Evening star., 1934-11-14
Bonus Poll Sho,Us Congress
Strong for Paying at Once
CurrencyExpansion FAVORED as Financ
ing Means, and Canceling or Reduc-
ing Interest Is Desired.

First replies to a poll of Congress
regarding cash payment OF the SOL
diers' bonus, cancellation of interest
on loans to veterans and the method
of financing bonus payment show
a very strong sentiment In favor of
immediate payment in cash and for
cancellation or reduction of the in
terest charge. The poll was made by
the North American Newspaper AL
lance, Inc.
While many of those answering the
poll have not decided in their own
mind how the cash bonus should be
financed, the majority of those who
offer suggestion are in favor of cur
rency expansion.
Out of eight Senators, four are in
favor of the cash bonus and one of
these advocate currency expansion.
Two are against cash payment, one is
for reduction of interest on loans to
veterans, one opposed to cutting the
interest, two would follow the Presi-
dents recommendations and one says
each case is an individual contract
and should be decided on its own
merits.
49 Out of SO Favor.
Expressions from 63 House members
show 49 favor cash payment, while
4 are opposed to it and l has not yet
made up his mind Twenty-three are
in favor of cancellation of interest on
loans to veterans or for a reduction in
the interest charge, while two are
against reduction of interest. Twen-
ty-nine declare themselves in favor
Of paying the cash bonus cost by cur
rency expansion, while six are opposed
to currency expansion, four favor a
bond issue, one is for an increase in
inheritance and income taxes, one is
ready to follow the Presidents recon-
mendations and one is for sound
currency and a balanced budget"
kilograms sent to all of the 53l
members and members elect of the
Senate 1861 and House (435) asked
for reply stating:
Whether you favor cash payment
OF the bonus or canceling of interest
of veterans loans, and if so. whether
you favor raising the necessary money
by direct currency expansion or how. u
The following summary of the re-
plies to date indicates whether the
legislator is new member or hold
over or was reelected November 6, and
uses these authorizations: D. Demo-
crat; R., Republican; P, Progressive;
FL, Farmer-Laborite.
Senators.
Carl Hayden, D., Arizona, hold-over:
% Nm fyaCt -
Favor reduction of interest on vet
erans' loans to rate at which Treasury
can borrow money. Believe that all
interest will be Cancelled in final settle
ment."
Daniel o. Hastings, r., Delaware
hold-oyer: Opposed to paying bonus
before it is due. Opposed to waiving
interest. If the President concludes
payment may be made without addi-
tional taxes. may agree with him."
Duncan U. Fletcher, D., Florida,
hold-over: Depends on financial Sit
uation and the recommendation of the
President"
Arthur Capper. r., Kansas, hold
over: Cash payment and cancel
lation of interest on loans"
over: Immediate cash payment"
Gerald P. Nye. r. North Dakota,
holdover: Cash payment of the
bonus through currency expansion" :"
Frederick Steiwer, r., Oregon,
holdover Voted for the Patman bill
Expressed views before the American
Legion Convention at Miami"
Charles l.. McNary, R.. Oregon,
holdover: Voted against the bonus.
No commitment at this time because
had no opportunity to consider vari-
Gus plans
. Ebert D. Thomas, D., Utah, hold
over: Allowing holders of certifi-
Gates who wish to cash them; those
who like present contracts for use
in the future to keep them. Con-
sideration of each contract in the
light of individual need and merit
will not necessitate currency ex-
panSion. Don't let us pay the bonus
because We want currency expansion
Settle one question at a time and not
mix them"
Representatives.
Arkansas:
payment by direct currency ex-
pansion."
Ben Cravens, D., reelected: Cash
payment by direct currency ex-
pansion."
John E. Miller, D., reelected: I'm
mediate payment by expansion of
currency"
California:
Charles Kramer, D., reelected:
"Cash payment, but do not believe
conditions at present would warrant
it. Direct currency expansion, re-
deemable in 1945."
Clarence F. Lea, D., reelected:
"Paying present cash value of GER
tificates, not 1945 face values and
not as means of currency expan-
sion"
George Burnham, r., reelected:
"Question justice of cancelling inter-