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The committee met at 10 o'clock a. m., Hon. Claude Kitchin (chair

man) presiding.

There were also present Representatives Rainey, Dixon, Hull, Garner, Collier, Dickinson, Oldfield, Helvering, White, Fordney, Moore, Green, Longworth, Sterling, Martin, Hawley, and Treadway. The CHAIRMAN. This is the first public hearing on the proposed new revenue bill. The committee is anxious that any person who has any suggestions as to methods of taxation or as to new subjects of taxation, or anyone who has any suggestions as to repeal or amendment or modification of the provisions of the present law, to come before us and state their views. The committee will gladly give full consideration to such suggestions. We recognize that no bill can be perfect. No statute on the books is absolutely perfect. We know that in a large revenue measure such as we enacted last October there must be some inequalities and there must be some provisions that should be modified or amended and, perhaps, repealed. As I said, the committee would be glad to hear any person who may desire to present their views and offer suggestions and such amendments for repeal or modifications as they desire. I hope the press will give this invitation of the committee the widest publicity.

STATEMENT OF MR. THOMAS 0. MARVIN, ATTORNEY, SECRETARY OF THE HOME MARKET CLUB, BOSTON, MASS.

The CHAIRMAN. Mr. Marvin, state whom you represent and your business or occupation.

Mr. MARVIN. Secretary of the Home Market Club of Boston, interested in revenue legislation and particularly such revenue legislation as pertains to the tariff.

In the notice relative to these hearings on the proposed new tax measure it was wisely and properly stated that "in the preparation of the new tax measure the committee will give careful consideration to all suggestions with reference to the measure, together with suggestions of other revenue sources.'

This is a broad-minded and statesmanlike proposition and it will meet with a hearty response throughout the country. Revenue in enormous sums has been asked for and revenue in increasing amounts will be needed to bring to fruition the hope, the purpose, and the determination of the American people to fight this war to a victorious issue.

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