Evening star., 1933-02-27
Letter to G. O. P. National
Committee Cites ReSpon-
sibi|ity of All, Regardless
of Party.
SEES JUSTIFICATION
OF REPUBLICAN STAND
Members in Session Respond to
Requested Letter by Expressions
of Fealty and Gratitude-Vacan-
cies Are Filled.
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

President Hoover today outlined
The policies which the American
people, Republicans as well as
Democrats, should follow in these
days of emergencies.
The Presidents statement was
contained in letter sent by him
to the Executive Committee of the
Republican National Committee,
meeting today for the first time
since the November elections at
the Mayfower Hotel.
The Chief Executive stressed
particularly the need for rigid
adherence to the Constitution and
the assurance of the credit OF the
Government. In connection With
the latter, he demanded economy
and the preservation of Govern
ment obligations, including its Sc
curitieS and its sound currencies.
The Presidents letter, which was
sent in response to request by Char-
man Everett Sanders for a statement
from him, dealt with questions of party
organization. He emphasized the need
of strong party organization, declaring
N~>~~
the people express their will.
Justification Predicted.
With regard to the policies to be pur-
sued by the Republican party, the
President said that the proposals and
principles of the Republican party were
set cut in the last campaign. He pre-
dicted that they would justify them
selves.
Rather than to review them, even in
the setting of present event." said the
President, II prefer to say word as
to platform upon which all Americans
can stand without partisanship."
After detailing this program. the
President said: This is program
which can command the-respect and
support of all who would maintain the
United States in the high position
amongst nations it now holds and one
which we should not deviate in fidelity"
The President did not include in his
letter any partisan proposal or partlsan
program to be followed by the Repub-
licans in an attack upon the incoming
Democratic administration. But rather
did he emphasize the need OF all Amer
leans, including Republicans and Demo-
Gratis, to stand upon the fundamentals
and safeguards of the American Gov
ernment. which he said ARE not the
property of any political party but
are the common necessity OF the entlre
people.
Appreciation Expressed.
In reply to the President, the
members of the Executive Committee
expressed their appreciation OF his 'un-
ceasing and effective labors in behalf
of the American people" They de-
clared that Republicans will continue
TO look to YOU for leadership in these
difficult and dangerous days and added
1--WE of the party organization are
relying upon your counsel and cooper
alton in solving the many problems
before U.S.
The Presidents message to the COM
fnittee follows:
You have asked that should ad-
dress a few words upon questions OF
party organization to the Executive
Committee which meets today. flrst
wish to take this opportunity to ex-
press my appreciation Of the loyal ana
effective work cf your committee and
the thousands of party workers.
Work Public Duty.
"This work of party organization IS
a public duty often thanklezS TO a oe-
gree. yet in the highest sense CT pubic
service, 1Or CTRdIllZeu pOlltlSdA Poi 'tNS
have become an absolute necessity Tor
the functionirg of popular government
in so large a population as ours. Only
through such organization can the peo-
ple express their will. The Nation would
be a bedlam of wholly discordant voices
without such organization, without 10y
Rlty to it.
Party organization must assure CO.
hesion in public action and upon their
pledges, their principles and their ideals.
A part deserves to exist only as 1t en-
bodies the thought and conviction OF
the earnest men and women who have
the welfare of the Nation at heart. 1t
must a party of ideals since only
exalt purpose can bring great num-
bers c. people together in united action
But the consummation of ideals must
be organized.
You have also asked for some words
on the policies to be pursued by the
party. Political parties have great OBJ
legation of service whether the party
be in power or not. In these times CO.
operation and not partisanship Is the
need of the country, but it is no less an
obligation of the party to subject all
proposals to the scrutiny OF construc-
tive debate and to oppose those Whlcn
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