The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14

in his position regarding Panama
Canal tolls for our coastwise shipping.
For many years there has been an ef-
fort to get ship subsidy bill through
our Congress- The American people
are opposed to subsidy. and each time
when Congress has heard from the peo-
pie, the ship subsidy bill has been
killed. On this ground alone, to say
nothing Of our treaty obligation which
to preserve the honor and integrity OF
our country should be recognized,
should the free tolls clause Of the
Canal bill be repealed. II were a
member Of the U. s. Senate, would
certainly take great pleasure in voting
to sustain President Wilson in this mat
ter.
For Workingmen's Compensation.
Many Of the states are taking up the
matter OF employers liability and la
borers' compensation for accident and
disability suffered while In the per-
Torrance OF their duties. There is a
tendency, with which am in hearty
sympathy, to recognize that broken
leg, the loss of an eye or arm. Is as
much the natural consequence OF an
industry, as broken belt or gear. and
that this depreciation should be taken
into account, and settled for as surely
in one case as in the other. This Is one
Of the big steps forward. and one OF
the big problems Of the future.
For Stronger Antitrust Law.
believe that the strengthening Of
the Sherman antitrust law as propos-
ed BY the administration measures be.
fore Congress will lead to the breaking
up of many Of the over-capitalized In
dustrial organizations. Legislation pro-
limiting Industrial organization. Legis'
lation prohibiting the interlocking d..
rectorate in certain classes OF corpora
lions. is to he desired. With these
measures am In hearty sympathy.
wish to especially commend the
Banking and Currency Act. To my
mind no piece Of legislation has been
put upon our statute books in recent
years that approaches in Importance to
the country, this particular measure.
It frees our country from the fault OF
having our surplus money a.: con-
rentrated in Wall street. and Of even
greater importance. It puts the control
Of our currency in the hands Of the
men at the head Of the smaller. bust
ness institutions throughout the coun-
try, the manufacturer and the mer-
chant. We are insured against panic
and guaranteed at all times sufficient
supply Of currency. without danger Of
an excessive amount. because OF the
restrictions under which 1t is issueu.
the watchful eye OF the government,
and the interest charge levied against
any currency issued under the act. To
nv mind It is second emancipation
act.
More Credit For Farmers.
I am quite convinced that one Of
our big problems, one Of the things
that will most contribute to the pros
perity and development Of our farms.
Is the working out Of practical sys.
tenn Of farm credits. The basis Of our
national prosperity Is agriculture and
every help and encouragem ent should
be given to our farms. We have de-
Iayed too long already. Much OF the
hardship that has been endured by
many Of our farmers could have been
avoided, could they have had little
assistance at the proper time. ! am
most heartily in favor OF system OF
farm credits which will make 1t pos
sible for our young men to buy farms.
knowing they may have considerable
number Of years In which to pay for
them. A system that will enable .
farmer to make his improvements. de-
velop his farm. and properly care Tor
his family. without being obliged g
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