New Britain herald., 1929-03-04

or the lnStrumentantleS IOr peaceiIl settlement of controversies. But It will become a realty only through self-restraint and active effort in friendliness and helpfulness. l covet for this administration a record of having further contributed to ad- vance the cause of peace.
 PARTY RI3SIONSIBILITlE
 In our form of democracy the eN- precision of the popular will can be effected only through the instrument tality of political parties. We main- tain party government not to pro- mote intolerant partisanship but be- cause opportunity must be given for expression Of the popular will. and organization provided for the execu- ton of it's mandates and for ac- countability Of government to tho people. It follows that the govern ment both in the executive and the legislative branches must carry out in good faith the platforms upon which the party was entrusted with power. But the government is that of the people: the party. is the in- strument through which policies are determined and men chosen 10 bring them into being. The animosities of elections should have no place in our government for government must concern itself alone with the com- mon veal.
 SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CON- GRESS
 Action upon some of the proposals upon which the republican party Was returned to power. particularly further agricultural relief and limit ed changes in the tariff. cannot in justice 10 our farmers. our labor and our manufacturers be postponed. | shall therefore request a special scs- sion of congress for the conSidcra- ton Of these two questions. l shall deal with each Of them upon the as- scmbly of the congress.
 OTHER MANDATES FROM THE ELECTION.
 If appears 10 me that the more important further mandates from the recent election were the main. '"nancc of the integrity of the con- Stltu'on; the vigorous enforcement of the laws: the continuance Of economy in public expenditure: the continued regulation of business to prevent domination in the com- mnnlty: tn" denial of ownership Of Cf bitu h,. nl"nt in competition with ifs citi- lons: the avoidance of policies which would involve us in the controversi"s Of foreign nations; the more effcc- tive reorganization of the depart nlents Of the federal government; the expansion Of public works: and the promotion of welfare activities affecting education and the home.
 These were the more tangible Ge- terInindtions of the election, but be- yond them was the confidence and belief of the people that we would not neglect the support of the en- bcdded ideals and aspirations of America. These ideals and aspira- tions are the touch-stones upon which the day to day administration and legislative acts of government must be tested. More than this, the government must. so far as lies with Tn Its proper powers. give leadership 70 the realization Of these ideals and 10 the fruition Of these aspirations. No one can adequately reduce these things Of the spirit 10 phrases or 10 a catalogue of definitions. We do kno" that the attainments of these ideals should be: The preservation of -goNrrnmcnt and it's full foun- da1lons in local government: the perfection Of justice whether in economic or in social fields, the maintenance of ordered liberty: the denial of domination by any group or class: the building up and preser- vation of equality Of opportunity; the stimulation Of initiative and in- d!Nlduallty: absolute integrity in public welfare: the choice of officials for fitness 10 office: the direction of economic progress toward prosperity and the further lessening Of poverty: the freedom of public opinion; the sustaining of education and of the advancement of knowledge; the growth of religious spirit and the tolerance of all faiths: the strength "ning of the home: the advance
 ment of peace.
 There is no shor road to the real
 lzatlon of these aspirations. Ours IS a progressive people, but with q
 n'''rInlnaflon that progress must
 DC based upon the foundation Of ex- perlence 1ll-considcred remedies for our faults bring only penalties after thcm., But if we hold the faith or
 me men In our mighty past who l created these ideals, we shali leave
 mem heightened and strengthened ! Tor our children.
 CONCESSION.
 This IS not the time and place for extended discussion. The questions before our country are problems of progress to higher standards, they are not the problems Of decenera-
 uoh. They demand thought and they
 serve 10 quicken the conscience ind enlist our sense of responsibility for thrir settlement. And that rospon- slblllty rests upon you. my country
 men. as much as upon those of us
 who have been selected for office. Ours is land rich in resources. stimulating in it's glorious beauty;
 filled with millions of happy homes; blessed with comfort and oppor- 1 'uh'y. In no nation are the institm- t1ons of progress more advanced. In no nation are the fruits of accom- 1 pllshments more secure. In no na- { tlon is the government more worthy
 of respect. No country is more ! loved by its people. l have an abid
 Ing faith in their capacity, integrity