Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-01

ploye6. There are three parties in
terested in these troubles, the en-
ployer, the employee and the State.
1t is manifest that the State should
exercise a more direct interest in
these disputes than has been the Gus
tom heretofore Conciliatory methods
should be adopted and the Labor De-
partment should be clothed with pow
er to investigate the causes which
brought about such conditions, pub
lish the facts with reference thereto
in such manner as the legislature may
direct, and with the consent of the
parties, appoint one or more media
tors to bring about speedy settle
ment between those interested in the
controversy. Under proper regulation
the department should be given au-
thority to aid in preserving the peace.
The importing of hired mercenaries
by either side should be prohibited.
Control Private Banks.
All banking institutions not now
supervised and regulated by compe-
tent authority should be speedily
brought under the control and juris.
diction of the State Banking Depart
ment.
Proper Game Regulation.
The State Game Warden's' depart
ment should be given broader powers
to make such rules and regulations as
are necessary for the preservation Of
game and fish in different sections of
the State.
The Representation of State londs
should be within the jurisdiction of
the State Forestry Department.
More Good Roads.
The building of good roads Is gen.
orally recognized as of vital import
ance TO the people of Michigan. This
work should be given more generous
aid by the State. Especially is this
true in sparsely settled counties where
their construction would entail too
great a burden on the individual tax
payer.
Provide for State Budget.
A State Board of Estimates should
be created consisting of three state
officers to whom would be first sub
mitted the requests for appropriations
from the various State Institutions
and departments. Their powers
should be limited to preparing and
recommending estimates to be con-
tanned in single budget for the use
of the legislature.
Extend the Honor System.
Steps should be taken to further
the extension OF the honor system in
all State prisons so for as practicable
and compatible with the interests of
the people. Those unfortunates re-
strained by law should be occupied in
the betterment and Improvement Of
our State lands under such restric-
lions and regulations as the Legisla-
ture may prescribe. The purpose of
restraining law violators, in most
cases, is reformative and corrective
Everything possible should be done to
aid those in durance in preparing for
re-entry into the walks of men.
Better State Accounting.
The State should adopt compre.
hensive accounting system; one Which
would keep the people fully informed
of the true financial condition OF all
departments of the State Government.
Stenographlc Legislative Record.
There should be a stenographic re-
port of the proceedings of the State
Legislature as a means of informa.
ton to the people, and as a perma-
nent index of the intent of the Leg
islature in adopting laws.
Law and Order.
The laws OF our State on the whole
are not bad. There is undoubtedly
room for Improvement in many in
stances. The best course to follow is
to so write them that they will com.
mand the respect and confidence OF
the citizens and keep Michigan in tho
enviable position it has always occu-
pied OF standing for law and order
under system of wise and beneficial
legislation properly fairly and safely