Evening Star Newspaper, July 1, 1937, Page 6

A—6 = IRISH VOTE TODAY ON CONSTITUTION -New Parliament to Be Named—De Valera Regime Expected to Win. BACKGROUND— Constitution recently proposed by New York-born President Eamon ds Valera of Irish Free State pro- vides union of whole country, It also proposes separation from Great Britain as far as possible and ehanging country’s name to Eire. Chief opposition to proposal is in North Ireland, where majority of people have remained loyal to King, By the Associated Press. DUBLIN, July 1.—Political observers set the odds in favor of President - Eamon de Valera’s return to power 85 Ireland balloted today on a new - parliament and & constitution de- signed to divorce the Free State from Great Britain. The question of the dynamic presi- dent'’s majority, however, was un- certain, Huge rallies addressed by De Valera and his chief opponent, former President William Cosgrave, last pight ended the quietest and most orde}y election campalgn in Irish history. Although interest was evident on every side, the poll was expected to be light. Voting is on the proportional representation system and first results were not expected before late Friday. The final result is not likely to be known until next week. 138 Seais to Be Filled. ‘There are 138 seats to be filled for the new parliament under the govern- ment-sponsored constitution which would make the country a republic in all but name. It is on the government's effort to divorce the Free State as far as possible from England that De Valera has made his appeal for a renewal of confidence. Cosgrave and his colleagues have concentrated on a “bread and butter” campaign. They contend the Free State’s ills are economic and that De Valera’s constitution with its appeal to national patriotism is simply for, the purpose of taking the minds THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON of the people off their economic ills. Assails “Sham and Hypocrisy.” In a rally at Cork last night, Cos- grave assailed the government party for “sham and hypocrisy” which he charged had led to rising unemploy- ment and costs of living. De Valera told his supporters in a rally on College Green, at the end of a swing through the country, he was “confident of getting back to power for another five years.” “We need that time,” he said, “to carry out the work that remains to be done.” Taxes d From First Page) still would have the final say as to which items should be enacted into law. Senate committee discussion today is expected to center around substi- tutes for or modification of the gross receipts levy. Other features of the House bill that are not expected to be drastically changed include: Tightening the methods of collect- ing personal taxes, estimated to yield $1,000,000; weight tax on motor vehicles, $1,500,000, to go into special highway fund; inheritance and estate taxes, $800,000; increase from 115 to 2 per cent,in the net premium tax on insurance companies, and the 20-cent increase on real estate and tangible personal property, from $1.50 to $1.70 per hundred. Before the committee completes action on the bill Senator McCarran, Democrat, of Nevada, is expected to present his proposal for an additional land tax of 1 per cent on the assessed value, but this plan is believed to have been weakened by the testimony of District officials that, since it would raise $5,000,000, it would be, in reality, an increase of 30 per cent in the total real estate levy of $17,325,000. 66 Per Cent Increase In Land Tax. It was further pointed out today that while it would add 30 per cent to the present total tax levy, it would be a 66 per cent increase in the tax on land, alone, in individual cases. On a lot valued at $1,000, for e PSYCHIC MESSAGE COUNCIL 1100 12th St. N.W. Cor. of 12th and L CIRCLES: 2 and 7 P.| Private Interviews fr GRACE GRAY Telephone: D. C, THURSDAY, ple, the 1 per cent levy would be $10 additional tax, but such & lot would already be paying $15 on the $1.50 general tax rate, or a total of $25. All indications are that the Senate committee will restore the provision knocked out in the House to allow the Commissioners to obtain advances from the Treasury to meet municipal operating expenses early in the year, to be repaid as local revenues come in, It is likely also that the Senate bill will contain authority for the Commiasioners to have & comprehen- sive survey made of the entire Dis- trict tax structure before the next session convenes. In view of the Delightfully Air Cooled MANHATTAN SHIRTS JULY 1, 1937. speed with which Congress must put through the pending bill, Senate com- mittee members recognize the de- sirabllity of having more thoroughly considered data on the tax situation available for next year. Business Tax in Balance. A)'t;oulh the fate of the gross re- ceipt® business privilege levy atill hangs in the balance as the commit- tee convenes today, it already has degided to kill the special chain store tax that was added ta this section on the floor of the House. This tax, which would have amounted to $550 per store in the larger chains, vi tually was eliminated several days ago, when no one appeared at the hearings in favor of it, while many witnesses appeared in opposition. The committee will make every ef- fort to take final action on the bill this afternoon, because District om- cials have informed them that not later than July 15, District employes should begin making up the volumi- nous real estate tax ledgers from which bills are prepared for the Sep- tember tax payment. These ledgers cannot be started, however, until the Commissioners know what the real es- tate rate is to be, and this depends on the pending revenue measure. Even if the committee finishes work DheXoumgens Shop 1319-21 F Street N.W. STETSON HATS today, the bill probably would nod be through the Senate and into oon- ference before next week. If the committee should decide to combine the sales and income levies, it is more than likely the rates would be lower than it one or the other alone was adopted. On the other hand, leeway might be left for adjuste ment of the rates in conference. Two Rice Crops a Year. 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