Evening star., 1932-08-18
Kansan Voices Confidence
in SoundneSs of Admin
istration Measures.
ACCEPTS REN0MINATION
FOR VICE PRESIDENCY
Fails to Mention Hoover's Proposal
for Referring Liquor Regula-
tlon to States.

The complete tert OF Vice PreS-
dent Curtis speech of acceptance
tOtH be carried in tomorrc1U's Star
An abstract is carried herewith.
BY the Associated Press.
TOPEKA, August 18.-Voicing his
personal opposition to repeal of the
eighteenth amendment and expressing
confidence in eventual success of ad-
mlnistration efforts to bring relief
from the depression, Vice. President
Curtis late today accepted denomination
by the Republicans
The Kansan, in his formal address
OF acceptance, said he felt the people
should at all times be given full op-
portunity to express their opinion on
the Constitution or amendments
thereto" but that personally 1T am
opposed to the return of the saloon
and am opposed to the repeal of the
eighteenth amendment"
Mr.. Curtis made no mention in his
prepared address of President Hooyer's
proposal for change in prohibition
under which each State would be given
the right to deal with the problem as
IL may determine, subject to Federal
constitutional guarantees to protect
them against interference by their
neighbors and against return of the
saloon system.
The Republican platform. he said.
recognizes that the people should have
Iull opportunity for expression of their
Will on the question of amending the
Constitution land makes no distinction
as to the Republicanism of the mem-
bers of the party because Of their
stand on prohibition"
Discusses National Problems.
After expressing his appreciation OF
the distinction conferred upon him in
being the second man to be renomi-
mated by his party for the vice presi-
dency, Mr.. Curtis discussed one by one
the tarin, immigration, the farm prob
lem, proposals for governmental econo-
mics, women's part in government Ia
Dor and administration efforts to con-
quer the depression.
He said that after comparing "how
little" was done by national administra-
tions in power at the time to check
depressions Of the past with what has
been done by the present administration
to bring relief I'VE are Justly proud Of
what has been done and feel sure that
IN time such efforts are bound to sue
ceed''
II know" he said, "the hearty CO.
operation Of members of both political
parties in the enactment of relief meas
ures recommended by the President Is
deeply appreciated by the people The
President has so fully covered the econ
omy and relief legislation that 1t Is un-
necessary for me to go into those sub
jects.
I'VE all know our country has
bright future; that when this business
depression is over We will go forward
as we have after every period Of de-
preston"
Dealing with the prohibition contro-
versy. Mr.. Curtis quoted from George
Washington's views on the Constitution,
and added:
The Republican platform recognizes
the fact that the people should have
full opportunity for the expression OF
their will on the question of amending
the Constitution and makes no distinc-
ton as to the Republicanism Of the
members of the party because Of their
stand on the prohibition question. 1t
clearly points out that the Constitution
provides the manner ii which amend
ments to it may be made. and II
changes are desired in it, they should
be made in the way the Constitution
designates.
while the people may differ as to
the wisdom of the enactment of par
ticular piece of legislation, or as to the
amending of the Constitution it Is i'm
possible to ignore the Constitution.
THE Republican party pledges itself
to the faithful enforcement and the
vigorous execution of the eighteenth
amendment to the Constitution and to
oppose the return Of the saloon.
Opposed to Dry Repeal.
IT believe in meeting the issue
squarely; I am a strong believer in the
rule of the majority and feel that the
people should at all times be given full
to express their opinion on
the Constitution or amendments there
to, but personally I am not only in
favor of honestly and fearlessly enforc-
ing all our laws but further I am op-
posed to the return Of the saloon and
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