The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-06-15

%NS%%MM$%$%ESS#z to the men of the
North and South who
S& fought bravely on
M 49, M that historic field, and
described how the
sections of the nation
had been welded into
one, its unity being aided by foreign
wars, until now all sectionalism has
disappeared. He continued:
1--WE are all brothers now in new
understanding. The grain farmers Of
the West do not set themselves up
for preference If we seek at the same
time to help the cotton farmers of the
South; nor do the tobacco growers
complain of discrimination If, at the
same time, we help the cattle men
of the plains and mountains.
'In our planning to lift industry to
normal prosperity, the farmer upholds
our efforts. And as we give the farmer
long sought equality the city worker
understands and helps. All of US share
in whatever good comes to the aver
age man. We know that we all have
stake-a partnership in the govern
ment Of our country.
"Today we have many means OF
knowing each other-means that have
sounded the doom of sectionalism. 1t
is, I think, as I survey the picture
from every angle, a simple fact that
the chief hindrance to progress comes
from three elements which, thank
God, grow less in Importance with the
growth Of clearer understanding of
our purposes on the part of the over
whelming majority.
"These groups are those who seek
to stir up political animOsity or to
build political advantage by the dis
tortion of facts; those who, by declin-
ing to follow the rules Of the game,
seek to gain an unfair advantage over
those who live up to the rules; and
those few who still, because they have
never been willing to take an interest
in their fellow Americans, dwell inside
of their own narrow spheres and still
represent the selfishness of sectional
ism which has no place in our national
life"
COING from Gettysburg to New
" York, the President embarked on
the cruiser Indianapolis, put out to
sea and reviewed the American fleet,
which, as assistant secretary of the
navy, he helped to command during
the World war and in which he main
tains the warmest interest. With him
were Secretary Swanson and Josephus
Daniels, the war time navy secretary.
There were some other distinguished
guests, but members Of congress tried
In vain to get aboard.
The Indianapolis was anchored
about a mile from Ambrose nghtship,
and SO fighting ships passed proudly
in review. The Pennsylvania, flying
the four-starred flag of Admiral David
A. Sellers, commander Of the fleet, led
the parade and then, with the Louis
vile, turned out of line and anchored
near the Indianapolis. 1t was an inn
posing spectacle, such as had not been
witnessed since the early days Of Pres
ident Coolidge's administration.
T INDER the present administration
~ the navy is doing quite well, but
the army feels that it is neglected.
Secretary of War Dern and Newton
D. Baker, who held the portfolio dur
ing the war, appeared before the house
military affairs committee and urged
the passage Of the Thompson bill,
which would increase the strength of
the army to 10000 enlisted men and
1908 officers. That the present regu-
lar army is inadequate in the face Of
present disturbed world conditions was
declared by both gentlemen.
The American army as now manned
could not simultaneously protect our
outlying possessions, train civilians,
and repel "any sudden invaders" Sec
rotary Dern insisted. A more satisfac-
tory army would cost the nation $780,
OOO,O annually. he said in explaining
that he had not suggested an increase
to President Roosevelt because of the
Presidents desire to balance the bud
get.
Mr.. Baker could not Imagine an
army less than five times the present
size of ours having the slightest effect
on the military policy of any other
nation" OF course, he did not advo-
cate any such increase; he said four
divisions, one In each section Of the
country, with a fifth free to train
civilians, would suffice.
a MONG the notable persons taken
"A by death were James Rolph, Jr.,
governor of California; and Rev.
Charles L. O'Donnell, president of
Notre Dame university. Both had been
i'll for long time.
Two retired generals of the army
who were well known also passed
away. They were Maj. Gen. James
Parker, noted cavalry commander, and
Brig. Gen. Frank NJ. Rumbold.
ELEGATES from the five New
II England states, New York and
Pennsylvania have signed solemn
pact for the protection of women and
minors In industry, which has been
under negotiation for several years.
The compact, which must be rati-
fed by the legislatures of the several
states, contemplates minimum stand
ards of wages for women and minors