New-York tribune., 1920-09-09
Maintenance of Balance
Between Industry and
Agriculture Essential
if Nation Is to Endure
Outlines Program
To Aid Production
Visit of Senator to Twin
Cities a Triumph ; Talks
to $4,000 at State Fair
THE full te1t of Senator Harding's
address yesterday at the Minnesota
State Fair acil be found on page sir.l
From q Ssa6 Correspondent

From, q Std6 Correspondent
ST. PAUL, Sept. S.-American civil
isation will break down, as have all
great civilizations of the past, unless
tho United States establishes perma-
neat balance between industry and agri-
culture, insuring the nations mainten-
auce on self-sustaining basis. This
warning was sounded to-day by Warren
G. Harding at the Minnesota State Fair
In his first formal speech away from the
front porch at Marion.
Fully 25,000 persons were within
hearing of Senator Harding's voice this
afternoon, thanks to a sound amplify-
ing contrivance. The candidate spoke
at the fair grounds racetrack, standing
on a canopied platform facing the
crowded grandstand and bleachers. The
enthusiasm with which this vast au-
dence greeted him, their close atten-
tion to his speech, and the respect
they showed by rising in their seats
when he departed are expected to re-
suit in decision to leave the front
porch for long trips with increasing
frequency as the campaign nears a
climax.
Offers Constructive Program
Laying down the broad hypothesis
that agriculture is the basis of ma
sional life and that no society ever
had survived the permanent decline
o. agricultural production, the Re-
publican Presidential nominee pre-
sented a constructive program for
restoration and maintenance of agri-
cultural efficiency. Briefly the pro-
gram is:
Greater representation of farmers
in government affairs.
Cooperative agricultural buying and
selling associations.
Scientific governmental study of
farm products prices and farm pro-
duction costs, with a view to reduc-.
ing abnormal price fluctuations.
Discontinuance of unnecessary gov
ernmental price fixing for farm
products.
Curtailment of farm tenancy, with
its attendant soil robbing, through
more liberal administration Of the
mentary measures.
Prompt railroad service at the low
est possible rates.
Eariff protection for American
farm products.
Restoration of a normal balance
between livestock and grain produc-
tion.
Speeches Consecutive in Form
Less than two weeks ago the Senator
presented his constructive program for
dealing with international problems. A
few days after that he presented his
reclamation policy and program. To-
Gays speech thus stands as the third
OF his program addresses. Each has
, testified his purpose to crystalline his
views into workable, understandable
proposals.
Those in touch with the Senator's
view Of the campaign prt;,:ct that from
this time forth his. uttcrances will pro-
Ject this purpose ot frank declaration
Of SPECIFIC policies, OF submitting in
AL candor his views Of what he would
hke 70 DO for the country if he is
elscted
1t was twenty-nne years ago that
SshStor O. and Mrs. Harding first came to
o. Paul. They were on their honey
l., II
own phrase, and unknown outside of a
lew Ohio counties. Things were very
olherent them" he said this morning
o. ne stepped out on the platform Of
tne private car in which he is travelling,
70 acknowledge tie plaudits Of a
tnrong rnassed about the observation
Platform and reckless of switch en-
zines shunting cars about the yards OF
she chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Met by Fleet OF Autos
49,. on their honeymoon the Hardings
got into hack when they arrived
.efe and rode u the Ryan Hotel. To-
cay there were thirty-ive automobiles
decorated with flags and pictures of the
eanoidates, distinguished Minnesotans
including couple of Senators, Gov
sLnof and an Ex-Governor. to ride with
shem, and brass bands, and as this pro
sssion drove to the Minnesota state
is'r Midway between the twin cities
~ passed between ranks of people lin.
ing the curbstones eager for view OF
'hS Republican candidate.
senator Harding waved a new fall
nat In acknowledgement Of their cheers
and from time to time held up friend.
hand and smiled q greeting to some
VI taese who perched pfecariously or
,nuo" ,. ledges high above the street
IT had been agreed by the manager.
" sns fair and Senator Harry S. New
" indiana. in charge of the Republican
campaign speakers bureau, that the
sand'eate should not be required te
MAKE more than one speech, bis forma
saacFess, but when the party reachce
,se grounds Senator Harding wa,
promptly taken in tow and led from
.ne exhibition building TO another ant
.afes shines be good naturedly aecedec
" xsils fors4 speech
~ way s9showing the candidate tha,
se's aaIr consisted Of more than Yai
ssteek andy agricultural machinery ex.
sse'ss ne was taken to the Art Build
~ where Herman Roe, editor of q
ss,nnesota paper which hs proudly In
.ofmsd tho senator had a eiYeulatio,
sI3sl 10 faat Of The Marion Star. pYe
sshssd ss,d Ny and Mrs. Harding with
renting. THE River" by Knufe Held
.ss, OF Minneapolis. The picture wai
=" ~ ssssi on the xtaSs ef the small
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