Evening star., 1936-07-24

be not where to find work for the
workers, but where to find workers
for the work.
One of the signs of the ending
of past depressions was the launch
ing of new business ventures. 1t ID
true that most of them were small.
Altogether, however, they provided
work for many millions Of people.
In the present depression his de-
mand for work has not yet ap-
peared. Few new ventures have
been started. Why? Because the
small business man, the working
man who would like to become his
own boss-the average American
has hesitated to start out for him.
self. He lacks confidence in the
soundness of Federal policy; he is
afraid of what may come next.
We must dispel his fear, restore
his confidence and place our reii-
ance once more IN the initiative, in
telligence and courage of these
makers of jobs and opportunities.
That is why say, In all earnest
ness, that the time has come to
unshackle initiative and free the
spirit of American enterprise.
Relief Is Matter
OF Plain Duty.
We must be freed from incessant
governmental intimidation and
hostility. We must be freed from
the effects Of an arbitrary and
uncertain monetary policy. And.
through a vigorous enforcement Of
the antitrust laws, we must be
freed from private monopolistic
control.
Once these things are done the
energies of the American economic
system will remedy the ravages Of
depression and restore full activity
and full employment.
Out of this depression has come
not only the problem Of recovery.
but also the equally grave problem
Of caring for the unemployed
until recovery is attained. Their
relief at all times Is a matter Of
plain duty.
We of our party pledge that
this obligation will never be
neglected. In extending help, how
ever, we will handle the public
funds as a public trust We will
recognize that all citizens, ire
specttve of color, race, creed or
party affiliation, have an equal
right to this protection. We would
consider it base beyond words to
make loyalty or service to party
a condition upon which the needy
unemployed might obtain help.
Those who use public funds to
build their political machines for
felt all right to political consid-
Grafton from true Americans.
All Who Need Relief
To Continue to Get IL.
Let me emphasize that, while we
propose to follow q policy of econ
omy in Government expenditures,
those who need relief will get 1t.
We will not take our economies out
Of the allotments to the unem-
ployed. We will take them out Of
the hides of the political eXploiters.
The question is not as stated by the
administration-how much money
the American people are willing to
spend for relief. The question Is
how much waste the American peo-
pie are willing to stand for IN the
administration of relief.
The destruction of human values
by this depression has been far
greater than the American people
suffered during the World War.
When the depression began millions
of dependable men and women had
employment. They were the solid
citizenry of America; they had lived
honestly and had worked hard.
They had dealt fairly with the
Government, which. In turn, had
depended upon their support.
Then they found themselves de-
prived of employment by economic
forces over which they had no con-
troll. Little by little they spent their
life savings, while vainly seeking
new jobs.
We shall undertake to aid these
innocent victims of the depression.
In addition, We shall amend the
social security act to make it
workable. We recognize that So
ciety, acting through government.
must afford as large a measure Of
protection as 1t can against invol-
untary unemployment and de-
pendency in old age. We pledge
that the Federal Government will
do its proper share in that task.
Debts and Taxes
Impede individual.
But it must be kept in mind that
the security of all of us depends on
the good management of our COM
mon affairs. We must be able to
produce and accumulate enough to
finance our normal progress, as well
as to take care Of ourselves and OF
those entitled to protection.
Mounting debts and increasing
taxes constitute q threat to all Of
these aims. They absorb the funds
that might be used to create new
things or to reduce the cost OF
present goods. Taxes, both visible
and invisible, add to the price Of
everything. BY taking more and
more out of the family purse they
leave less for the family security.
Let us not be misled by those who
tell us that others will be made to
carry the burden for us. A simple
inquiry into the facts and figures
will show that our growing debts
and taxes are so enormous that,
even If we tax to the utmost limits
those who are best able to pay the
average taxpayer will still have to
bear the major part. While spend
ing billions of borrowed money may
create temporary appearance Of
prosperity we and our children,
as taxpayers, have yet to pay the