Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1925, Page 4

T COOLIDGE ASKS CUT INU. S EMPLOYES Economy Plan Calis for Same Pay But Fewer Workers. Budget Gains Shown. te gh 10 lared con ymy | reduction in under that the not reduction « ubject District, asized wisl uld be at he overnm an kept pace has been Altho for reduction nt took oppo in nment owever, of ex- w t a dolls taxpayers Further Tax Cut. :dicted that if 2 r 1926 s sus- “ongress at this session, he able In the next budget end a further reduction in cting that the outlook for 9 that year of Coolidge pr the country was upon of d mat was possible nable increase be ex- nt said that ne the cost of Gov- ernmer 1st be offeet by reduction in th existing activities. “We are occupying ficlds that should be abandoned,” he said to tn cost pected essar, ses ir both amusement of d’ upon Gov- join the “2 2 cents fon and He call cutives to length, save 2 on er to effect the ked by the Presi- ess, ship less, write less, te nothing,” $62 build print adn €d the general Reviews Progress Sinee 1021, somplish- since in 1921, the of the on of the first adul ve absor- $120,-1 World War did ed an 000,000 1 adfusted ¢ 600,000 = n: been at- tained this ye Folonh that, h 000,000 eliminats to Discus: B e ates Qen. Lord reve that a and shot the nary 33017 dent’'s maxin *“Under e Lord, dent, th of their ed In the amount carr for all purpos public debt and postal 324 223,633 : amount orig rtments and Amon which President’s for 19 b8 e partments Pr nally weigh- which is 26 budget For every ache and pain use Baume Bengué freely. Its penetrating warmth drives awasy the soreness hike magic and brings quick and blessed relief. GET THE ORIGINAL FRENCH BAUME BENGUE (ANALGESIQUE ) Sore throats Chest colds Tonsilitis Rheumatism Backache Headache Drag Stores | sreater T pointing to elimination of the blue stripe on all mall bags. “A repre- sentative of the Bureau of the Budget noticed the stripe,” sald Gen. Lord, “and asked the post office officials what useful part it played. No good reason could be given for its use. It rdded 1 cent a yard to the cost of the canvas and reduced the value of can- vas scrap sold. The Post Office De- partment promptly eliminated the stripe from its specifications, effect- ing an annual saving to the Govern- {ment of nearly 343,000.” The general then admonished his hearers to search for “blue stripes.” Red tape, also, the general said, is to go. “One of the departments,” he xplained, “recently discontinued the use of red tape for tying maps and packages. May this be significant of the elimination from the Federal serv- all that red tape signifies. in small matters is funda- ntal. If we could get the entire deral personnel committed as a er of hablt and principle to the nd care of thumb ps, pins, pens and encils, we could sa dismiss all larger considerations from thought Watchful care over greater interests lows economical administration of inor matters inevitably as day llows night.” The Marine mat rupulous use tacks, paper ¢ as furnished music for the occasion. In attendance were Secretaries Mellon, Hoover, Work, New, Gore, Wilbur and Attorney Gen- Band NEW RECORD FORHOLIDAY TRADE Federal Reserve Board Re- view Shows Unusual Christmas Buying. A new record was by holiday trade during the past season, accord- Ing to the Federal Reserve Board's review of business in December and ary, published today Sales by mail order houses and chain stores, on which accurate checks are available, were the larg- est ever known during the Christ- mas season, and incomplete data from other lines of trade show, it was declared, that retail sales in all lines exceeded previous high marks. The distribution of goods Wwas n December than in the cor- responding h of 1923, the board observe citing the records at- tained in railroad movements. Will Remain High. The marketing of _agricultural products in November, December and the ecarly weeks of January con- tinued at a high level, being larger in December than in the same month of any previous year. With the pres- ent range of prices, the movement of agricultural products is expected to remain near the present high mark until the new crops are ready. Production_and bemvl:ymgn! con inued in December the increase Which began in the early Fall, with no signs of slackening. Wholesale prices advanced still further, and at the end of 1924 were at the highest point of the year. Flow of Money. At the Federal Reserve banks the rapid return flow of currency after the holiday trade resulted in a re- duction of earning assets during the four weeks ending January 21, equal to that for the year ago. The net ou rency from the reserve banks during the month preceding Christmas amounted to more than $200,000,000, the board reported, while the re flow after Christmas reflected both in the increase in rgserves and in the decline of Federal Reserve note cir- culation xas in excess of $300,000,000. Fluctuations in the earning assets of the reserve banks during the last two months have reflected chiefly the seasonal changes in the demand for curren; the board explained. It was observed at the Tre hov ever, that the earning have been steadily declining as business activity i that the as- sets of the reserve banks during 1924 were carried to almost the lowest point known since the reservee sys- tem was established. Y. W. C. A. ELECTION. Organization Will Vote on Di- rectors Friday Evening. Candidates for the board of direc- tors of the Young Women’s Christian Association will be voted on at the annual meeting to be held at the Y. W. C. A, 614 E street Friday eve- ning at 8 o'clock. Ballots which have been sent to the voting members of the organiza- tion are to be returned by mail be- fore the meeting. The polls will be open from 10 am. Thursday until 9 pm., and again the day of the annual meeting from 10:30 am. to 1 p.m. A ceremony will be given the evening of the election and en- tertainment provided by members of the organization Candidates for the board of direc- rs are: Miss Frances E. Chickering, Herbert E. Day, Miss Alys Down- Mrs. T. E. Brown, Miss Estelle Miss Margaret R. Fox, Mrs. Denby Hird, Miss Else Peter- son, Mrs. Herbert C. Woolley, Mrs, John T. Schaff and Mrs. Walter A. Morgan. Nine of the 11 candidates are to be elected for a term of three vears &, Foster, John Before You Buy—See STUDEBAKER for your pocketbook’s sake from all other laxatives and reliefs & Defective Elimination Constipation Biliousness The action of Nature’s Remedy Tablets) is more natural and Ié: ough. e effects will be a revela. tion—you will feel so good. Make the test. You will appreciate this difference. Chips off the Old Block MR JUNIORS ==Little Nis The same N —in one-third doses, candy-coated. For children and adults. SOLD BY YOUR DRUGGIST Peoples Drug Stores THE EVENING STAR, WASHING' Coolidge in Budget Speech Foresees Further Tax Cut The President's speech in full fol- lows: Eighth Regular Meeting. “Members of the Government's busi- ness organization: This is the eigtht regular meeting of the Business Or- ganization of the Government. These meetings are probably unique in the history of nations. We have found them to be most profitable. They are necessary to the conduct of the busi- ness of the Government In a business way. “This flscal year will mark the close of four years of effort to reduce the cost of Government. How suc- cessful these efforts have been can be summarized in few words. In the fiscal vear 1 we spent $5,53 000, It is es ated that we will spend this fiscal year $3,534,000,000. “This will ow a reduction in our expenditures of $2,004,000,000. “The four years will show a reduc- tion in the public debt of approxi- mately $3,198,000,000. ' This means a reduction in the annual interest from $999,000,000 to $865,000.000, saving $134,000,000 h year. In the same perfod of time people have been benefited by a material reduction in taxes of about $2,000.000,000 yearly. This is certainly an enviable record It is a record in which the executive branch of the Government shares credit with the legislative branch. General Economy Pledge. “The Chief Executive is pledged to economy In the requests which he makes upon Congress for funds. This pledze has been kept In the several budgets. In its consideration of these budgets the Chief Executive has had the support of Congress. As I am pledged to economy In my reguests for funds so are you pledged to economy in the expenditure of the funds which may. be granted by Con- gress. No longer are the funds ap- propriated by Congress regarded as the minim amount which is to be expended. Every dollar that is saved by careful administration adds to the amount by which taxes may be re- duced In the future. It is practical economy which I have in mind and which we must practlice. I had rather talk of saving pennles and save them than theorize in millions save nothing. “The people of this Nation have been not only patient under the heavy burden of war taxation, they have been herolc. Thelr burden of taxation has been great- ly lightened, but our fight must be for further reduction of the burden of the people. This campaign for economy has | no other object. So far as it is within my power 1 propose to continue my ef- forts for economy in Federal expendi- tures. What we have done must be con- sidered only the beginning. Urges Further Reductions. “We have proven that we can reduce the cost of Government, and I propose that this cost shall be further reduced. In this effort I look to you for loyal support. When you leave this meeting tonight carry with you a pledge to bend every effort to carry on vour activities with less money. Take with you the de- termination to guard agalnst each and every unnecessar penditure. Take with you the determination to close the year with unused balances of appropria- tions. These are efforts In which you should take pride. Sacrifices will be required. to see the sacrifices of those charged with the expenditure of the money of the Government somewhat commensurate with the sacrifices that have to be made in the home by the tax- payers who furnish the money for the Government. If you are in doubt as to the wisdom of such sacrifices resolve the doubt in favor of economy. 1 am speaking to you in the interest of the taxpayers. Their interests are our only interests. It {s our duty to serve them and serve them well and faithfully. They are the maln support, the chief and only foundation of the economic system of this country, “We can best serve them by reducing their burden of taxation. If you become weary under this constant call and pr sure for economy think of the bene- arles of your efforts. Think how have borne uncomplainingly their This will hearten you to re- newed effort. Our Natlon is prosperous. Its prosperity is due largely to the econ- omy which has been effected in the cost of Government. It is this economy that has encouraged business, abolished un- employment, made wages high and work plentiful. It is this economy which has enabled us since 1921 to reduce our pub- lic debt o materially. It is this economy which has enabled the reduction in taxes. Cut of $62,000,000 Asked. “It is estimated that our expendl- tures this fiscal year, excluding postal expenditures, will amount to $3,534,- 000,000. Included in this estimate. is $471,800,000 required by law to be applied to the reduction of our na- tlonal debt. It is my desire that our expenditures this year, excluding this amount for the public debt re- tirement, be Kept within thres bil- lion dollars. This will require a cur- tallment of our expenditure program by $62,000,000. “With your full co-operation I be- 1 want who are at Forest Hills, Long Island, in 1924. 1% | trators liave that we can effect this further reduction in our expenditure program for this vear. I ask your co-opera- tion and effort to this end. Our esti. mated expenditures for the next fis- cal year are well under the three- Dbillion mark, but I desire to reach the goal this year. Here is a con- crete objective. Revise your ex- penditure programs S0 as to con- tribute your share to the saving. “At our mecting last June I called your attention to the necessity of reducing the Government pay roll The matter of personnel should be kept constantly in mind. It is the heaviest single item of our expendi- tures. In 1913 the average salary of Government employes in the District of Columbia was $1,134. On July 1, 1924, the average salary was $1,749. This shows an increase in the aver- age salary of $616 within this period. No Pay Cut Propowed. “I do not think any one can claim that the cost of living has increased $615 in the same time. This is more than a 54 per cent advance. Should the salaries of all employes in each class reach the average rate author- 1zed for the class, the average salary would be $1,809 per year. We can- not 1ook to a reduction in pay to ef- fect a reduction in the Government pay roll. What we are looking for is a reduction in the number of em- ployes. “Let me remind you that the Gov- ernment pay roll for 1924 reached the staggering total of $1,680,000,000. This includes the active personnel of the Federal service, the several re- tired lists, the pensioners and other beneficiaries of the Government. This staggering total should cause con- cern—not only us, but to every thinking citizen. While there can- not be and should not be a parsimo- nious withholding from deserving pensioners who have a just llen on our gratitude and purse, and while inadequate compensation for neces- sary and worthy employes should not be advocated, not a dollar should be asked from the taxpayers for su- perfluous personnel “We have superfluous employes. It is an unpleasant and difficult task to separate people from the Federal service. But it can be done. It will| be done. I advise Federal adminis- to plan to operate with a smaller personnel than is now em- ployed. to Workers Are Appreciated. “The President appreoiation of service rendered cials and employes. edge of the technical, professional and scientific equipment of personnel in the Government service, and the high average of abllity, devotion to duty and industry of the Government employe. If it were not for the in- tangible spirit of service, love of per- formance for the Gov iment, devo- tion to its interests and ocomplete commitment to projects and interest into which many of the officials | have built their worthy lives the Government would be in a bad way. “As it is, the Government service i= training ground for personnel for commercial interests and will alwa continue to be. A review of the Fed- eral pay roll dlscloses great adminis trators, learned scientists, 1lled chnicians and talented professional men, in many cases submers; , labor- ing diligently, intelligently and de- votedly and contributing the best that is in them—and that best incom- parably good—to the Nation's inter- est; And faithful, capable perform- ance is not confined tq these partic- | ular classes, for service of high char- | acter and value is being given the Government by the great mass of Federal emploves in Washington and in the field: the disloyal and incom- ent are the exception. No more devote: patriotic and efficlent employes can be found any- where than Government servants. Thelr loyal effort and intelligent co- operation is making economy with | efficiency possible, and ir familiar- | ity with the operations and policies of their various activities make them indispensable to ' administrators of the Government. The President of the United States, the members of his cabinet and the heads of the in- dependent establishments and the great burea of this Government are dependent upon these devoted de- pendable Federal employes for the efiicient conduct of the business of Government intrusted to them. Warning About Estimates. Is not lacking in the high class of Government offi- He has knowl- ‘At our last meeting I had oc- caslon to call your attention to the fact that under the law the only lawful estimates are those which the Chief Executive transmits to Con- gress. My reason for then calling the matter to your attention was that In a few Instances officials of the executive branch of the Government advocated befors the committees of Congress the appropriation of amounts In excess of those recommended in the executive estimates. Both the and accounting act prohibit such action. “There is nothing, however, in the law, nor any intent on the part of the Chief Executive, to preclude the offictals who appear before the com- mittees of Congress from giving the committees full and complete infor- mation on any item contained in the estimates. There is a marked dis- tinction between advocating an In- crease in the executive estimates and furnishing Congress with full and complete information concerning them. The former is prohibited by law, as it should be. The latter is a fulfillment of the right of Congress which has never been questioned nor should ever be questioned. “Before we meet again you will have your appropriations for the next fiscal year. In formulating your ex- penditure program under these ap- propriations keep constantly in mind the necessity for economy. In mak- ing your apportionments of these ap- propriations set up a reasonable amount in a reserve status. This course has helped you in the past. It has enabled you to meet ordinary emergencies without Interfering with your regular program. It has helped us to save. New Tax Cut Possible. “For the next flscal vear of 1926 our financial outlook as presented in the budget for that year is most en- couraging. If the budget program 18 sustained by Congress at this session I will be zble In the next budget to recommend a further reduction in taxes. The outlook for 1926 is that we will have a surplus that year of more than $373,000,000. Any increase in receipts will swell this surplus. And any decrease in expenditures will again add to the surplus. By economy in operation you can help swell this estimated surplus. Each dollar that you add to it should go to the bene- fit of the taxpayer in reduction in taxes. “This is incre. busines: to scoff Intensive drive for economy sing the efliciency of Federal Let those who are inclined at it, those who are Inclined to refer to it as cheeseparing, look at the result it has accomplished. They will find there an answer which is complete and overwhelming. If the practice of economy {s not popu- lar, the results of it are viewed with tremendous satisfaction. our own closer secrutiny of your requirements, the searching revision of your estimates by the Bureau of the Budget, and the further search- ing inquiry by Congress of the budget estimates all lead to eficlency of oper- ation. They separate the necessary from the unnecessary. They lead to the grant of funds sufficient only for the necessary. This meeting tonight is being broadcast. What 1 say to you here is being heard by the in- visible audience in whose interest we are gathered. They are watching our | efforts {n their behalf. We have not falled them In these last four years. We will not fail them in the four years to come. These next four vears will be years of continuing pressure for economy. There must be no re- treat. Prosperity on Increase. are evidently entering an era of increasing business actlvity and material prosperity. WIith Increasing busi- ness we can surely depend upon in- creasing revenues. I have heretofore indicated my purpose that growing revenues shall not be absorbed in u warranted increases In Federal ex- penditures. As the country grows, an honest, reasonable increase in cost of government is expected. That in- crease, however, must not be timed to keep step, dollar for dollar, with the increase in revenue. Necessary increases in the cost of government, due to legitimate Federal growth, must be offset by reductfon in cost of existing activities and the ellmina- tion of projects and the discontinu- ance of operatlons that can be dis- pensed with without Interference with Federal efficlency. We are occupying flelds that should be abandoned. We must reduce the cost of government to a point which will reduce taxes to a point where they cease to be 2 burden. Loyalty to the taxpayers of this nation demands that we secure this result. “Before turning this meeting over to Gen. Lord, the director of the Bureau of the Budget, I wish to express to him appreciation of his disinterested and faithful service. The law has not provided a more important office than that which he holds. Our en- tire service has no officer more truly devoted to the promotion of the wel- fare of the people. I wish also to express my appreciation of your ef- forts and my faith in your loyalty and devotion to a continuation of the economy program which we are following."” “We upon AR New to Be Honor Guest. Postmaster General New will be the guest of honor at the meeting of the Indlana Soclety to be held tomorrow night at Rauscher's. Members of the Indiana organization will present a musical program by Mrs. Helen Cor- bin Heinl, planist, and Dona Ghrey and Joe Cook, star in Earl Carroll's- “Vanitles,” will entertain. Representa- tive Fred Purnell of Indiana will be letter and the spirit of the budget 10,000 interested spectators saw the International Tennis Matches of the Buicks in use today would vide a motor car for every one of tennis enthusiasts. There are more than 1,000,000 Buicks in daily service. What’s the answer? Buick leads in volume of sales, and master of ceremonfes. |the Rent Commission with and rent cases handled entirely|in TON, D. ¢, TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1925. — e DENIES PROFITING INTENANTS LEAGUE Officer Tells Joint Committee Organization Now Has Deficit of $227. Emphatic denfal that the Tennan! League is an organization conduct for profit was made last nig at a hearing in the Senate Offl Building before the joint slonal committee considering legislation. E. H. Schirmer, league, and Mrs. both told the organization re: president Henry C. committee that t was not intended make money. Thelr testimony w given in reply to evidence produc at a recent hearing by represent: tives of the real estate Interest ten ing to show that Mr. promoted the league making institution. The witnesses last night said th at present the deflcit of the leag 1s $227.25. A detalled statement the expenditures was lald before t committee showing that they amoun ed to $93 in September, $220.58 October, including $100 for a ma meeting; $167.40 in November, inclu ing $100 contributed to the case J. H. Fink to carry on his cal against Mrs. Peck, which {s now b. of t as a mone ing appealed to the Supreme Court; $86.45 in December and $26.50 in Jan- vary. Publicity on Eviction. A cl Whaley rent bill that Mrs. Tschipk who was evicted from her apartme: not long ago, had notified newspape that she was about to be evicted, wa denied. Mrs. Brown told the commi tee that she had become interested the Tschipke the public should be fully informe: had taken it upon herself to two local newspapers that t tion proceedings were about place. committee that she had not tel phoned the newspapers at all, but thi the publicity, she was afraid, hurt her husband's business. > evi “I take on myself the blame, if there is any, of a frame-up to glve this case publicity,” sald Mrs. Brown The hearing last ht was over to witnesses presented Tenants' League and those wk ported rent le ation. T 8 until 11 o'clock hearing will held {n the caucus room of the Se ate Office Building, at which the u organized owners of property in t District will be given an opportuni to speak against the proposed re legislation. The final hearing is be held tomorrow night in the san place, when tenants who are n members of the Tenants' League w be heard. La Guardia Favors Bill. Representative La Guardia of Ne York gave his indorsement to t Whaley bill at the hearing last He opposed the suggestion Senator Copeland of New York be done glv by t su by the Municipal Court of the Di trict. Mr. La Guardia said that New York the Municipal Court dles rent cases and that its doc had become clogged with decisions were obtained only after long period of waiting. He insist that housing is in effect pub: utility of the highest degree. Whaley bill he characterized “splendid measure.” Mr. La Guardia also said that t Constitution of the United Stat must be construed in the light present-day conditions. He urged th Cong: pass the Whaley bill make it a model rent act for t rest of the country. George A. Warren, representing t as Central Labor Union and the Federa- tion of Federal committee that repre ing the Dist to their interests Rent Commission. Finds Moderate Rents Scare. “It stands between us unlimited extortion,” said Mr. Wa ren. “Our members cannot find mo erate-priced dwellings for rent Washington. Conditions of unorga: ized labor are worse in Washingt ployes told t those organizatio: some 75,000 people to continue than are the conditions of our mem- bers. The exploitation of the foor the alley dwelling of the city is ve: great” Mr. Warren said that he did not e: congres- Brown arge made by opponents of th ase, and belleving that notify to take Mrs. Tschipke herself told the would ight from night. | cases and | The and t believed that it was vita and almost pect rents to be as low as pre-war days. He sald that wages of labor employed in the building trade has gone up. But he charged that the landlords were seeking to obtain “ail the traffic will bear,” no matter when .he houses and apartments offered for rent were bullt. Mr. Warren said that he was a sollcitor in the office of the Interior Department. He challenged the state- ment made by opponents of the Whaley bill that Congress could not enact a permanent rent act for the District which would be constitu- tional. He Insisted that housing could be impressed with a public in- terest and that it could be legally regulated. “If it 1s possible to limit the heighth to which bufldings may be constructed,” sald Mr. Warren, “why is it not possible to limit the rents charged for the buildings?” He in- sisted that untfl the Supreme Court should pass on the question it would be impossible to say whether a per- manent rent act would be constitu- tional or not. Tenants Tell Experiences. Mrs. Julett B. Webb of 2131 Call- fornta, street, the Lonsdale, described her experfence in trying to find an apartment after she had been given notice to quit. She insisted that apartments of one room, kitchen and | bat offered for rent were lutely fmpossible” J. H. Fink, whose case against Mrs Peck has .been given much publicity, testified that he had lived in the house that he rents for nine years. for much of the time without any diffioulty whatever. When the house was bought by Mrs. Peck, however, attempts were madb to raise the rent. He described to the commit- tee how he had appealed to th plumbing inspector in regard to a gas heater for water which leaked The owner, he sald, has sent up a plumber who told his wife they were going to put in a new heater stead they merely d nected e, | 01a_one. ¢| Frank F. Maxwell, who rs | himself as one of the tena as | cently received eviction notic ington apartmer 156, committee that he had originall rented his apartment about eight years ago for $37.50. He sald he has four rooms, kitchen and bath. He said that his rent had been raised to $47.50 and then to $57.50 after hea ings by the Rent Commission. He sald that owners were now demand- ing $77.50. He Insisted that “intimi- dation and coercion had been used on tenants to compel them to ps creases in rent.” Appenls for Fair Law. Brown, secretary urged u ts’ ed ht ce nt he he to as ed a- d- “dirty, abso- at ue of he t- in ss | =) of | 5 e- descr who re- s in told the - in d, o- at Mrs. ants’ Le tee the en All they asked for, law which would be both landlord and tenants. She ow when people fn Washington 0 @& real estate agent ments they are d, “‘Have trouble with your landlord?” “Have vou appealed to the Rent Commis- sion?” She submitted to the commit t of aises in n ma; ave been ) nt ha by Mr. McKeever t ping rapldly,” sa! | “They are dropping lord pockets.” Mrs, the Real Es Bo through its secretar there are 1,724 vacant the District auch too sma rental condition according to e at least 5, bring about city the en he - r and § be | n- n- he ty nt to ne ot 111 of which evi issued been oW he 1y into lanc own said that by | had testific in a ed p lic Tells of Alleged Raises. She told the committee that, in her opinion, 90 per cent of the increases demanded have been issued since Sep- tember, 4 She presented adver- s from the newspapers apartment houses wera offere dec £ that they ne 5'to 50 per cent re ted, too, that apartments for rent carried the newspapers long after the apart- ts had been rented, giving the mplication that e landlords desired |to create an impression that there | apartments rent when i' atter of fact. there were ngt, in H der to influe Congress on\ the rent legislati Mrs. Brown said that there was a law in the District to compel a land- lord to heat a rented building. She said that the law had been construed at the health office merely as m- pelling a dlord to have a furnace in his building, but there was noth- B bout having a fire in the furnace ‘We, the voteless, voiceless tenants of the District plead with you to get us fair play,” sald Mrs. Brown In reply to questions by Represent tive Blanton of Texas, Mrs. Brown a| he es of at | he were e ns - d- in = on in ry x- for not more than $35 a month | SEVERAL JUSTICE CHANGES EXPECTED Shift of Attorney Generals Accompanied by Other Im- portant Vacancies. Not only the attorney but several other the Department included in personnel in few weeks Augustus T. 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