The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-09
BY RAY TUCKER
Times stan Writer

w AOhlLNNf LIN MAY "a NoiA-
gress sobered by protests from the
folks back. nome against further
delay over taxation and economy
legislation today showed signs that
it was prepared TO settle all doubt
ABOUT its willingness to cooperate
in restoring public confidence
through balancing the budget.
Democrats and Republicans alike
agree that the new senate tax bill,
which is an all-around compromise,
is likely 10 pass. For the first time.
it appears that all factions may
unite on the measure. With the
bonus demand virtually dead. and
drastic economy program assured
STRENGTHENING OF the national
credit as an aid TO recovery now
is believed certain and speedy
Despite smoldering resentment
against President Hoover's two
critical statements. they admittedly
struck a popular chord. and had a
favorable reaction among the vot-
ers.
Instead of showers of propagan-
da" aimed against economy and
taxation proposals. members of beth
branches are receiving letters de-
handing that they abandon partt-
sanship in a concerted effort to az
ford business and industry chance
to get their breath.
Plea Strikes Home
Hoover's appeal struck home.
where he meant it to-with the peo-
ple--and they now are letting con-
gress know with startling disre-
gard Of partisan utilization how they
feel about the necessity of putting
federal finances in order. Senator
Royal S. Copeland Dem, N. " said
he received more than fifty letters
within a few hours of publication Of
Hoover's first pronouncement.
Even though the Democrats dis
pute some OF the Presidents state
ments. and Republicans arc inclined
to claim too much credit for the adj
ministration. on all sides there is a
disposition to legislate first and
argue about political credit later.
Popular resentment against months
of delay over questions vital to re-
establishment of confidence has con-
WINGED the legislators it is time to
get down to business.
See Two Dangers
The more sensible men on both
sides of the aisle are warning against
two threats to real cooperation.
Democrats point out that, despite
disagreement over details set forth
in Hoover's statement, it is no time
TO haggle over unimportant matters.
Republican advisers are caution
ing overzealous colleagues against
trying TO make partisan capital out
OF the White House Intervention. II
generally is realized that an out
burst OF political debate at this time
would cast congress into discredit
II is in the light of this senti-
ment that major financial measure
will be considered within the next
few weeks.
No chance for passage OF the
bonus bill is seen as a result of re-
fusal OF the house ways and means
committee to reconsider it. Clever
maneuvering by Democratic house
bosses has made IL impossible for
bonus advocates to bring it up on
the floor under the discharge rule
before June IL. Under present
plans. congress will have adjourned
by that date.
Threat Is Discounted
Threats OF Representative Wright
Patman Dem. Tex 10 force con-
gress to return after the conven-
tons, are discounted. Even II con-
gress comes back due to failure 70
finish other work, the bonus I'M
doubtedly would be defeated in the
senate. If 1t should scrape through
there, II would face a presidential
veto, and there are not sufficient
votes 70 override Hoover on IL.
Completion of an economy pro
gram will be delayed pending con-
SHERATON OF the tax bill. but lead
ers insist sufficient cuts TO balance
the budget are in sight. Consid-
cradle compromising between con-
gress and the White House will be
necessary. especially with regard 70
the proposed 10 per cent reductions.
but legislative spokesman say the
total sliced of will be even greater
than Hoover estimates to be neces-
sary for balancing the budget.
What is required is a formula for
applying proposed reductions with
ont impairing efficiency or inhicting
hardships on low-paid government
employees, but 1t is expected a little
give-and-take between the legisla-
tive and executive branches will