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Show NATIONAL DISTRESS During the war era the young men of the United -States voluteered or were dratted for service in the world war. It was a period of national distress. Two years ago they, as soldiers, asked for and received 50 per cent of their adjusted service ser-vice certificates, based on length of service. They probably prob-ably did not need the money then nearly so badly as they do now, but national conditions condi-tions are different. They are now asking the payment of -the other 50 per cent. President Hoover says the nation's credit would be impaired im-paired by the payment of this bonus now, while those favoring the proposition say it can be paid without any , drain Whatever on the treasury. treas-ury. At any rate the ex-service men cannot be blamed for asking for that which they believe rightfully belongs be-longs to them, when they see the government loaning money to farmers, banks, railroads, etc. The payment of half the bonus two years ago had all "the earmarks of class legislation legis-lation ,but it seems now there is no such a thing, the money going where the most votes lie. It is highly probable that the remaining 50 per cent of the bonus will be paid before election. |