Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

good Judgment Of the American people,
is the iunquestioned evidence OF party
guilt"
Gov. Smith insisted he would not
rest the claim for the confidence of the
people alone upon the misdeeds OF the
opposite party.
ours must be a constructive cam
pa.gn,f he said
But the Democratic nominee did at
tack the Coolidge administration Tor
its conduct of affairs in Latin America
and its foreign policy generally, de-
claring that it had brought America
enemies instead OF friends.
ITO no declaration Of our party plat
form do / more heartily commit myself
than the one for the abolition OF the
practice Of the President Of entering
into agreements for the settlement OF
internal disputes in Latina American
countries. unless the agreements have
been consented TO by the Senate, as
provided for in the Constitution OF the
United States" he said.
Gov Smith pledged himself and the
Democratic party under his leadership
10 no drastic tariff changes. There is
nothing in his address that should
frightan business, but rather give 1t
confidence in the party under his ad-
ninisiration If he be elected. He de-
clared his adherence TO the principle OF
equal opportunity for all, special privi-
leges for none
With regard TO water power the Gov
ernor was specific. He attacked the
methods Of certain utility corporations
seeking 70 gain control Of these public
resources.
The ownership Of some Of these
Is q N2finn
Gov. Smith said. and Of others in the
several States These sources Of water
power must remain forever under public
ownership and control. Where they
are owned by the Federal Government
they should remain under Federal con-
troll Where they are owned by an IN
dividuaI state they should be under the
control OF that State, or where they are
owned by States jointly they should be
under the control of those STATE Z.
8 |" / shall carry into the Federal
administration the same policy which
have maintained against heavy ODDS
in my own state. Under no circum-
stances should private monopoly be
permitted 10 capitalize for rate-making
purposes water power sites that are the
property Of the people themselves"
The Democratic candidate ridiculcd
Republican claims Of prosperity IN this
country and painted a picture Of con-
djtion4 as black AS the picture painted
by Mr.. Hoover In his acceptance speech
was bright.
Prosperity a Myth"
THE Republican party" he said.
builds it's case upon myth When
four million men. DESTROYS 10 work and
support their families, are. unable To
secure employment there Is very little
n the picture Of prosperity 10 attract
them and the millions dependent upon
themh
Coz Smith scoifed, too, al the claims
Of C0plldge economy. pointing out that
Fedefbl appropriations had steadily ln-
creased Ia tie last lew years. lie prom
land 4 real reorganization and CONSOLE
uaii0iI 0f governmental! activities upon
4 business basis.
Ine speech Ot acceptance IL an able
presentation III the Democratic cause
and u Gov Smiths own ideas Of gov
einment. lie pald a high tribute 10
labor He promised a thorough study
af the use of injunciions in labor dis
pntes which. he said had grown into
abuse. 80 that conditions might De
remedied
1hf attitude Of Coy Smith toward
the immigration laws has been awaited
aifh keen interest
"E}erY race" he said, has made its
contribution 10 the betterment ri Amer
! ica. While stand squareiy on our
platform declaration that the laws which
/ limit immigration must be preserved n
/ full force and effect, | am heartily III
| favor of removing from the immigration
! Law Tie harsh provision which aepa~
I rates families and / am opposed 10 tie
/ principle u restriction based upon ttt
| figures ~ immigrant population con-
| tanned IN Il census So years nfd ! be 70
/ lieye this Is designed ~ discriminate
against certain nati0naltIes, aud Is an
j uuWise policy"