Evening star., 1933-03-05


mediate session for specific program
The program for specific action will be
presented to Congress, the only body
that can consider It."
Senator Tydings, Democrat, Of Mary
land: "A fighting speech, comprehend
ing the distress Of the country as a
whole It has considerably raised my
hopes as an individual that an aggres-
sive and unrelenting campaign to re-
lieve distress will be inaugurated by the
new President. It should hearten every
one"
Senator Smith, Democrat, of South
Carolina: HE served notice that he in
tends to meet this situation, through
Congress If possible. and, if not, through
the powers that have been granted him
His reference to currency seems very
significant. There must be an adequate
but sound circulating medium or cur
rency."
Representative McFadden, Repub-
lican, Of Pennsylvania: The President
very definitely announced he would
present plan OF action. was pleased
to hear what he said about the bank
Ing situation. I am thoroughly in &C.
cord that there must be complete re.
vision Of it."
Representative Sirovich, Democrat, of
New York: II thought that part where
he said there should be conscription
OF all resources of the Nation was the
best. Conditions now are worse than
win"
Representative Wigglesworth, Repub-
Ican, OF Massachusetts,: The incoming
administration deserves the greatest
possible support by all in positions of
ot -
lens confronting the Nation
Representative Jenkins, Republican.
OF Ohio: Il am in favor of cooperating
with the President within reason. and
within the Constitution, in measures to
relieve the depression. The speech
suited the temper of the people"
Representative SABBATH, Democrat, of
Illinois: 1T is an impressive and sin
cere declaration. If Congress does not
comply with his requests for legislation,
am in favor of giving him broad pow
erS to restore normalcy."
Representative Thurston, Republican
OF Iowa: Unusual conditions sometimes
require unusual remedies. Congress un-
doubtedly will respond to legislative
program to meet the situation"
Senator Robinson, Arkansas, Demo-
cratic leader: The speech is a battle
Nly w lIlc LIE country 10
which all should rally"
Representative Byrns of Tennessee
who will be majority floor leader in the
next House: 1T was an exceedingly
clear, able and forceful address en-
tirely characteristic of the man. ]
think the program he will present will
be designed to revive conditions and
there Is no question but both houses Of
Congress will follow his leadership and
support his program"
Representative McDuffie, Democrat,
Of Alabama: 1T was a heroic speech
and the Congress will enact the pro-
gram"
Other comment gathered by the As
sociated Press follows:
Walter s. Clifford, president of the
American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
President Roosevelt's inauguration and
his forcefuP inaugural address start
the country today afresh and over
whelmingly united in its war against
the depression. Under his leadership
the part CT each individual to make
any necessary sacrifices for the common
good. we can and We will conquer our
economic difficulties"
George c. Peery, former Congress
man: The President in his inaugural
address presents concise appraisal OF
cur national situation. His cRndor and
courage should help to renew hope on
the part of the American people. His
declaration that there must be al ade-
quate and sound currency should re-
assure the business world. His con-
ception Of true destiny is fire. 1t is
great address"
Gov. Clarence d. Martin Of Wash.
ington: His spirited appreciation OF
the emergency gripping the Nation and
frank recognition CT the needs Of the
hour must be reassuring to the people
Of the United States
Angelo J. Rossi, Republican mayor Of
San Francisco: Il was tremendously
impressed with the inspirationsl in.
augural message Mr. Roosevelt spoke
| in terms Understandable by all right
| thinking people. I am sure he will re-
ceive the genuine cooperative support
Of all persons interested in the welfare
of our National Government"
Gov. Edwin c. Johnson of Colorado
In view of exiting economic condi-
tions. President Roosevelt's fearless
| handling of the financial situation Of
the country appears most sane and
| logical"
Myron c. Taylor. chairman of the
United States Steel Corporation: "Presi-
dent Roosevelts inaugural address and
it's definite promises impress me pro-
| foundly. I hasten to re-enlist to fight
the depression to its end. American
| industry of all classes will continue
fullest support Of the Nation and its
Chief Executives"
Frederic E. Williamson, president Of
New York Central Railroad Co.: "1n
my opinion the Presidents inaugural
address Is very strong document.
like 1t for its brevity and force. feel
that its directness presages immediate
and forceful action"
Francis H. Sisson. president of the
American Bankers Association and vice
president Of the Guaranty Trust Co. oi
New York: II regard the message as q
very courageous and inspiring appea
| to the American people fer their CO.
operation and confidence. 1t is reas'