The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-20

stated In these w0rus.
I'm giving It's assent 10 this treaty,
the senate has In mind the fact that
the League of Nations which II en-
bodies was devised for the sole pur-
among the nations of the earth and
preventing the recurrence of such de-
srructive conflicts as that through
which the world has just passed
The cooperation Of the United States
with the League and its continuance
as a member thereof. will naturally de-
pend upon the adherence Of the
League TO that fundamental purpose
-Such a declaration would at least
express the view OF the united STATES
and Justify the course which our ma
ton would unquestionably follow II
the basic purpose Of the League were
at any time distorted. II would also
appear to be a simpler matter TO pro-
vide against any misunderstanding in
the future and at the same time to
meet the objections Of those who be-
lleve that we might be inviting con-
troversy over our constitutional rights,
by making a senatorial addition In
words something like these:
1T will of course be understood
that in carrying out the purpose of the
League. the government of the United
States must at all time act in strict
harmony with the terms and intent Of
the United States Constitution which
cannot In any way be altered by the
treaty-making power
Helpful Additions Not Barred.
"UnquestiOned friends of the
League have made other proposals.
/ Our platform clearly lays no bar
against any additions that will be help
full, but 1t speaks In firm resolution
to stand against anything that dis
turbs the vital principle. We hear ii
said that interpretations are unnneces-
sary. That may be true, but they will
citizens, who feel that in signing the
treaty, there should be no mental res
ervations that are not expressed In
plain words, as matter Of good faith
to our associates. Such lnterpreta-
tons possess the further virtue of
ment can be reached, and agreement
without injury to the covenant, is
now Of pressing Importance II WAS
the desire to get things started, that
prompted some members of the senate
to vote for the Lodge reservations
ThOSo xrho oopscioutinucIy yntaI fp,
them in the final roll calls realized
however, that they acted under duress
in that a politically bigoted minorit!
was exercising the arbitrary power o.
its position to enforce drastic condi
lions. Happily the voters Of the re
public, under our system of govern
ment, can remedy that situation, and
have the faith that they will, at III,
election this fall. Then organized
government will he enabled to comhii
impulse and facility in the making {
better world conditions. The aGencie
of exchange will automatically adjus
themselves to the opportunities u
commercial freedom. New life and re
newed hope will take hold of ever
nation. Mankind will press a resolut
shoulder to the task of read justmen
and a new era will have dawned upo
the earth
Federal Taxation.
Federal taxation must be heavil
reduced. and It will be done at one,
If Democratic administration
chosen in November. Without hampe
ing essential national Administrative
departments, by the elimination of a
J others and strict economy everywher
/. national taxes can be reduced in e.
n cess Of two billion dollars yearly. Al
4 moving consumption taxes, once will
$ ingly borne, now unjustified, should
repealed. The incomes from war-mat
- those derived from Industries that ext
n by unfair privilege may be able
;. carry their present load, but taxes {
. the earnings of the wage-earner, of Il
@ salaried and professional man, Of Il
!. agricultural producer and Of the sme
8 tradesman should be sharply modtie
10 believe that better form Of taxatit
,r lnuD IDe SO-cdlleu excess pTOntS [;
n may be found and suggest a Sms
% tax. probably one TO one and one-hs
n per cent on the total business of eve
going concern. It Is to be understo
that the term business as used do
: not include income received by was
- earners, salaried men, agriculturis
-, and the small business man who shou
!. be exempt from this tax. The profile
: and some Of the highly capitaliz
:, units have used the excess profits t
"a as a favorite excuse for loading on t
:, consumer by means Of highly inflat
: selling prices many times the amou
= 4 actually paid the government.
:, necessary condition to the natiov
:. contentment and sound business Is
: Just proportion between fair profits
- business and fair prices to the c,
- sumner.
~ Would Halt Profiteerino.
ST "The tribe of profiteers has sim
e. multiplied under the favoring circ,
al stances Of war For years, large c
he tributions have been made to the
nd publican campaign fund for no p