The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-03-14

words, tax reduction is a bonus for
all; bonus legislation is tax upon
all.
Whether we are for the proposition
or not, let us be honest in facing the
issue, Let us not fool ourselves into
thinking that taxes can be substan-
TALLY reduced and a cash bonus paid
at the same time. We cannot increase
federal expenditures with one hand
and reduce federal income with the
other We cannot vote for every ap-
preparation and against every tax. In
the homely phrase, I'VE cannot eat
our cake and have it too"
Neither can l see merit in the con-
tention that the amount might be
raised through imposition of some I'M
usual form OF tax, or from some other
source that would not affect business
generally. II it would be proper for
the Federal government to raise
money in any manner other than the
present methods. it would likewise be
proper to use that means to meet the
current expenses OF government, thus
which our people have been suffering
In estimating the temporary value
of adjusted compensation to eN-seryice
men themselves, let us consider the
situation of those who would choose
cash and compensation certificates
While these would be non-negotiable
on their face, no provision preventing
the assignment OF claim under the
certificate could be legally imposed
1t would be possible, though difficult
TO borrow money on them. The net
result would be that many of the origi-
nal holders would sell their claims by
assignment to loan sharks and the
original holders would receive not to
exceed one-haH TO two-thirds of the
amount which would eventually be
paid by the government
Another phase OF the matter has
appesled to many ex-service men Our
boys performed cheerfully what one
as the first duty OF an able
bodied citizen OF country in time OF
war" A bonus or adjusted compesa-
ton seeks to place the services OF
these young men, who when needed.
went TO their country's defense so
willingly. upon the basis OF monetary
obligation 10 compensate them for
/ loss Military service in a democratic
form OF government IS not a commod-
| ity. Il can not be purchased.
We owe our soldiers a debt OF
gratitude that cannot be repaid; but
We can do something. For the able
bodied veteran, we should exert our
utmost efforts to make this country
place where he can achieve econ
omic success and Independence
through his own efforts, We can
strive for better business conditions.
which will prove OF permanent assist
ance to him and TO all OF our citi-
-ens For those disabled in their
country's service we should restore
health, II possible. grant hospitalirat-
ion and make cash payments TO sup
port them and their dependents But
although this Is called compensation. 90
the disabled can never be recon-
pensed FOR the loss OF limb or health
or that great privilege q every Amer
ican CITIZEN the opportunity to make
his own way in the world
am a rrm believer in rens-ous
treatment for the sick OF wounded and
an now pressing a bill, Introduced BY
ne in the Senate. for the hosptlira.
ton OF veterans q all wars. without
regard to the nature or origin OF their
disabilities. The care % the disabled
and their dependents is a duty which
America performs gladly. Our country
has already spent billions OF dollars
for the purpose and Is Wiling TO
carry on in the years 10 cone Are
you aware that during and since the
World War. FEDERAL e1peodftures for
veterans and their dependents have
totAIled s34l3.Is5.T04t Total expand
lures during the present fiscal year
for veterans o all wars VII amount TO
SsS7. o0o. 900. or approximately twenty
par cent OF the national budget In
1850. the total annual e1peu dicu-e for
AL government purposes vas approx
u1arely th-s latter amount Nor viii
tie sum become less with tie advAnc-
ing ys1rs. and We must D. prepared 20
r,sst these obligations as they arise.
Ny st-uuE feeling Is that adjusted
co1persatsoz should - hnNed 70
pai5-cp iasurancs. Ind settlement aid
and vccaricual training