Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-07
PEOPLE AIDING
IN RECOVERY Of
C0UNTRY-HO OvE R
Secretary Praises the Cour-
age and Ability Of Ameri-
cans; Coal Situation Is
Serious Problem.
(By The Associated Press)

Dayton, O., June 6.--Ihe recoF-
cry OF the United States from
1.-THE variety of wounds which II
suffered during the last seven
wears" is the greatest testimon-
ial possible to the courage anu
ability of the American people,
Secretary of Commerce hoover
declared in an address before the
DAYTON Chamber of Commerce To-
night. Economic recuperation Is
the result of the "energy, ability
and industry of the American
business man." the secretary said
The federal reserve banking
system and government loans TO
farmers also were declared by
Mr.. Hoover to have played
prominent part in business re-
vival ).
Touching upon the coal sit
uation, Mr.. Hoover characterized
it as probably the most serious
problem before the country to-
day. Settlement of the wage ques-
ton would not solve the controV-
ersy between miners and oper-
ators, he said, declaring that
regulation of operation" of the
mines was necessary to settle
ment.
Railway Situation.
The railway situation. the tar
if, REIMBURSEMENT of taxation,
perfection of the national budget
system, reorganization of the fed
eral government department, re-
duction of the number of war
employees and assistance of for
eign trade, were other problems
which the secretary said were
before the nation.
"The solution of these prob
lens lay in the determination of
fact" he said. sit is hoped that
the department of commerce is
being developed into fact find
ing body for business men, whose
principal duty will be to investi-
gate and publish essential facts
which will aid the government in
progressing toward proper end
ing.
Three Systems Tried.
1.-THE problem of the railroads
depends for solution on the CO.
operation and support given 1t
by the nation. Three systems have
been tried. The first two, mega
tive prevention and government
ownership have proved failures.
"The third-operation in part
nership with the public--is being
worked out now. If it fails it will
demoralize the economic fabric of
the United States"
Referring to the coal mining
controversy, Mr.. Hoover said:
1.-THE situation is constant
struggle The average time put
in by the miner is 200 days a
year. He must obtain enough in
that period to enable him to live
365 days. There are 5000 bitum-
inous mines and the number of
miners is far in excess of the
number required.
Settlement of the wage ques-
ton win not bring a solution of
the controversy. Economic force
must be injected. The regulation of
operation of the mines must be
obtained.
Good Word for Both Sides.
"Much can be said for both
sides in the present differences.
The miner cannot be expected to
make enough during the time he
is employed to enable him to
live the entire year. The operator
is paying a higher wage than he
should pay.
''In the tariff question now be-
fore congress-" said the secretary,
sit appears that administrative
control within SO per cent either
way is the only solution. The
conception is to maintain condi-
lions in the United States which
will enable it to compete with the
foreign market"
The American relief committee
had Saved the soul of Russia at
the cost Of the price of two AM
erican battleships," Mr.. Hoover
concluded.