The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-06-15

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WASHINGTON, June 15.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt, in a iast-minute eff
fort to break the congressional dead
lock over veterans economies, called
Senators Steiwer rep, Ore0, and
Cutting (Rep., N. M to the White
House today.
The Steiwer- Cutting amendment,
liberalizing economies, approved by
the senate Wednesday night, has
been opposed by the President.
House Democratic leaders called
q party caucus in a final effort to
settle the controversy which has
threatened early adjournment A
presidential veto of the independent
offices bill was promised unless vet
Grams appropriations meet the chief
executives wishes.
1t was indicated at the White
House that the President already
has veto message prepared if the
bill passed the congress with the
Steiwer- Cutting amendment.
Changes Vacation Plan
Mr. Roosevelt's plans for leaving
Washington tonight for vacation
In New England we're reported
changed.
Mr.. Roosevelt has said that he
would remain in Washington at
least twenty-four hours after con-
gress had Adjourned before going
to New England for cruise along
the Atlantic coast.
The senate rebellion flareed to a
climax Wednesday night when, by a
vote of 81 to 80, it added 100000, 900
more to veterans funds.
The house went into session
today with leaders expecting it
to agree to the amendment, thus
clearing the way for veto which
apparently will put the senate at
the mercy of the White House.
There was the possibility, however,
OF efforts for further compromise
to avert veto.
Republicans Win Victory
The break between White House
and senate was abrupt, but not
angry. For the first time in years,
all senate Republicans voted the
same way-againSt the adminiStra-
ton.
With the aid OF nineteen boiling
Democrats and the lone Farmer
Labor member, the Republicans
smashed Wednesday nights adj
journment plans, defeated the adj
ministration economy program, and
demonstrated their power as an OPP
position party.
Mr.. RooSevelt's defeat came on
the Steiwer- Cutting amendment, on
which the conference was held to-
day. In simple terms, the sit
uation was this: Mr.. Roosevelt
twice compromised on drastic re-
auctions in veterans compensation.
Those compromises added approx
mately $100.000,O00 to the sums to
be received by disabled former SOL
diers.
Challenge Is Accepted
Steiwer and Cutting proposed a
more liberal compensation scale, es-
tinated to add another 100000, 900
w lIlV oAlAlhdA tACuohlN Jill AOi pCll-
sions and compensation, Mr., Roose-
welt baked. He said he would veto
such a plan. The senate, by its vote,
accepted the Presidents challenge.
The house met briefly after the
administration defeat in the senate
and then decided to wait until today
10 determine its action.
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the administration. A last-minute
compromise may be sought before
the house accepts or rejects the
Steiwer- Cutting amendment Or the
house can accept the amendment
send the bill to the President, and
sustain the veto.
Doubt Rebel Strength
Leaders are certain the rebels can
not muster the two-thirdS majority
necessary to override a veto. Then
the administration either could offer
the same bill without the Steiwer-
Cutting amendment, or the house
could initiate joint resolution con-
tinuing the current veterans appro-
priation for next year.
Senate leaders believe adjourn
ment is possible by tonight There
has been no announcement OF
change in the Presidents plan to
leave Washington tonight on a va
cation trip.