Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-12-12

cessful life. There is an inescapable psr-
sonal responsibility for the deVeiopinehI
of character of industry, of THRIFT, ana
of self-control. These do not come from
the government but from the people
themselves But the government can ana
should always be expressive of steadfast
determine tion always Vigilant, tc MAIN
tain conditions under which these var
tues are most likely to develop and Sc
cure recognition ana reward. 1HlS -
the American policy.
1t is in accordance with this principle
that we have enacted laws Tor 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
eminent a minimum wage law for Wom-
en- which would undoubtedly find suff1-
cient power of enforcement in the In
nuence 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 lin
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 policy Of
restricted immigration. 1t would be well
10 make such immigration of selective
nature with some inspection at the source
a
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 Rehabilita ton and voca;
tionsl training must be completed com III
prompt and effective, and 1t must be ad-
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 recommends
tons for legislation should be given the
highest preference But | do not favor
the granting OF bonus.
Coal.
The cost of coal has become unbear-
ably high It places a great burden der
The public welfare requires reduce
ton 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 its 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
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
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
lne President and the cabinet. 1t is
important that reorganization be en-
acted into law a t 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 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
goo 600. 600 two years ago to about ST.
OO0.000,0 900 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
fhe distress is most acute among
those wholly dependent upon one crop.
wheat acreage was greatly expanded
and has not yet been sufficiently re-
export. which has to meet the compe-
t1tion in the world market of large
amounts raised on land much cheaper
and much more productive.
cd cobo
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 a great water power project known
pended many million dollars. The work
is still going on Subject to the right
70 retake in time of war. / recommend
that this property with a location for
auxiliary steam plant and rights of wav
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
az charges against water users This
whole question is being considered by ex
pertS
Highways and Forests.
Highway and reforestation should con
tinue to nave the interest and support of
me government Everyone is anxious for
good highways. | have made a liberal
proposal in the budget for the continuing
payment TO the states by the federal gov
eminent of it share for this necessary
public money contributes so much to the
national wealth for building good
Reforestation has an importance Ear
above the attention it usually secures A
special committee of the senate is in
vestlgating this need. and shall well
their report. va