Williams news., 1920-08-13
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Would Halt Profiteerinq.

Would Halt Prof1teering.
 "The tribe of profiteers has simply multiplied under the favoring circum- tributions have been made to the Re. publican campaign fund for no pur- pose except to buy governmental underhold and to make illegal profits as the result of preference. Such largesSes are today a greater menace to our contentment and our institu- tions than the countless temporary profiteers 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, 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.
 "It 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 in the work of as siDlilation and studiously avoid oppres- sfxe 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- dftion 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- NIdual freeuunI consistent with the safety of our institutions should he 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. 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 safeguard to person and property, it could easily by abuse cease to be the protective device it was intended 10 be.
 We should not, by law, abridge 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 upon the economic predilections 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- 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 made more certain so that on a stable basis men may move with con fidence.
 Government, however, should pro- vide the means in the treatment of it's employees. to keep in touch with conditions and to rectify wrong. It is needless to say that in order to be con- sistent, facts should at all times jus tffy 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, it 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 ac- tiyities. An additional check, to de
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