Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-08-14

conduct our government II intimately
connected with our economic welfare.
II Il Is done BY wise and Just laws. the
burden will he most easily borne. But
n the method OF taxation Is not sound
disaster viii follow, reaching even 10
financial panic. Our FIRST thought
should be TO maintain unimpaired the
activity Of agriculture and industry
That tar is theoretically best which In
terferes least with business.
Asks Just Taxation.
'Only about 100000 people ray al
rect income taxes The remainder pay.
but pay Indirectly. In the cost OF all
purchases. from pair Of shoes 70 a
railroad ticket. This country has 1t
least l07.000.000 OF these Indirect tax
payers. am not disturbed about the
effect on few thousand people with
large incomes because they have TO pay
high surtaxes. They can take care Of
themselves, Whatever happens. as the
rich always can. What concerns me
ID the Indirect effect Of high surtaxes
on az the rest OF the people. Let "
always remember the poor. Whatever
cry the demagogue may make about
his ability to tar the rich, at the end
Of the year Il will always be found that
the people as a whole have paid the
taxes. We should. therefore. have
system OF taxation under which the
people as whole are most likely TO be
prosperous. Our country win be bet
ter or II, disregarding those who APP
peal TO jealousy and envy. II follows In
taxation and all else the straight path
OF justice.
For Economical Campaign.
Economy should be practiced scru-
pulously In the conduct Of national
campaign. I know II In difficult 10 dis
tinguish between real service 10 the
people and mere wastefulness. Costs
have increased by doubling Of the cleo
torate. rendering close calculation Inn.
possible.
Nevertheless, can perceive no rea-
son why the budget system should not
be beneficial In q campaign. rs II has
proved to be In government II II to
be tested by our committee.
II would make clearly and definitely
one other requirement. that no indi-
vidual. or group OF individuals, may
expect any governmental fnvors In re-
turn for party assistance. Whatever
anyone gives must be given for the
common good. or not ut all. Contribu.
lions can be received on no other basis.
For Che first time after having op-
portunity fully to organise, the WON
en- of the nation are bringing the new
force which they represent directly to
bear on our political affairs I know
that the influence Of womanhood VIII
guard the home, which IL the citadel Of
the nation. I know II will be a protec-
tor OF childhood. I know II win be on
the side Of humanity. welcome II as
a great instrument Of mercy and n
mighty agency Of peace. want every
woman to vote.
".rhe Constitution IL the sole source
and guaranty OF national freedom. We
believe that the safest place to declare
and interpret the Constitution which
the people have made In In the Su-
preme court Of the United States.
Under our institutions there IL no
limitation on the aspirations moth
er may have for her children. That
system pray to continue. This coun-
try would not be land OF opportunity,
America would not be America, II the
people we're shackled with government
monopolles.
"Our country has adopted prohioi
ton and provided by legislation for Its
enforcement. II IL the duty Of the
citizen 20 observe the law, and the
duty of the Executive TO enforce. ]
propose to do my duty as best can.
FOR Child Labor Amendment.
.Our different states have had DIFF
ferent standards. or no standards al
all, for child labor. The congress
should have authority TO provide q
uniform law applicable 10 the whole
nation which win protect childhood.
| Our country cannot AFFORD 10 let any
one live on the earnings Of Its youth
| OF tender years. Their places are not
| In the fnctory, but In the school. that
/ the men ana WOfncu VI tOhoifV" Hay
reach higher state Of existence and
the nation a higher standard Of citi-
| zenship.
IT am in favor Of national defense,
not merely as an abstract state Of
mind. but as a concrete mode Of ac-
ton. favor not merely tnlking about
| Il, but doing something about II. I do
not want the safety Of my country TO
be imperiled In It's domestic or for
eign relations by any failure TO be
ready to preserve order. or repel at
tack. But I propose 10 work for vol
untary observance OF law and mutual
covenants OF peace.
Common Sense Greatest Asset.
I'VE are likely TO hear a great deal
Of discussion about liberal thought
and progressive action. II IL well for
the country to have Iiberaiity in
thought and progress in action. but its
greatest asset II common sense. Tn
the commonplace things Of life lies the
strength Of the nation. II II not In
brilliant conceptions and strokes OF
genius that we shall End the chief re-
lance Of our country. but In the home.
In the school, and In religion. Amer
lea will continue TO defend these