The Arvada enterprise., 1923-12-13

we can either be relieved of the results
Of our own folly or Be guaranteed q sue
csssfui life. There Il. an inesca apabls per.
Of character. OF industry. OF thrift. and
Of self-control. These do not come from
the government. but from the people
should always b. expressive Of sieadfast
determination. always vigilant. to main
tain conditions under which these vir-
tues are most likely to develop and So
the American policy.
II II 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
intoxie ating liquors. For purposes of na-
tionai uniformity we ought to provide.
pirate Legislation. for a linita ton Of child
labor, and In all cases under the ex-
elusive Jurisdiction of the federal gov
eminent a minimum wage law for WON
cent power of enforcement In the In
nuencs Of public opinion.
immigration.
American institutions rest solely on
good citizenship. They were created BY
people who had q background Of self
tied to our capacity to absorb them into
the ranks of good citizenship. America
must be kept American. For this purpose
II IL necessary to continue a policy Of
to max. such immigration OF selectivs
natur. 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 scrv-
ice must have sufficient hospital relief
and compensation. Their dependents must
be supported. Rehabilitation and voca:
tionai training must be completed. All
of this service must be clean. must be
prompt and effective. and II must be ad,
Innistered In a spirit OF the broadcast and
deepest human sympathy. II investtga-
iion reveals any present defects OF Ad-
minis'ration or need OF legislation. orders
tion OF administration: and recommenda-
iions for legislation should be given the
highest preference. But | 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 q reduc-
'ion In the price OF fuel With the
Of supply ought no, to be tolerated.
Those responsible for the conditions in
this industry should undertake Its re-
form and free II from any charge OF
The report Of the coal commission
Will be before the congress. II COM
prises all the facts. II represents the
of the best talent and experience that
ever made "A natinnal survey of the
production and distribution of fuel.
do not favor government ownership or
for action under private ownership that
VIII secure greater continuity Of pro-
duction and greater public protection.
Reorganization.
A special Joint committee has been
appointed to work out 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
ana o. som: S: no: ."S syy
the plan has the general sanction OF
tn- President and the cabinet. II 10
important that reorganization be en-
Agriculture.
Aided by the sound principles adopt
the country has had an extraordinary
revival Looked at a. q whole. the
nation 10 In the enjoyment Of remark
able prosperity. Industry and com.
agriculture il successful. eleven staples
having risen In value from about S.
300 100000 two years ago to about ST.
rang. cattle are still low in price. and
some sections Of the wheat area. not.
ably Minnesota. North Dakota. and on
west. hay. many cases Of actual dis
on a parity with the products of In
iustry.. every sound remedy that can
he Devised should be applied for the
rslarr sar,c,s o. the farmer Ms r.prsCs"ts z
a public necessity that must be pre-.
served and afforded every facility for
r-Gs,ning prosperity
al L.
those wholly dependent upon one crop.
Wheat acreaE" was greatly expanded
md has mot yet been suhic'cnily 70.
duced a large amount is raised for
Nti"n In IN" world market Of large
n nmnnnta raised m land much cheaper
and much more productive.
plan for government nxInx of prices. no
resort to the public treasury win be OF
any permanent vaine IN establishing AZ.
ricn,'mre. Simple and direct methods put
the only real ~Dlirccs for restoration.
Muscle Shoals
v~'op a great water power project known
a. Muscle Shoals. on which II has ex.
PENDED MANY million dollars. Tho work
.s s'i'i going on, Subject to the right
that this property with n location for
auxiliary steam plant md rights Of way
he sold. This would end the present bur.
den Of EXPENSE and should return TO the
treasury the largest price possible 10 -.
cure
Highways and Forests.
Highway and reforestatior should con.
tlnu- IN have the interest and support Of
IN" government Everyone Ia nxious for
good highways. have made n liberal
proposnl In tho hudsei fov the continuing
payment to the states Nv tho federal gov
ernmcnt Of II share for this pecesearv
puhl" Improvement No expenditure of
public money contribute. no much to the
national wealth as for building good
roads
H.forestntion has an Importance far
ahov" tn" attention II usually secures
special committee OF tho senate In IN.
vcsiirating this need and I shall vei.
com. constructive policy based on
their report,
Monroe Doctrine.
II II 100 years since our country an.
nouncrd the Monroe doctrine This pein.
cirlc has heer ever since and II now. ons
OF the unir foundation. Of our foreign rr.
lRtions. u must he mainta, ned Hut in
maintaining " W" muat not forget that =
great change has taken place We are no
longer = weak nation. thinking mainly al
defense. drrndins foreign imposition. We