The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-07

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them Into the ranks 0f good dttssn-
ship. America must b kept Amer
lean. For this purpose II y Decse
sary TO continue q policy Of restrict
% immigration 1t would BE- well
to make such immigration Of a selec-
the source, and based either on a prior
census or upon the record Of natural
ixation. Either method would insure
the admission of those with the largest
capacity and best intention of bscom-
ing citizens. am convinced that our
present economic and social conditions
warrant limitation of those to be ad-
mitted We should find additional
safety in law requiring the immedi-
ate registration of oil 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 It's 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 training must
be completed. All Of this service must
be clean, must be prompt and efksc-
tive, and 1t must be administered In
Z spirit Of the broadsst and deepest
human nvrnpofhu 70 10 fioV 70.
veals any present defects Of admins
tration or need Of legislation. orders
will be given for the immediate cor
rection Of administration, and recon.
mendations for legislation should bs
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 Legion will present
to congress legislative program too
extensive for detailed discussion here.
1t is carefully matured plan. While
some Of 1t l do not favor, with much
Of It am in hearty accord, and rec
ommend that most painstaking ef-
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 a bonus.
Coal.
The cost of coal has become unbear-
ably high. 1t places a great burden |
on our Industrial and domestic life.
The public welfare requires a reduc-
ton In the price of fuel. With the
enormous deposits in existence, failure
Of supply ought not to be tolerated
Those responsible for the conditions In
this industry should undertake It's re,
form and free it from any charge Of
The report of the coal commission
will be before the congress- 1t com.
prises all the facts. 1t represents the
mature deliberations and conclusions
Of the best talent and experience that
ever made a national survey of the
production and distribution of fuel.
do not favor government ownership OF
operation Of coal mines. The need IL
Tor action under private ownership that |
will secure greater continuity Of pro. I
1uction and greater public protection.
The federal government probably has I
10 peace-time authority to regulats
wages, prices, or profits in coal at the ,
mines or among dealers, but by ascer. {
aiming and publishing facts 1t can ,
exercise great influence. 4
Reorganization. q
A special joint committee has been i
appointed to work out a plan for 8
Of the different depart v
nents and bureaus of the government D
more scientific and economical than II
he present system. With the excep- I
ion Of the consolidation of the War o
nd Navy departments and some mi X
Ior details, the plan has the general
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let. 1t is important that reorganiza- IL
lon be enacted into law at the present IL
ession. b
Agriculture. 81
Aided by the sound principles II
dopted by the government. the busi- a.
ess Of the country has had an ex. u
revival. Looked at as
hole, the nation Is in the enjoyment y
{ remarkable prosperity. Industry ~
nd commerce are thriving. For the ~
lost part agriculture Is successful,
leven staples having risen In value Oh
,om about $500, 100000 two years se
go to about $1,000, 000, 900 for the cur a.
mt year. But range cattle are still sn
w In price, and some sections Of the pc
heat area, notably Minnesota, North %
akota and on west, have many cases az
I actual distress. With his products pe
ot selling on a parity with the prod
Its Of industry, every sound remedy
lat can be devised should be applied 40