Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
CONFIDENCE VOTED
| IN RESERVE BOARD
Resolution of u. S. Chamber
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leglSlatl0n ana complete enforcement Oh
the Government from the shipping
| business. even to the inclusion OF troop
transportation, with the scrapping of
its laid up fleet, were recommended in
| other resolutions which received APP
proval.
The chamber also voted its confidence
in the Tariff Commission and urged
that the body be strengthened by nee
esSary legislative authority giving it
more jurisdiction in the adjustment OF
tariff rates.
In recent years there has developed
great appreciation of the necessity
for maintaining fair and just protection
for Americas higher wage scales and
living standards. yet coupled with an
| appreciation that international trade
under proper conditions benefits Amer
lea as well as other countries, and that
there should be no unnecessary trade
barriers, the committee reported.
Stronger Tariff Group Urged.
"Tn the determination of a fair ana
| just protective tariff schedule accurately
| rejecting these considerations and fey
| ible enough to meet changing economic
| conditions. administrative authority is
required to act promptly after investiga-
ton and within legislative limits. While
! the Chamber does not now specifically
recall its earlier recommendation of
both a fiat binding tariff commission
and a separate tariff adjustment board,
| this Chamber expresses a desire that
the established tariff commission should
/ be strengthened by the necessary au-
! thority for expeditions determination OF
| these questions the full responsibility OF
| the President of the United States"
| Prompt settlement of liability of Fed
| eral taxes is in the interest of both
Government and taxpayers, the cham
| Der declared, in recommending that
| long delayed cases before the Bureau
of Internal Revenue be rapidly disposed
of and that there be prompt final de-
| termination Of tax liability in the
| future.
| In referring to Federal taxation and
reduction Of the "burdensome tax on
productive enterprise" the chamber
went on record as fayoring the levying
of Federal taxes, with the economic
welfare Of the country steadily in view"
and the careful scrutiny. of all proposals
| for new expenditures by the Federal
! Government in order that none be
granted unless their Justification is
clearly apparent"
It was urged by the chamber that in
| the coming year the trade association
| give special study to the imposition Of
excessive or annoying tax burdens i'm
posed on business by the several States.
| Removal of these tax burdens upon
! firms and individuals doing an inter-
state business. the resolution held. would
prove to be not only in the general in
| terest OF the company, but also of the
| levying States.
Uniformity Of aeronautical legisla-
| ton was urged in another resolution
| which pointed out that State Legisla-
| lures should have interstate rather than
merely interstate service in mind when
| drafting legislation.
| AirpOrts Emphasized.
The establishment of airports is es-
| sential to the proper expansion Of air
Transportation, the chamber declared.
| in urging States and municipalities to
| appropriate more funds to acquire lands
| for the practical development of COM
| Tnercial aviation.
| President Hoover's recommendation
! that he be given authority to name en-
| cheering advisers 10 American repub-
| lies also was approved by the conven-
| ton.
| In dealing with the question Of traf-
! f1c regulation the chamber Endorsed the
principle of uniformity in traffic laws
| exemplified in the code recommended
| by the national conference on street and
highway safety for adoption by States.
1900 Gather at Banquet.
The convention brought together last
night, at the annual banquet, about
1900 representatives OF American IN
dustry, large and small, including presi-
dents of eight automobile manufactur-
ing companies, railway executives and
leaders OF agricultural groups.
Senator Allen of Kansas. who was the
| speaker, urged them to take abroad an
intelligent appreciation OF business
morals and ideals existing at home. He
described worldwide belief beyond
America in the doctrine OF American
imperialism" adding that I'VE hate the
word We think it belongs peculiarly to
British institutional life"
Suggesting that the United States
BUSINESS enterprise throughout the
world might be peaceful penetration"
rather than imperialism, Senator Allen
urged an appreciation at home as well
as abroad of ideals of industry.
Charts Course Of Fair Dealing.
In charting a course Of fair dealing
for America in foreign trade, the
speaker said:
"Our business in foreign countries
cannot be extended by force. Whlie
| American business enterprise abroad is
entitled to the reasonable and proper
protection of its government, it is q
mistake to enter foreign fields II force
is to be constantly required for protec-
ton. Rather should the quality of our
product, the excellence of the service
rendered and the confidence inspired by
fair dealing insure to American bust
ness a welcome in every land. not for
the purpose OF exploiting either its re-
sources or its peoples, but to assist in
its growth and development and to
render a service through fair exchange
for its products Of whatever We may
have to offer.
This conception lifts international
trade from the realm Of the ledger and
gives 1t character as potent means Tor
fostering international good will, fac
tor stronger than ornaments, more
binding than treaties and more unity
ing than leagues and covenants. Thus
may an intelligent conception OF the
community and international interests
cut across national boundaries and
peace because it provides an economic
comfy more enduring than political
agreement"
Paul ShOup TOastmaster.
Paul Shoup, president of the South
ern Pacific Railway Co., was POSTMASTER
at the banquet.
Chairman Albert johnson Of the
House immigration committee surprised
the convention yesterday afternoon by
recommending complete and indefinite
suspension Of all immigration into the
United States. He declared that "tne
public wants no more immigration" and
that 80 per cent of all present members
of the House were elected with the
idea OF more restriction of immigra-
ton"