New Britain herald., 1928-04-18
BINGHAM LOUD IN PRAISE 0F i. ]. P,
Devotes Keynote Speech to Eu'
 losizing Policies

Hartford. April c6 (CP)-Eulogy of republican policies, particularly as directed by President Calvin Coolidge. was the esAence of Senator Hiram Bingham's keynote speech at the opening of the republican state convention here last night.
 In d long address, Bingham dealt with intervention in Mica ragua, results of the Pan-American congress. aviation. economy. tariffs. punishment of political malefactors. states rights and the republican form of government.
 The speaker summed up detail- ed discussion of past procedure in cases like the Nicaragua strife with:
 There is no question one of the most important duties resting upon the president of the United States is the affording of protection of American interests in foreign coun- tries. He would be grossly derelict In his duties if he failed to use armed forces at his command in appropriate cases within reasona bie bounds"
 Many citizens fear the United States policy in South and Central America and in the Caribbean is leading to imperialism Bingham said. "As a matter of fact" he con- tinued. there is not the slightest scintiIla of evidence to show that the government of the United States is engaged in an imperialist conspiracy to deprive any of the little countries around the Carib- bean of their sovereignty. or do more than help them out of their difficulties and into a period Of peace, prosperity and progress"
 Bingham deplored mud sling ing criticism of our Latin Ameri. can policy as lowering our prestige and making us ridiculous or worse" in the eyes of the world.
 '"rhe republican administration" Bingham declared. /"has followed a far-sighted policy of stimulating the development of safe. reliable com- mercial flying and of encouraging the American aircraft industry to stand on it's own feet and find mar .kets which will make 1t self f-sup. porting. This has resulted in un- paralled expansion of aerial trans port and tho construction and use of aircraft during the last four years" he said.
 "As regards other characteristics of the republican administration of our domestic affairs, We are all proud of the record in economy and reduction the administration has followed sound business policies. en- deavoring to avoid all unnecessary expenditure. striving hard to pay off the burden of debt inherited from the World war and at the same time reduce the burden to taxpayers. As one listens to the debates in con- gress even the most casual observer cannot help being impressed with tho unsound nature of the appeal made by so many members of the ucAloCIdllC party "HO dfc ever ready to add lavish expenditures and at the same time reduce the revenue of the government below actual cost of providing for It's ex- penses and for the reduction of debt"
 Discussing the administration Of President Coolidge. Bingham said. ''The administration of President Coolidge has been extraordinary for its financial wisdom. The president himself has repeatedly braved popular disapproval and condemna- tion Of large sections of the coun- try because of his unwillngness 10 open wide doors of the treasury to satisfy the demands of all who find that their income is not as large as they think it ought to be and who are sure the government is rich enough to furnish them with more money.