1932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 1557 Also, a bill (H. R. 7343) granting a pension to Maria C. 313. By Mr. JOHNSON of Texas: Petition of F. W. Welch, Hill; to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. of Mexia, Tex., opposing a Federal sales tax on motor Also, a bill <H. R. 7344) granting a pension to Elmira D. vehicles; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Briggs; to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 314. By Mr. KVALE: Petition of the Johnson-Roll­ Also, a bill <H. R. 7345) granting an increase of pension Dougherty Post, No. 187, of the American Legion, urging to Katy J. Woodward; to the Committee on Pensions. enactment of the insurance plan of benefits for ex-soldiers; By Mr. UNDERWOOD: A bill (H. R. 7346) granting an to the Committee on World War Veterans' L-egislation. increase of pension to Sarah A. Swick; to the Committee on 315. By Mr. McCORMACK: Petition of the Supreme Invalid Pensions. Court, Foresters of America, in convention assembled in By Mr. WARREN: A bill (H. R. 7347) granting an in­ Boston, Mass., September 1, 1931, urging modification or re­ crease of pension to Jack J. McLawhorn; to the Committee peal-of the eighteenth amendment to the Constitution; to on Pensions. the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. WASON: A bill (H. R. 7348) granting a pension 316. By Mr. MEAD: Petition of members of the United to Eugene Barian; to the Committee on Pensions. States Immigration Inspectors' Association, opposing reduc­ · By Mr. WEAVER: A .bill (H. R. 7349) granting an in­ tion of Federal salaries; to the Committee on Expenditures crease of pension to William B. Roberts; to the Committee in the Executive Departments. on Pensions. 317. By Mr . .PATMAN: Petition signed by Paul M. Schell Also, a bill <H. R. 7350) for the relief of Oswald Hood and 23 other World War veterans, of Philadelphia, Pa., who Harney; to the Committee on War Claims. marched from that city to Washington for the purpose of Also, a bill <H. R. 7351) granting a pension to James P. urging immediate payment of the adjusted-service certifi­ Case; to the Committee on Pensions. cates; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Also, a bill (H. R. 7352) granting a pension to Johnie G. 318. By Mr. PERSON: Resolution of city commission of Morris; to the Committee on Pensions. the city of Ferndale, Mich., favoring legislation which pro­ Also, a bill <H. R. 7353) granting a pension to Mary A. vides for the creation of a sinking fund to refinance legally Jackson; to the Committee on Pensions. constituted drainage districts; to the Committee on Irriga­ Also, a bill <H. R. 7354) granting a pension to Dennis G. tion and Reclamation. Harkins; to the Committee on Pensions. 319. Also, petition of citizens of Detroit, Mich., to enact Also, a bill (H. R. 7355) granting a pension to Annie A. legislation to curb the activities of the chain-store system; Edge; to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. to the Committee on the Judiciary. 320. By Mr. RUDD: Petition of Tobacco Merchants Asso­ PETITIONS, ETC. ciation of the United States, opposing the proposed addi­ Under clause 1 of Rule XXII, petitions and papers were tional tax on cigarettes and tobacco; to the Committee on laid on the Clerk's desk and referred as follows: Ways and Means. 305. By Mr. AMLIE: Memorial of State Legislature of 321. · illso, petition of National Council of the Steuben So­ Wisconsin, urging enactment of legislation to credit income­ ciety of America, favoring the repeal of the eighteenth tax payments made to the several States in payment of amendment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Federal income taxes; to the Committee on Ways and 322. Also, petition of League of the American Civil Service, Means. Washington, D. C., opposing salary reduction of Federal 306. By Mr. BRIGGS: Petitions of a number of World employees; to the Committee on Expenditures in the Execu­ War veterans residing in Galveston, Tex., urging the enact­ tive Departments. ment of legislation relating to adjusted-service certificates; 323. Also, petition of the Federal Bar Association, Wash­ to the Committee on Ways and Means. ington, D. C., opposing the passage of the Rich bill, H. R. 307. By Mr. CULLEN: Petition of the officers and mem­ 4711, or any similar proposal reducing the salaries of Federal bers of Ladies' Auxiliary 37 to Branch 36, National Associa­ employees; to the Committee on Expenditures in the Execu­ tion of Letter Carriers, in meeting assembled at 110 East tive Departments. _ One hundred and twenty-fifth Street, New York City, on 324. By Mr. SANDERS of Texas: Petition of Joe Byers the 5th day of January, 1932, record their vigorous dis­ and numerous other citizens of Kemp, Tex., for the remain­ approval of H. R. 4711 and 5467, and urge Congress to defeat ing part of their adjusted-service certificates and for pen­ any proposals or measures seeking to reduce wages now paid sions for World War widows; to the Committee on Ways to letter carriers in the Postal ServMe; to the Committee on and Means. Expenditures in the Executive Departments. 325. By Mr. SNOW: Petition of Harry W. Grinnell and 308. By Mr. DEROUEN: Petition of rice growers, farmers, many other citizens of Fort Kent, Me., favoring action by millers, and bankers of Crowley, La., urging Congress to Congress- to place highway trucks and bus lines under regula-"" bring about such action through the Federal Farm Board tions; to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. for the disposal _of some of .the American-grown rice to 326. By the· SPEAKER: Petition. of John. F. Hanson, .of China and Japan, on the same terms of credit as was used Lindsborg, Kans., to impeach the present Justices of .the , in the sales of wheat to these foreign countries; to the Com­ Supreme Court of the United States; to the Committee on mittee on Agriculture. the Judiciary. 309. By Mr. GARBER: Petition of A. P. W. Pulp & Power Co. <Ltd.), Albany, N. Y., urging support of House bill 28, providing for the construction of a vessel for the Coast SENATE Guard designed for ice-breaking and assistance work on the SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1932 Hudson River; to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. <Legislative day of Thursday, January 7, ·1932) . 310. Also, petition of Marsh & Truman Lumber Co., Chi­ The Senate met at 12 o'clock meridian, on the expiration cago, ill., urging support of House bill 28; to the Committee of the recess. on Rivers and Harbors. Mr. FESS. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a 311. Also, petition of the United States Naval Reserve quorum. Officers' Association, protesting against reductions in naval The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk will call the roll. appropriations; to the Committee on Appropriations. The legislative clerk called the roll, and the following Sen­ 312. Also, petition of the Chamber of Commerce of a tors answered to their names: Anadarko, Okla., urging appropriations for the Riverside Ashurst Bingham Brookhart Caraway Indian School, at Anadarko, Okla., and the Fort Sill Indian Austin Black Bulkley Carey Batley Blaine Bulow Connally School, at Lawton, Okla., to provide for necessary buflding Barbour Borah Byrnes CooUdge and equipment; to the Committee on Appropriations. Barkley Bratton Capper Copeland 1558" CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE JANUARY 9 Costigan Ra.rrison McKellar Smith There can be little hope for private business stability unless the Couzens Hastings McNary Smoot Federal Government is kept upon an operating basts that w111 Cutting Hatfield Metcalf Steiwer sustain its emciency and maintain its credit. The deliberations Dale Hayden Morrison Thomas, Idaho of Congress should make clear to our people that the Government Davis Hebert Moses Thomas, Okla. Dickinson Howell Neely Townsend can not continue to live beyond its income without disaster · Dlll Hull Norbeck Trammell and Congress should act fearlessly in the light of this publl~ Fess Johnson NorrLs Vandenberg understanding. Fletcher Jones Nye Wagner Federal funds come only from the pockets of the people-­ Frazier Kean Patterson Walcott through either taxes or loans. There must be a sound balance George Kendrick Pittman Walsh, Mass. in the use of these two methods. If fresh loans are too nu.mer- · Glass Keyes Reed Walsh, Mont. ous or extensive, preexisting security values are impaired, injury Glenn King Robinson, Ark. Waterman done to Government cre4it and burdensome charges created· if Gore La Follette Robinson, Ind. Watson taxes are too high, and particularly if not equitably spread b~si- Hale Logan Sheppard Wheeler ness is crippled and the capacity to pay weakened. ' Harris McGlll Shortridge White To avoid these disastrous results, policies of rigid economy in Government are of prime importance.. The people are demand­ The VICE PRESIDENT. Eighty-four Senators have an­ ing in no uncertain terms that every last dollar of avoidable swered to their names. A. quorum is present. governmental expense be done away with and that every dollar Mr. BLACK. I desire to announce that my colleague the of unavoidable expenditure be made to bring a full return of eco­ nomic and emcient public service. This applies not only to the junior Senator from Alabama [Mr. BANKHEAD] is necessarily National Government but to every State, county, city and other detained from the Senate on official business. I ask that taxing jurisdiction. The influence seeps down, not up, and local this announcement may stand as to all roll cails during the governments look to the Federal Government for leadership. The American Bankers Association respectfully urges that day. every effort and every faculty of our National Legislature be PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS devoted to this purpose until its aim 1s accomplished.