The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-31
APPEARS IN PERSON
TOSAY EMERGENCY
CONFRONTS NATION
Asserts Long.Continued Delay
In Passing Tax Bill is
Causing Doubt
FOREIGN FEARS ARE CITED
Gold is Being Withdrawn From
U. S. and Dollar is Dis.
counted Abroad

Washington, May 31.-lRy-A broad
ening of the special sales taxes pro-
posed in the revenue bill, but without
resort to a general tax on all sales,
was urged on the senate Tuesday by
President Hoover.
Speaking in the senate chamber in
an atmosphere vibrant with the pres
ence Of vast public uncertainties, Hoo
yer declared an emergency" demands
quick action.
Within half hour after Hoover
had endorsed the special manufac-
lures sales tax, however, the senate
finance committee again rejected 1t.
The vote was IL to8.
The committee approved q cent a
gallon tax on gasoline estimated to
yield $3.50 100000 of the $215 900 900 it
was seeking.
The president spoke of the deple-
ton OF gold reserves, and of appre-
hension at home and abroad that the
government might not be able to bal
ance its budget and meet its obliga-
tons
In order to solve the problem and
show that We are ready to meet our
obligations" he said. Il have come to
favor more general manufacturers
excise tax"
WAS Surprise Move
The presidents appearance before
the senate was surprise move after
several days and nights of conferences
with congressional leaders.
He prepared his address hastily, ar
rived at the capitol few minutes af-
ter noon, was ushered hurriedly into
the senate chamber and, amid a vast
silence, quietly spoke his appeal in
voice that failed to carry into the far
corners of the gallery. He was ap-
plauded as he finished.
AS he returned to the white house,
the senate finance committee went
into special session.
The message was the first Hoover
had delivered in person to congress
since his election.
At the white house. no one could
recall another communication by 9TH
er presidents under similar circum-
stances. Harding. Wilson and Cool
idge delivered messages to congress in
person but the fact they would do SO
was known several days in advance.
Spurred to the extraordinary step
Of appearing personally by the situa-
ton facing the country and the gov
eminent, he told the senate there can
be no doubt that long continued delay
in enactment of legislation to reduce
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given rise to anxiety in ability Of gov
eminent to meet its duty
These fears and doubts have had
an influence in foreign countries" he
said.
They know by experience the force
of an unbalanced budget. They do
not realize that as slow as the pro-
cesses may be. we are determined to
place the finances Of the government
on firm basis"
Atmosphere Is Subdued
The legislators hung on his every
word, in an atmosphere that was
markedly subdued in contrast with
| the stormy days of debate OF late.
Only a while before the senate had
evinced a determination to raise ade-
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income levies to the 1921 level.
In days just gone, President Hoov-
err emphasized. American gold re-
serves have deprecated and the dol
lar has been discounted abroad.
This must be stopped or there will
be great losses to the people of the
U. s. that will still further retard
recovery" he said.
The gravity with which Hoover ap-
preached his subject was shown in
the low tones with which he spoke.
Those in the galleries had difficulty
in hearing him. He was dressed in
formal morning attire.
| The senate chamber was packed,
with the exception Of the diplomatic
jgallery.
More than half the house members
lined the walls and listened as In
tently as the senators. Speaker Gar
ner remained in the house.
Many of the audience leaned for
ward in their seats and cupped hands
over ears to hear better.
A special reading platform was set
up at the reading clerks desk I'm
mediately in front of the vice presi-
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