The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-21

into their territory but that the control of the liquor traffic should rest entirely with the states. Ihere was no sentiment expressed TUT return of the saloon.
 Two members, William G. Mc- Adoo of California and GoVernoI william H. Murray of Oklanonia 6id not express their prohibition views. McAdoo long stai"art nrohibitionist lately modified his position. Murray is generally cias- sified as a dry.
 Seven replies discussed the mon ey question, six fatly 1aVorins some form of bi-metaiiism anu , onA expressing himself as asaIhs' any form of "iniation' or the cur reacy.
 Seven we're against debt cancel laticn.
 The ouestionnaire was submitted hv the United Press through per- sonal interview or by wire 10 ap- nreximately 40 persons who thus faY have been designated as mem . haps of the resolutions committee whihc will draw the democratic platform. The questions asked in- cluded:
 What position should the demo- cratic party take on prohibition?
 Should the prohibition plank be foe repeal or resubmission With or without recommendations for fed- eral supervision?
 Do YOU favor modification Of the yoistead act to permit beer man. ufacture and what alcoholic con- tent?
 Do you favor continuance of prohibition?
 What position should the party take on economic issues. particu- lariy unemployment and its re- lief. taxation, debt cancellation, the silver and gold issue and construct i've measures for ending the de- pression and insuring future stabil- ity?
 The committee members who replied included:
 Senator King, Utah--I am in. clined to think that the party will not be satisfied with a plank on the liauor question so uncertain and so indefinite as that in the re- publican platform. think there will be demand on the part of the delegates for a plank calling for repeal of the 18th amendment with some restriction that upor repeal there may not be q return to the saloon and with the pro- vision that in those states with prohibitory laws the federal gov ernment shall under the authority conferred by the interstate com merce clause, prevent introduction of forbidden beverages. l do moi believe modification of the Vol stead act will be possible before action on the 18th amendment You can't get any rehabilitation until there Is more production and consumption and you are not going to get 1t by increasing taxes. think we should declare against debt cancellation If 1t is necessary am in favor of q declaration ir the platform in favor of the res- toration of silver to It's proper mon- etary status, and that as a prelim mary to that end. an international conference be called by the pres ident. I believe an international conference would formulate plan for tNe restoration of silver and provision for It's use as q primary i
 money"
 Senator Wheeler Montana-The democratic party should go or record in favor of submitting the dtiestion of repeal to the people oi the various states. I favor modi- fIcatjon of the Volstcad act to per init 2.75 per cent beer and lax Il for the purpose of gathering re- venue for the government. l per gonally am not in favor of contin- uing prohibition. I am opposed tc the return of the saloon. l be- lieye that states which want to bt dry should be aided by govern. lnent regulation forbidding trans portatlon of intoxicants into those states. The Larty should recon mend unemployment insurance and old age pensions. It should take a position against the sale. tax and against cancellation oi debts. It should have courage enough to provide for independent i-metallism--that is. for doing what the constitution says. to reg ulate money by using both gold and silver as primary money
 Senator Nicely. West Virginia Whatever is done with regard tc prohibition, whether it meets with my view or not, 1t must be per fectly clear for the average voter 10 understand. I have no doubt that there will be a resubmissior plank of some sort.
 Robert B. Murchie. New Hamp' shire-I am in favor of the part, declaring for repeal of the 18th amendment. The gold standard should be maintained under pres ent circumstances. Taxation should balance the budget.
 Herbert E. Holmes. Maine stand for repeal of the 18th amendment: unconditional return of power over the liquor traffic tt the states: believe that pending re- peal congress should fix the per mittcd alcoholic content at zen Nit.fA Q Oa nHninNf