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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-01-16
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Evening star., 1924-12-03
WORLD SUPPLY OF WHEAT DROPS.

A decrease in the world supply of wheat
has resulted in very large increase in the
price of that commodity The position of all
agricultural products indicates a better bal
anced supply, but cannot yet conclude that
agriculture is recovered from the effects of the
period that it is permanently on
prosperous basis. The cattle industry has not
yet recovered and in some sections has been
suffering from dry weather. Every effort
must be made, both by Government activity
and by private agencies, to restore and main
tain agriculture to a complete normal rela-
tionship with other Industries.
1t account of past depression and
in spite of present more encouraging
ditions that / have assembled agricultural
conference made up of those who repre-
sentatives of this great industry in both it's
operating and economic sides. Every knows
that the great need of the farmer is markets.
The country is not suffering the side OF
production. Almost the entire difficulty is
of course to unit costs and diversifcation, and
many allied subjects. 1t is exceedingly ntri-
cate, for domestic and foreign trade,
transportation and banking, and in fact our
entire economic system closely related
to it, In time for action at this session, I
hope to report to the Congress such legisla-
tive remedies the conference may recon-
mend. An appropriation should be made to de-
fray their necessary expenses
Evening star., 1924-12-03
WOULD GUARD PUBLIC IN
CONSOLIDATION.

The consultations need to be carried out with
due regard to public interest and to the rights
and established life of various communities in
country. 1t does not seem to me necessary
nat endeavor to anticipate any final plan or
adhere to any artificial and Interchangeable project
which shall stipulate fixed number of systems
with such a latitude of action that it can be
worked out step by step in accordance with a
comprehensive consideration of public interest
Whether the number of ultimate systems shall
be less seems to me only be deter
mined by time and actual experience in the de-
ve!opment of such consultations.
Those portions of the present law contemplat-
ing consultations not sufficiently effective
in producing expeditions action and need ampli-
fcation of the authority of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, particularly in affording a
period for voluntary proposals to the commits
sion and in supplying Government pressure to
secure action after the expiration Of such a
period.
There are other proposals before Congress for
amending the transportation acts. One of these
contemplates a revision of the method of vaIua-
tion for rate-making purposes to be fol-
railways The valuations instituted by the
Interstate Commerce Commission 10 years ago
have not yet been completed. They have cost
the Government enormous sum- and they
have imposed great expenditure upon the rail-
ways most of which has in effect come out of
the public in increased rates. This work should
not be abandoned supplanted until its results
are known and can be considered.
Evening star., 1924-12-03
ARMY AND NAVY.

Little has developed in relation to national
defense which needs special attention. Progress
is constantly being made in air navigation and
aviators have made a successful trip around the
ton through provisions for promotion, compen-
sation and retirement. Under the direction of
the Navy a Zeppelin has been successfully
brought from Europe across the Atlantic to
own country.
Due to the efficient supervision OF the Secre-
tary of War the Army of the United States has
been organized with small body of regulars
and a moderate National Guard and reserve.
The defense test of September IL demonstrated
the efficiency of the operating plans. These
methods and operations well worthy of
gressional support
Under the Limitation of armaments treaty
large saving in outlay and a considerable de-
crease in maintenance of the Navy has been
accomplished. We should maintain the policy
of constantly working toward the full treaty
strength of the Navy. Careful investigation is
being made in this department of the relative
Importance of aircraft, surface and submarine
vessels. in order that we may not fail to take
advantage of all modern improvements for our
national defense A special commission also is
investigating the problem of petroleum oil for
the Navy, considering the best policy to insure
the future supply of fuel oil and prevent the
threatened drainage of navil oil reserves Lagis-
Iatiye action is required to carry on experiments
in OF! shale reduction, large deposits of this
type have been set aside for the of the
Navy
Evening star., 1924-12-03
SHIPPING BOARD.

The form of the organization of the Shipping
Board was based originally on its functioa rs as
a mi-iudicial body in regulation OF rates Dur
ing the it loaded with enormous ad-
ministrative duties. 1t has been demonstrated
results in indecsion. division of opinion and
administrative functions, which make a wholly
inadequate foundation for the conduct of a great
business enterprise. The first principle in Sc
curing the objective set out by Congress In
building up the American merchant marine
upon the great trade routes and subsequently
disposing of it into private operation cannot
proceed with effectiveness until the entire func-
tions of the board are reorganized. The imme-
diate requirement is to transfer into the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation the whole responsibility
of operation of the feet and other property.
leaving to the Shipping Board solely the duty
of determining certain major policies which re-
qure deliberative action.
The procedure under section % of the mer-
chant marine act has created great difficulty
and threatened friction during the past IL
months. Its attempted application developed
not only great opposition from exporters, par
ticularly to burdens that may be imposed
upon agricultural products, but also great
anxiety in the different seaports to the effect
upon their relative rate structures. This trouble
will certainly recur If action is attempted under
this section. 1t is uncertain in of it's
terms and of great difficulty in Interpretation.
1t Is my belief that action under this section
should be suspended until the Congress can
consider the entire question in the light of the
experience that has been developed since it's
enactment
Evening star., 1924-12-03
THE WAGE GARNER.

Two very important policies have been adopted
by this country which. while extending their
benefits also in other directions have been of
the utmost Importance to the wage earners.
One of these is the protective tariff, which n
ables our people to live according to a better
standard and receive better rate of compen-
sation than any people, any time, anywhere~on
earth ever enjoyed. This saves the American
market for the products of the American work
men. The other is a policy of recent
origin and seeks to shield our wage earners
from the disastrous competition of great in
fiux of foreign peoples. This has been done by
the restrictive immigration law. This saves the
American job for the American workmen
should like to the administrative features
of this law rendered little more humane for
the purpose of permitting those already here
greater latitude in securing admission of
members of their families. But believe
this law in principle is necessary and sound,
fare. We must maintain own economic
position, must defend national in
tegrity.
1t is gratifying to report that the progress of
industry. the enormous increase in individual
productivity through iabor-savlng devices and
the high rate OF wages have all combined to
furnish people in general with such
abundance not only of the necessaries but of
the conveniences of life that are by natural
evor tion solving problems of economic and
social justice.
Evening star., 1924-12-03
TAXES.

Every desires a reduction of taxes,
and there is great preponderance of senti-
ment in favor of taxation reform. When I
approved the present tax law, stated publicly
that | did so in spite of certain provisions
which I believed unwise and harmful. One
of the most glaring of these was the making
public of the amounts assessed against diff
ferent income tax payers. Although that
damage has now been done believe it's
tinuaton to be detrimental to the public well
fare and bound to decrease public revenues,
that il ought to be repealed.
Anybody can reduce taxes, but it is not
passage of increasing appropriation bills
which would make tax reduction impossible.
1t will he very easy to measure the strength
of the attachment to reduced taxation by the
power with which increased appropriations
are resisted. If at the close of the present
session the Congress has kept within the bud
get which l propose to present, 1t will then
tax reduction and all the tax reform that the
Congress may wish for during the next fiscal
year. The country is feeling the direct
stimulus which came from the passage of the
last revenue BILL and under the assurance of
q reasonable system of taxation there is every
prospect of era of prosperity of unprece-
dented proportions But it would be idle to
expect any such results unless business can
continue free from excess profits taxation and
which have for their object not the punish
Evening star., 1924-12-03
WOULD CONTINUE SHOALS PLANT

To meet these necessities the Government
has been developing water power project at
Muscle Shoals to be equipped to produce nitro
gen for explosives and fertilizer. 1t is my
opinion that the support of agriculture is the
chief problem to consider in connection with
this property. 1t could by no means supply
the present needs for nitrogen, but 1t would
help and its development would encourage
bringing other water powers into like use
Several offers have been made for the
purchase of this property. Probably none of
them represent final terms. Much costly ex-
perimentation is necessary to produce COM
mercial nitrogen. For that reason It is a field
better suited to private enterprise than to
Government operation. I should favor a sale
of this property, longtime lease under
rigid guarantees of commercial nitrogen pro-
Evening star., 1924-12-03
Again Urges u. S.
Join World Court
Asks Careful Study of
Proposals to Outlaw
Aggressive Warfare.

old standard of dealing with other countries
ny terror and force, and is definitely committed
10 the new standard of dealing with them
through friendship and understandings This
new policy should be constantly kept in mind
by the guiding forces OF the Army and NAVY.
by the Congress and by the country at large
DeieVe 1t holds promise of great benefit to
humanity 1 shall resist any attempt to resort
to the old methods and the old standards /
am especially solicitous that foreign nations
should comprehend the candor and sincerity
with which we have adopted this position.
Whlle we propose to maintain defensive and
supplementary police forces by land and sea-
ana to train them through inspections and
maneuVers upon appropriate occasions in order
TO maintain their efficiency, 1 wish every other
nation to understand that this does not express
any unfriendliness or convey any hostile In
tent / want the armed forces Of America to
De considered by all peoples not as enemies but
as friends, as the contribution which is made
by this country for the maintenance of the
peace and security of the world
Evening star., 1924-12-03
INTERNATIONAL COURT.

America has been one of the foremost nations
in advocating tribunals for the settlement of
international disputes of justiciable character.
Our representatives took leading part in those
conferences which resulted in the establishment
of The Hague Tribunal, and later in providing
for a Permanent Court of International Justice.
I believe it would be for the advantage OF this
country and helpful to the stability Of other
nations for US to adhere to the protocol estab-
fishing that court upon the conditions stated
in the recommendation which is now before the
Senate and further that country shall not
be bound by advisory opinions which may be
rendered by the court upon questions which we
have not voluntarily submitted for its judg
ment This court would provide a practical and
convenient tribunal before which we could go
voluntarily but to which could not be sum-
moned, for determination of justicahle ques-
tions when they fail to be resolved by diplo-
matte negotiations.
Evening star., 1924-12-03
DEPARTMENTAL REORGANIZATION.

One way to save public money would be to
pass the pending bill for the reorganization of
the various departments. This project has been
pending for some time. and has had the most
ough study of special congressional
mittee. This legislation is vital a compan-
ion piece to the budget law Legal authority
for a thorough reorganization of the Federal
structure with some latitude of action to the
executive in the Encouragement of secondary
functions would make for continuing economy
follow every change in developing country.
Beyond this many of the independent agencies
of the Government must be placed under
sponsible cabinet officials, if to have
safeguards of efficiency, economy, and probity.
Evening star., 1924-12-03
THE JUDICIARY.

The docket of the Supreme Court is becom-
ing congested. At the opening term last year
it had 592 cases, while this year 1t had 6S7
cases. Justice long delayed is justice refused.
Unless the court be given power by prelimi-
nary and summary consideration to determine
the Importance of and by disposing of
those which not of public moment reserve
it's time for the more extended consideration
of the remainder, the congestion of the docket
is likely to increase. 1t is also desirable that
the Supreme Court should have power to i'm
prove and reform procedure in suits at law in
the Federal courts through the adoption of ap-
proprate rules. The judiciary committee of
the Senate has reported favorably upon two
bills providing for these reforms which should
have the immediate favorable consideration of
the Congress.
1 further recommend that provision be made
for the appointment of commission to con-
sist of two or three members of the Federal
judiciary and many members of the bar, to
examine the present criminal code of procedure
and recommend to the Congress measures which
may reform and expedite court procedure in the
administration and enforcement of our criminal
laws.
Evening star., 1924-12-03

untary arbitration of labor differences could
also provide simplicity in relations and more
direct local responsibility of employees and man.
ayers. But such legislation will not meet the
requirements of the situation unless 1t recoe-
nIzes the principle that the public has a right
to the uninterrupted service of transported tion
and therefore right to be heard when there
is danger that the Nation may suffer great in
jury through the interruption of operations be-
cause of labor disputes If these elements are
not comprehended in proposed legislation, 1t
would be better to gain further experience with
the present organization for dealing with these
questions before undertaking a change
Evening star., 1924-12-03
WATERWAYS.

Meantime our internal development should
go Provision should be made for flood
control of such rivers the Mississippi
and the Colorado, and for the opening up of
our inland waterways to commerce. Con-
sideration is due to the project of better nav
igation from the Great Lakes to the Gulf.
Every effort is being made to promote an
agreement with Canada to build the st.
Lawrence waterway. There pending be-
for the Congress bills for further develop
ment OF the Mississippi Basin, for the taking
of the Cape Cod Canal in accordance
with a moral obligation which seems to have
been incurred during the war and for the
Improvement of harbors both the Pacific
and Atlantic Coasts. While this last should
be divested of some OF its projects and we
must proceed slowly, these bills in general
have my approval. Such works are productive
of wealth and in the long run tend TO a re-
duction of the burden
Evening star., 1924-12-03
VETERANS.

With the authorization for general hospitali-
zatlon or the veterans Of all wars provided dur
Ing the present year. the care and treatment
OF those who have served their country in time
of peril and the attitude Of the Government
toward them is not now so much one of needed
legislation as one of careful, generous and
humane administration. 1t will ever be recog-
nized that their welfare is of the first concern
and always entitled to the most solicitous con-
sideration on the part of their fellow citizens
Ihey are organized in various associations of
which the chief and most representative is the
American Legion. Through its officers the
legion VIII present to the Congress numerous
suggestions for legislation. They cover such
a wide variety of subjects that 1t is impossible
TO discuss them within the scope of this message
With many OF the proposals 1 join in hearty
approval and commend them all to the sympa-
thetic investigation and consideration of the
Congress.
Evening star., 1924-12-03
MARGIN AT PRESENT VERY SMALL

The present estimated margin between
public receipts and expenditures for this fiscal
year is very small. Perhaps the most i'm
portant work that this session of the Con-
gress do is to continue policy of
omy and further reduce the cost of govern
ment, IN order that may have a reduction
of taxes for the next fiscal year. Nothing is
more likely to produce that public confidence
which is the forerunner and the mainstay of
prosperity. encourage and enlarge business
opportunity with ample opportunity for en-
ployment at good wages provide a larger
market for agricultural products, and put
our country in a stronger position to be able
to meet the world competition in trade, than
continuing policy of economy OF
necessary costs must be met, proper functions
of the Government performed, and constant
investments for capital account and repro
ductive effort must be carried by our
various departments. But the people must
know that their Government is placing Upon
them no unnecessary burden.
Evening star., 1924-12-03
ECONOMY IN EXPENDITURE BEST
REMEDY.

In nv opinion the Government can do
more to remedy the economic ills of the people
by a system of rigid economy in public ex-
penditure than can be accomplished through
any other action The costs of national
and local governments combined now stand at
a sum close to 500 for each inhabitant or the
land A little less than one-third Of this Is
represented by national expenditure. and
little more than two-thirds by local ex-
penditure. 1t is an ominous fact that only
the National Government is reducing its debt
Others are increasing theirs at about Sl,00O,-
600 600 each year. The depression that over
took business the disaster experienced III
Agriculture the lack of employment and the
terrific shrinkage in all values which our
country experienced in a most acute form in
1920 resulted in small measure from the
prohibitive taxes which were then levied on
all productive effort. The establishment of a
system of drastic economy in public ex-
penditure, which has enabled us to pay of
about one-fifth of the national debt since 1919,
and almost cut In two the national tax bur-
den since 1921, has been one of the main causes
In re-establishing a prosperity which has come
to include within its benefits almost every
one of inhabitants. Economy reaches
everywhere. 1t carries a blessing to every
body.
The faIlacy of the claim that the costs
Of government borne by the rich and
those who make direct contribution to the
National Treasury cannot be too often ex-
posed. No system has been devised, l do not
think any system could be devised, under
which any person living in this country could
escape being affected by the cost of our gov
ernment 1t has a direct effect both upon
the and the purchasing power of wages
It Is felt in the price of those prime neces-
sites of existence, food, clothing, fuel and
shelter. 1t would appear to be elementary
that the more the Government expends the
more it require every producer to con-
tribute out of his production to the public
treasury, and the less he will have for his
benefit. The continuing costs of public
administration be met in only one way
by the work Of the people The higher they
become, the the people must work for
the Government The less they are, the more
the people can work for themselves.
Evening star., 1924-12-03

duction at reasonable prices for agricultural
use. There would be surplus of power for
many years any possibility of its ap-
plication to developing manufacture of
nitrogen. 1t may be found advantageous
dispose of the right to surplus power separate
ly with such reservations will allow its
gradual withdrawal and application to nitro
gen manufacture. a subcommittee of the
committees OF agriculture should investigate
this field and peGotiate with prospective pur-
chasers. If no advantageous offer be made, the
development should continue and the plant
should be dedicated primarily to the produc-
ton of materials for the fertilization of the
Evening star., 1924-12-03
COMPETITIVE ARMAMENT
DISCUSSED.

We have been constantly besought to engage
in competitive ornaments Frequent reports
will reach us Of the magnitude of the military
equipment of other nations. We shall do we'll
to be little impressed by such reports or such
actions Any nation undertaking to maintain
a military establishment with aggressive and
imperialistic designs will find Itself severely
Handicapped in the economic development of
the world I believe thoroughly in the Army
and Navy, in adequate defense and prepara-
ton But am opposed to any policy of COM
petition In building and maintaining land or sea
armaments.
Our country has definitely relinquished the