Evening star., 1936-06-27

is a determined effort on the part OF
Republican political leadership to dis
credit, tear down and block the
great movement for social betterment
Of which our President has been the
spearhead and the inspiration"
He said that the minimum wage
law Of New York, recently declared
unconstitutional by the Supreme
Court, had been bitterly opposed BY
Republicans. even though they may
now give lip service to the principle
Of protecting women and children In
industry. The Republican platform
adopted in Cleveland, Lehman con-
ttnued, clearly indicates that If the
Republican party gains control OF
Government next November, the Ma
tion-wide establishment of unemploy-
ment insurance will be completely de-
stroyed. He quoted the following:
We propose to encourage adoption
by States and territories Of honest
practical measures for meeting the
problems of unemployment insurance.
The unemployment insurance and
old-age annuity sections Of the pres
ent social security act are unwork-
able"
To Gov. Lehman, this was a GER
tain indication that the Republicans
intend to kill the social security act
in large part.
New York's delegation this morning
adopted a resolution calling upon Gov.
Lehman to accept denomination.
Gov. Lehman, we have not failed
you; do not, We ask, fail u.s." said the
resolution, which was presented by
Herbert Bayard Swope and seconded
by Caroline O'Day.
1t is possible that the resolution will
be presented to the national con-
yention during today's session.
The New Workers. resolution set
forth the fact that the campaign this
year in New York State is CLOSELY
bound up with the national campaign.
The issue in the coming election is
squarely centered on Franklin Roose-
Velt and those aligned with him in the
battle for popular rights" it said.
There is no individual in all America
who, next to the President person.
ifiies those principles than Herbert
Lehman"
Mrs. Norton Speaks.
Among the other seconding speeches
for Roosevelt was one by Representa-
tive Mary T. Norton of New Jersey.
The women of America, she said. look
upon the New Deal as square deal" :"
She said:
The women of America will tell
you. as they have told me. that the
New Deal is a square deal for them. +"
said Mrs. Norton. They have gained
new freedom because a Just Presi-
dent, in appointing them to high Of
fees and places of distinction has
given them a new courage and faith
in themselves, a desire to 60 for
ward with the men of the country to
a more secure and greater happiness
and prosperity.
Il know I express the sentiment of
the women of America when I saw
to you We are ready to follow the lead
erShlp OF one who has placed human
values above all else, one who has
dedicated his life to serve the peo-
pie of great Nation.
SNew Jersey pledges her loyalty
to the fullest extent and is ready to
march forward with the New Deal.
and TO elect another Senator to up-
hold the New Deal"
Earlier in her speech Mrs Norton
praised Mrs. Roosevelt in the fol-
lowing words:
May at this time pay my tribute
OF respect and affection to one of
the most understanding and finest
women have ever met, the Lady
Eleanor"
Mrs. Norton defended the record
OF the Roosevelt administration dur
Ing the past three years, declaring
that when people are hungry they
want food, not promises ="