Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

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criticisms by Mr.. Hull. said he would
assume the responsibility, and gladly,
for blocking this legislation Mr.. Hull
congratulated the gentlemen opposing
this legislation for their well organized
opposition, representing real estate,
financial and legal interests.
oscar H. Brinkman, special counsel
for the Senate committee which origi-
mated the three Blaine bills to regulate
the sale of real estate by licensing deal
ers and statesmen and the two bills be-
fore the committee today, protested be
had not been given time at the hear
ings, that he had asked for 10 min
give him the time, but that hours had
been given to those speaking in oppo-
sition.
When Mr.. Palmer gave credit to the
Board Of Trade and organizations of at
torneys and financial interests, who, he
said, had tried to get some sane correc-
tive legislation, Mr.. Hull challenged this
remark, asking when these organizations
had made any recommendations to re-
lieve the situation that is known to ex-
iSt here and which has been a scandal
in the last few weeks.
Mr.. Keyser replied, giving the history
OF these proposals for the past 10 years,
saying that the first measure was Of
Tered IN 1921, in cooperation with the
District Commissioners, and on their
recommendation, and that these efforts
had been continued ever since. He
declared the statement was made in
order that the record might be fair to
the Commissioners and organizations
in the District.
Stalker Moves Report.
When Mr.. Stalker moved to report
the House bill sponsored by him for
establishment of credit unions or CO.
operative banks in Government de-
partments with an interest charge of
not more than l per cent a month,
Mr.. Patman examined the provisions
OF the measure closely and then it was
unanimously reported.
Representative Hull, who was de-
feated for reelection, then made a
farewell speech, thanking the commit
tee for their good fellowship and COM
mending Chairman Zihlman for his fair
and kind treatment to all and express
ing the hope that he would soon be
back again presiding over the District
Committee.
Mrs. Norton. Democrat, New Jersey,
expressed personal appreciation for the
splendid services which the entire
committee recognizes have been given
by Chairman Zihlman, who has at all
times tried to play fair with every
body. No committee Is doing more pa
triotic work." she emphasized, because
this does not mean thing to the MEM
bers in his home district" Turning to
Mr.. Zihlman, she said: "You have per-
formed your duty here in the finest
manner possible. We regret your time
of service has expired; we hope you will
return at some future time"
Other members of the committee ex-
pressed similar sentiments, including
Palmer, Missouri; Patman, Texas; Bow
man, West Virginia; Hall, Indiana, and
Stalker, New York.
Last Meeting Of Session.
Chairman Zihlman, in replying, said:
81 appreciate more than can tell your
friendliness and good will. The mem
bership here has been very lenient, toll
Grant and kind during a very difficult
situation. From the bottom Of my heart I
appreciate your cooperation, especially
during the present session"
He emphasized that many OF the
humanitarian and social problems Of