Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

ditionss
Agriculture.
We recommend that the secre-
tary of agriculture call together
representatives of organized agri-
cultural bodies for the creation of
National Chamber of Agriculture,
which shall serve as clearing
house for agricultural activities, par
ticularly those relating to produc-
ton and marketing.
We urge upon congress the i'm
mediate passage of an amendment
to the federal farm loan act in
creasing the loan limit to $4,000.
The farm bureau organizations
should be increased and supported,
and we urge their extension wher-
ever possible and their adequate
support by federal appropriation.
We recommend uniform sanitary
rules and regulations to govern the
shipment of live stock, so as to pro-
tect the states into which shipments
are made, and at the same time in
cur the minimum of expense and
trouble to the shipper. So far as
possible these rules should agree
with the rules of shipment laid
down by the bureau of animal in
dustry
We believe that the live stock in
dustry in the west would be stimu-
lated by system of longtime cred
its on breeding stock.
In the semi-arid regions of the
Transmississippi country there are
millions of acres of land occupied
and under cultivation, where, be-
cause of~lack of sufficient moisture.
crop production is uncertain and
averages approximately one-third of
what is possible. In these regions
sufficient moisture can, by a system
of canals controlling the flood and
unused waters now going TO waste,
be stored in the subsoil to supply the
deficiency, and make a reliable crop
producing territory. We urge that
this work be undertaken by the fed
eral government.
Water Power.
We recommend legislation looking
to the early development of the wa
ter power now going to waste on
the public domain.
We>believe that the people of the
western states should be given the
same right to develop the natural
resources of their states that has
already been exercised by the people
of the eastern states.
Protection to Investors.
We favor the enactment of rigid
blue sky laws for the protection of
the inexperienced investor.
We denounce the exploitation of
the owners of Liberty bonds by the
promoters of questionable enter
prises.
Freight Rate Differentials.
We call the attention of congress
and the United States railroad adj
ministration to the fact that the ad-
vance in freight rates has changed
the margin of differentials formerly
applying to the shipment of western
products, with the practical effect of
eliminating the established eastern
markets open in the east to the west
ern producer. While we do not
question the wisdom of the advance
in freight rates, we urge that differ
entails applying to shipments west
of the Mississippi river be readjusted
so as to protect established markets.
Public Utilities.
We recommend that careful con-
sideration be given to the present
condition of public utilities which
have faced difficult problems arising
out of the war. We urge that fair
treatment be given these companies
so as to enable them to avoid bank
ruptcy and to render efficient serv-
ice. We deplore the treatment now
generally accorded them by the reg
ulating agencies of the local govern
ments.
Federal Budget System.
We recommend that budget sys-
tenn be inaugurated by the federal
government, and that all disburse-
ment of funds be made under such
a system.
Americanization.
We recommend the extension of
the Americanization campaign so as
to include all portions Of the coun-
try in which foreign influence still
Law and Order.
Never in the life Of this nation
has it been more essentials that law
and order be maintained in our COM
munities. We, therefore, denounce
the efforts Of agitators, T. w. w.
and bolsheviki to stir up differences
between groups Of our people and
we urge all national and state au-
thorities to take every lawful means
to suppress such agitation and so
far as possible to rid this country
Of that class Of person. We ear
nestly commend Mayor Ole Han
sen of Seattle and the loyal lead
ers Of labor for their strong stand
in behalf of law and order and hon
est Americanisnl
Permanent Organization.
To carry along the work inaug-
urated by this congress we recon-
mend that permanent organiza-
ton be formed consisting of a COM
mittee of seven members to be ap-
pointed by the chairman