Evening star., 1935-01-04

and in constructing national high
ways designed to handle modern
traffic: in the elimination Of grade
crossings; in the extension and en-
largement Of the successful work
of the Civilian Conservation
Corps; in non Federal work, most
ly self-liquidating and highly use
full to local divisions Of Govern
ment, and on many others which
the Nation needs and cannot af-
ford to neglect.
This Is the method which I
propose to you in order that
we may better meet this pres
ent-day problem of unemploy-
ment. It's greatest advantage
Is that it fits logically and
usefully into the long-range, per-
manent policy of providing the
three types OF security which con-
stitute as a whole an American
plan for the American people.
I shall consult with you from
time to time concerning other
measures of national importance.
Among the subjects that lie imme-
distely before us are the consolida-
tion of Federal regulatory admin
istration over all forms of trans
portation; the renewal and clari-
fication of the general purposes of
the national industrial recovery
act: the strengthening of our IA
cilities for the prevention, detecI
ton and treatment of crime and
criminals: restoration of sound
conditions in the public utilities
field through abolition of the evil
features of holding companies: the
gradual tapering off of the emer-
gency credit activities Of Govern
ment, and improvement in our
taxation forms and methods.
Bettered Agricultural
Conditions Are Seen.
We have already begun to feel
the bracing effect upon our eco
nomic system Of a restored agri-
culture. The hundreds Of millions
of additional income that farmers
are receiving is finding its way
into the channels of trade. The
farmers share of the national in
come is slowly rising. The eco
nomic facts justify the vide
spread opinion of those engaged in
agriculture that our provision for
maintaining a balanced produc-
ton gave at this time the most
adequate remedy for an old and
vexing problem. For the present
and especially in view of abnormal
world conditions. agricultural ad-
justment with certain necessary
Improvements in methods should
continue.
1t seems appropriate to call at
tention at this time to the fine
spirit shown during the past year
by our public servants. I cannot
praise too highly the cheerful work
of the civi, service employees and
OF those temporarily working for
the Government. AS for those
thousands of our various public
agencies spread throughout the
country who, without compensa-
ton, agreed to take over heavy
responsibilities in connection with
our various loan agencies and par
ticularly in direct relief work. I
cannot say too much. I do not
think any country could show
higher average of cheerful and
even enthusiastic teamwork than
has been shown by these men
and women.
I cannot with candor tell you
that general international relation
ships outside our borders are i'm
proved. On the surface of things
>many old jealousies are resurrected,
old passions aroused; new strivings
for armament and power, in more
than one land, rear their ugly
heads. 1 hope that calm counsel
and constructive leadership will
provide the steadying influence
and the time necessary for the
coming of new and more practical
forms of representative government
throughout the world wherein
privilege will occupy lesser place
and welfare a greater
! believe. however, that our own
peaceful and neighborly attitude
toward other nations is coming to
be understood and appreciated.
The maintenance of international
peace is a matter in which we are
deeply and unselfishly concerned.
Evidence of our persistent and I'M
deniable desire to prevent armed
conflict has recently becn more
than once afforded.
There is no ground for appre-
hensiCn that our relations with
any nation will be otherwise than
peaceful Nor is there ground for
doubt that the people of most
nations seek relief from the threat
and burden attaching to the false
theory that extravagant armament
cannot be reduced and limited by
international accord.
Expresses Optimistic
Note for Present Year.