The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1906-12-05

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be a good mechanic, a 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, 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 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 well
fare save where he is engaged in work
which permits it to act under the in
terstate commerce clause of the constl-
tuition and this is one reason why
so earnestly hope that both the legls-
lative and judicial branches of the gov
ernment will construe This clause Of
the constitution in the broadcast posi-
Bile manner.
The Farmer.
The only other persons whose well
fare is as vital to the welfare of the
whole country rs 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 it has ac-
complished much for good in the world
of labor. 1t is no less necessary for
farmers. Such movement as the
grange movement is good in itself and
is capable of a well nigh infinite fur
ther extension for good so long as it is
kept to its 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 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 it Is
to pass q constitutional amendment.
Nevertheless, in my Judgment the
whole question of marriage and d.
vorce should be relegated to the au-
thority of the national congress. The
change would be good from every
In particular it would be
good because 1t would confer on the
congress the power at once to deal
radically and efficiently with polygamy,
and this should be done whether or
not marriage and divorce are dealt
with 1t 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-
cerning which | have frequently be-
fore communicated with them. One is
the question of developing American
shipping. | trust that a law embody-
ing In substance the views or major
part of the views expressed in the re-
port on this subject laid Iefore the
house at its last session will be passed |
1t seems to me that the proposed meas
ure is as nearly unobjectlonable as any |
can be.
The Currency.
especially call your attention to the |
second subject, the condition of our
laws. The national bank act |
has ably served q great purpose in aid
Ing the enormous business develop |
ment of the country, and within ten
years there has been an increase In |
per capita from S21.41 to
S33.0S. For several years evidence has
been accumulating that additional leg |
Station Is needed. The recurrence of |
each crop season emphasizes the de-
soon be revision Of them, because
70 leave them as they are means to in
,ur liability of business disaster. Since
7our body adjourned there has been a
in the interest on call
money from per cent to 80 per cent,
Ind the fluctuation 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.
do not press any especial plan. Va
'lous plans have recently been pro
,osed by expert committees of bank
RS. Among the plans which are posi-
Dly feasible and which certainly should
eceive your consideration Is that re-
'eatedly brought to your attention by
he present secretary of the treasury,
he essential features of which have
,een approved by many prominent
,ankers and business men, According
o this plan, national banks should be
permitted to issue a specified proper
ion Of their capital in notes Of given
,lnd, the issue to be taxed at so high
rate as to drive the notes back when
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