Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-13

matters might be, and il probably will re-
main Tor Mr.. Wilson himself to tell that
story IN MS own way and in his own time.
IL is not Improbable that the secret is locked
in the mind OF only one man.
The Conference Submits Kccomnlrm,lat lions
HE national unemployment conference
reached unanimous agreement on Il
series of recommendations for relief of the
situation il has had under consideration the
past three weeks. These recommendations
include disarmament reduction of taxes. set.
Element OF the tariff. stablizing exchange
REIMBURSEMENT OF railway rates. passage OF
'he railway funding bill, stcadier employ
men, III the coal and other seasonal indus
tries. and proportionate dohation, especially
in agricultural commodities Tho question
of wage reduction has not finally been passed.
on. but the attitude OF labor union represent
tativei in the conference Is sufficiently in
Dictated To make it practically certain that
there Will be vigorous fight against the
proposal and tho presentation OF conflicting
reports
throughout the conference Secretary
Hoover has been The dominating influence
in directing iis deliberations along lines suE-
Gcstivc OF practical benefits possible Of re-
ah"auon. and he has expressed himself as
satisfied THAI the summary OF particular
POINTS respecting tho solution OF unempioy-
:ncHt VIII make material contribution To
pnplc Thought. Ii is TO be hoped that
such contribution will materializc in such
expression nf public sentiment a. will inn
press our lawmakers with tho necessity for
concerted and intelligent action on tho loris-
lativc remedies recommended rs these con
s,itute the hulk of the proposals for relief
Of tho situatiUN.
We are afraid, however. that Congress-
men arc in such confused s'a,c OF mind
over pending legislation that there is !ittia
prospect of quick and favorable action on
measures that would be calculated 10 bring
the desired relief. SO far Congress has
made Int little Roadway in It's effort 10 sa-
cure reduction Of taxation one OF the
greatest needs recommended by the confer
cncc. Five months have already been
wasted i'll juggling over rates which amount
Ia nothing more substantial than a shifting
OF The tax burden. If any relief is il pros
pect, il IS not OF kind that will tend To
stimulate Industries already staggering un-
der tho depression il imposes on them. As
I" further tariff tnkC!ing. il is forcronc
conclusion that selfish interests will so con
trol IN" making Of ncw rates as TO increase,
instead nj tightening. tho load OF indircc.
taxation that will have To- bc borne bv the
masses
As 10 possible cooperation between cant
tai and labor in carrying ont tho recon-
m"nda,cnS Tor The relief III the uucmploy.
ment situation, tho pros poets are equally as
gloomy. !, is in evidence that leaders OF
The miners pioGsc support 10 strikers in
Two Largo ncidS. debate measures for in
'!"i'S" al wages and shortening OF the work
!HE day, with resultant reduction of urO-
Guction and NOR" id"ucsS Moreover lead
"rs OF railway labor are ROW tahuia,ing the
N"t"s of q million men in favor OF a strike
against thc!r nrst cut az wages sincr the
"@r. Sdch strike as has been threatened
means the idioncss OF the millions OF mem
hors OF these unions and of other millions in
Industries ;hat would be affected by such a
tIe-np OF transportation.
Anyway. let ~ hope thnj Nh Hoover is
correct IN assuming that the summary ri
particular roinia respecting The solution of
acknowledgement will make a material con
trihutiun 10 tho public thought" Pubii,
'A"ught in many groups sorely needs to
hc awakened 10 intelligent ard nrs,idsh
courses ri action that would be truly pro-
l""ti'" OF the common good
Hires Buc to Carclc,suc>s
uE!kE Prevention Week" is more than
half passed and it is certain tina, some