The Washington times., 1918-01-17

tlonate 70 the great and increasing
resources of the country as compared
to other countries. Abundant manu-
featuring and transportatiou faeils-
ties on land and sea and lakes, SUE
ported on a living basis, ably and
properly managed by private inter-
ests, are what a prosperous country
should have
During the last decade or longer,
the policy Of the United States has
not been favorable to conditions
which, at present. are deemed wise.
proper and necessary.
POLICY OF GERMANY.
The policy Of Germany and, in less
degree, of other nations has been to
, construct, to build up, to extend, to
enlarge, to foster enterprise, and 10
protect industry; while our policy
has been, in q measu1 at least, to
disorganize, to disintegrate, TO pre-
vent, to limit and even to destroy.
For this reason Germany today has
a military organization and a busi-
ness organization ahead of all 9th
ers, and this has prolonged and wiz
further prolong the war, notwith-
standing the superiority of her en-
emieS in wealth, numbers, and other
resources. We should be placed on
an equality. It is no. intended to
convey the idea that unbridled IL
cense to concentrated business is ad-
vocated; quite the contrary. In
these matters, as in all others, there
should be authority for government
tai investigation, supervision and
control, non-partisan and subject to
judicial interference and correction
for proper cause. Abuse and on
preston by the public or the individ-
ual should always be preventable by
law.
All expenditures that are being
made at the present time under Cow
ernment direction, so far as possible
without interfering with or nninimiz-
ing their value for militarv purposes.
should be made in view Of and In ac-
co-dance with the requirements Of
business enterprise after the war. In
the adontion Of designs, in the
method of construction, in quality
and quantity, those in charge can
often, without detriment, change and
improve suggested plans for the ben
eft of service in times Of peace. This
question, at least, should be IN the
minds of the builders and the pur-
ehasers when contracts are conclud-
ed.
Speaking to end for that part II
tn: business fraternity comprised Of
capitalists and employers of labor
and their representatives, urge that
d ring and after the war, by our at
titude and conduct, we demonstrate
a spirit of loyalty to country, of ad-
herence to the principles Of Justice
and honesty; that we exhibit an in
tention to observe the requirements
of law, to recognize the rights Of
competitors, customer. and the gen
eral public, and that we treat our en-
ployes considerably, fairly, and lib
orally. Our practices must be in &C
cordance with the highest ethical
standards. Thus, up to the measure
of our deserts, will we be entitled to
the confidence and. to the eo-opera-
tion of those in authority.
DEMAND WILL CRYSTALLIZE
/ believe all things requisite will
be demanded BIZ the ~eople Of the
United States for its and their ~ro-
lection and advancement, during and
after the war. and that fhe
will be crystallized into a Government
| policy; that it is generally realized
We have reached crisis in our Lis
tory; that disaster threatens; that it
may be averted # we do not hesitate
or bubble over non-essentials; that
America for Americans will also be
our national watchword; that laws
will be passed, or repealed, whenever
necessary to aid in securing peacO
and to give every interest. big or lit
tie, and every individual, full oppor-
tunity to live, to progress, and -
prosper.
Therefore l am an optimist, even N
these times. Their Is. as always, .
silver lining to the clouds which now
obscure our vision. We need not
despair. We have reason to be hope
full. There is sunlight beyond. Right
will prevail over might; and reason
will overcome Madness We shall b
yictors in the mortal combat that
RACES, and afterward our country
will make longer and faster strides
in the ytruggle to maintain q de-
served and satisfactory position In
TIE ranks of nations. The business
men of the United States, in the man
agenent of their affairs, have
reached 4 high level of efficiency ano
moral excellence. They are at pres
ent of incalculable assistance to the
Governments and they may be de
pended upon to do their part IN re
storing the worlds equilibrium aitel
r-ace shall be prociaimed- We Sri
proud Of our country. Lee Us con
U.nue to give oSr country reason e