Evening star., 1934-12-04
.L|BERALZED c. O.P..
FAVORED BY FISH,
Fletcher Should Stay if He
Agrees to Change,
He Says.

REPRESENTATIVE Hamilton Fish, jr,
Republican, of New York, yesterday
urged the Republican party to "liber-
alize and humanize its policies and
principles" to win supporters, but dis
agreed with Senator Borah of Idaho
over he necessity for the resigna-
ton Of Henry Fletcher, chairman OF
the National Committee, provided
he is willing to go along in favor
of liberal policies"
Fish touched on the subject yeSter-
day afternoon in an address before
the League Of Republican Women of
the District of Columbia in the May
flower Hotel and after the meeting
issued a prepared statement.
The speaker heaped criticism upon
the New Deal, referring frequently
to it as "Socialis Democratic
party" and declared, despite emer-
gency measures, there are more per-
sons unemployed in this country at
present than ever before. He pre-
dicted that unless the administration
changes its policies that a Repub-
lican President will surely be elected
in 1886"
Favor Fletcher.
In the prepared statement regard
Ing change N policy of his own party
and the status of Fletcher, Fish said:
Il cont think it would be wise to
ask ior Mr.. Flctchers resignation un-
less the liberal clement in the Re-
publican party could present candl-
date AS national chairman whom all
factions would support. For the pres
ent he main thing, it seems to me,
is that the Republican party in the
House and Senate should combine
in favoring liberal measures and on
a program of social and industrial
justice. The best way to restore the
confidence of the people in the Re-
publican party is TO show them by our
actions in Congress that we are not
controlled or influenced by big inter-
ests, public utilities. Wall Street or
any other selfish interests, and that
We believe in giving a square deal
to both labor and capital
The Republican party. however,
will continue. as it has in the past, to
stand steadfastly by its sound party
principles. such as sound money. pro-
tective tariff, sanctity of contracts.
ownership of private property and ma
tional economy. and the rights and
liberties of the people under the Con-
stitution."
There are now more than 100000
persons unemployed, another 100000
on Federal pay rolls in connection
with various projects, and at least
&c, 900 900 will be on relief rolls this
Winter, Fish said.
propaganda Regime"
I'VE are for the first time in the
midst OF a ballyhoo and propaganda
administration" he said. charging that
the public has had facts concealed
from it. I'VE thought Roover was
master at propaganda, but he was a
mere piker to this administration
Fish charged recovery has been re-
tared by the socialistic tendencies Of
the administration. charging a lack
of confidence in business has been
brought about due to uncertainty in
changes in the N. r. A., adding:
I'VE are not going to emerge from
the depression through State social
ism and ccllectivism.' Fish then SAID
"the Blue Eagle has become Soviet
vulture, hanging over smokeless fac
tory chimneys."
Mrs. William Fitch Kelley. presl-
dent of the league. presided and made
a brief address in which she urged a
"dignified attitude toward the Presi-
dent and the New Deal, although we
do MT commend them"
A program of vocal selections by
Aled Davies. accompanied by Miss
Evans. followed Mrs. Kelley's address.
Mrs. Henry Albers, chairman Of the
leagues Program Committee. intro
duced Fish.