Evening star., 1933-03-10

the emergency bank message was read,
were packed
Senator Robinson of Arkansas obtained
unanimous consent to introduce and
have referred to the Finance Commit
tee, bill to effect the economies
proposed
Robinson told Senator McNary OF
Oregon that President Roosevelt would
send Q third message In as many days
to the extra session tomorrow.
He did not say what it would con-
tain, but 1t is understood it will EN-
brace recommendations for broad un-
employment relief program touching
Muscle Shoals reforestation and other
at least 500 900 men Of all ages.
In the House, Speaker Rainey an
nounced he would name the special
committee Of flve without delay. The
Presidents message was referred to the
committee.
Rankin Hits Veterans Cuts.
Representative Byrns Of Tennessee.
Democratic floor leader, offered the
resolution to create the committee, ex-
planning that since the House had not
organized Its standing committees, this
would be necessary to expedite action.
Opposition to creation Of the COM
mittes was voiced by Representative
Rankin OF Mississippi, chairman of the
Veterans Committee, who said the ad-
ministration proposals should be re-
ferred to his group.
At the suggestion OF Representative
Woodrum, Democrat. Of Virginia, Byrns
announced he would call q caucus
of the Democratic membership tomor-
row to discuss Mr.. Roosevelt's requests.
Rankin was applauded when he said
that the disabled veterans OF the World
War should not be made the goats OF
this depression" and suggested that his
committee be increased to is or 81. and
that hearings be held Oh what to do.
The first outspokep opposition To the
Roosevelt request was by Senator Rob-
inson, Republican, Of Indiana, who ex-
pressed to reporters a hope that Con-
gress would refuse to give dictatorial
power to the Chief Executive" to reduce
veterans costs,
"These benefits" he said, represent
vested rights that have been granted
by Congress and only Congress can take
them away.
It would be cowardly for Congress
to abdieate its powers and responsible
ties and I, for one, shall oppose any
such procedure"
Chairman Harrison called meeting
Of the Senate Finance Committee for
this afternoon to consider a bill carry
ing out President Ro0seyelts economy
program.
Comment on the message follows:
Senator Dill, Democrat of Washing
ton: Its direct and specific and opens
the only door I know to permit US to
cut Government expenses SO they will
not exceed revenue. Congress has Ger
tainly demonstrated its inability to do
that"
Reed, Republican, of Pennsylvania
Il am very glad to see him come out
firmly in favor of balancing the budget"
Gore, Democrat, of Oklahoma: I'm
for it."
Pittman. Democrat, of Nevada: IT am
heartily in favor of 1t. I feel it Is the
only way to get the necessary action
expeditiously."
Long, Democrat, of Louisiana: IT
don't think / am going to support the
proposed veterans cut"
Confer at White House.
The Presidents far-reaching PROPOSE
tions were put to astonished congress
sional leaders in another White House
conference last night that lasted until
early today.
Confident and cheerful through the
long hours of discussion and activity
that remind Washington Of the war
days Mr.. Roosevelt emphasized that he
regarded the measures as OF emergency
character. He expressed himself aS sat
isfied at the progress In last nights
meeting.
Asking full responsibility to make the
drastic economy moves that have proved
unattainable by Congress In the past,
the President laid down limitations by
which he would be guided.
The restrictions provide, in the case
of veterans that men entitled to per-
sions or compensation be those whose
disability was Of service connection.
For veterans whose disability Is not
traceable to the days when they were IN
disabled are to be kept on this privileged
basis.
Rates Of compensation for all other
veterans now receiving allowances are
to be fixed by the President The pay
for retired emergency officers IS to be
trimmed by him to the same basis as
pay for retired Regular oficers.
The presidential plan calls for an es-
timated cut of between $3.50, ,000, 900 and
$4O0, 900 900 in the annual 81 600, 900 900
that now goes from the Government to
the veterans.
On the salary slash, the present law
reducing pay by 10 per cent, through
q furlough system, 10 to be wiped out
and q new deal made. 4 limit Of Is
per cent on the total cut In the salaries
Of Government officers and workers Is
provided. The new pay scale y 70 be
based on the cost of living.
Swapping quickly into the faeb-mov-
Ing Roosevelt pace, congregational head
era. after their second night conference