The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-19

| Tor the people the inevitable burdens o.
existence This Is 10 method by which
r we can either be relieved OF the results
OF our own folly or be guaranteed sue
cessful life. There is an unacceptable per-
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
tain conditions under which these vir-
tues are most likely to develop and Sc
cure 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 suf1,
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 background of self
government. New arrivals should be linz
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 a policy of
restricted immigration. 1t would be well
10 make such immigration of a selective
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-l
ice must have sufficient hospital relief
and compensation. Their dependents must
be supported. Rehabilitation and vocal
tional training must be completed All
OF this service must be clean, must be
ministered in a spirit of the broadcast and
deepest human sympathy. II investiga-,
ton reveals any present defects of ad-
ministration or need of legisa ton orders !
Will be given for the immediate correct |
ton of administration, and recommended |
tons tons for legislation should be given the
highest preference. But l do not favor
the granting of a bonus. |
The cost of coal has become unbear-
ably high. 1t places a great burden
on on our Industrial and domestic life,
tion 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 1t from any charge Of
profteering.
The report of the coal commission
will be before the congress- It COM
prises all the facts. 1t represents the
mature deliberations and conclusions
ol the best talent and experience. that
production and distribution of fuel. Il
10 NOT FAVOR government ownership or
operation of coal mines The need h
or action under private ownership that
VII secure greater continuity Of pro-
luction and greater public protectionI I
Reorganization.
A special joint committee has been
organization of the different depart ,
nents and bureaus of the government
more scientific and economical than the
resent system. With the exception Of
he consolidation Of the War and Navy
apartments and some minor details
he plan has the general sanction of
ne :, President mt and the cabinet. 1t is 2
cted into law at the present session. a
Agriculture.
Aided by the sound principles adopt
by the government the business of r
lie country mas had an extraordinary
aton is IN IKE en at a. W whole the
Bile prosperity. Industry and com
erce ,, are thriving. For the most part b
s ,,,c is successful. eleven staples q
10000 600 two years ago to about ST.
100000 for the current year. But =
'nge cattle are still low in price. and "
oly Minnesota. North Dakota, and on
est. have many cases of actual dis 81
ess. With his products not selling W
I parity with the products of in ~,
lstry, every sound remedy that can
devised should be applied for the IL
lief Of the farmer. He represents a
public necessity that must be pre-
rved and Afforded every facility for
gaining prosperity.
fhe distress is most acute among A..
ose wholly dependent upon one crop. IL
neat acreage was greatly expanded Dc
"a has not yet been sufficiently re- M
port. which has to meet the compel &C
Ion In the world market of largel l..
counts raised on land much cheaper pS
q much more productive. of
70 complicated scheme of relief, no
IN for government fixing OF prices, no st
sort to the public treasury will be of pa
ulture. Simple and direct methods put tn
o operation by the farmer himself are ri.
only real sources for restoration. -
Muscle Shoals. AL
The government is undertaking to de- "
op great water power project known To-
Muscle Shoals, on which it has ex-, ad
,ded many million dollars. The work. au
still going on. Subject to the right
retake in time of war. recommend
Hillary steam plant and rights Of way
sold This would end the present bur- 20
OF expense and should return to the ~
asury the largest price possible to Sc Sit
Highways and Forests. Ole
Highway and reforestation should con- In
ue to have the interest and support OF an
government Everyone Is anxious for o.,
I'd highways. have made a liberal lol
posa In the budget for the continuing Pr
'ment to the states by the federal gov A.,
ment OF 1t share for this necessary LIE
'lic improvement. No expenditure Of ine
,lic money contributes so much to thu =
ional wealth as for building good gra
DIS. oOo~
has an Importance far
we the attention II usually secures A
cial committee of the senate IL In {
tigatng this need and I shall well
ne a constructive policy based on JUG
ir report. do,
Monroe Doctrine.
is 100 years since our country an
need the Monroe doctrine This prin cha
e has been ever since. and IL now. one sta
he main foundations of our foreign re-
ons. 1t must be maintained But In or
ntaining II we must not forget that for
at change has taken place. We are NO
ger weak nation. thinking mainly Of act
ense. dreading foreign imposition We tha
great and powerful New powers
ig new responsibilities Our duty then for
to protect ourselves. Added to thai
duty now Is to help give stability to
world. We want idealism. We want
vision which lifts men and nations u
them4aIya4