When Congress convened last December tax reduction was given the right of way over a soldier bonus. Congress wanted the bonus more, but Mr. Mellon's proposal had struck a responsive chord with the people. Congress bowed, but waited for its innings. They came.
A fortnight ago the Ways and Means Committee voted to present a bonus bill. About a week was sufficient to draft it. It provided:
¶ No compensation for the first 60 days of service.
¶ Compensation at the rate of $1 a f day for home service, the whole not to...
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