The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-01-04
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In the SectlOn OF MS speech deal
ing with domestic affairs. MIR.
Roosevelt dared his enemies to
choose and state publicly their stand
on the issue of maintaining the
New Deal or abandoning it. He
recommended to Congress that We
advance: That we do not retreat
The nub of his statement on world
affairs was a recommendation for
further neutrality legislation.
He said that on the basis of
existing law no new taxes were
advisable or necessary at this ses-
sion. The choice of language in this
passage was interpreted as warn
ing to Congress that any spending
projects beyond Administration plans
would require an additional levy.
World Peace Jeopardized
Mr.. Roosevelt reported:
l. World peace is jeopardized
abroad.
2. Land and air disarmament has
failed.
3. Outlook for continued naval
ornaments reduction is dark.
4. The United States has made
substantial material progress out of
depression.
5. Our Respondent economic au-
tocracy" seeks through political pup
pets to control newly invoked Fed
eral powers and with them shackle
the peoples liberties.
6. Employment and the national
income are definitely up.
7. Reduced relief appropriations
are anticipated.
8. 1--WE can approach balance of
the national budget"
The World Should Follow
9. The United States and the 9TH
er American republics should CO.
operate for peace
10. Congress has the right and
can find means to protect its laws
and its own prerogatives until the
Supreme Court ultimately passes on
disputed New Deal policies.
AuIOcracy Is ASSdlieu
Mr.. Roosevelt bitterly denounced
autocracy abroad and the desire for
it's power at home. He said that
under the sway of foreign autoc-
racies the international situation
has become possessed of many Of
the elements that lead to the
tragedy of war"
If the era of mad scrambles for
colonial empire is to descend again
upon the world, the President add
ed, the program of "the Americas"
is obvious.
l. Observe a well-ordered neutral
ity.
2. Provide adequate self defense.
3. BY example and encourage
ment persuade other nations to re-
turn to peace and goodwill.
The President congratulated the
new world upon the absence of
strife and aggression and exclaimed:
The rest of the world-ah!
| there's the rub"
Heard Round the World
A clamor of praise and protest
arose in capitol corridors and lob
oles as Mr.. Roosevelt sped to the
White House after his extraordinary
appearance in the crowded cham
Der of the House.
Washington'S SmarteSt society of
diplomacy, offlcialdom and perman-
ent residents watched the President
under the glare-lights; heard his
resonant voice open the 1886 con-
test for occupancy of the White
House for the ensuing four years.
From coast to coast and around
the world his words were broadcast.
1t was estimated that there were
rs 900 900 potential listeners in the
United States.
Scene Brilliant One
Cabinet and Cabinet ladies were
there. Mrs. Roosevelt and others of
the family looked down from choice
gallery seats. Democrats whooped
and applauded their approval as Mr..
Roosevelt spoke. Republicans
tapped palms lightly or not at all.
The political storm broke in lob
bies and corridors as the crowds dis
persed. Division of opinion was
largely partisan. Republicans
snapped their verdict that Mr..
Roosevelt played cheap politics" in
seeking an evening radio audience.
Democrats chortled their cheers.
Cabinet members said: Great"
Magnificent" Excellent"
Splendid said Speaker Joseph
w. Byrns. 1T was a challenge to
the enemies of popular govern
ment."
1T was pure political speech, -
contended House Republican Lead
er Bertrand H. Smell. "I am sorry
I wasted my time today in opposing
hism appearance.
Senator Hiram W. johnson, vet
eran Progressive Republican of CAL
ifornia, said: "Bully!"
"a fighting SPEECH" said Chair
man JOnn y. OCOnnOr OF the House
Rules Committee. Just like
Sparticus gave to the gladiators.
Let EN- come on"
1T was an appeal to class preju-
dice" said Rep. Carl E. Mapes
(R- Mich). "A pure stump
speech"
"A damned good speech" pro-
claimed busting Rep. Maury Nave
rick Cd, Tex). ct had lots of
fight and threw the hooks into the
American Liberty League. That's
all he has to do to win"
A Republican cheer came from
Senator Gerald P. Nye (R., N. ID.
1T was a great speech and certainly
challenge to the Republican Party