Evening star., 1933-03-05
Inaugural Speech Comment
Roosevels Party Associates and Many G. o. P. Join
in Acclaimmg Pre,idents Policies in
Taking Office.
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Quickly and warmly for the most
part, members Of Congress yesterday
responded to the unusual inaugural
address by President Franklin D.
Roosevelt, HIS party members. gen.
orally, were enthuisstic and numerous
Republicans Joined in expressing admi-
ration and . willingness to Cooperate.
Some reminded that the President
had not yet made specific proposals, but
most Of those who mentioned that said
they felt these would be forthcoming
A bit of doubt was seen In the COM
ment Of Senator Wheeler, Montana
Democrat, who has called many times
for imitation Of the currency. He said
In the main he thought it was a very
able speech, but wanted to know what
he meant by sound money, because
there isn't any such thing"
Senator Huey Long of Louisiana,
who teamed with Wheeler during the
last session, said, however, It seemed
to him that the President said plainly
that wealth must be decentralized, -
adding:
With that, I thoroughly agree"
Senator Dill, Democrat OF Washing
ton, one Of the Senate Liberal group,
said the address made him believe the
President "h still the progressive leader
Of America"
Even Mr. Roosevelts statement that
he would ask for wartime powers if
necessary drew no criticism from
bodies Jealous Of their prerogatives.
Representative Black. Democrat of New
York, said the inaugural address showed
| great courage" and Representative
SABBATH, Democrat Of Illinois, said he
favored giving the new President broad
powers to restore nofmalcy."
A bit Of the heartfelt commentator
came from Senator johnson, California
Republican Independent, who supported
President Roosevelt duHng the past
campaign. He said the utterances held
high hope for the American people.
Other comment included:
Senator Dickinson, Republican of
Iowa: @The address fitted into the
problems of the day and showed cour-
age. The Presidents remedies were not
specific, but probably will be specified
in later address,"
Senator King, Democrat, Of Utah: /:
Jackson, the philosophy Of Thomas
Jefferson, the humanity Of Lincoln and
the courage Of a great prophet"
Senator Hastings, Republican, of
Delaware: "Of course, every one agrees
with what the President says, but the
weakness Of his speech was that he Of
fered no remedy
Senator Wagner. Democrat, Of New
York: Admirable and forceful. It
showed his determination and courage
piness"
Senator Harrison. Democrat, Of Mis-
sissippi: TT was very fine speech. I
am sure he will particularize as soon
as he calls Congress into extra session.
1t indicated the character Of the man
who wants action
Senator Dill: 1t was the same kind
Of speech he made before the election
and before he received the votes of
those who elected him. It made me be-
lieve that he is still the progressive
leader Of America"
Senator Capper. Republican. Of Kan
sss: 1T was hopeful pronouncement.
1t was in line with the spirit Of the
country at this time. I liked his dec
laration for action and the spirit of it.
believe the people will approve of it
and give him courage for action"
Senator Ashurst, Democrat, Of Ari-
zcna: 1T was an inspiring message of
much practical idealisrn 1t will be JOY
ously received everywhere"
Senator Gore, Democrat, of Okla
homa: II think he hit the keynote
when he reminded US of the spirit of
the American pioneer. If We will ap-
ply that spirit TO our problems we will
conquer our problems and achieve our
destiny"
Representative Swing, Republican, of
California: Il think I can concur in
everything he said. I hope my party
will get behind his program no matter
how much its membership differ in de-
tails"
Representative Dies, Democrat, Of
Texas: Wonderful"
Representative Schafer. Republican,
Of Wisconsin: Where does he stand?
His speech cuts both ways-reduce taxes
and spend money; sound currency, but
at the same time lots Of it. I want to
read 1t over"
Representative McKeown, Democrat
Of Oklahoma: He exhibits a purpose
| to act
Representative Carter. Republican Of
California: 1T was grand to hear him
come out for sound money"
Senator McAdoo. Democrat, of Cali
fcrnia: THE speech was fine in tone
and high in purpose. I am gratified to
infer the President intends to present
definite proposals to the Congress
| promptly. I think that is of the great
est Importance in the critical situation
now existing in our country"
Senator Copeland, Democrat. Of New
York: THE thing that impressed me
| was the manifestation Of courage he
displayed. The President has vindi-
Gated his willingness to face these prob
lens and solve them even to the extent
of assuming powers no President has
ever exercised in peace times"
Senator McNary, Republican, Of Ore
gon: 1T was frank and aggressive in
character and truly conformed to his
campaign utterances."
Senator Walsh, Democrat. Of Massa-
chusetts: THE address will make q
most favorable impression on the peo.
! pie of the country. 1t emphasizes anc
gives promise Of the courage and action
that the times demand"
| Senator Byrnes, Democrat, Of South
Carolina: 1T was reassurirg speech
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