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Show waterways. If co-operative marketing is the' solution why has the administration adminis-tration failed to apply it, he asked. In contrast, he said, the Democratic party recognizes the principle of distributing dis-tributing the cost of control of surplus sur-plus crops over the marketed units whose producers are beaflted. The party further recognizes "the right of farmers to lead In the development of farm policies," and "that adequate credit facilities and better administration administra-tion of the farm loan system" must be assured in the interest of the farmers, Senator Robinson said. "We repudiate Mr. HooTer'i proposal pro-posal to limit farm production to the domestic demand, as calculated to belittle, be-little, rather than to encourage the great Industry of agriculture," he said. "If a more equitable and executive plan than that comprised by the equalization fee is discovered, It should be adopted," Senator Robinson continued. "The time has come, how-ever, how-ever, when an economic adventure is Justified In behalf of the millions who engage In that industry without which civilization could not survive. The Democratic nominee for President has committed himself to prompt and decisive action in accordance with the principles outlined In our platform." plat-form." Senator Robinson declared there had always been room in the Democratic Demo-cratic Party for a difference of opinion opin-ion as to the beet means of promoting temperance and suppressing traffic in alcoholic beverages. He pointed out that a proposal for changes in the existing system was submitted to the resolutions committee at Houston but was rejected. The convention realized realiz-ed the futility of Attempting to secure unanimity on the proposal, he said. The platform provision as finally adopted condemns the Republican party for Insincerity in promising turning to the old evils of the saloon temperance and respect for law can be promoted thrdugh changes in the existing system, he is a nullification-1st nullification-1st and an enemy of the Constitution?" Constitu-tion?" he asked. "Such arguments Impeach the intelligence of their authors," au-thors," he declared. Senator Robinson pointed out that only such modifications as meet with the approval of public opinion are possible no matter who is President. Senator Robinson continued: "Having in mind that the law for enforcement of prohibition has been discredited beeaiw -T have not beei mMt tSSt . . . - ment, the conclusion It &mKe4 thst a breakdown is not threatened by mere proposals for modification, but rather by indifference of the public to proper execution and by corruption and inefficiency of many enforcement officers. It is recognized that the people constitute the reservoir of all political power and have the right, in the constitutional manner to call for changes in either or both the Constitution Consti-tution and the law. The executive has no power to modify either. It is in no sense an attempt at nullification to suggest changes in the Constitution Constitu-tion or the law. Nullification exists s 4 refusal or willful failure to enforce. Honest Enforcement "To summarize, the Democratic platform does not commit the party for or against modification. It does pledge the nominees to an honest effort to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment and the laws enacted pursuant thereto; Governor Smith has promised bis best efforts to enforce en-force prohibition. His personal opinion opin-ion that the law or the Constitution should be changed to make certain better observance and enforcement, does not affect hie disposition or ability abil-ity to perform that duty." Oi tie subject Of C ttti&aSi Marine, Senator Robrnsew asMftefr "While the necessity for Government Govern-ment ships continues, and until they can be transferred under satisfactory conditions for private operation, the service should be kept efficient and should be Improved to meet competition competi-tion with foreign lines and to pro ride for the expansion of our commerce." He said the Democratic party recognizes recog-nizes that an adequate merchant marine ma-rine is essential to the safety of the nation and the independence of its commerce. However, he said, Democrats Demo-crats have never advocated as a permanent per-manent policy Government ownership and operation of shipping. The party has refused to approve "reckless sacrifice and favoritism in the sale of vessels," he declared. The platform .makers of the Republican Re-publican party recognized that the corruption at Washington was a major ma-jor Issue of this campaign in their effort to aijtlpate the, declaration on the subject by the democratic party", Senator Robinson said. "While rare cases of fraud may be regarded as unavoidable in any business busi-ness comparable in volume to that of the United States, it becomes a matter mat-ter of general political concern when the party in power proves so derelict as to (ail to prevent shocking and re- ' j peated departures Iras tAftT- S J common honesty ta flfr&mSiixc&Sk i the public business," Mctf. -J;Z? Robinson. If the principle enunciated in the Republican platform bad been applied by the Republican administration it would have been unnecessary for the r ROBINSON ASKS U CONTEST BE ON ' ETHICAL PLANE ' Vice Presidential Nominee Finds i "Political Serpents Hissing;" Would Arouse Hatreds. ',SEES FARM PROBLEM AS MAIN CAMPAIGN ISSUE , .. , i . Accepts Nomination Stressing Need of ' Fesl Law Enforcement and Honesty J In Government Scores Hoover Stand. i. ' Hot Springs, Ark., August 30. Senator Joe T. Robinson of this state accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president here tonight In an address plodging his party to adequate ade-quate farm relief, an honest endeavor to enforce prohibition, the maintenance mainte-nance of a merchant marine and the eradication of corruption from the national na-tional government. Claude G. Bowers of New York, the temporary chairman at the Houston convention delivered the notification 1 ' address as chairman of the notification notifica-tion committee. The ceremonies took place at the Arlington Hotel before one of the largest gatherings in the fcistory of Arkansas. The nominee made a plea for a frank discussion jf all the issues of the campaign without bitterness. Public attention has been concentrated concentra-ted on political affairs to a degree of intensity never before known, he aid. In this campaign, he said, voters vot-ers are interested not only In the Issues, but in the personal character-' character-' istlcs of the candidates. "The preliminary events of the contest con-test Indicate that in order to avoid bitterness, the leaders on both sides must display a sense of Justice and fairness by refusing to become the beneficiaries of political influences and processes which they themselves are unwilling to employ." he continued. continu-ed. "In this way, and in no other, may the pbisons of slander and libel be counteracted and overcome." Arouse Prejudices I ' The Quadrennial contest presents v an inspiring spectacle when conduct ed with high standards of ethics, Cenator Robinson said. But, he continued: con-tinued: ''Numerous political serpents are hissing in the dark and striking from cover, and with venomous malice seek to poison the thoughts and arouse the "prejudice of those who will decide issues of far-reaching importance." The spokesman of a party has a duty to toll the whole truth, he added, but "he proves himself unworthy if he knowingly accepts advantage from falsehood, even though not ut- fereu or Wired by himself." F Senator Robinson characterized the . attitude of the two parties with re-' re-' epect to the agricultural problem, the t outstanding issue of the campaign. 'Both platforms recognize the distressed dis-tressed condition and hold out promises prom-ises the relative value of which is apparent, -he said. 8TRIKING EXCERPT8 FROM SENATOR ROBINSON'8 SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE. "The leaders on both sides must dlsplsy a sense of Justice and fair-nets fair-nets by refusing to become the beneficiaries of political influences and processes which they themselves them-selves are unwilling to employ." "Numerous political serpents are hitting In the dark . Sound publlo policy encourages full, frank and fearless dlsuuttlon of Issues and records." "The spokesman of a party has the duty to tell the whole truth, . He proves himself unworthy un-worthy If he knowingly accepts advantage ad-vantage from falsehood even though not uttered or Inspired by himself." "The Republican party Is either Incapable of successfully dealing with the (agricultural) question or has deliberately violated its express promises to the farmers of the nation." na-tion." "If a more equitable and effective plan than that comprised by the equalization fee It discovered, it should be adopted." Governor Smith's statement "is an unqualified acceptance of the obligation to enforce the law to the bett of his ability." I 1 obedience to the Eighteenth Amendment, Amend-ment, "after having flagrantly disregarded disre-garded for eight jears that amendment amend-ment and the law for its enforcement," enforce-ment," he declared. "The convention recognized," he said, "that the Democratio party is neither a prohibition nor an anti-prohibition organization butif entrusted with power its duty would be to enforce en-force all laws." "To one who for twenty-five years has uniformly supported measures for prohibition, it has been disappointing to note the methods and agencies employed em-ployed by the Republican party in the enforcement of the national prohibition prohibi-tion laws," Senator Robinson continued. con-tinued. He said the question should be treated as moral and economic rather than political and that many claiming to be reformers have clouded the subject sub-ject with confusion and misunderstanding. misunder-standing. These people, he said, have discredited the motives of those who display moderation and fairness in i ; the discussions on the subject and of those who are dissatisfied with present pres-ent conditions. "President Wilson vetoed the Volstead Vol-stead Act," said Senator Robinson. "The integrity of his purpose was not questioned; his good faith was generally gener-ally conceded." Senator Robinson then referred to Governor Smith's telegram to the Houston convention in which he pledged himself to enforce prohibition "to the limit of my ability without reservation or evasion." "This language is an unqualified j acceptance of the obligation to enforce en-force the law to the best of his abll ity," declared Senator Robinson. The vice-presidential nominee point ed out that the enforcement of pro bibition under the last two Repub lican administrations has been under the Treasury Department, "whose head, . prior to national prohibition was largely Interested In the liquor business." He referred to the fact that Senator-elect William S. Vara ol Pennsylvania, whose action in swinging swing-ing to Mr. Hoover at Kansas City was largely responsible fer the nomination of the Republican candidate, was elected on a platform containing a single plank, the repeal of national prohibition. "Can it be said that because Governor Gover-nor Smith believes that, without re- Senate to advise the discharge of an Attorney General "who had flagrantly disregarded the obligations of his office of-fice and contributed to the pollution of the fountain of justice," Senator Robinson continued. "The country would have been spared the spectacle of an executive sustaining this faithless faith-less officer until public sentiment compelled com-pelled dismissal, and the dismissal would have been made without expression expres-sion of confidence in the faithless officer of-ficer by the chief executive," he said. Smith's Record Likewise, he went on, there would have been no necessity for the Senate to urge the retirement of a Secretary of the Navy who had approved the contract by which the oil reserves were given to private interests through the bribery-of a fellow cabinet officer, the Secretary of the Interior. "Throughout almost four terms the Democratic nominee for President has served as chief executive of New York," Senator Robinson said. "During "Dur-ing all his service the searchlight of hostile scrutiny has been thrown in full glare on his administrations. That Governor Smith's record has stood the test is evidence of that extraordinary executive ability and fearlessness required re-quired In a President of the United States, who Is expected to safeguard the Government against such thieves and crooks as have plundered it during dur-ing recent years." In conclusion Senator Robinson said: "The safety of our political institutions in-stitutions depends on fair elections and honest government You may never expect clean government if nominations or elections are to be bought and sold. Of course, such methods do not meet with approval by the majority of the Republican party. Many Republicans condemn the Indlfferenco of their leaders to the Ignominious record mentioned a rec ord which never could have been made if the watchmen on the towers had not fai'rfra iwiij "The Democratic peri? fcrS. 33 j cooperation of all fet C ministration ot national affairs reformed re-formed in accordance with the prin clples set forth in its platform. "Mr. Chairman Bowers, and ladles and gentlemen of the Committee, the nomination for Vice President is accepted ac-cepted with sincere appreciation of the honor and the responsibilities that are associated with it." . . ... The Republican party In 1924 gave virtually the same promise it gives '. . this year, "to take whatever steps are necessary to bring back a balanced condition between agriculture, Industry Indus-try and labor," Senator Robinson asserted. as-serted. However, tbe McNary-Haug-n bill, prepared under the direction f Secretary of Agriculture Wallace had Just been defeated and to regain the confidence of the farmers Presi dent Coolidge, in the 1924 campaign promised to call a conference to con-eider con-eider legislation for the next Congress. Con-gress. The doctrine which Mr. Hoover has adopted originated from the confer tnce which followed, Senator Robinson Robin-son said. This doctrine provided that agricultural production should be limited lim-ited to the demands of the domestic market "and with only such foreign markets as may be profitable." The Capper-Williams bill followed the general lines of this recommendation. recommenda-tion. It was supported by Mr. Hoover, Hoov-er, Senator Robinson said, but was , opposed by the farm organizations and defeated. As further evidence of Mr. Hoover's Stand, Senator Robinson quoted from a statement by Mr. Hoover in the Pacific Pa-cific Ruralist ot Fahruary 7, 1924: "Generally tie fundamental need is balancing of agricultural production to our home demand." Tbe 69th Congress passed the Mc-INary-Haugen bill, with a vote of 57 per cent of the Democrats and 52 per cent of the Republicans, he said. President Coolidge vetoed it. Ip the last session after it had been modified modi-fied to meet some of the objections to it, the bill was passed again with Increased majorities. Again the President vetoed it. "These facts prove that the Republican Repub-lican party Is either incapable of successfully suc-cessfully dealing with the question or bas deliberately violated its express promises to the farmers ot the na tion," Senator Robinson declared. Mr. Hoover now asserts that "an adequate tariff is the foundation of farm relief," that inland waterways . mutt be developed to assist tbe far ' mer and co-operative marketing must ! tie stimulated by the extension of fed- eral credits, Senator Robinson continued. con-tinued. I Increased tariffs can afford no re pet, he argued, and the farmer will ' earoely wait for the development ot i |