Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-08-13

A proof that compensation is sim
ply plain justice is afforded by the
example of what other countries are
doing for their veterans of the great
war
In Canada practically the same
war conditions prevailed as in this
country, with the exception that
Canada was in it longer and SUI
fered greater losses in men and
money.
Canada has paid each of her pri-
vate soldiers, in extra compensation
from $3.50 to $500 cash, contingent
on length OF service. Overseas
troops averaged about $500 each
During the last winter $4,000, 900
in addition went to needy ex-sol-
diers. Large sums also have been
expended in establishing a compre-
| hensive system of re-education for
all men unable to resume pre-war
occupations.
Under Canada's land settlement
plan, up to $500 is advanced to
every man who qualities to take up
farming, and 1900 men already
have taken advantage of this ar
rangement. Soldier employment
agencies have been established, free
hospital treatment accorded to all
disabled men who suffer a relapse
after discharge from the service,
and pension allowances granted
Men who are being aided by employ
ment agencies, or who are undergo
ing hospital treatment, also receive
considerably more than their form
err army pay and allowances.
1t has been said that Canada has
been more generous than any other
country in making adequate provi-
sion for former service men and
women. But Australia is not far be-
hind, If at all. The Australian pro-
gram, according to a government
communication, is based on the
fundamental principle that neither
those who enlisted for active service
abroad, nor their dependents, shall
suffer economic prejudice by reason
of military service
The repatriation department sees
to it that soldiers get decent jobs at
fair living wages, and until that time
pays each man from $1O.25 to
1880 week. If he is forced to
travel to get to a job, the removal
expenses of the soldier, his family,
and his household goods are paid.
Tools and other personal equipment
are furnished to enable a man to fol-
low his trade.
If an Australian soldier becomes
sick after he has been discharged
and the illness can be traced to mill
tary service, he gets free treatment
and his expenses are paid.
Men are fitted for new jobs by vo-
cational training and draw incomes,
while in training, of $10.25 to $500
a week. Service men with the de-
sire and qualifications to engage in
farming are assisted in taking up
land, and each applicant is advanced
$4,000 at easy interest rates. Until
the land is ready for occupancy, if
no suitable employment is available,
they receive sustenance, and when
the land becomes available fares and
freights are paid to enable them to
take possession.
Soldiers who can not engage in
their previous employment or who
were dependent, before the war, on
business they owned and operated,
receive money to buy whatever is
necessary to re-establish themselves.
Widows and children of soldiers are
entitled to practically all of the
benefits due to the soldier himself.
1t also must be taken into considera-
ton that the cash grants are higher
than they appear, because the cost
OF living in Australia is at least so
per cent lower than in America.
France gave her private soldiers
bonus ranging from s82.99 to
$2SS.53, and all higher grades get
correspondingly higher gratuities.
These grants were made almost i'm
mediately after the war so that vet
Grams would be able to overcome
their disadvantages at once. Re-
member that France is in severe
financial straits because of her long
participation in the war. Recollect,
too, that in France there was prac-
tically no Stacker class. Everyone
was subject to his call to the colors,
and the whole nation participated
actively in the war instead of dele
eating participation only to the