Evening star., 1935-06-03

phraSeology to that in which. some
time ago. he warned that widespread
strikes would result il Congress ignored
labors legislative demands. He urged
all workers to Use their economic
strength" in resisting Ito the utmost
all attempts to lower wages and living
standards"
Borah, in his radio speech last night.
said that if the United States is to
become "one unbroken empire" the
people, and no one else, should make
the decision.
He said that "if the people OF this
country want The executive depart
ment to have unlimited power to make
laws for every conceivable activity of
the citizen. violation of which would
send a man to jail. they at least
should have an opportunity to pass on
the question
No such power should be eSta blish-
ed by the courts or by the surrender
Of duty by the Congress" he said.
Let us have an open proposal by way
of a constitutional amendment sub
mitted by those who want such
power
Borah indirectly referred to Presi-
dent Roosevelt's press conference dis
Friday. Then he read an amendment
he framed Ito get full view of its
hideous legal and moral aspect"
1t said.
The legislative power Is hereby
vested in the Congress of the United
States and in the different executive
departments. which may be created
from time TO time"
Quotes Roosevelt.
Borah quoted President Roosevelt
as saying when he was Governor Of
New York, that the preservaLi lion of
this home rule by the States is a
fundamental necessity if we are to
remain a truly united country"
Il am glad to join with the President
in saying" Borah said. that there
is no such thing as a Federal union
after the States have been whipped
and bullied into coWardly submission.
l go further and say that so long as
the Supreme Court rigidly preserves
the rights of the States under the
Constitution it will deserve, and /
venture to believe it will have the re-
spect and the support of the people
of this country. and. upon reflection.
the commendation of the highest of
our officials. - The court should be
recommended for jealousy guarding
such rights.
The assailant of the court is wholly
without justifica tion in this particular
instance. The attack is really
upon the Constitution itself, and that
can only be remedied through a con-
Stitutional amendment"
What can be said" Borah de-
manoeo, "in justification Of the chirp-
ing satellites who hope to win favor
and make sure of their salaries by
decrying the handiwork of Washing
ton, Jefferson and Madison, who, be-
cause they have not the patience or
the ability to frame q statute within
the terms of the Constitution, seek to
cover their failure by talking loud
and constantly about an outmoded
Constitution and inadequate institu-
tions?'
Praises Nations Past.
At the outset Rnrah said. referring
apparently to Mr.. Roosevelt's deScrip-
tion of the N. r. A. opinion as taking
the country back to horse and buggy
days:
Whatever, therefore. may be the
future of the American Constitution,
the past is secure The ox-cart sys-
tenn may pass out under the demand
of a different civilization and of
greater leaders. The political philoso-
phy of Gen. Johnson, Mr.. Donald r.
Richberg and DIR. Tugwell may sup
plant the political philosophy of Gen.
Washington, Madison and Jefferson;
nevertheless. in my judgment, the OK
cart should and will hold a high
place at the bar of history.
THE Constitution should not be
changed by the Supreme Court. It
should not be changed in Washing
ton. 1t should be changed by the
people alone"
In its N. r. A. decision. Borah said.
the court decided three main ques-
tons" They were:
First, that the Supreme Court, in