Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-04
Special Session Of the
Congress.

congress-.
Action upon some of the pro-
posals upon which the Republican
party was returned to power, par
ticularly further agricultural relief
and limited changes in the tariff,
cannot In justice to our farmers,
our labor and our manufacturers be
postponed. ! shall therefore request
a special session of Congress for the
consideration Of these two questions.
shall deal with each of them upon
the assembly of the Congress.
Other Mandates From
The Election.
It appears to me that the more
important further mandates from
the recent election were the main
tenance Of the integrity Of the Con-
stitution, the vigorous enforcement
Of the laws, the continuance Of
economy in public expenditure, the
continued regulation of business to
prevent domination in the COM
munity, the denial Of ownership or
operation Of business by the Gov
eminent in competition with It's
citizens, the advoidance of policies
which would involve us in the con-
troversies of foreign nations, the
more effective reore anization of the
departments of the Federal Govern
ment, the expansion of public works
and the promotion of welfare activi-
ties affecting education and the
home.
These were the more tangible de-
Examinations of the election. but
beyond them was the confidence and
belief of the people that we would
not neglect the support of the EN-
bedded ideals and aspirations OF
America. These ideals and aspira-
tons are the touchstones 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
within its proper powers, give
leadership to the realization of these
ideals and to the fruition of these
aspirations. No one can adequately
reduce these things to the spirit Of
phrases or to a catalogue Of defini-
tions. We do know what the at
tainments of these ideals should be:
The preservation of self-government
and its full foundations in local gov
eminent; 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
portunity; the stimulation of initia-
tive and individuality: absolute In
tegrity in public affairs; the choice
of officials for fitness to ONCE; the
direction of economic progress to-
ward prosperity and the further les
sening 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 Strengthening of the
home; the advancement Of peace.
There Is no short road to the reali-
zation of these aspirations. Ours is
a progressive people, but with q
determination that progress must
be based upon the foundation of ex-
perience. Ill-considered remedies
for our faults bring only penalties
after them. But II we hold the
faith Of the men In our mighty past
who created these ideals. we shall
leave them heightened and strength
ened for our children.
Conclusion.
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 degenera-
ton. They demand thought and
they serve to quicken the conscience
and enlist our sense Of responsibility
for their settlement. And that re-
Sponsibility rests upon you, my
countrymen, as much as upon those
of us who have been selected for
office.
Ours is q land rich in resources;
stimulating in its glorious beauty;
filled with millions OF happy homes;
blessed with comfort and opportu-
nifty. In no nation are the institu-
tons of progress more advanced. In
no nation are the fruits of accom-
plishment more secure. In no ma
ton is the government more worthy
of respect. No country is more
loved by its people. have an abid-
ing faith In their capacity, integrity
and high purpose. have no fears
for the future Of our country. It Is
bright with hope.
In the presence Of my country
men, mindful of the Solemnity Of
this occasion. knowing what the task
means and the responsibility which
1t involves, I beg your tolerance, your
aid and your cooperation. I ask the
help of Almighty God In this service
to my country to which you have
called me.