The Washington times., 1937-03-13

representative
Generally, the telegraphic ges
ture was viewed as something out
side the scope of an organization
of Government clerks, in the first
place-having nothing to do with
Federal working conditions. Sec
ondly, and much more important
it may have made more enemies
for Government folk on Capitol
Hill at time when they need as
many friends as possible.
McReynolds yesterday was furi'
GUS at what he termed an attempt
by men in Government depart
ments to dictate on legislation
which does not concern them" and
at his office it was stated he lis
not disposed to accept the matter
lightly"
The organizations action Is
under no punishment liability from
the Civil Service Commission, al.
though the infuriated Representa-.
tive has attempted to seek revenge
through that agency. Legislation
enacted back in 1912 on this par
ticular subject reads:
&c. the right persons EN-.
ployed in the civil service of the
United States, either individually
or collectively, to petition Con.
greSS, or any member thereof,
or to furnish information to
either House of Congress-, or to
committee or member there
Of, shall not be denied or inter-
fered with"
Nevertheless, with civil service
reorganization pending and severa
Congressional Investigations of So
cial Security Board likewise loom
ing, the unions militant action /!
viewed in ---.ny quarters as tao
tical error of no small consequence
The Social Security telegram is
explained by the fact that the
union has definitely voted to do
nate money for medical supplies
to be sent to the Spanish loyaliSt
forces, pledging its aid to the
COMMITTEE to Aid Spanish Dem,
ocracy," and feared the Mercy.
nolds bill would block such action.
Walter ]. Couper, president of the
union, said he knew nothing
about the controversy" and hadn't
attended the last meeting of his
group, which claims 500 members
At McReynolds' office, however. it
was declared that Couper had had
several talks with the Representa-
tive but that the union still seems
to be in ignorance as to what the
bill really provides for" 1t would
not prevent such partisan aid, it
vas said, as long as the aid was
sent to an individual or organiza
tion and not the Spanish govern
ment.
Insistence of liberal units or
the right to mix into affairs be
yond their generally accepted
scope has been the basis of many
of the internal battles suffered BY
the A. F. G. E. in the past. Tiring
of the controversy, the A. F. G
E's conservative majority heavec
five lodges Of liberals out into the
cold last September-SoCial Secu
rity Board being one of the la g
est. In the eyes of A. F. G.. E
leaders, the current incident JUS
titles that action fully.
Three employees of General Ac
counting office are to operate ar
excursion to Atlantic City for the
Easter holiday, R. H. Burn an
nounced today. B. A. Loughry
and H. D. Talley are the col
leagues who are helping him.
The excursion train is to leave
Washington at 1855 p. m. Satur
day, March 27 arriving at Allan
tic City by 5:55 p. M, with
through coaches and all seats re
served. Tickets will be good or
coaches only and may be used il
returning on any train within II
days.
Rates, information and reserva
tions may be secured through Burr
at AZ independence Ave. S. w.
Loughry at Ills Eighth st. N. E.
or Talley at 231 C st. N. E. AlsC
by calling District 1876 after
p. m.
The Wanderbird Hiking Clul
has chosen Mount Vernon for it
goal tomorrow. The start will b,
, at New Alexandria, then alor
a woodland trail in the Potoma,
Valley to Fort Hunt, where a camp
fire lunch will hold sway. Thel
along Hunting Greek to Noun
Vernon. The group will meet a
1416 F st. at $50 a. m. tomorrow
Part of the committee of one
hundred" which is aiding arrange
ments of the twenty-first birthday
party of Local No. 2, N. F F E.
Tuesday at the National Press
Club:
Door-John L. Batemsn, David e
4. Thomas and Elmer Thompson.
Reception - Joseph stansfield, DR.