Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
10 | constitutional amendment.
 YNnI1aTRIAI. TRAINING

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.
 Our industrial development depends largely upon technical education. in- cluding in this term all industrial edu- cation, from that which fits man to be good mechanic, good carpenter or blacksmith to that which fits 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 good building or me chanical trades school q textile or matchmaking or engraving school.
 In every possible way we should help the wageworker who tolls with his hands and who must i've hope in a constantly increasing measure) also toll with his brain. Under the constitu- tlon the national legislature can do but little of direct importance for his wei 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 1 so earnestly hope that both the legis- lative and judicial branches of the gov ernment will construe this clause of the constitution in the broadest possi- ble manner.
 THE FARMER.
 The only other persons whose well fare Is as vital to the welfare of the whole country as is the welfare of the wageworkers 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 in 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 in the business world, and 1t has ac- compllshed much for good in the world of labor. It is no less necessary for farmers. Such movement as the grange movement is good in itself and is capable of well nigh infinite fur ther extension for good so long as it is kept to it's own legitimate business. The benefits to be derived by the as- sociation of farmers for mutual ad- vantage are partly economic and part ly sociological. IRRIGATION AND FOREST PRES
 ERvATION.
 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.
 I am well aware of how difficult it is to pass a constitutional amendment. in my judgment. the whole question of marriage and di- vorce should be relegated to the au- thority of the national congress. The change would be good from every standpoint. In particular it would be good because 1t would confer on the congress the power at once to deal and efficiently with polygamy, and this should be done whether or not marriage and divorce are dealt with. It is neither safe nor proper to leave the question of polygamy to be dealt with by the several states. MERCHANT MARINE.
 Let me once again call the attention of the congress to two subjects con corning which I have frequently be fore communicated with them. One is the question of developing American shipping. I trust that law embody- Ing in substance the views or major part of the views expressed in the re- port on this subject laid before the house at it's last session will be passed. It seems to me that the proposed meas nre is as nearly unobjectionable as any can be.
 THE CURRENCY.
 I especially call your attention to the second subject, the condition of our currency laws. The national bank act has ably served great purpose in aid ing the enormous business develop ment of the country. and within ten years there has been an increase in circulation per capita from $21.41 to ,33.0S. For several years evidence has been accommodating that additional leg station is needed The recurrence of ,ach crop season emphasizes the de- 'ects of the present laws. There must soon be a revision of them. because Q leave them as they are means to In- .ur liability of business disaster. Since TOUT body adjourned there has been a iuctuation In the interest on call money from 2 per cent to 90 per cent. md the nuctuation was even greater turing the preceding six months. The secretary of the treasury had to step n and by wise action put stop to the most violent period of oscillation. C I do not press any especial plan. va- ious plans have recently been pro 'osed by expert committees of bank rs. Among the plans which are possl- fly feasible and which certainly should eceive your consideration Is that re- 'eatedly brought to your attention by