The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-08-20

DuDllCdn CuupdlRll IuHu LOT iiU puT-
pose except to buy governmental
underhold and to make Illegal profits
as the result of preference. Such
largesseS are today Il greater menace
to our contentment and our institu-
lions than the countless temporary
profteers who are making mockery
of honest business, but who can live
and fatten only in time OF disturbed
prices. If I am called to service as
president means will be found, IL 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.
1T has been my observation that the
man who learns our language, yields
to controlling public opinion and
respects our laws; besides, in proper
ton as his devotion to American life
develops his interest in the impulsive
processes of revolution dimlnishes.
We must be patient in the work of as
similation and studlously avoid oppres-
siye measures in the face of here
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-
dition 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 Ameri-
can principle Of majority rule. 1t
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 vioator himself.
"Morals cannot easily be produced
by statute. The writ of injunction
should not he abused. Intended as
safeguard to person and property, it
could easily by abuse cease to be the
protective device it was intended to
be-
1--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.
1--WE need definite and precise
statement OF policy as to what bust
ness men and wOrkingmen may do and
may not do by way OF combination
and collective action. The law is now
so nebulous that ii almost turns upon
the economic predictions Of the
Judge or jury. This does not make
for confidence in the courts nor re-
spect for the laws, nor for healthy
activity In production and diStribu-
ton. There surely will be found ways
by which cooperation may he encour-
w ha Of
prise. The rules of business should
he made more certain so that on
stable basis men may move with con-
fidence
Government, however, should pro-
vide the means in the treatment of
Its employees, to keep in touch with
conditions and to rectify wrong. 1t Is
needless TO say that In order to be con.
sistent, facts should at all times JUS
tify the decomposition that the gov
eminent employees are properly COM
pensated.
"The child life of the nation should
be conserved; II labor In immature
years is permitted by one generation,
1t is practicing unfairness to the next.
Adequate Farm Profits.
Farming will not inspire individual
effort unless profits, all things con-
sidered, are equal to those In other &C.
tivities, An additional check to de-
pleted ranks In the fields would be the
establishment OF, modern state rural
school codes. The federal government
should maintain active sponsorship of
this. Rural parents would be lack
ing In the element which makes civil
ization enduring If they did not desire
for their children educational oppOr-
tunities comparable TO those in the
cities. The price the consumer pays
for foodstuf's Is no indication of what
the producer receives. There are too
many turnovers between the two
The farmer raises his crop and the
price which he receives Is determine
by supply and demand. His products
in beef and pork and produce, pass
into cold storage and ordinarily when