The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-21

tion of repeal to the states.
The sentiment was almost
as strong against cancellation
of foreign debts, in favor OF
some form of federal unem-
ployment relief and for BIZ
metallism.
The answers brought out highly
> interesting ideas for treatment OF
the economic situation. This was
pa aticulsrly true in the replies re-
ceived from committeeman who are
not of the senatorial group.
Governmental economy and equl-
table methods Of taxation are given
considerable emphasis.
OF the first nineteen answers re-
ceived, nine favored committing the
party to repeal of the eighteenth
amendment; four favored submit
ting to the states the question of
repeal without, necessarily commit
ting the party TO support repeal;
four were noncommittal, although
of these it was believed at least two
would favor repeal or submission Of
the repeal question; and two re-
fused to answer the question
Should Protect Dry States
In most cases, the committeeman
added that the federal government
should protect states which elected
to remain dry" against transpor-
tation of liquor into their territory,
but that the control of the liquor
traffic should rest entirely with the
states.
There was no sentiment expressed
for return of the saloon
Two members, William c. Nc
Adoo of California and Governor
William H. Murray of Oklahoma,
did not express their prohibition
views.
McAdoo long was a stalwart pro-
hibitionist, but lately has modified
his position. Murray generally is
classified as a dry"
Seven replies discussed the money
question, six fatty favoring some
form of bi-metallism, and one eX-
pressing himself as against any
form of imitation" Of the currency.
None for Canceling Debts
Seven were against debt cancel
iation, and none expressed himself
In favor of it.
Committee members replied to
lhe questionnaire as follows;
Philip HOrnbein, Colorado - l
favor the repeal of the eighteenth
amendment, because the people de-
mand it; the reconciliation of
silver, because the gold base is too
narrow to support the nations agri-
culture and commerce. I favor un-
employment relief, because of the
conditions due to maladministration
by the Republican oligarchy.
J. f. Garvey, North DakOta-The
Rehabilitation of agriculture is the
matter of greatest concern to North
Dakota. The Democrats of this
state at their convention favored a
referendum on the prohibition
question.
Senator William III. King, Utah
I think there will be a demand on
the part of the delegates for a plank
calling for repeal of the eighteenth
amendment, with some restriction
against return to the saloon. You
can't get rehabilitation until there
is more production and consumption,
and you are not going to get it by
increasing taxes. think we should
declare against debt cancellation. I
favor declaration in favor of the
restoration of silver to its proper
monetary status.
Wants Short Liquor Plank
Serator c. c. Dill, Washington
The prohibition plank should be
short, definite and incapable of be-
ing misunderstood. I see little diff
ference between REPEAL and resub-
mission. I always have voted dry
because I was elected on a pledge to
uphold the sentiment of my state. I
doubt that the Volstead act can be
modified before the eighteenth
amendment is changed. I favor an
international silver conference. We
are against further cancellation of
debts.
Senator Robert J. Bulkley, Ohio
Because his selection as a commit
tee member has not been formally
confirmed, Senator Bulkley would
not permit direct quotation. Bulk
ley's record, however, shows he
stands for repeal of the eighteenth
amendment.
Senator Burton X. Wheeler, Mon
tana-The Democratic party should
favor submitting the question of re-
peal to the states. I favor modi-
fication of the Volstead act to per-
nit 275 per cent beer, and tax it
for the purpose of revenue. am
not in favor of continuing prohi-
bition, but am opposed to the re-
turn of the saloon. States which
want to be dry should be aided by
a government regulation. The party
should recommend unemployment
insurance and old-age pensions. 1t
should take position against the
sales tax and against cancellation
of debts, and should provide for in
dependent bimetallism.
Repeal Is Urged
Senator NJ. VI. Neely. West Viz
ginia-W Whatever is done with regard
to prohibition must be perfectly
clear for the average voter to un-
derstand. I have no doubt that
there will be resubmiSsison plank
of some sort.