Askov American., 1940-05-30

ColonePs presump-
tion in speaking hzz Ess '''st
on foreign affairs. They seem to
think he is too young and inexper-
fenced, but it is mainly New Dealers
who hold that view. l thought he
delivered most timely talk that was
sound and to the point; moreover it
was courageous. Colonel Lindbergh
is not boy by any means. He is
SO years of age, and it must not be
overlooked that he grew to man.
hood under the guidance of an un-
usually intelligent father who repre-
Sented the Sixth district in Congress
with distinction and fidelity for 10
years. The Colonel is five years
older than Governor Stassen and is
of the same age as Thomas E. Dewey,
who is one of the foremost con-
tenders for the Republican presi-
dental nomination.
If I remember my history, the
younger Pitt, probably England's
most brilliant prime minister, was
only "a when he first took over the
reins of government, and we know
that it was during very troublesome
period. Napoleon attained dazzling
heights at the age of 81. Many
similar cases may be cited.
l have watched with great inter-
est Colonel Lindbergh's career since
his memorable flight to Paris and
am proud to subscribe myself as one
of his admirers. He is modest, well
balanced, courageous and has an
abundance of horse sense. hope the
Republicans nominate him for vice.
president.
l know of no man who is better
prepared to advise us on the subject
of air defense than is Colonel Lind
bergh. In a time like this he should
he called to active service. His ad-
vice in spending the money that Con-
gress is appropriating would be in
valuable and no one can seriously
challenge the statement that he would
save the treasury millions of dol
lars in that capacity. Unfortunately,
Colonel Lindbergh is not New Deal
er so he will probably not be called
upon to help. More is the pity.
Angling for Third Term.
There is no longer much doubt that
President Roosevelt is determined to
run for another term and it is equally
plain that the strong feeling against
a third term is giving him consid-
cradle concern. Friend and foe con-
cede that he is one of the country's
foremost political strategists. In
order to smother adverse criticism he
has hit upon the happy idea of
coalition government during the crisis
in Europe. 1t is generally understood
that he planned on appointing Re-
publicans to head the War, Navy and
Labor departments. He realizes that
his ambitious defense plan is bound
to bog down because of inadequate
production facilities. Then, too, labor
will object to being regimented in
carrying out the program. Presto!
The Republicans he appointed would
be held responsible for all failures.
Then he could say to the country,
<'The Republicans that 1 named made
a botch of it. They are no good"
We must not lose sight of the fact
that representative government is
government by political parties, and
that it is at all times necessary to
have a strong minority party to keep
the party in power from running wild.
The New Dealers want to cut out the
brake. AS 1 see it, there is greater
need for an opposition party today
than at any time since the Civil
war. The American people may we'll
congratulate themselves that the Re-
publicans have refused to listen to
the siren call to adjourn politics. The
one-party system may work we'll in
the totalitarian states but it is no good
for America.
It is a we'll known fact that MIR.
Roosevelt not only fills the office of
President but he also directs the
course of every department of the
government, including the legislative
and judicial. Were he sincere in his
quest for non-partisan government,
why has he not appointed at least
few real Republicans to responsible
positions in the government during
the seven years of his administration?
The only Republicans that 1 can re-
call his having appointed were Roose-
welt, or New Deal, Republicans and
they, of course, are not Republicans
at all, although they may have been
in the days when the elephant was
in clover.
Congress Acts on Defense.
On Friday, last, the House with but
one dissenting vote passed the Emer-
.gency National Defense bill, which
authorizes unlimited expansion of the
Army Air service and for speeding up
the production of munitions and sup
plies. The Senate has already acted