The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-18

and 1 am opposed to the repeal o.
the 18th amendment"
Curtis made no mention In his pre-
pared address of President Hoover
proposal for change in prohibition
under which each state would be
given the right to deal with the prob
lem as it 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 full opportunity for expression
of their will on the question of
amending the constitution "ano
makes no distinction as to the Re-
publicanism of the members of the
party because of their stand on pro-
hibition."
Expresses Appreciation
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. Curtis discussed the tariff,
immigration, the farm problem, pro-
pOsalS for governmental economies,
women's part in government, labor.
and administration efforts to con-
ouer the depression.
He said that, after comparing show
little was done by national admin
istrations 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 succeed
Il know" he said, 1.-The hearty CO.
operation of members Of both politi-
cal parties in the enactment of relief
measures recommended by the presi-
dent is deeply appreciated by the
people. The president has so fully
covered the economy and relief leg
islation that it is unnecessary for me
to go into those subjects.
I'VE all know our country has a
bright future: that when this bust
ness depression is over We will go
forward as we have after every Pc
Rod of depression
Dealing with the prohibition con-
troversy, Curtis quoted from George
Washingtor's views on the constitu-
ton. and added:
The Republican platform recog-
nizes the fact that the people should
have full opportunity for the express
sion of their will on the question of
amending the constitution and makes
no distinction as to the Republican,
ism OF the members of the party be-
cause of their stand on the prohibi-
ton question. 1t clearly points out
that the constitution provides the
manner in which amendments to it
may be made, and if changes are de-
sired in it they should be made in
the way the constitution designates.
Cannot Ignore Constitution
While the people may differ as
to the wisdom Of the enactment of a
particular piece of legislation, or as
to the amending Of the constitution,
it is impossible to ignore the consti-
tuition.
The Republican party pledges it.
sell 10 the faithful enforcement and
the vigorous execution of the 18th
amendment TO the constitution and
to oppose the return of the saloon.
Il believe in meeting the issue
squarely: I am e.? ing believer III
the rule of the majority and feel that
the people should at all times be
given full opportunity to express
their opinion on the constitution or
amendments thereto, but personally,
l am not only in favor of honestly
and fearlessly enforcing all our laws
but further I am opposed to the re-.
turn Of the saloon and I am opposed
to the repeal of the 18th amend
ment.'
Discussing agriculture at greater