The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-12-14

sonal responsibility for the development
OF character, Of industry, of thrift. and
Of self-control. These do not come from
the government, but from the people
themselves. But the government can and
should always be expressive OF steadfast
determination. always vigilant, to MAIN
tues are most likely TO develop and Sc
cure recognition and reward, This Is
the American policy.
II is In accordance with this principle
that we nav enacted laws for the pro-
lection OF the public health and have
prohibition in narcotic drugs and
intoXicating liquors. For purposes OF ma
tonal uniformity we ought to provide,
10y 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
IN a minimum wage law for wom-
Gent power OF enforcement Ia the In
huence Of public opinion.
immigration.
American institutions rest solely on
citizenship. They were created by
people who had a background . OF self
government New arrivals should be lin
tied TO our capacity 10 absorb them into
the ranks OF good citizenship. America
II Is necessary TO continue n policy OF
restricted immigration. Ii would be well
10 make such immigration OF a selective
nature With some inspection at the source,
o'i G4NAlCI VII u Ia iOl bt1lSGS VI
upon the record OF naturalization
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 serv-
and compensation. Their dependents mus;
be supported Rehabilitation and voca.
tional training must be completed. All
OF this service must be clean. must be
prompt and effective. and II must be ad-
minlstered in a spirit OF the broadcast and
deepest human sympathy. II investiga-
ton reveals any present defects c. adj
ministration or need OF legislation. orders
Will be given for the immediate correc-
ton OF administration, and recommended
lions for legislation should be given the
highest preference; But l do not favor
the granting OF Il bonus.
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-
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
will be before the congress. 1t COM
prises all the facts 1t represents the
nature 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 is
for action under private ownership that
Will secure greater continuity OF pro-
ductlon and greater public protection.
Reorganization.
A special joint committee has been
appointed to work out a plan for a re-
organization Of the different depart
ments and bureaus OF the government
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 a whole. the
nation is in the enjoyment OF remark
able prosperity. Industry n com
merce are thriving. For the most part
agriculture is successful. eleven staples
having risen in value from about SIS
800, 600, 600 two years ago to about 81
600. 600, 600 for the current year. But
range cattle are still low in price. and
sections OF the wheat area. not
ably Minnesota, North Dakota. and on
west. have many cases OF actual dis
tress. With his products not selling
on a parity with the products OF in
dustry,. every sound remedy that can
be devised Mould be applied for the
relief OF the farmer.
Ihe distress is most acute among
those wholly dependent upon one crop.
and has not yet been sufficiently re-
duced. A large amount is raised for
export. which has 70 meet the compe-
tition in the world market OF large
n ~ ~ ~ . a nfaAI ~-l 49,
ard much more productive.
No complicated scheme OF relief, no
plan for government fixing OF prices. no
resort to the public treasury will be OF
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-
velop a great water power project known
as Muscle Shoals, on which il has ex-
pended many million dollars. The work
is still going or Subject TO the. right
to retake in time Of war. ! recommend
that this property with a location for
be sold. This would end the present bur-
den Of expense and should return TO the
treasury the largest price possible to Sc
cure
Reclamation.
BY reason OF many contributing causes.
occupants OF our reclamation projects are
in financial difficulties. which in some
cases are acute. Relief should be granted
by definite authority OF law empowering
the secretary Of the interior In his dis
erection TO suspend readjust, and reassess
all charges against water users. This
whole question is being considered by ex-
perts.
Highways and Forests.
Highway and refOrestation should con-
tinue 10 rave the interest and support OF
the government Everyone is anxious for
good highways. ! have made n liberal
.proposal in the budget for the continuing
payment 10 the states by the federal gov
nme OF II share for this necessary
public Improvement. No expenditure OF
public money contributes so much TO the
national wealth as for building good
roads.
Reforestation has an importance far
above the attention II usually secures A
special committee OF the senate is in
vestigating this need. and I shall well
come a constructive policy based on
their report
Monroe Doctrine.
II Is 100 years since our country an
the Monroe doctrine. This prin-
ciple has been ever since. and is now. one
OF the main foundations Of our foreign re-
lations. II must be maintained. But in
maintaining IL We must not forget that =
great change has taken place. We are no
d weak nation. thinking mainly of
dreading foreign imposition. We
are great and powerful. New powers
bring new RESPONSIBILITIES Our duty than