Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-04-15

SenCeu IudJoIlty DSHiiiu Vic oAloJ "
privilege seekers; to stand upright
against the apparently unanimous
forces of selfshness; to help break
the bonds that strangle true liberty
and to keep them broken; to devote
our powers to the cleansing of our
state and nation from industrial
wrongs and political corruptions; to
teach sons and daughters, native and
foreign, by precept and example, the
true joys of labor AMI values of thrift,
and to instil the privilege and OBJ
legations of American citizenship in
to Their hearts ad minds--these things
are among the worthiest endeavors
of loyal men and wocen everywhere
Business and Prosperity.
The business of farm, factory and
! industry must be protected and fos-
tered. War and its consequences have
wrought havoc with some industries.
/ Men were drawn to service here and
over there Supplies, transportation
and markets were disturbed or broken
up. Some lines of business prosper
ed excessively; others have declined
I in facilities and operation Govern
ment supervision under regulations
promulgated by incompetent clerks
has tremendously increased the
wastes, costs and burdens of legiti-
mate business. The Government Of
/ flee holders and employees lacking in
/ business knowledge decreased pro-
duction and added to the load borne
by labor and business. Inefficiency
and slackness in some quarters caused
\ the Anglo-Saxon ideals of thrift,
economy and success in domestic and
industrial affairs to drop to lower
planes. A vast war debt was inevi-
table,. but profiteering and useless ex-
travagance increased it grossly.
Nevertheless the war debt must be
paid. 1t can not be paid by destroy
ing production, or by chilling industry
or by continuing inefficiency. 1t
should be met by cooperation and
encouragement of capital and labor,
with more mutual application of the
Golden Rule. The agencies of pro-
duction and commerce must be oper-
ated with reasonable regularity and
efficiency in order that general pros
perity prevail and the public be sup
piled with Che necessities of life. All
legitimate work, large or small, ought
to be freed as far as possible from
improper governmental interference.
The citizenship of the country ought
to replace its belief in governmental
worngs of the past wits a spirit of
individual and national prosperity
through fair methods of industry and
government.
Economy First Essential.
Economy in government has become
first essential While the national
government maintains useless or ex-
travagant forces of employees, and
wastes the resources of the people,
there will be little encouragement for
personal thrift and economy. Billions
have been frittered away, with little
return in value; but there is no reason
why such practices should continue.
The war debt and essential expenses
of government will bear heavily upon
the public for years. To continue to
waste the public taxes would be Grim
inal indeed. Rigid economy is es-
sential. 1t will not weaken tse nation
but will upbuild it, Individual well
fare and sound prosperity must be
fostered by square deal, thrift and
economy in harmony with the ideals
and principles of the new American
ism.
/ shall egage vigorously in the
Primary campaign, and wish / could
see or at least write to every voter
personally; but time is not sufficient
Hence it will rest with you to talk
i with one another about your best in
terest in this matter; and / shall be
glad to leave the result with you.
And if am chosen,s 4 will carry on
the general campaign in the district,
4 by personal visit and public speak
ing, in support of the sound policies
and progressive principles of the state
and national platforms of the Repub-
lican party, with the hope that ! may
strengthen and advance the best ideals
and interests of our state and coun-
try, and that shall serve with eff
ficiency, devotion and undivided 10y
atty.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM S. JOHN,
Morgantown, w. Va.
4 political Adv
KILLS RATS