Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-27

modities. have put a well-nigh unbear-
ablei burden on every home. Much OF
this rs beyond relief from law. but the
forces OF the government can and must
AFFORD a. considerable remedy.
The most obvious place to begin re-
trenchmsnt is by eliminating the ex-
trav9eanee of the government itself.
-" That great breeder of public
and sIprivate extravaganza. the excess
profits tax, should be revised and re-
course had to customs taxes on i'm
ports, one of the most wholesome Of all
means Of raising revenue. for ii is VOL
untary in effect and taxes consumption
rather than production.
a revision of taxation must be
accompanied with a reduction of that
private extravaganza which the re-
turns from luxury taxes reveal as
SURPRISING all comprehension.
There has been profiteering. 1t
should be punished because 1t is
WRONG. But it is idle to look to such
action for relief. This class profit by
sea rcity. but they do not cause it.
As every one knows now. the diff
fcufty is caused by a scarcity of ma
teriai, an abundance of money and in
sufficient production The govern
ment must reduce the amount of
money as fast as it can without cur
failing necessary credits. Production
must be increased
Adjustment of Industrial Disputes
"One of the chief hindrances to pro-
duction is lack of adequate railroad
Facilities. transportation must be re-
esta bliShed
There must be different public
attitude toward industry, a larger
comprehension for the interdepend-
ence of capital, management and la
Ibor,. and the better facilities for the
Prompt and reasonable adjustment of
industrial disputes.
"The farmers need an enlarged
power of organization whereby the
Iori8inal producer may profit to
larger degree by the high prices paid
for his produce by the ultimate con-
sumner, and at the same time decrease
the cost of food. The economic
strength of a country rests on the
farm.
But all these difficulties depend for
moral force of the nation. Unless
|Ihese forces abound and manifest
themselves in work done there is no
real remedy.
Whenever in the future this nation
undertakes to assess its strength and
resources. the largest item will be the
roll of those who served her in every
patriotic capacity in the world war.
Care of dependents, relief
from distress. restoration from in
trinity, provision for education. hon
CRADLE preferment in the public serv-
ice. helping hand everywhere. are
theirs, not as favor, but by right.
Rights of CoIored Race.
''There is especially due TO the colored
race more general recognition of their
constitutional rights. Tempted with
disloyalty, they remained loyal, serving
in the military forces with distinction,
obedient TO the draft to the extent of
hundreds of thousands, investing 81 out
OF every IS they possessed in liberty
bonds; surely they hold the double title
OF citizenship. by birth and by con-
quest, to be relieved from all imposition,
TO be defended from lynching and to be
freely granted equal opportunities
Equal suffrage, for which | have al
ways voted, is coming. 1t is not a party
question. although nearly six-seyenths
OF the ratifying legislatures have been
republican. The party stands pledged
TO use its endeavors to hasten ratifica-
ton, which l trust will be at once ac-
The destiny. the greatness of Ameri-
ca Hes around the hearthstone. II thrift
and industry are taught there and the
example of self-sacrifice oft appears. il
honor abide there and high ideals, if
there the building of fortune be sub
ordinate to the building of character.
america will live in security, rejoicing
In an abundant prosperity and good
government at home, and in peace, re-
spect and confidence abroad If these
virtues be absent there is no power that
can supply these blessings Look well.
then, to the hearthstone, therein ali |
hope for America lies"