The Winslow mail., 1923-12-14

| we can either be relieved of the results
! Of our own folly or ne guaranteed a sue
| cessful life. There is an fnescapable 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 main7
| tues are most likely to develop and Sc
! cure recognition and reward. This is
| the American policy.
1t is in accordanceS 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
ernment a minimum wage law for wom-
en- which would undoubtedly find suffi-
cient power Of enforcement in the in
huence 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 a policy of
restricted immigration. 1t would be we'll
to make such immigration of seIective
nature with some inspection at the source,
and based either on a 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 it's veterans. Those
suffering disabilities incurred in the serv-
ice must have sufficient hospital relief
and compensation Their dependents must
be supported. Rehabilitation and voca-
9iI1in hn nj of II
of this service must be clean, must be
prompt and effective, and it must be ad-
ministered in a spirit of the broadest and
deepest human sympathy. If investiga-
ton reveals any present defects of ad-
ministraton or need of legislation, orders
will be given for the immediate correc-
tions for legislation should be given the
highest preference. But l do not favor
the granting of bonus
Coal
The cost of coal has become unbear-
ably high 1t places a great burden
The public welfare requires a reduc-
tlon 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 it's re-
form and free it 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. l
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-
duction and greater public protection
Reorganization.
A special joint committee has been
~ al E
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 and com
merce are thriving. For the most part
agriculture is successful eleven staples
having risen in value from about S.
30O,000.000 two years ago to about ST.
100000, 600 for the current year. But
range cattle are still low in price. and
some sections of the wheat area. not
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
eharaGter' nrS6Iie type OF Citizenship and
served and afforded every facility for
rega1nlng prosperity
The distress is most acute among
those wholly dependent upon one crop.
Crn k1xy 1o@
and has not yet been sufficiently re-
duced. 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-
velop great water power project known
as Muscle Shoals on which it has ex-
pended many million dollars. The work
Is still going on. Subject to the right
that this property with a 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
cure.
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
ernment of it share for this necessary
public improvement No expenditure Of
public money contributes so much to the
national wealth as for building good
roads. 4
Reforestation has an Importance far
above the attention it usually secures A
special committee of the senate is in
vestigating this need and 1 shall well
come a 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-
latfons 1t must be maintained But in
maintaining it we must not forget that a
great change has taken place. We are no
longer a weak nation, thinking mainly Of
defense. dreading foreign imposition We
are great and powerful. New powers
bring new responsibilities. Our dl1tv +haD