Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-21
Postal Convention
Attended by Local
Mainline Sessions

John c. Arnold, assistant postmas-
ter of the Augusta Post Office, re-
turned Wednesday afternoon, from
Washington, ID. c., where he attend
ed the postal convention. which was
held Oct. IL to II. inclusive. Repre-
sentatives from every state were
present.
Four postal conventions were held
in Washington at the same time:
First and second class postmasters
third and fourth class postmasters,
supervisory officers and rural car
riers.
Postmaster General Hays with his
-four assistant postmaster generals,
visited each of the conventions at
their opening session and delivered d
short address. Each assistant post
master general made an address to
that particular body to which his du-
ties pertained Delegates had the OPP
portunity, also, of hearing of the
work in the past, also contemplated
Legislature in the future outlined by
Senator Townsend of Michigan Mr..
Stennerson is chairman OF the COM
mlttee on post offices and post roads
and Representative Stennerson of
Minnesota. Both of these men have
been actively interested in postal af-
fairs for many years. An interesting
feature of the convention was an ad-
dress by DR.. Frankel, appointed by
PRESIDENT Harding to MAKE survey
of post offices for the purpose of or
Sanizing an employees welfare depart
ment.
President Harding in an address
delivered at the banquet at Hotel
Willard. commended highly the adj
mlnlstration of the work of the postal
department in the past, making spe-
cial reference to the fact that postal
service in the United States was the
only service which functioned with
out interruption during the strenuous
war period. He outlined as the pol
icy of the administration, perfection
OF business principles should be ap-
Piled in every department under the
most advantageous and progressive
methods. 1t is believed that such
policy applied will create a much de-
sired coordination of postal en-
ployes. 1t was made clear to the
postal clerks the desire on the part
of Congress to better working con-
ditions, increase salaries, etc, is con-
sidered entirely as business propo-
sition which will result in more eff
cheney and economy for the govern
ment. The slogan of Postmaster
General Hays, ITO humanize the pos
tai service" is not intended to COM
vey an impression that anything but
the most advanced business princi-
pies are to be applied. 1t was clear
~ defined by representatives of the
postal committee and by President
Harding that it is the intention of
those in command of the servants of
the people to secure the best service
humanity possible and that such serv-
ice will be best obtained through the
same humanitarian policies which
have been applied in the manage
ment of successful corporations.
The general fraternizing of postal
employees from all sections of the
country and departments was thor
oughly enjoyed Not only the Post
Office department but other depart
ments of the government had ar
ranged for opportunity for inspection
ny visitors. An opportunity to visit
the White House was enjoyed by
many Thursday afternoon. At this
time all the rooms on the first floor
were opened and guests were re-
ceived by President Harding and
Mrs. Harding.