The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-25

three separate and distinct branch
es, the legislative making the laws.
the executive administering the laws
and the judicial trying controversies
arising under the laws-each diligent-
II pursuing its own allotted work free
from the dictation Of any other-in
short, restoration OF government by
law instead Of government by men.
Having demonstrated their mas
terry over dictators both abroad and at
home, the American people can turn
OF establishment Of sound economic
initiative, maintain opportunities for
individual accomplishment, and pre-
serve the individual right to the just
rewards Of individual effort, thus slim
uIating endeavor ana accelerating
progress.
Those three general statements OF
national issues may be more specifi-
caIly elaborated.
'.The winning Of the war calls for
the united effort Of all-the utilization
Of the knowledge, ability and expert
ence Of all. regardless OF party or Of
personal likes or dislikes. 1t calls for
personal sacrifice for the subOrdina-
ton Of personal interest to the general
welfare, and for the burying Of those
ieaIouSies and animoSities which tend
to weaken the nation at a time when
there IS need for united strength. The
winning Of the war calls for economy
OF time. economy of materials. econ
omy of human labor. Waste Of time
waste Of resources, waste of effort. is
a betrayal Of the nation, whether due
to wilfulness or neglect. Prompt and
effective utilization OF ell the nations
strength has been and still is a first
dust resting upon those entrusted
WITH the powers of government.
That American government has
been changed since this country en-
tered the war. is too evident to require
discussion. Whether necessary or not.
extraordinary powers have been grant
ed to the executive and in some in
Stances have been assumed where not
expressly bestowed by law. Admins
trative officers have been appointed
with large power over industry. and
these officers have made rules which
they administer with all the force OF
law prefer charges against offenders.
sit in judgment and impose penalties.
placing the fines in the treasures OF
privately conducted organizations.
Civilians innocent OF any wrong are
arrested by the military authorities
without warrant, private business is
injured without authority of law and
without redress, freedom of the press
IS abridged, the executive attempts to
select members Of the legislative
branch OF government, personal rep
resentatives Of the executive are sent
to foreign countries without confirm
alton by the Senate. These and other
A.,
established limitations upon Federal
authority are as widely known as they
are serious in their effect upon popular
government. Return to government
by law will be accomplished only by
the insistence OF an intelligent and
COURAGEOUS people guided by courage
Gus and aggressive leaders.
"Both the preservation OK national
independence, and the re-establish-
ment of popular government are more
important than solution Of economic
problems. but the latter need not be
neglected while we are attaining the
former. The promotion Of home pro-
duction of ali the essentials Of eco
non1ic independence should be assured
through adequate import tariffs; fair
motifs from agricultural production
must be made reasonably certain or
&ha Northumberland movement can
4ot succeed: the ancient command
esi5S days shalt tl1ou labor must be en-.
Sofceds IN time OF peace as In time OF
mar and ff,r that SIX DAYS Of work the
1aborer must be assured a decent liv.
M for himself and family. We must
1osIte botb military and Industrial
.training universal. so that everv per
son shau be able to perform useful
work "a peace and defend the nation
a war. and we must saferuard every
.;55erson against sIIfferfng from want In
I'D aps- we nnust keen fIle HaR OF.
lie American merchant marine an tie
Seven Seas; maintain the United
- = eTaduated income and inherit.
anea tsT' fI1a+ yin prevent undue &C
;,sIIT1nIaFfona E1f JveaItI1. Construed IA
.4Sonsi ana local highways suited to the