Senator Robinson, Democrat. Of Ark
ansas, the minority leader: THE Presl-
dents message is brief and clearly states
the farm problem. 1t Is. perhaps. un-
ayoidably, indefinite with respect to
remedies. 1 take issue with the decla-
ration that flexible tariff provisions
should be maintained. think II should
be repealed. How is 1t expected that
tariff revision viii aid farmers? What
schedules does the President propose
shall be revised? There is real danger
that the benefits from any farm relief
bill which may be passed may be Offset
by increased burdens growing out Of
tariff revisions. also take issue with
the Presidents declaration that the ex-
penses incident TO farm relief shall not
be borne by the crops benefited. The
definite measure of the administration
is awaited with interest"
Senator Sackett, Republican Of Ken
lucky chairman of the Republican
steering committee: 1T Is a good, clear
message. The tariff section should re-
assure business in all branches that
we are not in for anything that will
disturb the present prosperous condi-
ton"
Senator Caraway, Democrat of
Arkansas: "The Presidents message
was described By Prince Of Norway in
answer to q question of his sweet
heart 400 years ago. Ophelia asked
Hamlet what he was reading and he
said, words"
Senator Vandenberg. Republican, of
Michigan: President Hoover's official
recognition Of the reapportionment
issue does great credit to his constitu-
tional consistency. It is logical that
the leader who asks the country to
obey the Constitution should insist first
that Congress should yield to the same
mandate. Yet believe this Is the first
presidential recognition CT reapportion-
ment in all the years OF notification
since 1920"
Senator Reed, Republican, Of Penn
sylvania: THE American people will
not permit the immigration law to be
weakened. To repeal or suspend the
national origins clause would be q sur
render to foreign blocs. I do not think
Congress will modify the law"
Clear Message. says Jones'
Senator Jones of Washington, Repub-
lican, said:
ut is a clear and comprehensive
message on the subjects the President
desires to consider. His suggestions re-
garding agriculture are comprehensive
and concrete. 1t is wise and business
like message"
Senator Swanson of Virginia, Demo-
crat, said:
1.-THE President presents very clearly
| and forcibly the wretched condition TO
which agriculture has been reduced
| after eight years Of Republican admin
istration. The distress Of agriculture
and necessity for relief are not univer-
sally conceded. The proposed relief is
very vague and general, contains many
! pleasing platitudes and cannot be spe-
officially approved or disapproved un-
til the bills to carry out the suggestions
have been reported and considered"
Senator Mcclellan of Tennessee, Demo-
crat, said:
There are so many glittering gen.
eralities I did not understand it. 1t
will be impossible to limit the legisla-
| tive program, In the Senate at least.
Undoubtedly legislation will be intro
duced to alter the Federal reserve laws,
and there will be great deal Of dis
cusSion on that point" er