New Britain herald., 1930-10-08

ized as an opposition group, though not as a political entity. They repre-. sent an effort to create unrest anG discontent, and animosity against the government.
 This group has demanded, most unreasonably-among other thing: that the November elections be postponed.
 This demand is the principa 'cause of the recent trouble. It, may be seen plainly that this demand cannot be met, because it is essen. tial under the constitution to re. new the congress.
 | The other cause is the effort O. this group to excite popular senti. ment by citing the economic crisi! which affects the entire world. Will Preserve Order | With some publications secondinE the opposition's unreasonable activi ties there have been attempts t. bring about small disturbances O the peace, but l can assure you or der will be maintained.
 To that end I have the support 0, the governors of the six Cuban prov. inces; of 120 of the 124 mayors, ol the chambers of commerce, of man. ufacturers' associations and many other groups. In fact, my govern. ment is backed by 90 per cent of al the elements that make up our na. tional life.
 Political parties at all times have shown their support of my govern ment and congress has just given me proof of confidence by authorizing me to suspend, if I deem it neces- sary, certain constitutional precepts an authorization of which l shall not avail myself unless it is abso- i lutely necessary. Then, too, the army and navy are behind me in full loyalty.
 Now as to my administration since first took office on May 20 1925. I have reduced public ex- penditures and yet have increased efficiency. Criminality, which IT other epochs was fostered by fire. quent pardons, has diminished. I am particularly proud of our new public works, such as the capi- tof. hospitals, schools, public build ings, etc. Then there is the central highway so badly needed to pro. mote agriculture and industry. Thest have done much to reduce unem- p1oyment at time when shortage of work was general throughout the world
 We are, naturally passing through a severe economic crisis, together with other countries that have more resources and wealth than we. The crisis has been augmented by the low price of sugar, our principa product. Nevertheless we have beer weathering the financial storm. Oul banks maintain themselves firm, 8: was evidenced by the fact that wher one bank was in difficulties a few days ago panic was limited to thl institution directly affected.
 
 and domestic obligations and Vt have brought our budget down te the needs of the moment, but with out curtailment of public service With salaries of public officials ana employees reduced in order to meet existing demands they yet have loy- ally carried on and approved the measure.
 Wants Reform
 I have announced repeatedly that send a message to congress asking electoral law reform so that the op- position may be afforded facilities ro organize into a regular political par ty. Then, if they win popular sup port, they may Impose their doc trines in the proper manner.
 Further, I shall propose the adop- ton of important economic laws to remedy to some extent the damage done our wealth by the current uni versal crisis and to bring about more modern economy. Likewise ] shall press for diversfication Of agriculture so that Cuba will cease to rely upon one specific product with it's dangers of fuctuation.
 To return tq a list of accomplish ments I might mention sanitation and public health which 1 believe cannot be bettered anywhere. AS for education our public instruction has increased hundred fold and we are sponsoring many innovations in agriculture.
 Our international relations con- tlnue to develop satisfactorily and we can say with pride that we oc- cupy pleasing position among the family of nations. Our representa- tives take prominent part in all international gatherings. Nor do I fear for the future of my country. I have confidence that it will develop progressively and | brilliantly as soon as our economic sky is clear of those clouds of unrest and uncertainty which I consider l only temporary
 LAURA INGALLS, STARTS Albuquerque, N M, Oct. (P-