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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
11
Governor Smith delivered an acceptance address stressing Democratic ideals and the nation's welfare. He asserted commitment to government purpose, urged unity under Providence, and vowed to govern constructively, warning against regressive policies.
The text presents a jagged critique of government as control and ideology. It argues about the pendulum of tyranny, benevolent guidance, and the tension between rulers and people, hinting at political theories and outcomes shaped by leadership and public belief.
The piece critiques federal appropriations under the Coolidge era, noting diverging views on defense and civil expenditures, and argues for tighter government spending. It cites figures for interest and debt service, calls for real reform, and references critiques from economists and political figures about the wartime legacy and future fiscal policy.
The document presents a political address arguing about American foreign policy and the Monroe Doctrine, criticizing interventionism while stressing national sovereignty and prohibition enforcement. It references 1924 shipbuilding fears, arbitration treaties, and constitutional duties, urging a restrained yet firm approach to Latin American relations. The speech defends a precise enforcement of anti alcohol laws and emphasizes constitutional fidelity.
The speaker defends state control over alcohol and opposes a nationwide swell toward repealing prohibition. He urges letting states decide manufacture and sale while criticizing federal overreach and wartime price policies that harmed farmers and economies.
The speaker criticizes the tariff and government policy, arguing farming is economically ailing while industry profits falter. He warns that credit, production, and market competition distortions threaten national prosperity, urging stronger government action for agriculture alongside broader economic reform.
Governor Smith outlines support for state flexible alcohol standards, dry laws enforcement, and cooperative marketing while opposing saloons. He promotes public ownership ideas, unemployment relief, and anti-war stances, pledging to study Great Lakes waterway plans and push for river authority and wage fairness. The speech condemns partisan dishonesty and calls for a comprehensive political campaign.
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