The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-12-09
HARDING TELLS
NATION ITS ILLS
MAY Be RELIEVED
More Progressive in Policy Than
His Critics
ISSUES STRONG MESSAGE
Greedy Capital and Greedy La
Dor Need Watching-De-
mands Dry Enforcement
ISSUES STRONG MESSAGE

washington, Dec. B. - PRESIDENT
Harding, addressing Congress in per.
son today on the state of the nation,
placed the transportation situation,
prohibition enforcement and farm
credits In the forefront OF the national
problem pressing for solution.
Also he took occasion to reply d.
rectly to those whom he said had as
sumed that the United States had
taken itself "aloof and apart, unmnd-
full OF world obligations. He declared
these gave scant credit for the help
full part" America had assumed in in
pernational relations, referring par
ticularly TO the arms conference.
OF the. prohibition situation the ex-
ecutive said, there were conditions Of
enforcement which SAVIOR of nation
wide scandal He made no recon-
mendations on tbs score, but announc-
ed his purpose TO call an early con-
ference Of the governors OF the states
and territories with the federal -uthor-
tiles to formulate definite policies of
national and state cooperation in the
administering OF the laws.
Declaring there was no problem ex.
ceed.ng in importance the one of
transportation, Mr. Harding told Con.
gress there was need to begin on plans
to coordinate all transportation fac,.-
ities--rail, water and motor 40 TO
the relief of the railroad problem, he
suggested merger of lines into sys-
TENS. a facilitated interchange OF
freight cars and consolidation of IA
cil,ties generally.
Turning to the recent railroad strike,
the president proposed that the fed.
eral tribunal dealing with disputes be-
tween the carriers and their workers
be given ample authority to enforce
its decisions. He voiced preference
for abol't ton of the railroad labor
board and the placing of its functions
under an enlarged Interstate Com
merce Commission Should the de-
cision be to continue this board in ex-
istence, however. he suggested that
the partisan membership be abolished
to the end that the tribunal be inn
partial and the headquarters moved
from Chicago to Washington so there
might be direct contact with the com.
mission.
Below are summarized the main
points and recommendation contain.
ed in President Harding's message to
Congress:
Recommends substitution OF labor
division in the international Commerce
Commission for the Railroad Labor
Board. Merger OF railway lines into
systems and an interchange Of freight
cars.
Says progress in econstruction has
been hindered by the insistence of
labor on war heights, while the heed
less forces OF reaction sought pre-war
levels
Urges registration of aliens and the
setting up of boards abroad for the ex.
animation of emigrants. so as to make
sure that only desirable persons enter
the country.
Favors a division In the Federal
land banks to deal with production OF
credits, with special provision for live
stock production credits.
Purposes to invite Governors OF the
States to a conference on prohibition.
enforcement.
Says we should rejoice to rehabili.
tate currency systems, but should not
be dragged to the levels OF those we
seek to LIT up.
Recommends submission of an
amendment on question of child labor
Renews recommendation TO restrict
the issuance OF tax exempt securities.
Suggests cooperative buying as q
means of lowering the cost OF living.
Favors approval by Congress of pro.
posed survey for a plan to draft all
resources. human and material. for
national defense.
Says four Power treaty, abolishlng
probability of war in the Pacific has
brought new confidence in maintain.
cd peace.