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money Of some one else than he is his
own. Until the Special Committee has
completed its work cannot state what
its recommendations will be. Remedies
can be applied by executive and ad-
ministrative action, as well as by leg
islation. Contracts in default or Sc
cured by fraud. trickery, connivance or
corruption can be Cancelled. altered or
modified without legislation. I am sure
proper steps will be taken to accom-
plish this purpose. 1t is clear the Gov
eminent must adopt one Of three al
tentative courses.
!. Abandon the subsidy system en-
tirely and depend upon business de-
mands to develop aviation and mer-
chant marine, the Government to pay
reasonable charge for mail services.
2. Abandon the subsidy system en-
tirely, and where business agencies will
not operate, carry on these trade routes
by direct governmental operation.
g. Continue a subsidy system with
complete revision and overhauling of
the system so that as far as possible
abuses may be prevented, injustices
corrected and the taxpayer assured that
his money will be used to build mer-
chant marine and promote aviation.
Other Recommendations.
Among other things which I per-
sonally believe should be done as
result of facts our inquiry has dis
closed are these:
Prohibit by law free passes and spe-
cial privileges on subsidized ocean and
air lines to members of Congress, Gov
ernment officials and others, except on
tenance of paid lobbyists. Drastic limi-
O q
and perquisites to favored individuals
and the maintenance of fair, Just and
liberal wage level for the men who
actually do the work. Prohibition
against subsidized companies employ
ing Government employees with whom
business transactions have been nego-
tiated for certain period Of time after
they leave the Government service.
Prohibition against efforts to influence
contracts or notifications by men,
bers of Congress, Senate and party
officials. A limitation of profits to
reasonable return upon actual invest
ment. The construction of ships that
will compete on fair basis with mod
ern equipment and with sufficient
speed to be useful in case Of national
needs More stringent regulations COM
pelling employment Of Americans on
our ships, at a decent wage level. A uni
form system of bookkeeping, with a
penalty for improper entries. Protec-
tion of honest stockholders from ma
nipulative profits of bankers, brokers
and promoters The absolute prohibi-
tion, or drastic regulations and limi-
tations of, holding companies. subsid-
iaries, associates and afiliates The
seizure by taxation Of unjust gains and
so-called profits of individuals whose
fortunes grow overnight from invest
ments OF $40 or $3.50 to 100000 or
$35 100000 A protection Of the Amer
lean shipper from unfair rates fixed
by agreements Of ship operators with
each other and with foreign lines. A
prohibition against American flag ship
operators holding an interest in the
business or profits Of our foreign COM
petitors. The time has come for every
person who honestly desires to promote
American shipping and aviation to
unite to release these industries from
their subsection to proflteering pro-
noters. stock manipulators. bankers
and privileged politicians. This can
cerous growth must be cut from these
essential American industries. Our
flag must remain on the seas. Our
aviation industry must go forward