The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-12-06

and the general public. l renew my
previous recommendation that the con-
gress favorably consider the matter of
creating the machinery for compulsory
investigation of such Industrial contro-
versies as are of sufficient magnitude
and of sufficient concern to the people
OF the COUNTY, as whole to warrant
the federal government in taking action"
The recent strike of the telegraphers is
cited as an instance where such power
might profitably have been used.
Child Labor Evil.
The necessity of checking the evil of
child labor Is pointed out with much di-
rectness. On the relation between capital
and labor the president asserts that pub
lie opinion must be aroused in condemna-
ton of evil practices on both sides. The
work of the department of agriculture is
given high praise and the Importance of
the department pointed out Cooperation
with farmers associations Is urged. The
necessity of a national system of inspec-
ton and grading OF grain. to correct evils
complained of is also pointed out.
National Water Highways.
Showing the necessity for the develop
ment of the national water highways the
message says: our great river systems
should be developed as national water
highways the Mississippi. with its trib-
the Columbia second. although there are
many others of Importance on the Pacific,
the Atlantic and the gulf slopes. The ma
tional government should undertake this
work. and / hope beginning will be
made in the present congress; and the
greatest of all our rivers the Mississippi,
should receive especial attention. From
the great lakes to the mouth of the Mis-
sissippi there should be a deep waterway,
NIT n
the east and west. Such waterway
would practically mean the extension. of
our coast line into the very heart of our
country. 1t would be of incalculable ben
eft TO our people. a
"As an incident to creating the deep
waterway down the Mississippi, the gov
eminent should build along its whole
lower length levees which, taken to-
gether with the control of the head
waters, will at once and forever put
complete stop to all threat of floods in
the immensely fertile Delta region. The
territory lying adjacent to the Missis-
'sippi along its lower course Will there
by become one of the most prosperous
and populous. as it already is one of
the most fertile, farming regions In all
the world"
Public Lands.
Extension of the work of irrigation and
the reclamation of waste lands Is advo-
Gated together with revision of the
actual home maker. The unlawful fenc-
ing of public lands for private grazing.
the president says, must be stopped, but
lat the same time the necessity which oo-
casioned it must be provided for. Several
plans are recommended.
Conservatism of the mineral wealth OF
the country. and the necessity for the
of the forests to prevent a
timber famine, are dwelt upon Drastic
faction by the congress is urged.
Would Repeal Duty on Wood Pulp.
The president declares in favor OF the
repeal of the duty on wood pulp. at the
same time declaring that 1t should IL
possible be accompanied by an agreement
with Canada that there should be no eX-
port duty on Canadian pulp wood
: That the government should own and
lease mineral and oil lands is the belief
of the president.
Work on the Panama canal is declared
to be proceeding in a satisfactory man
ner, and figures given to substantiate the
statement.
For Postal Savings Banks.
On. the questions of postal savings
banks and the establishment of parcels
post system the message says:
II commend to the favorable considera-
ton of the congress n postal savings
bank system as recommended by the
postmaster general.
IL further commend to the congress the
of the postmaster generals
recommendation for an extension or uhe
parcel post. especially on the rurai
routes These recommendations nave
been drawn up to benefit the farmer ana
the country storekeeper; otherwise
faV | believe
it is good policy for our government to do
everything possible to aid the small town
and the country district 1t is desirable
that the country merchant should not be
crushed out
Some form of local sell government
for Alaska is asked of the congress
and that the rights of citizenship he
conferred upon the people OF forto
Rico.
Campaign Contributions.
The president says: TT is well to
provide that corporations shall not con-
tribute to presidential or national cam
paigns, and furthermore to provide for
the modification of both contributions
and expenditures. The need for col
lecting large campaign funds would
vanish If congress provided an appro-
priation for the proper and legitimate
expenses of each of the great national
parties an appropriation dulple eHouSh
to meet the necessity for thorough or
and machinery. which re-
quires large expenditure of money.
Then the stipulation should be made
that no party receiving campaign funds
from the treasury should accept more
than a fixed amount from any indi-
vidual subscriber or donor; and the
necessary publicity for receipts and ex'
could without difficulty be
provided"
The extension of the Ocean Mail act
of 1891 is recommended as an aid to
American shipping. A subsidy for
Pacific steamers the president thinks.
is necessary.
That the army in the past has been
niggardly provided for and should be
more generously dealt with is dwelt
upon at length. together with recon-
for future legislation.
Yearly additions to the navy are
and in the presidents
Judgment the country should build four
battleships this year.
Reason for ,Pacilc Cruise.
Concerning the dispatch of the fleet
to the Pacific. the president believes it
should. be shifted between the two
oceans every year or two as a means OF
teaching officers and men how to handle
the vessels i'm time of war.
Although the results of The Hague
are declared not to have