U.S.A. POLITICS

Grey River Argus, 16 June 1936, Page 6

U.S.A. POLITICS

Roosevelt’s Speech

(Aust, & N.Z. Cable Assn.) DALLAS (Texas), June 12

Again taking his texts from the controversial issues considered by the Republican Convention, President Roosevelt to-day made a vigorous attack against monopolistic tendancics in business, and, in an apparent attempt to counteract the strong nationalistic plank in the Republican platform, affirmed a strict “hands-off’’ policy in international affairs.

Speaking at the Texas Centennial Celebration he said: “We restored democracy in government. We are in the process of restoring democracy in economic opportunity. ’ ’ Outlining in a general way the administration’s effort to enact social and economic reforms lie spoke briefly on foreign affairs, reiterating his adherence .to a good neighbour policy, but adding: “At the same time I tried to make it clear to other countries that in their problems, our help will be confined to moral help. We are not going to get. tangled up with their troubles.’’ Incidentally, at the luncheon at which the President spoke, marked the rapprochement between the President and the Louisiana Democrat organisation which has long been in open warfare with the National Administration. The late Air. Huey Long’s successor was present and pledged full support for President Roosevelt, thus eliminating the last organised opposition faction within the party. CLEVELAND. June 12. Air. Knox was nominated as VicePresident at the Republican Convention. Senator A. IL Vandenberg, who was Air. A. AL Landon’s choice, addressed a letter to the Convention asking that his name be withdrawn.

A dozen aspirants for the position were nominated by zealous friends, but while the stream of oratory continued the party leaders went about, the business of choosing between Senator Vandenberg and Colonel Knox. Senator Vandenberg’s relinquishment, making possible the .selection of Colonel Knox, the Chicago publisher, at the first, ballot without a single dissenting vote. The Convention then adjourned sine die.