Connecticut western news., 1920-08-19
ef war. For years. larpe con-

stances of war. For years, large con- rributions have been made to the Re publican campaign fuud for no pur- pose except to buy a governmental underhold and to make illegal profits as tue result of preference. Such largesses are today Il greater menace tofs1iir contentment and our institu- ii v than the countless temporary profiteers who are making a mockery of honest business, but who can live and fatten only in time of disturbed prices. If 1 am called to service as president means will be found, if they do not already exist, for compelling these exceptions to the great mass of square dealing American business men, to use the same yardstick of honesty that governs most of us in our dealings with our fellowmen, or in language that they may understand, to suffer the penalty of criminal law.
 Tt has been my observation that the man who learns our language, yields to a controlling public opinion and respects our laws; besides, in propor- ton as his devotion to American life develops his interest in the impulsive processes of revolution diminishes. We must be patient ia the work of as- similation and studiously avoid oppres- sive measures in the face of mere evidence of misunderstanding. The necessity for the drastic laws of war days Is not present now, and we should return at the earliest opportunity, to the statutory provisions passed in time of peace for the general welfare. There Is no con- dfdon now that warrants any infringe ment on the right of free speech and assembly, nor on the liberty of the press The greatest measure of indi- vidual freedom consistent with the safety of our institutions should be given. Excessive regulation causes manifestations that compel restraint.
 Law Enforcement
 'The legislative branch of govern ment is subjected to the rule of the majority. The public official who fails to enforce the law, is an enemy both to the Constitution and to the Amsri- can principle of majority rule. It would seem quite unnecessary for any candidate for the Presidency to say that he does not intend to violate his oath of office. Anyone who is false to that oath Is more unworthy than the law violator himself.
 Morals cannot easily be produced by statute. The writ of injunction should not be abused. Intended as a safeguard to person and property, 1t could easily by abuse cease to be the protective device 1t was intended to be.
 we should not, by law, abridge a mans right either to labor or to quit his employment. However, neither labor nor capital should at any time or in any circumstances, take action that would put in jeopardy the public welfare.
 we need a definite and precise statement of policy as to what busi- ness men and workingmen may do and may not do by way of combination and collective action. The law Is now so nebulous that it almost turns upoD the economic predilections n the judge or jury. Thts does not make for confidence in the courts nor re spect for the laws, nor for a healthy activity in production and distribu. tion. There surely will be found ways by which cooperation may be encour- aged without the destruction Of enter { prise. The rules of business should be mace more certain so that on 6 stable basis men may move with con. f1dence.
 "GoverAment. however, should pro vide the means in the treatment oj its employees. to keep in touch witA conditions and to rectify wrong. It is needless to say that in order to be con. sistent, facts should at all times jus. tify the pre-supposition that the gov ernment employees are properly com. pensated.
 "The child life of the nation should be conserved; if labor in immature years is permitted by one generation 1t Is practicing unfairness to the next
 Adequate Farm Profits.
 "Farming will not inspire nndividuaI effort unless profits, all things con sidered, are equal to those in other ac i tfvitiss. An additional check to de pleted ranks in the fields would be the establishment of modern state rural school codes. The federal government i should maintain active sponsorship oi i thiA Rural parents would be lack ] ing tn the element which makes civil ization enduring if they did not desire 1 far their children educational oppor enInittes comparable to those in the cities. The price the consumer pays | fsr fnodstuffs is no indication of what the producer receives, There are toe { many ti1rnovers between the two ! The farmer raises his crop and tht l pt1ce which he receives is determine by supply and demand. His products in beef and pork and produce, pass | {r4o H1ld utornC Cp and (urdfna rflv whaT