Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-12-10

or blacksmith to that which fits a man
to do the greatest engineering feat.
The skilled mechanic. the skilled work
man, can best become such by tech
nical industrial education. The far
reaching usefulness of Institutes OF
technology and schools of mines or of
engineering is now universally ac-
knowledged, and no less far reaching
is the effect of a good building or me-
chanical trades school, Il textile or
matchmaking or engraving school,
In every possible way we should help
the wageworker who tolls with his
hands and who must 1--WE hope in
constantly increasing measure) also
toll with his brain. Under the constitu-
ton the national legislature can do but
little of direct Importance for his well
fare save where he is engaged in work
which permits it TO act under the in
terstate commerce clause of the consti-
tuition, and this is one reason why
so earnestly hope that both the legis-
lative and judicial branches of the gov
eminent will conStrue this clause of
Constitution
BILE manner.
The Farmer.
The only other persons whose wei
fare is as vital to the welfare of tie
whole country rs is the welfare of the
wagevorkers are the tillers of the soil,
the farmers.
Several factors must cooperate in
the improvement of the farmers con-
dition. He must have the chance TO
be educated i'm the widest possible
sense. in the sense which keeps ever in
view the intimate relationship between
the theory of education and the facts
OF life.
Organization has become necessary
i'm the business world, and it has ac-
complShed much for good in the world
OF labor 1t is no less necessary for
farmers. Such a movement as the
grange movement is good in itself and
is capable of well nigh infinite fur
Their extension for good so long as it is
kept 80 its own legitimate business.
The benefits TO be derived by the as
ISOLATION Of farmers for mutual adj
vantage are partly economic and part
~ sociological.
IRRIGATION and Forest Preservation.
Much is now being done for the
states Of the Rocky mountains and
great plains through the development
of the national policy of irrigation and
forest preservation. No government
policy for the betterment of our inter
nal conditions has been more fruitful
of good than this.
Divorce Legislation.
am we'll aware OF how difficult 1t i:
to pass n constitutional amendment
Nevertheless, in my Judgment, the
whole question of marriage and di
vorce should be relegated to the an
thority of the national congress. Th'
change would be good from ever!
standpoint. In particular it would b.
good because it would confer on th
congress the power at once to dea
radically and efficiently with polygamy
and this should be done whether o
not marriage and divorce are deal
with 1t is neither safe nor proper t
leave the question of polygamy to
dealt with by the several states.
Merchant Marine.
Let me once again call the attentio
of the congress to two subjects col
corning which / have frequently b.
fore communicated with them. One
the question of developing America
shipping. / trust that a law embod
ing in substance the views or a maj'
part of the views expressed in the r
port on this subject laid before Il
house at it's last session will be passe
1t seems to me that the proposed mea
ure is as nearly unobjectionable as al
can be.
The Currency.
especially call your attention to {
second subject, the condition of o
currency laws The national bank 8
has ably served a great purpose in a
ing the enormous business develC
ment of the country, and within
years there has been an increase
circulation per capita from $21.41
$33.OS. For several years evidence
been accommodating that additional /
islation is needed. The recurrence
each crop season emphasizes the
fects of the present laws. There M
soon be a revision of them, becal
to leave them as they are means to
cur liability of business disaster Sil
your body adjourned there has beer
fuctuation in the interest on {
money from per cent to 80 per &C
and the fiuctuation was even grea
during the preceding six month.
secretary of the treasury had to S
In and by wise action put stop to
most violent period of oscillation.
do not press any especial plan.
rious plans have recently been
posed by expert committees of ba
ers. Among the plans which are pc
bly, feasible and which certainly she
receive your consideration is that
peatedly brought to your attention
the present secretary of the treas