68 THE AGRICULTURAL BLOC 



been discussed by so many authorities, however, 

 that a number of plans were proposed by vari- 

 ous Senators and Eepresentatives in the form 

 of bills. 



The Agricultural Bloc held an open hearing 

 on the question of short-time rural credit and 

 heard representatives of the farmers and others 

 discuss the situation. It was very apparent that 

 all were interested in the result rather than the 

 means, so a committee was appointed to con- 

 sider the various bills proposed and arrive, 

 if possible, at an understanding of the main 

 points to be covered so that a new bill or a com- 

 bination of bills might be introduced which the 

 entire membership of the Bloc could support. 



