Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-12-14

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them into the ranks of good citizen
ship. America must be kept Amer
lean. For this purpose, 1t Is neces-
sary to continue 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
ization. Either method would insure
the admission Of those with the largest
capacity and best intention Of becom-
ing citizens. am convinced that our
present economic and social conditions
warrant 4 Limitation Of those to b. ad-
mitted We should find additional
safety in law requiring the immedi-
ate registration Of all alienA Those
who do not want to be partaksrI OF
the American spirit ought not to Sst-
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 Hehab-
ilitation and vocational training must
be completed All Of this service must
be clean, must be prompt and e1ec-
tive, and 1t must be administered In
spirit Of the broadest and deepest
human sympathy. If investigation re-
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 be
given the highest preference.
At present there are $500 vacant
beds In government hospitals l 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 a legislative program too
extensive for detailed discussion here.
1t Is a carefully matured plan While
some of 1t I do not favor, with much
of It am In hearty accord, and l 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 l
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 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 Its re-
form and free 1t from any charge of
profteering.
The report of the coal commission
prises all the facts. 1t represents the
mature deliberations and conclusions
of the best talent and experience that
ever mnde a 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
will secure greater continuity Of pro-
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
tanning and publishing facts 1t can
exercise great influence.
Reorganization.
A special joint committee has beer
appointed to work out q plan for 6
reorganization of the different depart
ments and bureaus of the government
more scientific and economical than
the present system. With the excep-
ton 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 cabl-
net. 1t is important that reorganiza
ton 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
traordlnary revival. Looked at as
, whole. the nation is In the enjoyment
of remarkable prosperity. Industry
and commerce are thriving. For the
. most part agriculture is successful
eleven staples having risen In value
from about $500 100000 two years
ago 10 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 bis products
not selling on q parity with the prod
ucfs Of Industry, every sound remedy
.l,t con ha fovleef should be nDDlied