The Holly chieftain., 1923-12-13


ship. America must be kept Amer
ican. For this purpose, 1t is neces-
sary to continue a policy of restrict
ed immigration. 1t would be well
to make such immigration of selec-
tive nature with some inspection at
the source, and based either on prior
census or upon the record of natural
izauon. Either method would insure
the admission of those with the largest
capacity and best intention of becom-
ing citizens. I am convinced that our
present economic and social conditions
warrant Limitation of those to be ad-
mltted. We should find additional
safety in law requiring the immedl-
ate registration of all aliens. Those
who do not want to be partakers Of
the American spirit ought not to set
tie In America.
Veterans.
No more Important duty falls on the
government Of the United States than
the adequate care of Its veterans.
Those suffering disabilities incurred
in the service must have sufficient hos
pital relief and compensation. Their
dependents insult be supported. Rehab-
ilitation and vocational trimming must
be completed. All OF this service must
be clean, must be prompt and effec-
tive, and 1t must be administered In
spirit of the broadest and deepest
human sympathy. If investigation re-
veals any present defects of admins
traton or need Of legislation. orders
will be given for the immediate cor
rection of administration. and recon-
mendations for legislation should be
given the highest preference.
At present there are $500 vacant
beds In government hospitals. rec
ommend that all hospitals be au-
thorized at once to receive and care
for, without hospital pay, the veterans
of all wars needing such care. when
ever there are vacant beds, and. that
immediate steps be taken to enlarge
and build new hospitals to serve all
such cases.
The American LegIou will present
to congress legislative program too
extensive for detailed discussion here.
1t Is carefully matured plan While
some of 1t do not favor, with much
Of It am in hearty accord, and rec
ommend that most painstaking eff
fort be made to provide remedies for
any defects In the administration of
the present laws which their expert
ence has revealed. The attitude of
the government toward these propos-
ais should be one Of generosity. But
do not favor the granting Of bonus.
Coal.
The cost Of coal has become unbear-
ably high. 1t places great burden
on our industrial and domestic life.
The public welfare requires n reduc'
tion in the price of fuel. With the
enormous deposits In existence, failure
Of supply ought not to be tolerated
this industry should undertake its re.
form and free 1t from any charge of
profteerlng.
The report Of the coal commission
will be before the congress-. 1t com
prIses all the facts. 1t represents the
Of the best talent and experience that
ever made national survey of the
production and distribution Of fuel.
do not favor government ownership or
operation Of coal mines. The need Is
for action under private ownership that
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duction and greater public protection
The federal government probably has
no peace-time authority to regulate
wages, prices, or profits in coal at the
mines or among dealers, but by ascer.
talning and publishing facts 1t can
exercise great influence.
Reorganization.
A special joint committee has been
appointed to work out plan for q
reorganization of the different depart,
ments and bureaus of the government
more scientific and economical than
the present system. With the excep,
tion Of the consolidation Of the War
and Navy departments and some mi.
nor details, the plan has the general
sanction of the President and the cabi
net. 1t Is important that reorganiza
tion be enacted into law at the present
session.
Agriculture.
Aided by the sound principles
adopted by the government. the busI
ness OF the country has had an ex-
traordinary revival. Looked at ns n
whole, the nation Is In the enjoyment
of remarkable prosperity. Industry
and commerce nre thriving. For the
most part agriculture Is successful
eleven staples having risen In value
from about $500, 100000 two years
ago to about $1,000, 100000 for the cur.
rent year. But range cattle are still
low in price, and some sections of the
wheat area, notably Minnesota. North
Dakota and on west, have many cases
of actual distress. With his products
not selling on parity with the prod
ucts of Industry. every sound remedy