Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-20
Distribution of Immigrants


ana, Oklahoma, Oregon. North and
South Dakota. Reports show that
while these investments do not pay
large interest. they are well pro-
tected and yield a sure profit. The
establishment of land credit bank,
which has been suggested in con-
nection with a new currency plan,
would aid much in the carrying out
of the plan for assisting the imme-
grant.
While the Federal government
maintains a certain supervision over
the agricultural interests through the
experiment stations. inspectors and
other agencies, it would be practically
impossible to give the matters the
closest attention. So the leaders in
the movement ask the governors and
Legislatures of the agricultural States
70 aid the immigrant in finding land
suitab to their needs and protection
from INSCRIPTIONS agents who
would take advantage of their ignor-
ance in the matter of land values
by adopting standards which would
require the voluntary registration of
land suitable for agricultural settle
ment with a description setting forth
its location. quality, fitness for culti-
walton, prices and terms of sale. The
land dealers, or agents, would be re-
quired to register a list of them fur
nished to the public. They would be
required to use a standard form of
contract for the settlers, this fovM
to be approved by the State bureau.
The advertising material Of these
10 "a 10
ton, and should they fail to comply
with the standards of accuracy, the
land dealers license to continue BUSH
ness would be cancelled. The pro-
posed plan also provides for the
criminal prosecution of any land
dealer, who is guilty of fraud in the
sale of land to a settler and also pro-
vides for adequate redress for the
aggrieved person. The various States
are asked to advertise the opportuni-
ties which there are offered the set
tier.
The Immigrant Settlers Bureau is
perhaps one of the most important
agencies suggested in solving the inn
migrant problem. 1t is intended that
this provide for the distribution of
unemployed and also furnish infor-
nation regarding business and pro-
fessional opportunities. This bureau
will, IL the measure authorizing 1t
becomes a law, license and regulate
all employment agencies doing an in
| terstate business and will assist in
esta blishing of free employment
agencies in each State. This bureau
will then cooperate with the State
employment agency in bringing to-
gether employer and would-be en-
ployee, investigating conditions OF
the unemployed and coordinate the
work of the various State free en-
ployment agencies throughout the
country. This bureau will aid labor
by cooperating with the unions and
the employers associations. The mini
mum requirements recommended for
the State agencies are:
Such agencies to be established in
| the largest cities.
That the employees In charge shall
be appointed by the civil service.
That employers and employees shall
be represented in its management by
an advisory committee.
That, at least, one employee shall
speak foreign languages.
That there shall be investigation OF
places to which laborers are sent and
cooperation with State authorities
| in securing safe and sanitary con-
ditions.
Not only does the organization
seek to place the State in control OF
| the free employment agencies, but
also give it direct supervision over
! the private employment concerns, by
requiring their registration, and also
| a bond that they act honestly toward
| their clients. BY taking charge OF
| the settlement of the immigrants, Sc
curing lands and equipment for them,
! it is hoped that the aliens will be
| induced to settle in the places where
they are most needed and where
they will be able to secure, at least,
| a good living.