The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-07


lean. For this purpose. It Is neces-
sary 10 continue policy Of restrict.
ed immigration. II would be well
20 mako such immigration OF selec-
tive nature with some inspection nj
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. l am convinced that our
present economic and social conditions
warrant q limitation OF those TO be I'd
mltied We should find additional
safety IN n law requiring the immedl-
ate registration Of all aliens. Those
who do not want TO be partakers Of
the American spirit ought not 20 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
piial relief and compensation. Their
dependents insult be supported. Rehab-
llliatlon and vocational training must
be completed. All OF this Service must
be clean, must be prompt and efee-
tive, and Il must be administered In
spirit OF the broadest and deepest,
human sympathy. IL investigation re-
veals any present defects Of admins
tratlon or need of legislation, orders
will be given for the immediate cor
rectl0n OF administration. and recon-
mendatlons for legislation should be
given the highest preference.
AT present there are $500 vacant
beds in government hospitals. rec
ommcnd that all hospitals be au-
thorlzed at once 10 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 Leglou Will present
TO congress legislative program too
extensive for detailed discussion here.
II is a carefully matured plan. While
some OF II / do not favor. with much
of II | am in hearty accord, and | rec
cmmend that most palnstalsing 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. II 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 Ii from any charge of
pro1teering.
The report Of the coal commission
will be before the congress. II com.
prises all the facts. II represents the
mature deliberations and conclusions
of .he best talent and experience that
ever made a national survey OF the
production and distribution OF fuel.
do not favor government ownership er
operatlon 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 th'
mines or among dealers, but by ascer
tanning and publishing facts il car
exercise great influence.
Reorganization.
A speclal Joint committee has beer
appointed to work out plnn for 1
reorganization OF the different depart
ments and bureaus of the government
more scientific and economical thar
the present system. With the excep
tion of the consolidation Of the WA
and Navy departments and some mi
nor details, the plan mas tue genera
sanction Of the President and the cabl
net. It is important that reorganiza
ton be enacted into law at the presen
session.
Agriculture.
Aided by the sound principle
adopted by the government, the busl
ness Of the country has had an ex
traordinary revival. Looked at as
whole. the nation Is in the enjoymen
of remarkable prosperity. lndusir
and commerce are thriving. For th
most part agriculture Is successful
eleven staples having risen In vaiu
from about S5.30OOO0.OOO two year
ago TO about S7.OO0OOO,Oo0 for the cur
rent year. But range cattle are stu
} low in price, and some sections Of tn
wheat area, notably Minnesota. Mort
Dakota and on west, have many case
~ actual distress. With his product
not selling on a parity with the prod
nets Of industry. every sound remed
, thot can be devised should be apple
for the relief Of the farmer. He rel
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