The Tomahawk., 1923-12-13

| tIc out from tne people
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
care recognition and reward. This Is
| the American policy.
1t 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
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
eminent a minimum wage law for wom-
en-. which would undoubtedly find suffi-
Gent power Of enforcement in the in
fuence 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
II Is necessary to continue a policy OF
TO make such immigration of a seective
nature with some inspection at the source.
and based either on prior census or
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-
ice must have sufficient hospital relief
and compensation. Their dependents must
be supported. Rehabilitation and voca-
t1onal training must be completed. All
OF this service must be clean. must he
prompt and effective, and 1t must be adj
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 administration, and recommended
tions for legislation should be given the
highest preference. But l do not favor
the granting Of q bonus.
Coal.
The cost of coal has become unbear-
ably high. 1t places a great burden
on our industrial and domestic life.
ton In the price Of fuel. With the
enormous deposits in existence. failure
Of supply ought not to be tolerated.
this industry should undertake Its re-
form and free it from any charge of
profteering.
will be before the congress. It 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. I
do not favor government ownership or
operation Of coal mines. The need 10
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 a re-
ments and bureaus of the government
more scientific and economical than tho
present system. With the exception Of
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
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 S.
3OO' 0o0. 000 two years ago to about g..
o0O.000.oO0 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
dustry.. every sound remedy that can
be devised should be applied for the
relief of the farmer.
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
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-
into operation by the farmer himself are
the only real sources for restoration
Muscle Shoals.
The government Is undertaking to de-
velop great water power project known
pended many million dollars. The work
is still going on. Subject to the right
to retake In time Of war, l recommend
shat this property with lGrat o for
be sold. This would end the present bur-
den Of expense and should return to tho
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; Keller should De granted
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 to have the interest and support Of
the government Everyone Is anxious for
good highways, I have made a liberal
proposal in the budget for the continuing
payment to the states by the federal gov
eminent Of 1t share for this necessary
public improvement No expenditure Of
public money contributes 50 much to the
national wealth as for building good
roads.
Reforestation has an importance far
above the attention 1t usually secures A
special committee Of the senate is in
vestigating this need. and I shall well
come constructive policy based on
their report.
Monroe Doctrine.
1t Is 100 years since our country an
nounced the Monroe doctrine. This prin-
ciple has been ever since. and is now, one
Of the main foundations of our foreign re-
lations. 1t must be maintained. But in
maintaining 1t we must not forget that a
great change has taken place. We are no
longer weak nation. thinking mainly Of
defense. dreading foreign imposition. We
are great and powerful. New. powers
bring new responsibilities. Our duty then
was to protect ourselves. Added to that
our duty now Is to help give stability to
the world We want idealism. We want
that vision which lifts men and nations
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