Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-04-20


should be amended and strengthened
The federal agency OF administration
should be elevated 20 the Importance
and vested with authority comparable
20 the work before H.
Linked with rail- and highway is
the problem % water transportation
inland. coastwIse and transoceanic.
Big Merchant Marine.
II Is not necessary 20 say IL 10 con-
Eress. but I have thought this 60 be
"A nttinE occasion 10 give notice that
the United States means 20 establish
and maintain a great merchant marine.
This republic can never realize its
righteous aspirations IN commerce. can
never be worthy the traditions OF the
early days Of the expanding republic
Until the millions Of tons OF shipping
which We now possess are co-ordinated
with our inland transportation and our
shipping has government encourage
ment not government operation, in
carrying our carEoes under our nag.
over regularly operated routes. 90 eN-
cry market IN the world agreeable 10
American exchanges
Urges U. S. Air Laws.
IL has become a pressing duty OF
the federal government 20 provide Tor
the regulation Of air navigation: other
wise independent and conflicting legis-
lation will be enacted by the various
states which will hamper the develop
ment of aviation.
I recommend the enactment OF legis-
lation establishing a bureau OF aero
nautics in the Navy department 20 CEN
tralize the control Of naval activities
in aeronautics. and removing the re-
striction on the personnel detailed 20 avia-
ton In the navy.
Our very Immediate concern is for
the crippled soldiers and those deeply
needing the helping hand OF govern
ment- Conscious OF the generous in
tent 81 congress. and the public con-
Germ for .he crippled and dependant.
I Invited the services OF a volunteer
committee TO inquire into the admin
Istration OF the bureau OF war risk
insuramc the federal board for voca-
tional training and other agencies %
government ln caring for the ex-sol-
diers. sailors and marines n the World
war.
IL Is needless 20 call your attention 70
the unfinished business inherited from the
preceding congress The appropriation
bills for army and navy win have your
early consideration.
Neither branch OF the government can
be- uumindful 81 the call for reduced ex-
pcmditure 10 rthcse departments Of our
national defense. The government is In
accord with the wish TO eliminate the bur
dens OF heavy armament The United
States ever viii b. in harmony with such
a movement toward the higher attain
ments 81 peace.
But We shall not entirely discard con-
/ tingencies for defense until there Is re-
moved the need 20 defend. We are ready
E a. cooperate with other nations 10 APP
Z proximate disarmament. but merest pru-
dence forbids that We disarm alone.
spurns superauthority.
The aim 20 associate nations 20 prevent
war. preserve peace and promote civiliza-
ton our people most cordially applauded.
We yearued for this new instrument OF
justice. but We can have no part In a
Z rummittai 90 any agency OF force In un-
known contingencies. we can recognize no
/ systematically.
Aianlfestly the highest purpose Of the
7 League % Nations was defeated In Ink
e ing u with the treaty Of peace and making
E IL the enforcing agency Of the victors OF
Z the war international association for
I permanent peace must be conceived solely
as an instrumentality q justice. unasso-
{ clated with the passions Of yesterday. and
not 80 constituted as 70 attempt the dual
E functions 81 a political instrument OF the
E couQuerors and OF an agency OF peace
f There can be no prosperity for the fun
damental purposes sought 10 be achieved
+ by any such association 50 long as u -
. an organ Of any particular treaty or COM
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aims 81 any nation or group of nations.
d would be uuwiFe TO undertake 10
make q statement OF future policy with
Z respect 60 European affairs In such
Z declaration Of "A state OF peace. In cor
Y rectIuE the failure OF the executive. IN
u negotiating the most important treaty
T la the history OF the nation. 10 recog-
u uize the constitutional powers Of the
senate We would ~ 10 the other eN-
u IRENE. equally Objectionable. II congress
4 or the senate should assume the func-
Z ton 81 the executive. our highest duty
7 Is the preservation Of the constitutional
I powers OF each. and the promotion OF the
z spirit Of cooperation so essential 70 our
I common welfare.
Situation Is Involved.
u would be idle 10 declare FOR sepa-
7 rate treaties 90 peace with the central
I powers on the assumption that these
alone would be adequate. because the
situation Is 50 involved that our peace
Y engagements cannot ignore the old
world relationship and the settlements
already effected. nor Is IL desirable 20
i DO 30 in preserving our own rights and
q contracting our future rclationhips.
Z Neither congress nor the people needs
I nay assurance that request TO nego-
tate needed treaties OF peace would be
as superfiuous and unnecessary as 10 is
Y technically ineffective. and ] know IN
nay own heart there Is none VINO would
Z wish Go embarass the executive In the
Y performance 81 his duty when We are
Z an 50 eager 20 turn disappointment and
delay into gratifying accomplishment
Wants Senate Advice.
In an all-impelling wish 10 do the
most and best Tor our own public and
maintain tts high place among nations,
I and al the same time make the fullest
4 Offering % justice 20 them. ] shall in
u vste n the most practical way the adj
I vice q the senate. after acQuainting IL
/ with a. the conditions O. be mes and
obligations 20 be discharged. along with
/ our own rights % be safeguarded. Pru-
dence In making the program ad conf
/ Gent cooperation On making IL effective
I cannot lead us far astray.
l We can render no effective services TO
humanity until We prove anew our own
I capacity for cooperation In the co-or-
1 dlnation 81 powers contemplated IN the
I Constitution. and no covenants which ig-
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