The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-12-14

benefits reach the merit OF every m
dividual This Is not suggestion that
the government should, or could, assume
for the people the Inevitable burdens of
existence. This Is no method by which
we can either be relieved Of the results
of our own folly or be guaranteed a 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 vfr-
tues are most likely TO develop and Sc
cure recognition and reward. THIS Ia
the American policy.
II 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
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 suffi-
cent power of enforcement in the in
fluence 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 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 policy OF
restricted immigration. 1t would be well
to make such immigration of a selecti1e
nature with some inspection at the source.
and based either on prior cens03 o.
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
tional training must be completed. All
of this service must be clean, must be
prompt and effective, and II must be adj
ministered in a 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
lions 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 great burden
on our industrial and domestic life.
The public welfare requires a reduc-
ton in the price OF fuel. With the
enormous deposits in existence, failure
of supply ought not to be tolerated
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 national survey of the
production and distribution of fuel.
do not favor government ownership or
operation Of coal mines. The need is
will secure greater continuity of pro-
duction and greater public protection.
Reorganization.
A special joint committee has been
appointed to work out plan for re-
organization of the different depart
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 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 $5,-
800, 100000 two yesrs ago to about ST.
900. 900. 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
on parity with the products of In
1Ir frrr bat nv,
be devised should be applied for the
relief of the farmer He represents a
character n type of citizenship. and
regaining prosperity.
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. 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, nc
plan for government fixing Of prices. nc
any permanent value in establishing ag-
riculture. Simple and direct methods pu,
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 1t has ex.
pended many million dollars. The work
! Is still going on. Subject to the righ
| to retake In time of war. I recommend
auxiliary steam plant and rights of wa.
| be sold. This would end the present bur
| den of expense and should return to tn,
treasury the largest price possible to Sc
| cure.
Highways and Forests.
| tinue to have the interest and support o
| the government Everyone is anxious TO
| good highways. I have made a liberia
| proposal in the budget for the continuin,
eminent of it share for this necessar,
| public Improvement No expenditure o
| public money contributes SO much to tn
national wealth as for building goo'
| roads.
Reforestation has an importance IA
above the attention it usually secures. !
| special committee Of the senate is IN
vestigating this need. and / shall wei
come constructive policy based OF
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. on
| OF the main foundations of our foreign re
lations. It must be maintained But Il
maintaining ii we must not forget that
great change has taken place. We are n
longer weak nation, thinking mainly Q
defense dreading foreign imposition w
are great and powerful. New power
bring new responsibilities. Our duty the
was to protect ourselves. Added to thai
our duty now is to help give stability I
the world. We want idealism We war
that Vision which lifts men and nation
above themselves. These are virtues b
reason of their own merit. But they mus
not be clustered: they must not be i'm
practical they must not be ineffectiv,
America has taken her place in the worl
as a republic-free. independent. power
full The best service that can be rer
dered to humanity is the assurance tha
this place will be maintained