Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-06
Presidents Economy Advice
Is Defended and Questioned

that playing safe In governmental ex-
penditures ID q wise policy" and the
Cleveland News proclains that "the
President can 90 as far as he likes along
that line. veto pen In hand, and hear
nothing from the country at large ex-
cept hearty applause" The Harrisburg
Telegraph thinks 1t fortunate that I'VE
have In the White House o gentleman
Of vigorous personality, not afraid to
effectiveness"
"There is not the slightest danger, Of
course" argues the New York World,
that Congress will pass all the pending
appropriation bills, calling for an outlay
of more than S1,700, 900 900. Many of
the measures were introduced for no
other purpose than to give them an
honorable burial. But If even q 1.-THE
Of these possible appropriations were to
be accepted BY Congress, the conse-
quences to the Treasury would be em-
barrassing. In any program of stabili-
cation such as Mr. Hoover laid down at
his conferences with business leaders
last November the prime requisite is q
balanced budget. This has been threat
ened by the drive for new appropriations.
In calling upon the country, therefore.
to support him in his plea for economy
in Federal expenditure the President Is
not turning his back on his recon-
rfendations Of last Autumn; he is actu-
ally reinforcing them"
1T would be a great aid in checking
the constant increase in the cost Of
government and the consequent growth
OF the tax burden" remarks the Char.
lotte Observer, "if we would all learn
that there is no Santa Claus in govern
ment; that, If there Is, Santa Claus is
simply another name for the general
taxpayer"
that the Presidents statement was
addressed more to the people at home
than to Congress-" and believes that
1.-The caution that he suggests must be
exercised by the people" The Buffalo
Evening News brings out the fact that
1.-The limitations of the public purse
often must circumscribe very meritori-
Gus projects" and that "a cooperative
spirit between the heads of government,
the working personnel and the public
brings the best results for ALL" The
Manchester Union thinks it is a pretty
good time in both State and national
fields to take care of the necessities and
do without some of the trimmings"
"Those who would avoid a 40 per
cent raise in Federal revenues" in the
Judgment OF the Indianapolis Star, twill
back their senator's anu representa-
tives In support of the Presidents plea
for economy" The Asbury Park Press
argues that "in laying the facts squarely
before Congress President Hoover has
taken an initial step that promises ra-
tional action; that party leaders
should hasten to realize the strength Of
his assertions and support him in guard
ing the Treasury against incorporate
what he urges upon Congress" says
the Dallas Journal, doubtless would not
delay any constructive program 10 which
the Government is committed. II n
should do that, we should be exercising
the wrong sort Of economy" The San
Antonio Express concludes: "Mr. Hoover
has made 1t plain that he does not de-
sire the Government to economic at
the Great War veterans expense. Ac-
cordingly he recommends that Congress
give first consideration to their needs.
After that he would like to see the
public works program 60 through unin-
paired. Sound policy dictates that
course. as these expenditures would
stimulate business generally and open
1p compensating sources of revenue.
Shall Congress, then, curtail the allow
Arce for flood control, or farmer relief,
or prohibition enforcement? The Ques-
ton thus raised Is not to be answered
o1hand."