The Dolores star., 1923-12-14

lean. For this purpose, 1t Is neces-
sary 10 continue policy of restrict
ed immigration. 1t would be well
to make such immigration of selec-
tive nature with some Inspection nt
the source, and based either on PRIOR
census or upon the record of natural
lzation. Either method would insure
the admission of those with the largest
capacity and best Intention Of becom-
ing citizens. am convinced that our
present economic and social conditions
warrant a limitation of those to be ad-
mitted. We should find additional
safety in n law requiring the immedi-
ate registration of all aliens. Those
who do not want to be partakers of
the American spirit ought not to set
tie in America.
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 service must have sufficient hos
pital relief and compensation. Their
dependents insult be supported. Rehab-
ilitatlon and vocational training must
be completed. All of this service must
be clean, must be prompt and effec-
tive. and 1t must be administered In
Il spirit of the brOadest and deepest
human sympathy. If investigation re-
yeals any present defects of admins
tratiOn or need of legislation. orders
will be given for the immediate cor
rection of administration, and recon-
mendatlOns for legislation should be
given the highest preference.
AT present there are $500 vacant
beds in government hospitals. | rec
ommend that all hospitals be au-
thorized ut once to receive and care
for, without hospital pay, the veterans
Of all wars needing such care. when
ever there are vacant beds, and that
immediate steps be taken to enlarge
and build new hospitals to serve all
such cases.
The American Legion will present
extensive for detailed discussion here
1t is carefully matured plan. While
some of it | do not favor, with much
of It am in hearty accord. and | rec
ommend that most palnStaking eff
fort be made to provide remedies for
any defects in the administration OF
the present laws which their expert.
enCe has revealed. The attitude of
the government toward these prOpos-
ais should be one Of generosity. But
do not favor the granting of n 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 rcduc.
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 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
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
for action under private ownership that
VIII secure greater continuity OF pro
duction and greater public protection.
The federal government probably has
no peRce-time authority to regulate
wages, prices. or profits in coal at the
mines or among dealers. but by ascer.
tanning and publishing facts IT can
exercise great influence.
Reorganization.
y special joint committee has been
appointed to work out a plan for n
reorganization of the different depnrt.
ments and bureaus of the government
more scientific and economical than
the present system. With the eycep-
ti0n Of the consolidation of the War
ana Navy departments and some mi
nor details, the plan has the general
sanction of the President and the cuhI.
net 1t is important that reorgonizu.
tion be enacted into law at the present
session.
Agriculture.
Aided by the sound prlnciples
adopted by the government. the bust
ness of the country has had an ev.
traordinary revival. Looked at os a
whole, the nation is in the enjoyment
of remarkable prosperity. Industry
ana commerce are thriving. For the
most part agriculture is successful
eleven staples having risen In yalue
from about $1,000. .OOO,OO two yeors
ago to about $7.OO0.0OO.OOO for the cur.
rent year. But range cattle are stIIl
low in price, and some sections of tho
wheat area, notably Minnesota. North
Dakota and on west, have many coses
OF actual distress. With his products
not selling on parity with the prod
ucts Of industry, every sound remedy
that can be devised should be applied
for the relief of the farmer. He rem