Evening star., 1931-04-15
IGEN. HINES WARNS
| WAR VETERANS
May Defeat Own Aims by
Putting Heavy Burden on
U. S., He Declares.

peace-time patriotism they VIII uefeat
their own aims for relief by imposing
upon the Government an intolerable
burden, Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, ad-
ministrator Of veterans affairs. warned
today in addressing the annual conven-
ton of the American Red Cross.
Without referring to demands in the
last Congress for full payment of adj
justed compensation certificates, or to
the new law which permits World War
veterans to borrow so per cent of a
certificates value, Gen. Hines said:
1T would seem to me further extern
sions merit study and deliberation
Veterans must manifest a peace-time
patriotism in connection with future
demands, comparable to that which
brought them honor in the war, if the
burden upon the Government for their
relief is not to become intolerable and
reaction impair their cause.
Fears Undermining.
"If we teach our young men that
service TO our country means the Gov
eminent thereafter must reward that
service, irrespective Of need, then we
are undermining the very foundation Of
good citizenship
Gen. Hines said every one is proud
Of the fact our Government has been
able to go so far in granting relief to
our veterans, and the American people
will make no complaint as to the cost
OF such relief, provided these expendi-
lures go to those who are deserving"
Referring to the already staggering
cost, he pointed out that in the IA
years since the beginning of Ameri-
can participation in the World War,
the Government has expended for
World War veterans approximately
$4,000 900, 900.
I'VE may look with some apprehen-
sion on the possible future cost unless
our veterans policy is based upon
sound and common sense foundation"
he said.
Outlines Policy.
An adequate" national relief policy,
Hines asserted, should cover hospitali-
zation, domiciliary care, employment
preference, compensation for service
disabilities and allowances or pensions
for permanent disabilities not attribut-
able to military service
His program would include no none
tary assistance to men net incapaci-
tated, but would embody relief for
widows and children left by disabled
veterans.
Gen. Hines predicted that at the
present rate, disbursements to veterans
will have reached $21, $50 900 by 1850
sum equal If not exceeding the total
cost of wartime expenditures
Gen. Hines also expressed his appre-
citation of the participation of the
American Red Cross in the Govern
ment program for veteran relief
Comprehensive as is the Govern
ments service to the veterans" he
added, there are ample opportunities
and definite need for the many kind and
helpful Offices which are more ffttingly
performed by such an organization"
Capt. John NJ Croft, chairman Of the
Lancaster, Pa. Chapter, presided at the
third days general session of the con-
vention. Speakers included Dr. William
A. White, superintendent of st. Eliza
beth'S Hospital; James T. Nicholson, jr.,
manager of the Chicago Chapter, and
H. ]. Hughes, legal adviser of the Red
Cross.
Juniors Visit Mount Vernon.
The 200 or more Junior Red Cross
delegates, including their youthful
chairman, John H. McDufiie of Grand
Rapids, Mich, spent the afternoon sight
seeing. They were scheduled to go to
Mount Vernon, where a wreath will
be placed before the tomb of Washing
ton, and also to Arlington National
Cemetery to visit historic Arlington
House, the home of Gen. Robert E. Lee,
and the Tomb Of the Unknown Soldier.
Last night the Red Cross delegates
attended the annual dinner at the VIII
lard Hotel. They were addressed by
Chairman John Barton Payne, Eliot
Wadsworth, Mrs. August Belmont and
President Livingston Farrand of Cor
nell University. Miss Mabel T. Board
man presided. The subjects of the
speakers touched upon the flftieth ami
versary celebration next May. DR..
Joseph Sizoo, pastor of the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, delivered
the invocation.
Representative Speaks.
Representative Sol Bloom of New
York, vice chairman of the George
Washington Bicentennial Commission,
was an unexpected speaker at today's
general session. He came primarily to
invite the cooperation of the Red Cross
in the 1882 celebration.
During his address, Mr. Bloom quoted
from a letter written by Gen. Wash
ington at Valley Forge, lamenting the
scant and deficient hospital stores and
facilities.
This afternoons session was being de-
voted TO discussions of finances and
The leaders were James
K. McClintock, vice chairman in charge
Of finances, and Douglas Griesemer, ma
tional director of the roll call.
At the World War Memorial Building
Of the District Of Columbia Chapter to-
night at 8 o'clock there will be a re-
ception for visiting delegates interested
in volunteer activities. This will be
given by the National Committee on
Volunteer Service, with the cooperation
of tho local charfer