Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-12
HARDING HANDED
RES0LUTl0NS0N
UNEMPLOYMENT
Conclusions of Conference
Expected to Form Guide
For Future Policy.

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adopted by the national conference on
unemployment suggesting steps for the
economic betterment of the country,
ing today by Secretary Hoover, chair
man Of the conference.
The conferences conclusion were
expected to form a guide for the ad-
ministration's future policy. AS sev-
eral of the conferences resolutions
suggested congressional action, it vas
thought these might be called to the
attention of congress by the presi-
dent.
Recommendation hat Secretary
Hoover select a representative COM
mittee from the various elements in
terested in construction, such as fin
anciers, labor, engineers, architects,
contractors, and material manufac-
turers to coordinate community ac-
ton for improvement in the building
industry was made in the report of
the common construction industries
to be presented today to the confer
ence.
Local Problem.
The report declared the construc-
ton problem was one for local action
by governors and mayors in co-opera-
ton with such a committee.
While the committee found that
there had been substantial reductions
in tho costs Of many construction ma
teria!s, lower prices for some mate
rails had not yet been brought about
in keeping with the trend of whole
SAX prices.
On the subject of wages the com
mittee said:
1.-THE cost of living, rentals and
working conditions differ in various
communities Where fair wage re-
auctions nave not been made con-
atruction is held up. Such conditions
should be dealt with fairly and frank
,ly between employer and workmen
and reasonable readjustments
promptly made"
A general resolution adopted declar-
ed for REIMBURSEMENT Of railway rates
to a fairer basis Of the relative value
of commodities. with special consider
alton OF the rates upon primary COM
modities, at the same time safeguard
ing the financial stability of the rail
ways.
Speedy completion of the tax bill
with its contemplated reductions. in
order that business now held back
pending definite determination may
proceed.
Definite settlement If tariff legis-
lation in order thai business may de-
termine its future conduct and poll
cies.
Settlement OF the financial rela-
tionship between the government and
the railways, having in mind h i'm
mediate necessity for increased main
tenance and better1nents making ef-
fective increased railway employment
and stimulation of general employ
ment In order that the railways may
be prepared for enlarged business as
it comes.
Ask Armament Elimination.
illumination of world armament
and consequent increase Of tranquil
ity and further decrease Of the tax
burden, not only OF the United States,
but of other countries.
steps looking to the minimizing of
fluctuations in exchange, because re-
covery from the great slump in ex-
ports, due to the economic situation
in Europe, cannot make substantial
progress 50 long az extraya9ant daily
fluctuations continue in foreign ex-
change, for nj merchant can deter
mine the delivery cost Of any interna-
tional shipments.
Definite programs Of action that
will lead t. elimination of waste and
more regular employment in seasonal
and intermittent ind ustries, notably
in the coal industry. il order hat the
drain upon capital may be lessened
and the annuaa income Of workers
may be increased.
I'm the field Of all. the different
industries and occupations" the res
olution reads, t rapidity and recov-
cry will depend greatly upon the speed
equalities in deflation.
..If will be observed" the resolu-
ton continued, in commenting on ap-
pended tables showing relative prices
and wage levels, that agriculture
has reached an unduly low, plane.
while transportation. coal and some
branches Of the construction indus
tries are OF the highest. It will also
be observed that there is an entire dis
proportion between the price Of the
primary commodity and the ultimate
increases in he progressive stages of
distribution + due to increased cost
Of transportation, enlarged profits, in
terest, taxes, labor and other charges.
A Matter Of Relatively.
IF the buying power OF the differ
emit elements of the community is to
be restored. then these levels must
reach nearo q relative plane. For exc
ample, the farmer cannot resume his
full consuming power and thus give
Increased or until more OF the other
dustries until he either has his price
increased for until more OF the other
products and services come into fair
balance with his commodities. and
therefore the reach Of his income"
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