New Britain herald., 1922-01-23

Wltn proper lOhntlhl support iol agriculture and with instrumentali- ties for the collection and dissemina- ton of useful information" he added, "a group of cooperative marketing organizations would be able to advise their members as to the probable de- mand for staples, and to propose measures for proper limitation Of acreages in particular corps, The cer- tnlnty that such scientific distribution of production was to he observed would strengthen the credit of agri- culture and increase the security on which financial advances could be made to 1t, The disastrous effects which arise of over production arc notorious
 Tt is apparent that the interest of the consumer quite equally with that of the producer, demands measures No prevent these violent fluctuations which result from unorganized and haphazard production. The farmer does not demand special consideration to the disadvantage Of any other class, he asks only for that consider ation which shall place his vital in- dustry on a parity of opportunity with others, and enable It to serve the broadest interest"
 ITO this time railroad construction, financing and operation" he added, have been unscientinc and devoid Of proper consideration for the wider concerns Of the community. To say this is simply to admit a fact which ap- plies to practically every railroad sys- tenn in the world"
 Waterways have been too long neg lected in America, he declared adding that i've need a practical development Of water resources for both transpor- tation and power.
 Reduction of Waste "A large share of railway tonnage is coal for railway fuel' he said. "The experience of railway electrihcation emonstrates the possibility of reduc- ing this waste and increasing eNiciency We may begin very soon to consider plans to electrify our railroads. Wa terways improvement represents not only possibility of expanding trans- portation system but also of producing hydro electric power for its operation land for the activities of widely diffused industry"
 Telling of the advantages which Europe enjoys because of It's easy ac- cess to the sea "the surest and cheap est transportation facility the presi- dent said that in the United States lis presented one of the worlds most at tractive opportunities for extension of the seaways many hundreds miles inland"
 "The heart of the continent, with its vast resources In both agriculture and industry" he added, would be brought in combination with all the ocean routes by the execution of the St. Lawrence waterway To enable ocean, going vessels to have access to all the ports of the Great Lakes would have a most stimulating effect upon the in- dustrial life of the continents interior.
 The feasibility of the project is un- questioned and it's cost compared with other great engineering works would be small'
 The national policy, the president said should be to encourage develop ment of industry and commerce so that they might prosper side by side.
 Reclamation Needs
 "Then we have need to consider" he added, the only and continual rec lamation of these great areas which with proper treatment would become valuable additions to our agricultural capacity"
 To this end he continued. encour- agement should be given to every practical proposal for watering arid lands, draining swamp areas, reclaim ing cut-over forest areas. and for pro- lection of fertile valleys from inunda- ton.
 The president declared there must be new conception of the farmers place in the social and economic scheme Of the country.
 "The successful farmer of today he said, Ifs required to be the most ex- pert and particularly the most versa tile of artisans, executives and busi- ness men,
 This conference was called" the president reminded the delegates with the aim to bring about :. a general understanding of the critical situation now confronting American agriculture" While understanding that the conference is not legisla- tive body, he added, i've do confident ly anticipate that the considerations here had will be helpful and illum- mating to those immediately respon- sble for the formulation of public policy in dealing with these prob lems."
 The administration had given en- couragement and support to every measure which it believed was cal culated to ameliorate the condition of agriculture. So long as the emer- gency continues he said, it must be dealt with as such, but at the same time there is every reason for HIS to consider those permanent modified tons of policy which may make re- lief permanent, may secure agricul- ture as far as possible against the dangers that such conditions will arise again and place it as an industry in the firmcst and most assured position for the future.'