The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-02-09

der joint resolution approved June Is,
1910. authorizing the expenditure Of
100000. or SO much thereof AZ
might be necessary. to be expended
by the President for the purpose of
protecting lands and property in the
Imperial valley and elsewhere along
the Colorado river in Arizona. The
money was expended and the protec-
tive works erected, but the disturb
ances in Mexico SO delayed the work.
and the foods in the Colorado river
were so extensive that q part Of the
works have been carried away. and
the need for further action and ex-
penditure of money exists.
Water-Powsr sites.
In previous communications to Con.
gress l have pointed out two methods
by which the water-power sites on
ncn-navigable streams may be con.
trolled as between the state and the
national government. II has seemed
wise that the control should be con.
centrated In one government or tbs
other as the active participant In
supervising its use by private enter
prise.
The Secretary Of, the Interior has
suggested another method by which
the water-power site shall be leased
directly by the government to those
who exercise public franchise un.
der provisions imposing a rental for
the water power to create a fund to
be expended by the general govern.
ment for the improvement of the
stream and the benefit of the local
community where the power site is,
and permitting the state to regulate
the rates at which the converted
power Is sold. The latter method sug.
gested by the Secretary is a more
direct method for Federal control.
and In view of the probable union
and systematic organization and weld. |
ing together Of the power derived
from water within q radius of 300 or
400 miles. | think II better that the |
power of control should remain in |
the national government than that |
1t should be turned over to the states. |
Under such system the Federal gov |
eminent would have such direct su |
pervision Of the whole matter that |
any honest administration could cas-
lily prevent the abuses which a monop
oily OF absolute ownership In private
persons or companies would make
possible.
For some years past the high and
steadily increasing cost OF living has
been matter OF such grave public
concern that deem IL of great public
interest that an international confer.
ence be proposed at this time for the
purpose OF preparing plans. to be sub
mitted TO the various governments, for
an international inquiry into the high
cost OF living. II. extent. causes, ef.
fects, and possible remedies. I there
fore recommend that, to enable the
president TO invite foreign govern
ments to such conference. to be held
at Washington or elsewhere. the con.
press provide an appropriation. not to
exceed $4,000, to defray the expenses
OF preparation and Of participation by
the United States.
Commission on Industrial Relations.
The extraordinary growth of indus.
hhS poot wv ucCducS ana It's
revolutionary changes have raised new
and vital questions as to the relations
between employers and wage earners
which have become matters of press.
Ing public concern. Industrial rela.
lions concern the public for a double
reason. We are directly interested In
the maintenance of peaceful and sta.
BILE industrial conditions for the sake
Of our own comfort and well-being; d.
but society is equally interested, in it's
effectively civic capacity. In seeing
hat our institutions are effectively
justice and fair dealing
between any classes OF citizens whose
economic interests may seem 10
clash. {
The MAGNITUDE and complexity of
modern Industrial disputes have put {
ipon some OF our statutes and our
'resen mechanism for adjusting such !
ifferences-where We can be said TO
ave any mechanism at ala strain {
hey were never intended to bear and {
or which they are unsuited. What is c
Urgently needed to day is a re-exami
Misbrandins Imported Goods. {
My attention has been called to the
INJUSTICE which is done In this country
" the sale OF article In the trade
importing to be made In Ireland
'hen they are not SO made. and n is
uggested that the justice of the en- act.
nent of law which. SO far as the Iur. .
sdiction OF the federal government .
an go, would prevent continuance
this Misrepresentation to the pub )
&c and fraud upon those who are en-.
tiled to use the statement In the sale 4
their goods. think 1t to be great. u
In the interest Of fair dealing. which 6
usht always to be encouraged by law. '
Dr. congress to enact Law making IL .
misdemeanor, punishable by fine or .
to use the mails CT to q
Ut into Interstate commerce any ar. b
cies OF merchandise which bear upon 6
heir face q statement that thew havs n