The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-18

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those who concerned with ques-
nous affecting the welfare OF the people and the
future Of the republic.
60 II Is not my purpose today to attempt to ex-
tend the fame add to the renOwn of Washing
tou His fame is secure even to the earth's remot-
ct bounds; his renown will grow as the centuries
unfold the scroll Of the ages. While men care for
wisdom and honor and patriotism and appreciate
he achievements Of those who have served man.
lind Washington will have a place in the minds
and hearts Of men in all countries and In all ages
Applause) ! shall therefore take occasion on this
anniversary of his birth to note the government
established by the fathers, the achievements made
unde. It by the American people and its benefits
70 mankind, and at the same time consider the de-
nrtures that have been made from it's funda-
mental principles and purposes that endanger its
pepeuity.
II is safe to say that the creation and adoption
4 the Constitution of the United States mark the
worlds greatest achievement in the art of self
government. The fathers under the leadership of
Warrington undertook the delicate and difficult
Ask Of creating government with such endur-
hg principles as would make It susceptible Of be-
hs perpetuated. 1t was provided that each citizen
who lived under 1t should for all time be the politi
al equal of every other citizen and that every man
hould have the opportunity Of obtaining individu-
l..
created was Of the people. by the people. and for
r. people. Its purposes and powers are simple.
pAn and direct. 1t offers protection to the citi-
zen In his right to life liberty, property, and in the
pursuit Of his happiness. The powers granted are
enumerated with such other powers may natur-
: ally be implied from the written instrument.
These powers impose upon the government ere
ated the duty of dealing with national and
International questions affecting the life the char
acer and the honor Of the republic and it's people
their national and International relations. The
night and duty of dealing with such questions as
aasct the individual citizen are left to the states
Md the smaller political subdivisions. Under this
dv'sion Of political authority and duty the people
Inc United States have through hundred and
mlrty years enjoyed the freest and best govern
nent In all the world. Under the simple guaran
~ Of government that make the individual secure
MS natural rights the American citizen has been
Y Wvel0ped He Is self-reliant, resOurceful. cOur
sseous Inventive ambitious, patriotic and appre
ustlve Of his heritage Of freedom. There runs
through his veins the best blood Of every people
hoth Of the Mediterranean sea. From the days
Inc fathers every generation has offered ana
sNeiy given life and property for the maintenance
4 me honor, the preservation Of the integrity and
ne advancement of the glory of the republic 1t
ours. We must preserve it. We must not i'm
must not ask the exercise of functions for which
was not created. We must not indulge In the
nope Of things from 1t that 1t cannot give We
naR not invite disappointments in the operation
10 activities 1t is enough that 1t shall always
~a protection to all that man holds dear and
..n continue TO afford opportunities to the in
M.duai citizen to obtain rewards according to his
h@vidual ambitions and efforts
ln's leads me to call attention to the important
ues Of this hour that require us to take our bear
- ana to ascertain how far we have already been
ssDeo TO depart from 1t and divert and multiply
~ acS,vifies Of the government In matters foreign
- original purposes. and to contemplate the
- q such departure on the life Of the govern
~ sn0 on the opportunity Of the individual citi-
would be difficult to enumerate all the de-
.'. bureaus. and commissions OF the govern
~. washington that have been created to ex-
-. bureaucratic authority and paternal guardi-
49, over the people In every part Of the re-
1~ mere Is no activity. business. social, or
-. condition that Is not the object Of their
EMon, their solicitude, or their authority.
s ~ ~UUuO civilian employees make up the army
ss vefsees and directs the affairs Of the people
- ssumes guardianship over them. Govern
n.. ssents and inspectors. exercising every va
v authority, found on every Pullman
Il q 8 and INTO Washington Government reports
- ~ subject from adenoids to rat traps gil the
80. oiHces that cover acres of floor space In
u ~ The mahogany and quarter-sawed
Il nn,~ ace furniture already installed has cost many
s u dollars and more is being purchased
fss. ssafling dies of backleg on farm In
- Me government at Washington acts on
III L- 4 hog dies of the cholera in a hog lot
.he government at Washington takes
weevi bores through a boil Of cot
plantation in Texas the government at