Speech #690089875

Although the business of the United States In practically every department and bureau has tremendously increased during the last two years. the records of the United States Civil Service Commission show that the number of employees on the Federal pay roll as of December 31. 1925. was practically Identical with the number on the Federal pay roll as of June 30. 1923. one month before President Coolidge became President. This is in face of the fact that during the interim of two years the Post Office Department has been compelled to add several thousand to its pay roll in order to handle the tremendous increase in postal business. The Labor Department has been compelled to add to its pay rolls in order to enforce the immigration laws. The United States Veterans Bureau has been compelled to add to its pay rolls in order to take care of the work of handling the soldiers bonus. The Treasury Department has been compelled to take care of the additional work necessary in connection with the I saw stamped on it these words: "Made In Germany." The enforcement of the prohibition laws.