The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-12-14

benefits reach the merit OF every M
dividual This Is not suggestion that
for the people the inevitable burdens of
existence. This IL no method by which
we can either be relieved of the results
of our own folly or be guaranteed sue
cessful life There is an inescapabje per-
sonal responsibility for the .developmept
of character, Of Industry. OF thrift. and
Of self-control. These do not come from
themselves. But the government can and
should always be expressive Of steadfast
determination. always vigilant. TO MAIN
tain conditions under which these vir-
tues are most likely TO develop and Sc
cure recognition and reward. This In
the American policy.
It is in accordance with this principle
that we have enacted laws for the pro-
lection of the public health and have
adopted prohibition In narcotic drugs and
Intoxicating liquors. For purposes OF ma
tional uniformity we ought to provide.
by constitutional amendment and appro-
pirate legislation. for a limitation of child
labor, and in all cases under the ex-
elusive jurisdiction of the federal gov
en-. which would undoubtedly find suff1-
cient power of enforcement In the in
fluence of public opinion
immigration.
American institutions rest solely on
good citizenship. They were created by
people who had a background of self
government. New arrivals should be linn
tied to our capacity to absorb them into
the ranks of good citizenship. America
must be kept American. For this purpose
1t is necessary TO continue policy OF
restricted immigrat alton. 1t would be well
to make such immigration OF selectiye
nature with some inspection at the source.
and based either on prior censos o.
upon the record of naturalization
Veterans.
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government Of the United States than the
adequate care OF its veterans. Those
suffering disabilities incurred In the serv-
ice must have sufficient hospital relief
be supported. Rehabilitation and voca-
tional training must be completed. All
OF this service must be clean, must be
prompt and effective. and 1t must be ad-
ministered In spirit of the broadcast and
deepest human sympathy. II investiga-
ton reveals any present defects OF adj
ministration or need of legislation, orders
will be given for the immediate correc-
ton of administrator and recommends
lions for legislation should be given the
highest preference. 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 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.
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 or
operation Of coal mines. The need 10
for action under private ownership that
will secure greater continuity of pro-
duction and greater public protection.
Reorganization.
A special joint committee has been
appointed to work out a plan for re-
Organization of the different depart
more scientific and economical than the
present system. With the exception Of
the consolidation of the War and Navy
departments and some minor details,
the plan has the general sanction Of
the President and the cabinet. 1t is
important that reorganization be en-
acted into law at the present session.
Agriculture.
Aided by the sound principles adopt
ed by the government. the business of
the country has had an extraordinary
revival Looked at as whole. the
nation is In the enjoyment of remark
able prosperity. Industry and COM
merce are thriving. For the most part
agriculture is successful eleven staples
having risen in value from about $5,-
300.000,000 two yeArs ago to about ST.
000.000,00 for the current year. But
range cattle are still low in price. and
ably Minnesota, North Dakota, and on
west. have many cases of actual dis
tress. With his products not selling
on parity with the products of in
dustry. every sound remedy that can
be devised should be applied for the
relief of the farmer. He represents a
public necessity that must be pre-
served and afforded every facility for
regaining prosperity
The distress is most acute among
those wholly dependent upon one crop.
Wheat acreage was greatly expanded
and has not yet been sufficiently re-
duced. A large amount is raised for
export. which has to meet the compe-
tition in the world market OF large
amounts raised on land much cheaper
and much more productive.
No complicated scheme of relief, no
plan for government fixing of prices, no
resort TO the public treasury will be of
any permanent value in establishing ag-
riculture. Simple and direct methods put
into operation by the farmer himself are
the only real sources for restoration
Muscle Shoals.
The government is undertaking to de-
NelOp u great water power project KNOWN
as Muscle Shoals. on which 1t has ex-
pended many million dollars. The work
! Is still going on. Subject to the right
to retake In time Of war. I recommend
that this property with location for
auxiliary steam plant and rights OF way
be sold. This would end the present bur.
den OF expense and should return to the
treasury the largest price possible to Sc
cure.
Highways and Forests.
Highway and reforestation should con.
| ttnue to have the interest and support OF
| the government Everyone is anxious fol
good highways. I have made liberal
proposal in the budget for the continuing
payment to the states by the federal gov
eminent of it share for this necessary
public Improvement. No expenditure OF
| public money contributes so much to the
| national wealth as for building goot
roads.
Reforestation has an Importance fal
! above the attention ii usually secures
vestigating this need. and I shall wei
come constructive policy based or
| their report.
Monroe Doctrine.
1t is 100 years since our country an
nounced the Monroe doctrine. This prin
OF the main foundations of our foreign re
| lations. 1t must be maintained. But II
| maintaining 1t we must not forget that
great change has taken place. We are n,
| iOH6Cf a WCdh iidliOil, lIlHhfnS MAINLY o
defense. dreading foreign imposition. w,
| are great and powerful. New power
| bring new responsibilities Our duty theI
was to protect ourselves. Added to that
our duty now is to help give stability I,
the world. We want idealism. We wan
that Vision which lifts men and nation
/ above themselves. These are virtues b,
| reason of their own merit. But they mus
| not be clustered: they must not be i'm
practical, they must not be ineffective
America has taken her place in the worl,
as repuhlic-free, independent power
full. The best service that can be rem
dered to humanity is the assurance tina
this place will be maintained
When He Hit His Thumb.