1941 _CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 9649.' for printing and reference to the proper sage of Senate bill 860 and House bill 4000; S. 501. An act for the relief of Lt. Col. calendar, as follows: to the Committee on Military Affairs. Gordon Smith; 2146. By Mr. ROLPH: Resolution of the S. 1244. An act for the relief of the Ken• Mr. SABATH: Committee on Rules. H. Res. Board of Supervisors of the city and county nelly Furniture Co.; 382. A bill for the consideration of H . R. of San Francisco, No. 2261, memorializing the S. 1338. An act for the relief of James Ros• 6128, a bill to amend the act entitled "An proper governmental officials to put into well Smith; act to expedite the provision of housing in effect a plan of priorities or allocations as S.1363. An act for the relief of Sioux Sky• connection with national defense, ~nd for recommended by the San Francisco Chamber ways, Inc.; _other purposes," approved October 14, 1940, of Commerce; to the Committee on Military S. 1429. An act for the relief of Wllliam as amended; without amendment (Rept. No. Affairs. Corder; 1490). Referred to the House Calendar. 2147. By the ·sPEAKER: Petition of the S. 1430. An act for the relief of Ivan Mr. NICHOLS: Committee on Rules. New York State 4-H Extension Federation, Richard Witcher and Nellie Witcher; House Resolution 262. Resolution for con petitioning consideration of their resolution S. 1479. An act for the relief of Mary s .. sideration of S. 1544, a bill to provide for with reference to House bill 4530; to the Com Gay; cooperation with Central American republics mittee on Agriculture. S. 1550. An act for the relief Of Carl in the construction of the Inter-American 2148. Also, petition of the International Chalker; Highway; with amendment (Rept. No. 1491). Congress of the People, New Rochelle, N. Y., S. 1581. An act for the relief of George Referred to the House Calendar. petitioning consideration of their resolution Wells and Mamie H. Wells; Mr. LANHAM: Committee on Public with reference to foreign affairs; to the Com S.1650._An act for the relief of Joseph V. Buildings and Grounds. H. R. 6135. A bill mittee on Foreign Affairs. Broderick; and to authorize the appropriation of an addi 2149. Also, petition of Elvi Kahkonen _and S. 1870. An act for the relief of John Paul tional $150,000,000 to carry out the provisions James V. Grove and others assembled at Murray. of title II of the act entitled "An net to ex Cleveland, Ohio, petitioning consideration of -pedite the provision of housing in connection their resolution with reference to foreign The message also announced that the with national defense, and for other pur affairs relative to Finland; to the Committee House had passed the following bms and poses," approved October 14, 1940, as on Foreign Affairs. joint resolution, in which it. requested amended; without amendment (Rept. No. 1492). Referred to the Committee of the the concurrence of the Senate: Whole House on the state of the Uni.on. H . R. 329. An act for the relief of Lulu Mr. MAY: Committee on Military Affahs. Heron; H. R. 6195. A bill removing restrletions on SENATE H. R. 331. An act for the relief of the the use, and terms of service, of units and Mount Whitney Power & Electric Co.; members of the land and naval forces of the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1941 H. R. 691. An act for the relief of Richard Jrnited States, including selective trainees of Bove; the United States; without amendment The Very Reverend Z~Barney T. Phil . H. R. 962. An act for the relief of Multno (Rept. No. 1493). Referred to the Commit lips, D. D., Chaplain of the.Senate, offered mah County, Oreg.; tee of the Whole House on the state of the the following prayer: H. R. 1535. An act for the relief of the Union. estate of John J. Murray; 0 Father of Mercies and Lover of men, H. R. 1755. An act for the relief of c. M. -deepen and quicken in us by the in Sher:rod and Daisy Mimms, administratrix PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS of the estate of Arthur Mimms; dwelling of Thy spirit such a sense of H R. 1903. An act for the relief of Reuben _ Under clause 3 of rule XXII, public Thy presence as will enable us to meet Owen; bills and resolutions were introduced and all difficulties and temptations with · H. R. 2120. An act for the relief of John severally referred as follows: steadfastness of heart, that we may pass H. Durnil; By Mr. MAY: this day tlhankful for the privilege of H. R. '2192. An act authorizing and· direct H. R. 6202. A bill to amend section 125 ot serving Thee as Thou deservest. Pro ing the Secretary of the Treasury to reim- . the National Defense Act of June 3, 1916 tect and assist, we humbly beseech Thee, burse Carrol D. Ward for the losses sustained (39 Stat. 216), as amended, so as to author all those who are serving our beloved by him by reason of the negligence of an ize citizens of foreign countries who are employee of the Civilian Conservation Corps; graduates of Air Corps advanced flying schools country at home or abroad, by land, by H. R. 2419. An act for the relief of Chan and Air Corps service schools to wear avia sea or in the air, and grant that, being Tsork-ying; tion badges; to the Committee on Military armed with Thy defense, they may be H. R. 2428. An act for the relief of G. F. Affairs. preserved · evermore in all perils, and Brown; By Mr. SMITH of West Virginia: being filled with Thy wisdom and girded H. R. 2436. An act for the relief of Hjalmar H. R. 6203. A bill authorizing the Secretary with Thy strength, they may do _their M. Seby; of War to sell and convey to the town of duty to Thy honor and glory, serving H. R. 2460. An act for the relief of Ruth' Marmet, W. Va., two tracts of land to be Thee without reproach. · Steward, administratrix . of the estate ot used for municipal purposes; to the Commit Luther F. Steward; tee on Military Affairs. Upon these Thy· servants, leaders of H. R. 2545. An act for the relief of Chin our Nation, we invoke Thy blessings with Hoy; out measure; grant to Thy people the H. R. 2922 . An act for the relief of Albert PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS gift of undivided loyalty; restrain us Edward Whiteside; H. R. 2967. An act for the relief ·of August Under clause ·1 of rule XXII, private from uttering any untrue or unkind Svelund; bills and resolutions were introduced and word, and keep us often silent, that, with H. R. 3087. An act for the relief of Ethel severally referred as follows: hearts attuned to Thine, we may speak Cohen; · By Mr. NORRELL: to Thee and hearken to Thy voice saying H. R. 3091. An act for the relief of Martin J. H. R. 6204. A bill for the relief of C. S. within us, "this is the way, walk ye in it," Price; Hobson; to the Committee on Claims. when from Thy path we are wont to H. R. 3225. An act for the relief of Dale r •. By Mr. O'TOOLE:' stray. We ask it in our Saviour's name. Barthel and others; . H. R. 6205 (by request). A bill for the re Amen. H. R. 3398. An act for the relief of Gerhard lief of Erminia Alleva; to the Committee on THE JOURNAL R. Fisher; Claims. H. R. 3433. An act for the relief Of Bessie On request of Mr. BARKLEY~ and by Pearlman and George Roth; H. R. 3966. An act for the relief of Estella PETtTIONS, ETC. unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Wednes King; Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions H. R. 4099. An act for the relief of Onie day, December 10, 1941, was dispensed Martin and Betty Martin; and papers were laid on the Clerk's desk with, and the Journal was approved. and referred as follows: · H. R. 4355. An act for the relief of Bella MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Cosgrove; 2144. By Mr. KRAMER: Petition of the H. R. 4436. An act for the relief of Mrs. United Federal Workers of America, Veterans' A message from the House of Repre Bertha M. Smith; Facility Local No. 44, West Los Angeles, Calif., sentatives, by Mr. Chaffee, one of its H. R. 4537. An act for the relief of H. D. Urging that Congressman RAMSPECK, Of reading clerks, announced that the House Bateman, Henry G. Conner, Jr., executor of Georgia, hold hearings on House bill 5730, had passed without amendment the fol the last will and testament of P. L. Wood which would provide for a decent living wage ard, and J. M. Creech; for Federal employees; to the Committee on lowing bills of the Senate: H. R. 4626. An act for the relief of the Jegal the Civil Service. 8.138. An act granting a pension to Mary guardian of Jane Hawk, a minor, and J. L. 2145. By Mr. RAMSPECK: Petition of H. M. Jane Blackman; Hawk; · Rogers and a number of other citizens of S. 201. An act for the relief of Henry H. R. 4665. An act for the relief of HarrY. Atlanta, Ga., and vicinity, opposing the pas- Kotila;- Kahn; 9650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE DECEMBER 11 H. R. 4831. ·An act for the relief of Kath Kilgore Nye Stewart Resolved, That the Honorable Court of erine McCue; La Follette O'Daniel Taft Common Council of Hartford, Conn., fully H. R. 4999. An act to confer jurisdiction Langer O'Mahoney Thomas, Idaho endorses the action of President Franklin D. Lodge Overton Thomas, Okla. upon t~e United States District Court for the Lucas Pepper Thomas, Utah Roosevelt which he has taken against Japan. District of Oregon to determine and render McCarran Radcliffe Tobey RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS judgment for any losses suffered by the Co- · McFarland Reed Truman lumbia Boat·& Barge System, Inc.; McKellar Reynolds Tunnell OF PAINTERS AND DECORATORS JOINT H. R. 5040. An act for the relief of William McNary Rosier Vandenberg COMMITTEE, PHOENIX, ARIZ. Robert Shaneyfelt and Mildred Shaneyfelt; Maloney Russell Van Nuys May bank Schwartz Wallgren Mr. McFARLAND presented the fol· H. R. 5046. An act for th_e relief of Mr. and Mead Shipstead Walsh lowing telegram embodying a resolution, Mrs. R. L. Saunders; Murdock Smathers White which was referred to the Committee on H. R. 5056. An act for the relief of the Bur Murray Smith Wiley lington Auto Co.; Norris Spencer Willis Military Affairs and ordered to be printed · H. R.. 5085. An act for the reli~f of Esco in the REcORD, as follows: Mr. HILL. I announce that the Sen Wood; PHOENIX, ARIZ., December 9, 1941. H. R. 5135. An act to appoint Capt. Porter ator from Washington [Mr. BONE] and Senator E. W. McFARLAND, M. Hoidale, United States Marine Corps, a the Senator from New York [Mr. WAG Senate Office Building, lieutenant, senior grade, in the United States NER] are absent from the· Senate because Washington, D. C.: Navy Medical Corps; of illness. Following resolution adopted meeting of · H. R. 5164. An act for the relief of Arthur The Senator from Montana [Mr. board December 8: W. Jorgenson, and the legal guardian of Rob- . WHEELER] is absent because of the serious "Be it resolved by the members and board ert R. Jorgenson, a minor; . lllness of his brother. of directors of Painters and Decorators Joint H. R. 5282. An act for the relief of J. W. The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. LEE] Committee, Inc., an Arizona n·onprofit cor Daughtry; poration designed to fulfill the intent and H. R. 5290. An act for the relief of Mrs. and the Senator from Maryland [Mr. purpose of a certain collective bargaining Eddie A. Schneider; TYDINGS] are unavoidably detained. agreement entered into between Painting and H. R. 5331. An act for the relief of Paul W. The VICE PRESIDENT. Ninety Sen Decorating Contractors Association employers Mankin; ators have answered to their names. A and Painters Local Union 86 employees, that H. R. 5387. An act for the relief of Mrs. Anna quorum is present. "Whereas a state of war·now exists between M. Paul; the Imperial Government of Japan and the H. R. 5390. An act for the relief of G. T. PETITIONS Government and the people of the United Elliott, Inc.; Petitions, etc., were laid before the Sen States of America; and H. R. 5473. An act for the relief of Allene ate or presented and referred as indi "Whereas the time has come for united Ruhlman and John P. Ruhlman; and cated: action among all groups and classes of citi · H. J. Res. 255. Joint resolution creating a zens of these United States in the defense of cvmmiS.sion to investigate ways and means By the VI.CE PRESIDENT: its great national democracy: for improving economic conditions in the A telegram embodying a resolution of the "Now, therefore, this board of directors duly anthracite coal-producing regions of the Seventy-first Infantry' Post, No. 487, American authorized thereunto hereby unqualifiedly United States. Legion, of New York City, endorsing the pledges the support of the group of employ stand taken by the Senate against J~pan, ers and employees represented by it to the RESOLUTION OF REPUBLICAN and tendering its services in the existing war CONFERENCE President of the United States to the civil emergency; to the Committee on Military and military authorities of the Government Mr. McNARY. Mr. President, yester Affairs. of the United States and of the State of Ari day I issued a call for a Republican By Mr. CAPPER: zona and stands ready to perform whatever conference. The conference was had Resolutions adopted by Lodge No. 82, I. 0. services may be required of the painting in 0. F., and the Dorcas Society of Grace this morning, and a resolution was unani dustry in the jurisdiction of Phoenix and ·Lutheran Church, both of Osage City, and Maricopa County in the prosecution of this mously adopted, which I ask unanimous the Board of County Commissioners of consent that the clerk may read. war to its. ultimate successful conclusion." Crawford County, all in the State of Kansas, PHIL J. MUNCH, The VICE PRESIDENT. Without ob praying for the enactment of House bill Business Representative. jection, the resolution will be read. 1410, the so-called general welfare bill, pro The Chief Clerk read as follows: viding old-age assistance; to the Committee LETTER FROM DR. H. LOEFFLER on Finance. Resolved, That the Republican conference Mr. WHITE. Mr. President, yesterday pledge to the President of the United States By Mr AUSTIN: Petitions of sundry citizens of Orleans and I received a letter from an alien now re its unanimous support in the vigorous and siding in my State. I desire to read, not efficient prosecution of the war. Rutland, Vt., praying for the .enactment of the bill (S. 860) to provide for the common the letter in its entirety, but a portion of Mr. BARKLEY. Mr. President, on my defense in relation to the sale of alcoholic it. It is addressed: own behalf and on behalf of the majority, liquors to the members of the land and naval DEAR SENATOR WHITE- and I am sure on behalf of the country, forces of the United States and to provide for I wish to assure the Senator from Oregon, the suppression of vice in the vicinity of mili ·The writer first makes a reference to as minority leader, of our deep apprecia tary camps and naval establishments; ordered a meeting with me some years ago tion, not- only of their resolution just to He on the table. which I do not personally recall. Then presented by him but of his cooperation By Mr. GILLETTE: he says the· following: A petition, numerously signed, of sundry and that of his Republican colleagues in citizens of Des Moines, Iowa, praying for the Today, on learning of the declaration of the prosecution of this war which has enactment of the bill (S. 860) to provide war by Japan on the United States, ·I wish been thrust upon the United States. for the common defense 1n relation to the sale to show my deep gratitude toward the CALL OF THE ROLL of alcoholic liquors to the members of the United States • • • for the liberty and land and naval forces of the United States happiness it offers tp me and my family. I Mr. HILL. I suggest the absence of a and to provide for the suppression of vice in therefore am enclosing my personal check quorum. the vicinity of military camps and naval es for $100, payable to the United States Treas The VICE PRESIDENT. • The clerk tablishments; ordered to lie on the table. ury, which I would greatly appreciate if you direct it to the proper channels. will call the roll. RESOLUTiON OF THE COURT OF COMMON · The Chief Clerk called the roll, and This check, although I r~alize it is small, l COUNCIL, HARTFORD, CONN. wish to make as an outright gift to the the following Senators answered to their Mr. DANAHER. Mr. President, I have United States to use for the defense of this names: wonderful country. God bless America. Aiken Burton George in my hand and present certified copy Andrews Butler Gerry of a resolution of the Court of Common This · letter and the accompanYing Austin Byrd Gillette Council of the City of Hartford, Conn., Bailey Capper Glass check, which I am sending to the Treas Ball Caraway Green unanimously endorsing the action Presi ury, came from Dr. H. Loeffler, of Win Bankhead Chandler Guffey dent Roosevelt has taken against Japan. throp, Maine. I have read the letter, be Barbour Chavez Gurney I ask unanimous consent that the resolu Barkley Clark, Idaho Hatch cause I think it is an example that all Bilbo Clark, Mo. Hayden tion in full may be appropriately referred aliens in the United States might well Brewster Connally Herring and printed in the body of the RECORD. emulate. Bridges Danaher Hill There being no objection, the resolu Brooks Davis Holman tion was referred the Committee on REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Brown Downey Hughes to Bulow Doxey Johnson, Calif. Foreign Relations and ordered to be The following reports of committee~ Bunker Ellender Johnson, Colo. printed in the REcORD, as follows: were submitted: 1941 CONGRESSIONAL R·ECORD-SENATE 9651 By Mr. SCHWARTZ, from the Committee on tlon (S. Res. 71, 77th Cong.) directing an in NOTICE OF MOTION TO SUSPEND THE Pensions: vestigation of railroads, holding companies, RULE-AMENDMENT H. R. 6009. A bill to provide pensions at and affiliated companies wit h respect to wartime rates for officers and enlisted men financing and certain other matters, be Mr. CAPPER submitted .the following of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast printed for the use of the Senate Committee notice in writing: Guard disabled in line of duty as a direct on Interstate Commerce. In accordance with rule XL of the Stand result of armed conflict, while engaged in ANNUAL REPORT OF DAUGHTERS OF ing Rules of the Senate, I hereby give notice extra hazardous service or while the United in writing that it is my intention to move to States is engaged in war, and for the de AMERICAN REVOLUTION (S. DOC. NO. 146) suspend paragraph 4 of rule XVI for the pur pendents of those who die from such cause, pose of proposing to the bill (H. R. 6159 and for other purposes; without amendment Mr. TRUMAN. From the Committee making supplemental appropriations for the (Rept. No. 889). on Printing I report favorably, at there national defense for the fiscal years ending By Mr. SCHWARTZ, from the Committee on quest of the chairman of that committee, June 30, 1942, and June 30, 1943, and for Military Affairs: an original resolution, being the cus other purposes, the following amendment, S. 1688. A bill for the relief of Homer c. namely: Chapman; without amendment (Rept. No. tomary resolution for the printing of At the proper place in the bill to insert the 890) . the annual report of the National Society following: . By Mr. KILGORE, from the Committee on of the Daughters of the American Revo Military Affairs: . lution. I ask unanimous consent for the "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE · H. R. 5749. A bill to author~ze the Secre present consideration of the resolution. "Orchard rehabilitation loans: To enable tary of War to sell to the Embry-Riddle Co. the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans, the military reservations of Carlstrom and The VICE PRESIDENT. The resolu under such terms and conditions as he may Dorr Fields, Florida; without amendment tion will be read. deem appropriate, for the purpose of enabling (Rept. No. 891). The resolution (S. Res. 206) was read, the borrowers to rehabilitate orchards in the By Mr. REYNOLDS, from the Committee on considered by unanimous consent, and States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Military Affairs: agreed to, as follows: Iowa which were destroyed or damaged as a. S. 2103. A bill to amend section 125 of the Resolved, That the Forty-fourth Annual Re result of the extremely cold weather in such ·National Defense Act of June 3, 1916 (39 port of the National Society of the Daughters States in November 1940, $1 ,000,000." Stat. 216), as amended, so as to authorize of the American Revolution for the year citizens of foreign countries who are grad Mr. CAPPER also submitted an amend ended April 1, 1941, be .printed as a Senate to . uates of Air Corps advanced flying schools document. ment intended be proposed by him to and Air Corps service schools to wear avia- the bill Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and the war H. R . 5573. An act for the relief of Mrs. Noel H. R. 331. An act for the relief of the Mount lords of Japan are blood brothers, and the Wright and Bunny Wright; Whitney Power & Electric Co.; declaration· this morning makes it clear that H. R. 5576. An act for the relief of A. L. H . R. 691. An act for the relief of Richard their common objective is the destructiOn Freeman; Bove; of the United States and our way . of life H. R. 5605. An act for the relief of Lt. Col. · H. R. 962. An act for the relief of Multno that they are gearing their war machines J . B. Conmy; mah County, Oreg.; together for . our destruction. They have! H. R. 5646. An .act for the relief of Joseph H. R . 1535. An act· for the relief of the linked their war machines with the chains Simon, lieutenant commander (S. C.), United estate of John J. Murray; . of bondage and destruction in a common war States Navy, and R . D. Lewis; · H. R. 1755. An act for the relief of C. M. against us. They have jointly created a H ..R. 5701. An act for relief of the accounts Sherrod and Daisy Mimms, administratrix of state of war and have now admitted it. of Lt. CoL Joseph M. Kelly, United States prop the estate of Arthur Mimms; We have no choice. They made the choice erty and disbursing officer for Kentucky; H. R. 1903. An act for the relief of Reuben for us. There ·can be no dissension We H. R. 5767. An act for the relief of A. Paul Owen; have recognized a state of war with Japan. Johnson; H. R. 2120. An act for the relief of John H. We must now recognize that Japan, Ger H . R. 5773. An act for the relief of Libby, Durnil; many, and Italy are all waging war against McNeill &. Libby; and H. R . 2192. An act authorizing and direct the United States. A state of war exists, and H. R. 5984. An act for the relief of Solomon ing the Secretary of the Treasury to reim we rr_ust recognize it. This is merely a re Brown. burse Carrol D. Ward for tlie losses sustained alistic recognition of what already exists, and by him by reason of the negligence of an em by our recognition we affirm our fervent de The mes.\;age further announced that ployee of the Civilian Conservation Corps; termination to preserve those things we hold the Speaker had affixed his signature to H. R. 2428. An act for the relief of G. F. dear. Our answer comes from a united the following enrolled bills, .and they were Brown; people and a righteous cause. America faces signed by the Vice President: H. R. 2436. An act for the relief of Hjalmar M. Seby; the greatest crisis in her history. When this S. 165. An act to provide for continuing in war is over, freedom, not slavery, must be the service of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, H. R. 2460. An act for the relief of Ruth our lot. One hundred and thirty-one million and Coast Guard of the United States be Steward, administratrix of the estate of Lu people go forward now in the spirit of unity, yond the term of their enlistment·, those suf ther F. Steward; loyalty, and sacrifice-go forward as one H. R. 2545. An act for the relief of Chin fering from service-connected disease or in Hoy; person, intent on the preservation of · our jury, and in need of medical care or hospitali beloved country. H. R. 2967. An act for the relief of August zation until recovery through such medical Svelund; care and hospitalization; AUTHORIZATION FOR SIGNING JOINT H. R. 3087. An act for the relief of Ethel RESOLUTIONS AND BILLS S. 1916 An act to authorize the conveyance Cohen; of the old Coast Guard station building at Mr. BARKLEY. Mr. President, I ask H. R. 3091. An act for the relief of Martin J. Two Rivers, Wis., to the Eleven Gold Star Price; unanimous consent that the Vice Presi Post No. 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Two H. R. 3225. An act for the relief of Dale L. dent be authorized to sign, during the re Rivers, Wis.; Barthel and ot hers; cess or adjournment of the senate, any S. 2093. An act to provide for the extension H. R. 3398. An act for the relief of Gerhard joint resolution or bill which may be ready of enlistments in the Navy in t ime of war, R. Fisher; for his signature. and for otner purposes; . H. R. 3433. An act for the relief of Bessie . H. R. 527. An act to amend the Canal Zone Pearlman and George Roth; The VICE PRESIDENT. Is there ob Code with respect to the trial of joint de H. R. 3966. An act for the relief of Estella jection? The Chair hears none, and it is fendants, the removal of fugitives from jus King; · · so ordered. tice, and the regulation of criminal pro- H. R. 4099. An act for the relief ·of Onie MESt:lAGE FROM THE HOUSE cedure in the Canal Zone; · Martin and Betty Martin; H. R. 529. An act to amend the Canal Zone H. R. 4355. An .act for the relief of Bella A message from the House of Repre Code; Cosgrove; sentatives, by . Mr. Swanson, one of its H. R. 2297. An act to prohibit the intro H. R. 4436. An act for the relief of Mrs. clerks, announced that the House had duction of contraband into the District of Bertha M. Smith; passed without amendment the following Columbia penal institutions; H. R. 4537. An act for the relief of H. D. H. R. 2799 An act authorizing the con joint resolutions of the Senate: Bat~man; Henry G. Conner, ,Tr., executor of veyance to the State of Virginia, for high the last will and testament of P. L. Woodard; . S. J. Res.l19. Joint resolution declaring way purposes only, a portion of the Naval and J. M. Creech; that a st ate of war exists between the Gov Mine Depot Reservation at Yorktown, Va.; H. R. 4626. An act for the relief of the legal ernment of GermanS' and the Gov.ern~ent · H. R. 3149. An act providing for the pay guardian of Jane Hawk, a minor, and J . L. and the people of the United States and mak and allowances of retired officers of the Navy Hawk; ing provision to prosecute the same; and and Marine Corps on active duty; H. R. 4665. An act for the relief of Harry , S. J . Res. 120. Joint resolution declaring H. R. 4495. An act to amend the Canal Zone Kahn; that a state of war exists between the Gov Cede; · H . R. 4831. An act for the relief of Kath ernment of Italy and the Government and H. R. 4871. An act to amend section 96, erine McCue; the people of the United States and making title 2, of the Canal Zone Code. and for H. R. 4999. An act to confer jurisdiction provision to prosecute the same. other purposes; upon the United States District Court for the The message also announced that the .H . R. 4993. An act to extend the times for District of Oregon to determine and render commencing and completing tl:e construction judgment for any losses suffered by the Co House had passed the following bills of of a bridge across Sarasota Pass, and across the Senate, severally with an amendment, lumbia Boat & Barge System, Inc.; Longboat Pass, county of Manatee, State of H. R. 5040. An act for the r~>.lief of William in which it requested the concurrence of Florida; Robert Shaneyfelt and Mildred ·Shaneyfelt; the Senate: H. R. 5377. An act to amend section 111, H. R. 5046. An act for the relief of Mr. and S. 334. An act for the relief of James c. title 18, of the Code of the District of Co Mrs. R. L. Saunders; Dyson; · lumbia, with respect to designation of deputy H. R. 5056. An act for the relief of the S. 904. An act for the relief of C. D. Hender clerks by the clerk of the District Court of Burlington Auto Co.; son; the United ·states for the District of Co H. R. 5085. An act for the relief of Esco lumb.ia; S. 1055. An act for the relief of Julius Wood; Yuhasz and Arvid Olson; and H. R. 5476. An act to provide aviation edu H. R. 5164. An act for the relief of Arthur S. 1428. An act for the relief of Walter M. cation in the senior high schools of the Dis W. Jorgenson, and the legal guardian of Rob Anderson. trict of Columbia, and for other purposes; ert R. Jorgenson, a minor; The message further announced that H. R . 5509. An act to authorize the Secre ·H. R 5282. An act for the relief of J. W. tary of the Treasury, ~o purchase or accept Daughtry; the House had passed the bill (S. 1190) as gifts motorboats, yachts, and similar ves- ' for the relief of Julia Neville, with amend H. R. 5290. An act for the relief of Mrs. sels for Coast Guard use; and Eddie A. Schneider; ments, in which it requested the concur H. R. 5691:. An act to prevent the sale of rence of the Senate. unwholesome food in the District of Co H. R. 5331. An act for the relief of Paul W. lumbia. Mankin; The message also announced that the H. R. 5387. An act for the relief of Mrs. House had passed the following bills, in HOUSE BILLS REFERRED Anna M. Paul; which 1t requested the concurrence of the H. R. 5390. An act for the relief of G. T ; Senate: The following bills were severally read Elliott, Inc.; H. R. 5541. An act for the relief of Joseph twice by their titles and referred as in . H. R . 5473. An act for the relief of Allene Keeney; dicated: Ruhlman and John P . Ruhlman; H. R. 5545. An act for the relief of H. Earle H. R. 329. An act for the relief of Lulu H. R. 5541. An act for the relief of Joseph Russell; Heron; Keeney; 9656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE DECEMBER 11 H. R. 5545. An act for the relief of H. Earle Mr. WALSH. In the President's state tion we pledged to the President of the Russell; ment the other night over the radio, and United States our wholehearted support· H. R. 5573. An act for the relief of Mrs. Noel Wright and Bunny Wright; perhaps in his speech before the joint in the efficient and vigorous prosecution H. R. 5576 . An act for the relief of A. L. session-! do not recall for the moment of the war to a successful conclusion. Freeman; he mentioned the number "3,000." I fear There is no schism under the Capitol H. R. 5605. An act for the relief of Lt. Col. it is somewhat in excess of 3,000. I do dome, and none in the Nation today. J. B. Conroy; . not know the exact number. I do The Nation stands as one behind the H. R. 5646. An act for the relief of Joseph not know, either, whether the number of President to win a victory over the forces Simon, lieutenant commander (S. C.), United 3,000 means deaths, or persons incapaci of darkness and evil that surrounds us. States Navy, and R. D. Lewis; The great question before America today, H. R. 5701. An act for relief of the accounts tated or injured as well as the deaths. of Lt. Col. Joseph M. Kelly, United States Mr. BARKLEY. Mr.· President, will in all good conscience, is, Shall the property and disbursing officer for Kentucky; the Senator from New Hampshire yield American Nation survive? That is what H. R. 5767. An act for the relief of A. Paul to me in order that I may propound a we face today. To that call there can Johnson; question to the Senator from Massachu be nothing· but unqualified, unreserved H. R. 5773. An act for the relief of Libby, setts? support and allegiance. McNeill, & Libby; and Mr. TOBEY. I gladly yield. Nevertheless, Mr. President, I happen H. R. 5984. An act for the relief of Solomon Brown; to the Committee on Claims. Mr. BARKLEY. The Senator from to be a Member of this body, and like H. R. 2419. An act for the relief of Chan Massachusetts has made an announce · the President of the United States I took Tsork-ying; and ment on behalf of the Navy Department an oath of office to preserve, protect, and H. R. 2922. An act for the relief of Albert affecting casualties in the Navy. defend the Constitution of the United Edward Whiteside; to the Committee on Im Mr. WALSH. Yes. States. One of the essential rights of migration. Mr. BARF'LEY. I assume that the any man in public life, in my judgment, H. R. 5135. An act to appoint Capt. Porter same policy will be adopted by the War is the right to look the facts in the face, M. Hoidale, United States Marine Corps, a Department in regard to casualties in the and on behalf of the people back home, lieutenant, senior grade, in the United States Army. in the hinterlands of this Nation, to offer Navy Medical Corps; to the Committee on Naval Affairs. Mr. WALSH. The War Department, I honest criticism at all times. I hold a understand, have a much smaller num brief for my argument now; and where CASUALTIEe IN JAPANESE ATTACK ON ber of casualties. does it originate? · It comes from a gen HAWAII Mr. BARKLEY. Yes; a much smaller tleman who is now Attorney General of Mr. TOBEY obtained the floor. number. the United States, than whom there is no Mr. WALSH. Mr. President, will the Mr. WALSH. And they have already more ardent supporter of Franklin Del · Senator yield? given out such information as they -ano Roosevelt and his administration. I Mr. TOBEY. · I yield to the Senator possess. refer to Mr. Francis B ~ ddle, the present from Massachusetts. Mr. BARKLEY. The fact is that a list Attorney General of the United States, of casualties in the Army has already Mr: WALSH. I desire to make to the who supports me in my contention. been published in the press. It ought to Mr. Biddle, speaking at the American Members of the Senate a brief state be stated, I think, that both the Navy ment of Jmportance. Bar Association convention the other day, Department and the War Department · made this statement, in which I concur: . All of us have been receiving requests · will pursue the course which has been in -in niferertce to the list of casualties re It is particularly important at this time, dicated by the Senator from Massachu when we are on the very edge ·of war, that . suiting from the attack made upon our setts; that as &Oon as casualties have . we encourage forums which develop open and naval vessels and planes in Hawaii last occurred, and the next of kin have been full discussion of the policies of government .. ·sunday: Many Members of the Senate, notified, they being regarded as being I know, have been anxious, as many entitled first to notification in a com He further said, and well said: · fathers and mothers throughout the munication from the Government, the Every government cail live only on criti country have been, to know when the list lists will be made public. ·· cism wou!d be available. Mr. WALSH. That is the procedure But there is a greater authority, in niy This morning I learned from the Navy which both the Navy and the Army in- · judgment; no less a man than the great- Department that the casualty list had tend to follow. . est liberal of all times ·in the history of . arrived this morning by Clipper; that it I should have added, in explanation of our Supreme Court, the late, beloved is now in the pos_session of our Navy De what appears to b.e delay, which I fear . Oliver ·Wendell Holmes, of blessed mem _partment, and that notices are being pre· some persons might improperly criticize, ory, who, in an opinion in Frohwerk v. pared to be sent to the next of kin of that it would be rnost harmful and pain The United States <249 U.S.) ,'said: . those who have fallen in the service-of ful -and almost indefensible for a list .to We do not lose our right to condemn either our country. It seemed to the Navy be so hurriedly prepared that a boy .on measures or men because the country is at Department and to all of us, as I am sure leave, or absent, would be numbered war. will be agreed, appropriate that the next amcng the casualties when it might ap of kin should receive official notice from pear later that he was alive. So the Navy On Monday last I addressed myself to the Department, rather than to learn havA had a great deal of checking to do the distinguished chairman of the Com . through announcements in the press that to be sure that when they mak~ the an mittee on Naval Affairs, the Senator from their sons or next of kin had fallen in nouncement they have unmistakable evi Massachusetts [Mr. WALSH] and asked ·the line of duty. dence of the death of the officer or en about the debacle at Pearl Harbor-for I am sorry to say that it will be some listed man. that is what it was-asked if he would hours, possibly another day, before all I thank the Senator from New Hamp not tell us frankly and fully the extent of the next of kin are given the sad news: shire. I do not think there is anything the naval losses. He very prop~rly said . but I am informed that as soon as the further that I desire to say at this time . that he thought we should wait upon the next of kin .have been given the painful CONDUCT OF WAR speech of the President, which was to come that evening in a Nation-wide news which will be sent from the Navy Mr. TOBEY. Mr. President, this is a Department today, the casualty list will broadcast, when he expected, or hoped, fateful day in the annals of this Nation as I think he expressed it, that the Presi be made public. That ought to occur of ours. The action which the Senate within 2 or 3 days. dent might tell us the facts. I asked him unanimously took today, in which I con if he expected the President to tell us Mr. McNARY. Mr. President, will the curred in all good conscience, was, in Senator yield? · the facts. He said, "I have no knowledge stark reality, a Gethsemane for many of what the President is going to say." Mr. WALSH. · The Senator from New of us. I, with.90,000,000 other comrades, citi Hampshire has the floor. The Republican conference, to which zens of this Nation, listened with great Mr. TOBEY. I gladly yield. I belong, assembled this morning, unani interest and earnestness to the Presi Mr. 'McNARY; May I ask the able mously adopted the resolution which was dent's speech. It was a trying speech to Senator from Massachusetts whether he read by the clerk at the request of our make. My heart went out to the Presi can give us an estimate of the number distinguished leader the Senator from dent in that hour of agony to his soul. of casualties? Oregon [Mr. McNARY]. In that resolu- . But I listened in vain for a definite state- 1941 'CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 9657 ment as to the losses which were suffered Mr. TOBEY. I should like to say, be~ [From the New York Times of December 11, in that debacle at Pearl Harbor. The fore the Senator resumes, that I hold in 1941] President did say we had suffered heavy my hand the report of Prime Minister . IN THE NATION-THE DISCLOSURE OF "ENOUGH losses, severe losses; but I believe the Churchill to the people of Great Britain OF THE TRUTH" American people want just one thing in about what happened to Britain's two (By Arthur Krock) this hour of crisis, and that is the truth warships, and it is in marked contrast WASHINGTON, December 10,-The President all down through, and the truth will to the attitude toward the people of this has laid down a rule which, he said, will always bear the test. As someone said country, for he made public the destruc govern that censorship of military news at of old: Prince of Wales Re · the source which is both inevitable and es tion of the and the sential in time of war. The information, he Ye shall know the truth, and the truth pulse. "He made his report blunt: explained, must first be completely verified by shall make you free. I have bad news for the House which I the Government. Then it will be given to thought I should impart to them at the the public unless the heads of the Navy and Mr. TYDINGS. Mr. President, will the earliest possible mome nt. War Department believe that its publication Senator yield? will lend aid and comfort to the enemy. Mr. TOBEY. I yield. Then he gave the details of the losses Since timing is one of the factors in lending Mr. TYDINGS. I share the concern of of those two capital ships. aid and comfort, the implication is that even the Senator from New Hampshire, as I Mr. TYDINGS. Mr. President, will the verified news will be· held up long enough know every other Senator does, that as Senator yield again? to meet the requirement. Mr. TOBEY. I yield." The President's stated formula is of par full and complete an account of what ticular interest because of the disaster suffered happened should be given. But I am Mr. TYDINGS. I appreciate that the Senator is curious to know all the details, by the American Navy and air force in the sure the Senator will appreciate, indeed, Hawaiian Islands. Many people in Wash I know he already does, that this is not a as all of us are; but the two happenings ington now know the chief facts of the losses war which will be won or lost by one bat were not similar. In the case of the suffered by the United States Sunday morn tle. There are many places which are ·sinking of the two British ships the Jap ing. In his radio speech last night the Presi points of danger for us; for example, the anese could not help knowing that those dent says he has not sufficient information Panama Canal. There is no.doubt in my two ships went to the bottom. There to state the exact damage that was done. were observers all over the place. The This was undoubtedly true, for some of the mind that the Japanese do· not know targets of the Japanese were crippled instead definitely how much damage. they have Japanese themselves saw what happened, and there would be no point in withhold of being destroyed, and there has not been done. They may have a very good idea time to discover the extent of these inj\lries about it, but whether or not this ship or .ing any information. In the case of what and the amount of time and labor required that ship is completely out of commis happened in Hawaii, we are not certain to repair them. sion, or partly out, is a matter of tre that the Japanese know whether they got But the President and the Government mendous importance to them in any fu a single ship. Their reports were, of know; the Japanese, Germans, and Italians ture plans they may make. Likewise, it course, at variance from time to time. know; and many people in Washington know, is of great importance to our owri naval . Even if they did get one ship, or possibly of irreparable damage to other targets of two, I do not think we should tell them which the public has not yet been informed. forces that such information be not put The facts have been verified, and since the into the hands of the enemy. what ships went down; I do not think we should tell them how badly they we're hit, enemy knows them well their publication From some little knowledge of what if they were hit at all, or how many es · will not aid the enemy. went on-some little knowledge-! caped completely from their attack. · In A WIDE FORMULA shared the opinion the Senator is now other words, the Navy has to meet a new But in the President's formula there was expressing until I got ·a little glimpse of situation instantly, and lack of informa als~ the restricti.on on circulating any fact matters. Then it seemed to me that the tion on the part of the Japanese and pos that will lend comfort to the enemy. This is President would be wanting in that de broad enough to keep back all legitimate news session of information by us may decide of adversity to which the public is entitled. gree of caution, all things considered, some battle being fought, even as I am which is necessary in this long and dim Doubtless the enemy will find great com talking on the fioor of the Senate. fort whenever the American people are in cult struggle, if he were to put the Jap I do not mean to indicate that I would formed of l9sses in war. He probably always anese in complet.e possession of informa have anything covered up or hidden at hopes that such inf~rmation wlll depress and tion as to everything· that went on in all, but this is going to be a long war, and discourage them, and his pride is served by Pearl Harbor. I think in due time the I do not think we should start out by the knowledge that his achievement has be information will be forthcoming. notifying the world of everything that come general information among those di I am not here defending falsehood; I happens to us or what we are going to do rectly affected. These are very fertile seed.s am not here saying we are not entitled of comfort. about it. I think the proper thing for us So If information to which the public is to the truth; but I think as this struggle to do now is to forget what happened for entitled is to be tested for its elements of proceeds we must all realize that some the moment and get ready for the next giving comfort to the enemy, and the test times it is better Americanism not to attack, and when we get a breath I would is made narrow, that which is adverse will be withhold the truth when it can be told, join the Senator in brmging everything held back unduly and often suppressed. A but to withhold it when it aids our ene to light, if it is not then public. But in narrow construction of what gives aid will mies more than it serves our own people. the meantime, in the interest of fair play have the same result. This Is proved by The President has said that we have the fact that the President continues to and with a view to defending America withhold certain facts of irreparable damage suffered a very heavy blow at Pearl Har and I know the Senatm wants to do that wrought by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor bor, a disaster, of course varying in degree as much as anyone else does-! am cer which, as their communiques have revealed, according as one may speculate about it. tain, from what little I do know that is they know all about. Only the American But I should not feel that we would be accurate-from what little I do know people have been denied the information. helping those who are dying on the high that no good purpose would be served by In his radi,a speech the President also said: seas if right now we put Japan in posses disclosing any of the details so that the "If you feel that our Government is not dis sion of accurate information of what they Japanese would come into possession of closing enough of the truth, you have every accomplished or did not accomplish. right to say so." The writer of this article the information. feels that the Government is not disclosing [Manifestations of applause in the gal Mr. TOBEY. I may say to the Senator enough of the truth about the losses at Pearl leries.] from Maryland that I had not finished Harbor and respectfully avails himself of Mr. TOBEY. In reply to the dis my remarks. I appreciate what he has the right conceded by the President, to say so. tinguished Senator from Maryland, the said, and in great measure I agree. But Yesterday, only a few hours after the sink Senator from New Hampshire would say before I get through I will have some ing of two major British battleships, Prime that what the Senator has stated is ac thoughts to suggest in which I think he Minister Churchill announced the fact in will concur. Commons. It was a bitter admission that curate; but I point out that there are the shedding of "blood, sweat, and tears" goes 40,000 Japanese in Hawaii, thoroughly Mr. President, I hold in my hand an on and must still go on if the war against clever people, and to me it seems incon article from the New York Times of this the aggressors is to be won or even continued. ceivable that they would not carry back morning, written by Arthur Krock, which Doubtless it lent comfo..rt to the enemy. to the Japanese authorities information I shall read. It reflects, far better than But it did not lend aid because the enemy as to all that happened. I can state, my viewpoint on the present knew he had sunk the battleships, he had so Mr. TYDINGS rose. . situation. lt reads: informed his peoples, and all'the suppression 9658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE DECEMBER 11 or withholding in the world' would not raise strenuous. Of course, there is time to sleep We don't mean to be unfair to the Secre the ships again. and even-occasionally eat, but one can't over tary, and maybe these were employed. Pos THE BRITISH SYSTEM indulge either of these luxuries. All of us sibly the responsibility lies elsewhere. But who have gone from the State Department questions like these are being asked right The British concept In these matters is to the White House to the Capitol Hill have now everywhere in Wash~ngton, as the Capital that the public is entitled to know the facts witnessed scenes in the past 48 hours which comes out of its daze. True, the Japanese of the war when that will not advantage the are unforgettable and worth far more than were perfidious. But does that excuse the enemy, and that the British people can take the cost of the extra energy. Still we attrib ,apparent laxity of the fleet, when the one the bad news with th'e good. After some ute to the unusual exertions a certain irri lesson that Axis strategy has taught the fumbling starts with .censorship and sup tation of. feeling which in one or two in world to expect is perfidy? pression, they have followed the procedure stances has caused us to break out· in angry IS NATION DANGEROUSLY OVERCONFIDENT? under which Mr. Churchill made his prompt exclamations. · statement yesterday. Once again it would Colonel Knox recently explained to a press One of these upsetting events was the dis conference that most of the articles that ap seem that the United States Government covery in yesterday's .New York Times of a insists on repeating mistakes of others which pear in magazines under his name, he doesn't large advertisement placed by the American really write at all. Perhaps we shouldn't be have been plainly demonstrated. magazine in which the periodical noted an vexed by this lates~ piece. Probably he didn't The clearest statement of British censor article by the Secretary of the Navy Frank ship objectives which this correspondent has write it. His habit, he explains, is to sign his Knox. The advertisement was a large, pre name to articles which are prepar_ed for him seen was made by Mr. Daniell, chief of the tentious affair, showing three 16-inch guns London Bureau of the New York Times. He by "ghosts,'' after he has inspected and per of the U. S. S. NOTth Carolina extending over haps revised them. He doesn't take pay for said: about half a page, and underneath the ex "British censorship was designed solely · to the articles himself, he says, but hands it on planation which is drawn from Colonel to the real writers or to some naval rel1ef so prever:t the leakage of military or other in- · Knox's article that the Navy is equipped with formation which would be of value to the ciety. Right now the feeling is growing in "amazing, new, secret, deadly devices that no Washington that it would be better for every encsmy. Included in that category are the enemy will ever know about (till it's too movements of troops and ships, the identifl body 1f . the Navy Secretary would devote his late),'' the words "too late" being under full attention to the Navy, rather than writing c.ation of military objectives damaged in air lined, while in another part of the same ad raids and similar matters. It was not in (or not writing) magazine articles (which vertisement is a quotation from the body of ever he does) . tended, and as far as I know it never has Colonel Knox's article saying: "We can win been used, to curb criticism of the Govern There is, in fact, a feeling among informed on both. oceans." The advertisement is insiders that the Nation is showing danger ment for its domestic or foreign policies, nor headed, "You asked for it, Japan." has it been used to conceal the blunders of ous overcot;~fldence to the new war. It is pos Well, we suppose you. are right, Colonel sible that Americans have little idea of the officialdom." Knox. 'that is a fairer and sounder formula than struggle ahead. It is hard to draw the line the one the President laid down. The same SIMn.AR COUP IN JAPANESE-RUSSIAN WAR between simple faith and cocksureness, but advantages· cannot be taken of. it by blun But it was a hectic night last Sunday. And certainly braggadocio is not the thing that derers or incompetents in office, and its pro all through it came reports of a Japanese wins wars. This is no time for pompous tections are adequate. surprise raid on Pearl Harbor, T. H., and . breast beating from anybody. This, in fact, confused announcements of losses of Ameri is war. To many reporters waiting outside in Mr. President, the chairman of the can warcraft. They were very uncomforta the cold December air on the portico of the . Senate Committee on Naval Affairs, the ble hours indeed. It was fortunate, 't ap Whtte House Sunday night, Colonel Knox senior Senator from Massachusetts [Mr. pears, "that the fleet wasn't wiped' out. The did not look very happy f}.S he left the Cabi White aouse says that one old battleship net meeting. He must have been asked a WALSH], .this morning in the saddest pro good many questions in there how his Navy nouncement of his life, advised the Sen had capsized and other losses were sustained which were not specified. It seems to us happened to be surprised. It would be inter ate and the Nation that 3,000 American that as the initial · excitement· and anger esting to know his answer. Meanwhile, the sailors have either gone to their death . over the dastardly attack abates, and as the impression gains currency here that from or been seriously injured, and we have editorial writers and columnists get their now on the real head of the Navy will not sit a complementary list on the part of the second wind in denunciations of Japan, it in the Navy Building but will occupy a chair. Army of lesser proportions. That state- might be well to consider how the Japanese before a big, broad desk in the west execu were able to surprise the fleet in the first tive wing of the White House. He was once . ment has Qeen given out as a direct re · Under Secretary of the Navy and his initials sult of the Pearl Harbor debacle. But, place. The Japanese, in fact, attempted just such are F. D. R. Mr. President, this morning I, with 85 another coup as they played on the Russian Mr. President, much more could be other Members of this body, voted tore Fleet at Port Arthur in the Japanese-Rus move the restrictions on sending our sian War when they attacked without warn said. men out of this continent. Not only ing and virtually won the war by their Mr. WALSH. Mr. President, will the that, sir, but we voted to declare war treachery. Of course, it is easy to see with Sena tor yield? on Germany and on Italy. What that the wisdom of retrospect that that is just The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. LUCAS means to millions of yourig men in this what the Japanese would try again, a third in the chair). Does the Senator from country only those who are fathers and of a century later. It must be added, too, . New Hampshire · yield to the Senator that nothing could so unite the divided from Massachusetts? mothers, and the boys themselves, with American people as such treachery as this. the hope of life ahead, can visualize in But in our gratitude to the Japanese for tak-· Mr. TOBEY. I yield. their inner souls. What it all means ing the full moral responsib111ty for the Mr. WALSH. Will the Senator repP.at came over me with a crushing effect this awful decision, and of cementing the public what he was reading from? I did not morning, and I could hardly keep back unity, we must not lose sight of the fact hear the statement. the tears as I voted my comrades, in all that our fleet was caught napping. The loss Mr. TOBEY. I was reading from an good conscience, to those ends. But, Mr. of one or two battleships in the delicate. article in the Christian Science Mohitor balance of naval strength in the Pacific is no · President, when we cast such votes we little matter. The risks to American suc of December 9, 1941, under the heading have a right, more than a right, we have cess in that early Sunday morning 2 days ago "Intimate message: Washington," and a _a duty, and we are derelict in that duty · were simply terrible. Even though war had subtitle, "Why, Mr. Secretary,. why?" if we do not act as men and demand that not been declared the situation was such that I concur in that article, and I do not those who may be called upon to make one would have supposed· the most intense understand how any Member of this body the supreme sacrifice shall not make that naval and m111tary precautions would have or any citizen can fail to concur. Let me sacrifice because of inefficiency in any been exercised. say again that today we voted to send great branch of the military service in Where were the patrols that are supposed to protect the fleet? Secretary Knox speaks our boys anywhere in the world without · this country. of "amazing, new, secret, deadly devices" that restriction, to lay down their lives. I now particularly come home to an the enemy won't know about (until too late). Millions of them will lay down their lives article written by R. L. S. and published We would have supposed these would have before peace again reigns on this earth; in the Christian Science Monitor, than· included mechanical listening posts to catch and many of us in this Chamber will not which, if you please, there is no publi the throb of approaching aircraft. live to see this Nation come out on a cation more highly esteemed in this Na I was told by two Members o! the Sen level plane again. It is a question of sur tion the article is headed "Why, Mr. ate on the :floor of this Chamber that the vival today. The swords of the world Secretary-why?" mechanical listening devices were not in are against .us, and there will be hell to It will bear reading if the Senate Will working order. pay for awhile. In all good conscience, bear with me. It reads: I continue to read from the article how can we sit by and fold our hands and. Speaking simply for ourselves, we find cov-. published in the Chr-istian Science Moni say, "We must not a~k for details," when ering a war at the Washington front a mite tor: the ships were lying at anchor with no 1941 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 9659 steam up, when the listening devices Mr. LUCAS. In other words, the oome other Senator -on tbe fioor, and to were not in operation, and when 3,.000 Senator from New Hampshire is wiWng place before the Senate this type .of au American boys lie dead today? to irutiet the .Secretary of the NavY and alarming picture at a time when the I hold a brief for the home lif€ of all the men at Pear! Harbor.. many gf crying need is unity. America. I say that we have a duty whom now lie wounde Franklin D. Roosevelt; not a President of I wish to emphasize, however, that no Mr. RADCLIFFE. It is quite obvious, the Democratic Party; not a New Deal attempt is made in the bill to suspend Mr. President, that it is essential that we President, but a war President-a new any law, or to make any new law. It pass the proposed legislation, and pass it role; a role which will determine his place merely provides for waivers under cer quickly. It would not be necessary in in history, which I hope may record for tain conditions, and the waivers are re times of" peace, but the perfidious and our country the glorious achievements of s~ricted in scope. For instance, the treacherous attacks made upon us by another Washington, another Lincoln. waivers cannot effect any change in the Japan and the status of war which has WAIVER OF NAVIGATION AND INSPECTION division into watches or in regard to been thrust upon us by Germany and LAws hours of labor. There are certain other Italy make it imperative that we should limitations stated. have such legislation, and have it now. Mr. RADCLIFFE. Mr. President, I ask It is further provided that whenever The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there .unanimous consent for the immediate any waiver is desired, such a waiver can objection to the request of the Senator consideration of House bill5111, Calendar not be made unless upon the written from Maryland? No. 918. recommendation of the Secretary of There being no objection, the Senate · The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Commerce, supported by the written rec proceeded to consider the bill (H. R. 5111) ~clerk will state the title of the bill for the ommendation of at least three of five authorizing the waiver of the navigation information of the Senate. ' named officials, four of whom are certain and inspection laws during the national The LEGISLATIVE GLERK. A bill (H. R. designated members of the Cabinet. emergency, which had been reported . .5111) authorizing the waiver cf the navi- It is also provided that such a waiver. .from the Committee on Commerce with gation and inspection laws during the na- ·shall apply only to some specific instance. amendments, on page 1, line 10, after the 'tiona! emergency. Then a report shall be made to Congress .word "materials", to insert "and, when ' The PRESIDING OFFICER.· Is there by the Secretary of Commerce from time .in the opinion of the Secretary of Com 'objection to the request of the Senator -to· time in regard to what is done under merce there is no other reasonable re- · "from Maryland? the act. course"; on page 2, line 2, after "Navy", Mr. AUSTIN. Mr. President, I ask the It has not been possible to forecast ex- . to insert "and of"; on line .3, before the Senator from Maryland if this parlia- actly what changes might be made or words "the Secretary'', to insert "and of"; ·mentary action has been agreed upon might be necessary from time to time in and on the same line, after . the word 'with the leaders on·bbth sides? -order to meet new shipping conditions. ."Tre.asury", to _inser:.t "and of the S.ec- · Mr. RADCLIFFE. · It has been. That is why the bill, which is of a some- _retary of.Labor, and of"; on line 4, before Mr. AUSTIN. Then I shall not object. .what omnibus nature, has .been brought "United States'', to insert "Chairman"; I think, however; the nature of the bill · -forward. But, as I stated a moment ago, on line 5, after the word "Commission", ·should be explained before the agreement it does. not suspend any law; it merely to strike out "or the Office for Emergency is entered into. provides for waiver under certain condi ·Management"· and insert "or any three . Mr. RADCLIFFE. · ·Mr. President, tions, and such a waiver applies to a ~of the above-named officials", so as to :when the national emergency -became certain, specific instance only. .make the bill re~d: · ·acute we found that some of our legisla- Mr. AUSTIN. ·Mr. President, will the Be it enacted, etc., That during the national 'tion concerning- merchant· marine and Senator yield for a further question? ·emergency. declared by tbe President on May shipping generally wa.s not adequ~te for Mr. RADCLIFFE. I yield. 27, 1941, to exist, but not after June so, 1943, ]>ending purposes. The result has been . Mr. AUSTIN. .Are we to understand ~for the purpose of securing the most expedi. .that a number of bills have been intro- that the waiver relates to compliance in tious transportation consistent· with safety of .duced arid ·passed providing either for individual, specific cases, and is not a men .and materials that are necessary to na ·tional defense and·to reduce delays in water :new legislation or for modification of ex• waiver of regulations in general? · - ·borne transportation, provide quicker turn "isting legislation. In nearly every in- Mr. RADCLIFFE. That· is . the. point arounds, expedite deliveries, and help to pre .stance it has been provided in the law exactly. The waiver is ·only in some spe vent shortages in defense or critical mate that such changes were made only in _cific instance, as has been stated. Then rials, and, when in the opinion of the Sec 'connection with the present emergency a report must be made to Congress in retary of Commerce there is no other reason and would terminate at the end thereof. .regard to the matter. It would not be able recourse, the Secretary of Commerce is 'I shall not attempt to go into any discus- .necessary to bring forward what we authorized, upoh written recommendation of the Secretary of the Navy, and of the Secre sion of the various measures, but will might call general legislation if it were tary of War, and of the Secretary of the Treas ·state that"the bill now befo·re the Senate, possible for us to fo!ecast what. addi ury, and of the Secretary of Labor, and of the known as House bill 5111, is one which tiona! changes in existing laws migbt be Chairman, United States Maritime Commis ·has passed the House and has been favor- necessary from time to time. on account sion, or any three of the above-named offi 'ably reported by the Commerce Commit- of the national emergency and the war. cials, to waive compliance with the navigation tee with two amendments. But we cannot forecast ~11 of them. On and vessel inspection laws of the United Mr. AUSTIN. Mr. President, will the the other hand, we do not want to ask States, except laws requiring the division of Senator state what the bill proposes to for a suspension of a law when it may be crews of vessels of the United States into watches, or limiting the hqurs of labor of 'do? · necessary only that there should be a seamen on such vessels, but only to such ex Mr. · RADCLIFFE. The bill Provides waiver in some specific instance. tent and in such manner ·and upon such for waiver of navigation and shipping Every reasonable attempt has been terms as he may find after investigation to laws. As I stated a moment ago, anum- made to throw around the proposed law be necessary or proper for the national de ber of changes have been made recently 'suitable restrictions and· yet to provide fense: Provided, however, That the Sscretary in our navigation laws, especially those adequate elasticity. of Commerce shall not waive compliance with 'affecting our merchant marine, and Mr. AUSTIN. Will the Senator yield any of such laws to such an extent as will "those changes have been adequate for once more? permit the navigation of any vessel in an unsafe condition, nor with the coastwise laws the immediate and specific purposes Mr. RADCLIFFE. Certainly, of the United States where the service de which· were in mind. It is believed, how- Mr. AUSTIN. I have not been able sired can be supplied promptly by American ·ever, that situations will arise, and quite to study the bill, and that is why I am .ships: Provided further, That in the exer frequently, when it will become necessary asking so many questions with respect cise of authority granted by this act, the Sec .that some action be taken, and be taken 'to it. By whom is the waiver provided retary of Commerce shall waive compliance ·quickly, when there will not be time to for in the bill to be made? with any of such laws only by specific rulin~s for specific occasions, and shall in each case .have specific legislation passed for the - Mr. RADCLIFFE. The waiver is to be specifically state the particular laws with purpose desired. made by the Secretary of Commerce, which compliance is waived and the reasons Let me illustrate. Quite often it will upon the written recommendation of the therefor: And provided fur~ her, That during be necessary in our operations to use Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the effective period of this act the Secretary barges or dredges which are not of Amer- War, the Secretary of the Treasury, ·the of Commerce shall, at the convening of each ican manufacture. There might be times Secretary of Labor, and the Chairman of session of Congress, and monthly while the when it would be necessary for us to the Maritime Commission, or any three Congress is in session, report to the Congress use shipping not under American reg- of those five. every action taken by him under authority istry in order to meet certain pressing Mr. AUSTIN. I have no further ques- of this act. requirements. tions. The amendments were agreed to. 1941 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 9663 The amendments were ordered to be The LEGISLATIVE CLERK. A bill (S. The amounts in question have already engrossed and the bill to be read a third 2077) amending the Department of Ag been calculated. time. riculture Appropriation Act, 1942, so as The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The bill was read the third time, and to provide for agricultural conservation objection to the present consideration passed. program payments to farmers whose of the bill? Mr. RADCLIFFE. I move that the crops have been acquired under the na There being no objection, the Senate Senate insist upon its amendments, re .tional-defense program. proceeded to consider the bill (S. 2077) quest a conference with the House there Mr. AUSTIN. I suggest the absence amendfng the Department of Agriculture on, and that the Chair appoint the con of a quorum. Appropriation Act, 1942, so as to provide ferees on the part of the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The for agricultural conservation program The motion was agreed to; and the clerk will call the roll. payments to farmers whose crops have Presiding Officer appointed Mr. RAD Mr. McNARY. Mr. President, when been acquired under. the national-de CLIFFE, Mr. BAILEY, and Mr. JOHNSON of the bill in question was reached on the fense program, which had been reported California confereees on the part of the calendar on Tuesday, I objected to its from the Committee on Agriculture and Senate. consideration, because the bill was not Forestry with an amendment, on page 1, MESSAGE ~OM_ THE HOUSE explained and I was not familiar with line 9, after the words "operations as", its objectives. I have discussed the mat to insert ''landlords", so as to make the A message from the House of Repre bill read: sentatives, by Mr. Chaffee, one of its read ter with the able Senator from Arkansas [Mr. SPENCER] and find that its pro Be it enacted, etc., That the last proviso ing clerks, announced that the House had visions will not result in extending our under the head "Conservation and use · of passed without amendment the joint agricultural program in any way. The agricultural land resources, Department of resolution (S. J. Res. 117) t·emoving re Agriculture" in the Department of Agricul strictions on the territorial use of units bill meets the situation regarding the ture Appropriation Act, 1942 (Public Law 144, and members of the Army of the United expansion of areas for military purposes, 77th Cong., approved July 1, 1941), is States, extending. the periods of service as I understand. I think the able Sen amended to read as follows: "Provided of such personnel, and amending the ator from Vermont [Mr. AusTIN] did further, That notwithstanding any other pro National Defense Act with respect to the not understand the situation, but I am vision of law, persons who in 1940 and 1941 satisfied the bill is a meritorious one carried out farming operations as landlords~ meaning of the term "Army of the tenants, or sharecroppers on cropland owned United States." and that it should pass. It was not passed yesterday on account of my ob by the United States Government and who ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTIONS SIGNED complied with the terms and conditions of jection to its consideration then. In the 1940 and 1941 agricultural conservation The message also announced that the fairness to the Senator from Arkansas, . programs, formulated pursuant to sections .speaker had affixed his signature to the and to the Members of the Senate gen 7 to 17, inclusive, of the Soil Conservation following enrolled joint resolutions, and erally, I think I should make that state and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended, they were signed by the Vice President: ment, and upon that statement I ask shall be entitled to apply. for and receive 8. J. Res. 119. Joint resolutiOn declaring that the order for the calling of the roll payments, or to retain payments heretofore to ascertain the presence of a quorum, made, for their participation in said program that a state of war exists between the Gov to the same extent as other producers, and ernment of Germany and the Government be vacated. wherever in either of such years the acquisi and the people of the United States and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion of title to, or lease of, any farm for making provision to prosecute the same; and objection, it is so ordered. use in the national-defense program caused S. J . Res. HW. Joint resolution declaring Mr. BARKLEY. Mr. President, I wish the producers to lose their interest in the that a state of war exists between the Gov - to make an inquiry of the Senator from crops planted thereon, or the pr0ceeds ernment of Italy and the Government and thereof, prior to the time of harvest, the the people of the United Stat~s and making Arkansas. As I understand, the bill in no way modifies or infringes upon the landlord, tenants, and sharecroppers on such provision to prosecute the same. farm in such year shall be entitled to apply AMENDMENT OF LAW RELATING TO agricultural program whic.h we have for and receive the payments which they WHEAT-MARKETING QUOTAS adopted as a policy, nor upon the con would have received under the agricultural servation program, but it applies par conservation program for such year if they The PRESIDING OFFICER
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