Evening star., 1935-01-05

5000 900 persons have about 10000
900 dependents. so a sizable part OF
the country's population is involved in
the new plans.
The response to the President S
speech yesterday was generally favor
able, though there was some criticism,
especially from the Republican camps.
The comment ranged from Majority
Leader Robinson's remark that it lis
among the most important messages
of our history" to the pronouncement
of Representative Taber, Republican,
of New York that Its the same old
story-it lacks anything definite"
Jouett ShouSe. president OF the
American Liberty League, said that if
the amount asked for work relief is
not greater than that appropriated for
direct relief this year, there would be
general approval"
Garner in Conference.
Those called to last nights confer
ence included Vice President Garner.
Senators Robinson. Prttman of Ne
vada, Harrison of Mississippi, chair
man Of the Senate Finance Commit
tee; Byrnes of South Carolina, the
Chief Executives contact man in that
branch, and Senator Lonergan Of Con-
necticut; Speaker Byrns. Representa-
tives Buchanan Of Texas. Doughton OF
North Carolina, Taylor of Colorado,
acting Democratic leader in the alb
sence of Bankhead Of Alabama, who Is
sick, and Rayburn of Texas.
As for comment on the President s
message most Democrats decided they
liked it and so did few Republicans.
but many of the latter contended it
was too general and too idealistic.
They were inclined to wait until speci-
fic legislative recommendations tell
them how Mr.. Roosevelt plans to carry
out the proposals he outlined.
Some of the comments Of congress
sional leaders follow:
Vice President Garner: every in
teresting."
Senator McNary of oregon, minor
ity leader: "An interesting and for
ward looking message"
Clear, Says Byrns.
Speaker Byrns: Clear. emphatic
and left nothing to conjecture"
Senator johnson, Republican, OF
California: AN inspiring message
worthy Of a great President"
Senator Borah, Republican, Of
Idaho: "The principles which the
President announces to govern public
works are excellent. But, unfortu-
nately. we will have to supply both
the dole and public works for while" :"
Senator-elect Holt, Democrat, of
West Virginia: His attitude on rural
electrifcation and holding companies
is liberal and progressive and akin to
my own"
Senator Norris, Republican. Of
Nebraska: II did not hear anything
I did not agree with"
Couzens Critical.
Senator Couzens, Republican. Of
MiChigan: Il think most Of 1t was
ideal and can be heartily indorsed.
Some of It seems too fantastic and
impractical Of successful operation.
For instance, think the President
underestimated the unemployed.
Senator Sheppard, Democrat. Of
Texas: 1T went to the roots Of our
problem"
Senator La Toilette, Progressive, Of
Wisconsin: MANY Of the general OBJ
jectives outlined are gratifying and
commendable, but it win be impossi-
BILE to comment upon the program
outlined until the legislation designed
to implement it has been presented for
of Congress. think
there are a great many more than
5 ,000, 900 unemployed. If the policy
Of giving jobs is sound for those on
relief, why isn't 1t sound for those
not ON relief?"
Senator Guffey. Democrat, Of Penn
sylvania: "A wonderful message"
Cutting Wary, But Pleased.
Senator Cutting, Republican, Of
New Mexico: "A fine message on the
whole. don't want to 60 too far
until see the special recommenda-
tions. I don't know why they should
set q lower standard Of subsistence
for those on public projects than
those In private industry"
Representative Warren, Democrat.