Evening star., 1934-07-18

Clarifcation of the issues Of the
national campaign is declared by edi-
| torial writer's to have been one result
Of the address delivered by Henry p.
Fletcher, chairman OF the Republican
National Committee, in opening his
part in the political drive. His en-
phasis upon the Declaration of In
dependence brings replies from the
supporters Of the new deal, and there
Is some demand for q more definite
Republican objective.
Mr.. Fletcher closed" says the Chi
cago Tribune, with q suggestion that
the people resume the old habit OF
reading the Declaration Of Indepen-
dence. He could well follow that with
the reading of the Constitution, par
ticularly the Bill Of Rights, and then
advise the people to inquire of them
selves what parts they wish to abro-
gate and surrender. The new
dealers have taken away the security
Of private property and made it i'm
possible for any citizen to provide,
with any confidence or assurance. for
his future"
On this same subject, the New York
World Telegram offers the judgment:
Mr.. Fletcher would have you read
the Declaration OF independence.
Just why is q mystery, for nowhere
could you find more concise justifica-
ton for the overthrow Of the old
deal and the setting up of the new"
With the remark that 1.-The Repub-
licans are plucking up more courage
because the reaction to the new deal
Is getting stronger" the Newark
Evening News advises that "the re-
action is not yet strong enough to
vitality impair the supremacy of Mr..
Roosevelt, but it should result in a
campaign that will show the Repub-
lican opposition is recovery" The
San Jose (Calif) Mercury Herald
comments: What OF the rights of
business, Of professions, even of labor?
Their orders come from dictator in
Washington who informs them by
arbitrary authority backed by threat
what they may do, how they shall
handle. regulator regiment-their
business, even to minute details.
Camouhaged in the beginning as tenn
porary emergency measures, they have
since been declared part of a per-
manent program'-a program that
means staggering taxes to maintain
plus inconprehendable debts to be re-
paid in the future. No rights and
liberties lost7 Tie very foundation
Of American liberty is jeopardized. If
not irretrievably iost-the right Of
democratic Government, Of managing
our own affairs"
IN the long run" declares the
Kansas City Times, the issues will
be settled in accordance with the
common-sense judgment Of the Amer
ican people; it is to this judgment
that both parties must appeal in the
coming elections" The Indianapolis
News says: Mr.. Fletcher represents
view that there is no substitute. in
public or private affairs, for a bal
anced budget. for finding by exercise
Of the strength and ingenuity with
which all are endowed in some degree
q means of livelihood and the will
power to make the best Of it. Each
man has offered something to the
American people about which they
can think in the light of their own
knowledge. reason and experience.
Out OF such frank exchanges of views
by leaders will be wrought the vital
issues OF the campaign"
Mr.. Fletcher tries" according to
the Milwaukee Journal, ito make the
issue the Constitution and undermin-
ing American institutions. To mil
ions Of Americans. Roosevelt action