White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1923-12-09
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lean. For this purpose, 1t Ii neces-
sary to continue d policy Of restrict
ed immigration. It Would be well
to make such immigration Of d selec-
tive nature with some inspection at
the source, and based either on a 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. I am convinced that our
present economic and social conditions
warrant a limitation Of those to be ad-
mitted. We should find additional
safety In q law requiring the immedi-
ate registration Of all aliens. Those
who do not want to be p%artakers 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 efrec-
tive, and 1t must be administered In
a spirit of the broadcast and deepest
human sympathy. II investigation re-
veals any present defects of admins
tration OF need Of legislation, orders
will be given for the immediate Dr.
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-
thorlzed 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 a Legislative program too
extensive for detailed discussion here.
1t Is a carefully matured plan. While
some of 1t / do not favor, with much
Of 1t I am in hearty accord, and I rec
ommend that a most painstaklng 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 I
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 Its re-
form and free 1t from any charge Of
profiteering. 9 -
The report Of the coal commission
will be before the congress. 1t com-
prises all the facts. It represents the
| AldtolS ChlOClatAOAo uho
Of the best talent and experience that
yer made a national survey Of the
production and distribution of fuel. I
( 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 fucts 1t can
exercise great influence.
Reorganization.
A special joint committee has been
appointed to work out a plan for a
reorganization of the different depart
ments and bureaus Of the government
more scientific and economical than
tlon 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 cabf-
net. 1t is important that reOrganizar
ton be enacted into law at the present
session.
Agriculture.
Aided by the sound principles
adopted by the government. the bust
ness of the country has had an ex-
traordinary revival. Looked at as a
whole, the nation is in the enjoyment
of remarkable prosperity. Industry
| and are thriving. For the
| most part agriculture is successful,
eleven staples having risen in value
from about $780, 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 a parity with the prod
+! ucts Of industry, every sound remedy
| that can be devised should be applied
| for the relief Of the farmer. He rep
resents a character, a type of citizen
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