The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-07
The President s Message
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disturbing the self possession and mis-.
representing the temper and principles Of
the country during these days ~ terrible
war. when n would seem that every man
who was truly an American would in
stincsively make n his duty and his pride
TO keep tho scales Of Judgment even and
prove himself a partisan OF no nation but
his own. hut u cannot There are some
men among va and many resident abroad
Who, though born aud bred IN the United
States and calling themselves Americans
have 30 forgotten themselves ond theft
honor as citizens as 20 put their passion
ate sympathy with one or the other side
In the great European connic, above their
regard for the peace aud dignity OF the
United States. They also preach and
p~rnctice %dlsloyalty. No Laws. ! suppose.
can reach ~corruptions Of the mind and
heart. but I should not speak Of others
without also speaking % these end ex-
pressing the even deeper humiliation and
scom which every self possessed and
thoughtfully patriotic American must feel
when he thinks u them and u the dis
credit they are daily bringing upon US
TIE Mobilize Resources.
While we speak Of the preparation Of
the nation 10 make sure Of her security
ana her effective power we must not fall
Into the patent error Of supposinR that
her real strength comes from
and mere safeguards OF written NV. ~
comes, Of course. from her people. their
energy, their success In their undcrtak-
ings. iheir free opportunity 70 use the
natural resources u our great home Liant
and u the lands outside our continental
borders which look to us Tor protection.
for encouragement and for assistance IN
their development. FROM the organization
aud freedom ana vitality Of our economic
ufe The domestic questions which en-
gagged the attention of tho last congress
are more vital 70 the nation IN this itB
time % test than at any other tims. We
cannot adequately make ready for any
trial OF our strength unless We wisely
and promptly direct the force Of our laws
Into these an important fields OF domestic
action. a matter which q seems 10 me
we should have very much at heart H.
the creation OF the right instrumentalities
by which TO mobilize our economic ro-
sources I'm any time Of national ncccs
sity, ] take Il for granted that | DO not
need your authority to call into syste
matte consultation with the directing ON
cats % the army and navy men Of recog
mixed leadership and ability from among
our citizens who are thoroughly familiar
for example. with tho transportation n
cilities Of the country and therefore com.
petent 20 advise how they may be co.
ordinatod when the need arises. those who
can suggest the best wny IN which 60
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the manufacturers ~ tho country shoulc
n be necessary. and those who could no
sist 20 bring tho technical skill Of tho
country 10 tho aid 81 the government In
the solution 81 particular problems ~ de-
fense, I only hope that II / should md
II feasible 20 constitute such m advisory
body the congress would be willing o.
vote the small sum Of money that would
De needed 20 defray the ex vnsos that
would probably be necessary 90 give ~
the clerical and administrative machinery
with which 20 DO scryiceable work
what Il more Important Is that the IN.
dustries and resources % the country
should be available and ready Tor mobii'
zaslou. II II the more imperatively nee.
essRry. therefore. that W. should promptly
devise means Tor doing what We have moi
yet duue-that we should give Intelligent
federal aid and stimulation 10 industrial
and vocational education, as we have Ions
1 done In the large field OF our agricultural
industry; tina at the spme time that W
safeguard ana conserve the natural rc
sources 90 the country we should pm
them az the disposal % those who vii
use them promptly aud iutclliEontly, a'
was sought 10 be done IN the admirabl,
bills submitted 20 the last congress from
is committees ON the public lands, hili'
which I earnestly recommend iu principle
60 your consideration. that We should pu
into early operation som" provision fo'
rural credits which will add 90 the oNtyu
slye borrowing facilities already anord'.
the farmer by the reserve bank act rdt
Quate iustrumcutuuties by which Ions
credits may be obtained on land mort
cages ans that We should study NOR
carefully than they have hitherto beer
studied the right adaptation ot our eco
monte Arrangements TO changing condi
tions.
Many conditions about which we hav.
repeatedly lsglslhted are being nltcrc,
from decade 10 decade, 80 IL evident. IN
der our very eyes and are likely 20 chang.
even more rapidly aud more radically 81
the days Immediately ahead % us whe'
peace has returned Co the world ana IN
nations Of Europe once more take up thci
tasks Of and industry with IN
energy Of those who must bcstIr them
selves 20 build anew. just what thus
changes viii be no one can certainly fore
see or confidently predict. There are M
calculahle. because no stable. clements Il
the problem, The most We can do is 4
make certain that We ave the necessar,
instrumentalities II information constant
~ at our service SO that W. may be sur
that we know exactly what we are deal
ing with when we come TO act. n II Shout,
be necessary 20 act at an. We must nrs
certainly know II IA thai we ar
seeking 10 adapt ourselves TO- | may as
the privilege ~ addressing you more a
length ON this important matter Il iittl
later I'm your session.
Efficiency and Security.
In the meantime may | make this sug
g~estlou7 The transportation problem 4
an exceedingly serious ana pressing on
IN this country. There has from time q
time o. late boon reason to foar that GU
railroads would not much longer be abb
20 cope with ~ successfully, as az preseu
equipped and co-ogdinated. suEEes tina
II would be wise 70 provide Tor "a commits
sion Of inquiry TO ascertain by a thor
ough canvass " the whole question wheth
or our laws as az present framed and al
miuistcrcd are as seryiceable as the,
might be In the solution OF the problem
IL Is obviously "A problem that lies NJ IN
very foundation 81 our efficiency as a peo
pie. Such an inquiry ought 10 draw Oh
every circumstance and opinion wort
considering. ana we need 20 know a
sides Of tho matter n We mean 20 DO any
thing IA the neld Of federal legislation.
No one. I am sure, would wish 60 TAX
any backward step. The regulation % th
railways Of the country by federal com