The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

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printed only in part.
! The message is straight to each of the points
! it covers. Language is used to express convlc-
tionS, not to equivocate or cover up. The presi-
dent neither evadeS nor ignores any of the prob
lens America and our statesmen are confronted
with. He takes each in turn, tells what he thinks
makes his recommendations, and all in language
that is concise, that leaves no doubt of his
ing.
/ The message shows where our president stands
on the national and international questions of mo-
ment. It is document well worth reading af
fording comprehensive and clear review of these
questions and the position the executive takes on
each not only as concerns the present session of
congress, but in connection with his coming
didacy for nomination by the republican party
and reelection to the presidency.
The message has called forth praise from both
the republican and the democratic press The
silent president at Washington has little to say
ordinarily, and his message is shorter than presi
dental messages usually are, but when he speaks
he says great deal in few words, and what he
says commands an unusual need of respect.
The message is herewith brefed to the various
topics and the presidential views and recommen-
datons on each to make it possible to take in the
full scope of the document in few moments:
To take up the burdens former President Hard
ing laid down with his death and develop and sup
port the principles he represented.
There is no reason to limit our own freedom and
independence by joining the league of nations.
of justice, and Americas membership in that
court.
Against entering into relations with Russia so
long as Russia ignores the sanctity of Internal
ional relations.
Stands against cancellation of debts due from
foreign governments to this nation and it's citi-
zens.
For reorganization and improvement of the
foreign service of our government.
Opposed to war taxes in time of peace and in
reduction plan Tax exempt securities should be
abolished
Constant revision of tariff law harmful; the
present law is elastic and adequate.
Governments merchant fleet should be trans
ferred to private ownership, but until that is pos
sible it should be operated by the government, as
economically as possible.
FloodWaters Of the Mississippi and Colorado
should be controlled, the waterways from the
Great Lakes to the CULTS of Mexico and st. Law
renee improved, fast as plans can be matured
and funds become available.
Should await supreme courts decision before
attempting further railroad rate legislation; un-
til effective agreement or laws can be had to settle
railroad labor disputes the labor board should be
left at present for the public's protection; fa
consolidation of railroads for proper adjust
ment of freight rates.
Recommends legislation for simplifying proceed
9lre in federal trial courts and to expedite decis-
ions.
For enforcement Of liquor laws.
Against lynching
For maintenance and extension of the classified
civil. service.
Unified and more orderly system of public build
ings in Washington.
Asks for laws protecting coast waters from
pollution, regulating aviation, radio interference
load lines for vessels and protection Alaskan
fisheries.
Should be no further reduction in either army
or navy Both should be strengthened rather
than weakened DefenseS of Panama must be
perfected.
Conditions in our insuEar possessions are good
Declares for limitation of child labor, a mini
mum wage law for women, member for educa-
ton in the presidents cabinet.
immigration should be limited to our capacity
to absorb into the ranks Of good citizenship, and
should be selective. We should require immediate
registration of aliens.
Disabled veterans must have sufficient hospital
relief and compensation and their dependents
must be supported. Rehabilitation and vocational
training must be completed. Does not favor the
American Legion legislative program in it's entire
ty Government should be generous Does not
favor bonus.
President should have power to appoint commits
sion to deal with whatever coal emergency situa-
tons arise
For scientific reorganization of the departments
ard bureaus of government.
Should be economic relief for the farmer, but no
plan for government fixing of prices or resort to
the public treasury can be of permanent value.
Relief lies in organization, railroad consolidation
and cheaper rates, reduced acreages, diversified
tion of crops
Reclamation debts to the government should be
met wherever possible, though relief should be
granted when necessary. Should be laws giving
of the interior discretion and power in
these cases.
Government should continue To Sl1nnoyf ynfor-