New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23
governor SMITHS
ACCEPTANCE TALK
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Futes which threaten the very prin-
clple OF collective bargaining. Chief
justice Taft in 1919 stated that gov
eminent of the relations betw cen
capital and labor by injunction was
an absurditN. Justice Holmes and
Justice Brandeis of the L. S. su-
preme court unite in an opinion
winch describes the restraints on la
eor imposed by federal injunction
as reminder of involuntary servi-
tude.
Dissatisfaction and social unrest
have grown from these abuses and
undoubtedly legislation must be
framed to meet just causes for COM
plant in regard to the unwarranted
issuance of injunctions.
The Judiciary committee of the
United States senate has already in
progress a careful study OF this sit
uation. ] promise full cooperation ia
the end that definite remedy by
law be brought forth to end the
existing evils and preserve the con-
stitutional guarantees of individual
liberty. free assemblage and speech
anu tIte rights Ol pedCe1ul pGfSuaS-
ion.
Protective Legislation
! shall continue my sympathetic
interest in the advancement of pro-
gressive legislation for the protection
and advancement of working men
and women. Promotion of proper
care of maternity. infancy and child
those scientific activities OF the ma
tional government which advance
the safeguards OF public health, are
so fundamental us 10 need no express
sion from me other than my record
as legislator and as governor.
None can question my respect for
end cooperation with the civil serv-
Ice nor my interest in proper com-
pensation for government service.
believe in that true equality of wom-
en- that opens to them without re-
striction all avenues Of opportuni-
ty for which they can qualify in bus
mess. in government service and in
politics.
Veteran Relief
! have full appreciation OF hat
this country owes to our veteran SOL
dlers. ! know that when the coun-
try called the veteran came prompt
ly. When the veteran in distress
calls to the country, the country
should be equally prompt. Red tape
and techncalities and autocratic
bureaucracy should be brushed aside
when the time comes for a grateful
American people to recognize it's
debt to the men who offered them
selves in our hour of need.
Policy on Immigration
During all of our national life the
freedom Of entry to the country has
been extended to the millions who
desired to take advantage of the
freedom and the opportunities Offer
ed by America. The rugged quail
ties of our immigrants have helped
to develop our country and their
children have taken their places
high in the annals of American his
tory.
Every race has made its contrbu-
ton to the betterment of America.
While I stand squarely on our plat
form declaration that the laws
which limit immigration must be
preserved in full force and effect, /
am heartily in favor of removing
from the immigration law the harsh
provision which separates families,
and I am opposed to the principal of
restriction based upon the figures of
immigrant population contained in a
census 3s years old. l believe this is
designed to discriminate against Ger
tain nationalities, and is an unwise
policy. 1t is in no way essential to a
continuance of the restriction advo-
Gated in our platform.
Freedom from Obligations
While this is a government of laws
and not of men. laws do not execute
themselves. We must have people of
character and outstanding ability to
serve the nation. To me one Of the
greatest elements of satisfaction in
ny nomination Is the fact that ! owe
1t to no one man or set of men. can
with complete honesty make the
statement that my nomination was
brought about by no promise given
or implied by me or any one in my
behalf. will not be influenced in
appointments by the question OF
persons wet or dry attitude, by
whether he Is rich or poor, whether
he comes from the north, south,
east or west. or by what church he
attends in the worship of God. The
sole standard Of my appointments
will be the same as they have been
in my ernorship-integrity of the
mon or woman and his or her ability
to give me the greatest possible aid
in devoted service to the people.
In this spirit enter upon the
campaign. During its progress l shall
talk at lentgh on many of the issues
to which ] have referred in this
acceptance address, as we'll as other
important questions. shall endeavor
to conduct this campaign or the
high plane that BELTS the intelligence
of our citizens.
Victory. simply for the sake of
achieving it, is empty. / am entirely
satisfied of our success in November
because ! am sure We are right and
therefore sure that our victory
means progress for our nation. am
convinced of the wisdom of our
platform. pledge complete devo-
ton to the welfare of our country
and our people. l place that welfare
above every other consideration and
am satisfied that our party is in
. position to promote it. To that end
i here and now declare to my fell
low countrymen from one end of the
United States to the other, that
will dedicate myself with all the
power and energy that J possess to
the service of our great republic.