The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-08
SURVEY SHOWS
STRONG BACKING
FOR PRESIDENT
Policies Popular, People In
SiSt He Be Upheld,
Congress Finds.
BIZ Uuitcd Press

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-Over-
whelming support of President
Roosevelt was indicated today in a
survey Of sentiment among sena-
tors and congressman at the end of
the first week Of the present session |
Of congress.
Disagreement with certain as
poets Of the Presidents policies was
expressed here and there, but Dem
ocrats and Republicans alike testi |
fed to Mr.. Rooseveclt's personal |
popularity throughout the country. |
They agreed that to oppose him |
vigorously now would be 70 fly IN
the face Of public opinion.
This condition was expected to |
prevail as long, at least, as eco
nonic conditions continue their |
present favorable trend
Members Give Counsel
Members of congress who seek
their constituents views have re-
ported that the people want the
President supported to the utmost. /
1t frequently is difficult to ascertain
the peoples views on various issues !
as they arise. But when the issue |
is narrowed down, as at present, to |
the peoples attitude toward the |
President, the task is simplified |
enormously.
Comment of representative mem /
berS of both houses:
Senate Majority Leader Joseph T. |
RobinSOn-I think the President has |
Justified. by the wisdom and discre-
ton of his actions, the power given |
him by congress.
Senate Minority Leader Charles |
L. McNary-It seems to me that we
have purchased the Semblance OF
prosperity at an enormous cost.
Senator James CouzenS rep,
Mich)-I indorse the Presidents
reference to the need Of readjust-
ing the machinery of the govern
ment. Being an Optimist. I feel
that in the next six months expert
ments will show that these adjust
ments have been made.
Norris Is Pleased
Senator George w. Norris (Rep.
Neb.)-I am in entire sympathy
with what the President is trying
to do. 1 am not always in agree
ment with the program, but I be-
lieve that his program affords the
only hope that 7 can see for the
American people.
Senator William Borah (Rep,
Idaho)-The new deal has abolished
child labor.
Senator James F. Byrnes Dem.,
S. CD-The people want the Presi-
dent supported and every one seems
to feel that the people should have
their way.
Senator Roscoe c. Patterson (Rep.,
Motive can not spend our way
out Of the depression, nor borrow
ourselves out of debt. The policy
of the present administration, if
continued, can have but one result,
namely, disaster
House Ma jOrity Leader Joseph
w Byrns-The program is accom-
pliShing the results hoped for.
There has been a general improve
ment in business and agriculture
Millions OF people have been put to
work and the number Of unem-
ployed is rapidly decreasing due to
the recovery program. The coun-
try is on a steady and certain road
to restoration Of normal, prosper
Gus conditions.
Minority Leader Bertrand H.
Snell-We will support the President
so long as we feel his acts are for
the country's good
Chairman Henry B. Steagau Of
House Banking and Currency Com
mittee-Not the slightest doubt the
program is making progress Of
course men may differ as to turn
ing over powers to the President,
but there is no doubt it is working
out. I favor backing Roosevelt to
the limit until we reach the point
where it is safe to curtail activities.
Representative Fred A Britten
Rep.. Ill)-The people are wishing
Roosevelt we'll, While reServing their
doubts for the time being.
Representative Paul j, Kvale (F.-
L., Mimi My people still look with
confidence to the President.
Representative Frank Crowthe1
(Rep., N. VA Slight improve
ment seems to be here.
Representative Henry Ellenbogen
CDem.. Pa)-The President is more
popular now than when he was
elected.
Representative Florence P. Kahn
(Rep., Cal0-The President is more
popular than parts Of his program.
Officers to Be Installed