New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
PRESIDENT GIVES
 ANNUAL MESSAGE
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constituency would in all probability prove futile"
 World Cnurt pariiCination


 That debt settlements already ne- impose no unique burden and are mutually beneficial" and that "every reasonable effort will be made to secure agreements for li- quidatlon with the remaining coun. tries"
 Turning to domestic issues the president advocated a new enact ment of q selcctiVe service act for of materials as well as men in emergencies. The report of the air board ought to be "reassur- ing" he declared, adding that the of war, navy and com merce should each be provided with an additional assistant secre- tary. not necessarily with statutory duties but who would be available under the direction of the secretary 10 give especial attention to air navigation"
 "We must have an air strength worthy of America" he said, pro vision should be made for two ad- ditional brigadier generals for the army air service. Temporary rank corresponding to their duties should be awarded to active flying officers in both army and navy"
 Farming Problems
 With reference 10 agriculture, the president regarded its position as a whole improved although many To- calities and individuals still are in q distressing condition. In hls opin- on farmers generally do not wish meddling by the government or di- rect or indirect price fixing (which would result from permitting the government to operate In the agri- cultural markets" and power should be given the department of agricul~ ture to aid marketing associations without undue regulation.
 Tn his analysis of the merchant marine problem, he took the view that while elimination Of the regional representation feature Of the shipping board is not desirable "it has become apparent that with out centralized executive action the management of this great business X will founder in incapacity and langush under a division Of coun~ cil,"
 The Coal Industry
 Pointing out that the federal gov crnment has little to deal with the situation in the coal industry, he ad- vocatcd authority for appointment of temporary boards with authority to call for witnesses and documents, conciliate differences encourage arhi- tration and in case Of Threatened scarcity exercise control over dis tribution.
 AS for prohibition. the president said:
 Under the orderly processes Of our fundamental institutions the constitution was lately amended providing for national prohibition, The congress passed an act for its enforcement, and similar acts have been provided by most of the states. It Is the law of the land. It Is the duty of all who come under it's juris- diction 10 observe the spirit of that law and it is the duty of the de- partment of justice and the treas urv department to enforce 1t. Ac. l ton to prevent smuggling, illegal | transportation in interstate com morce, abuse In the use of permits, and existence of sources of supply for illegal traffic is almost entirely imposed upon the federal govern ment
 State Aid Needed
 "Through treaties with forcigI governments and increased aCtivi ties of the coast guard, revenue agents, district attorneys and en forCcmcnt agents effort is bcinf made 10 prevent these violations But the Constitution also puts ; concurrent duty on the states. w need their active and energetic co operation, the vigilant action 0 their policc, and tho jurisdiction 0 their courts 10 assist in enforce mcnt. I request of the people ob servancc, of the public officers con tinuing efforts for enforcement, ant Of the congress favorable action oI the budget recommendation for tn prosecution of this work"
 With reference to railroads h recommended authority for con solidations under the supervision Of the Interstate Commerce Com mission, and expressed eratifcatio, that railroad employers and em ploycs are in substantial agree mont as 10 legislation necessary l. regulate and improve their rcla tionship.
 Water Power DCyclopmrnt
 Along with development Of in land navigation. the president hclC should go every possible encon aEcmcnt for development of Wa t"rpowcr He advocated inycStiEa tion Of expenditures and the suc cess of laws in Alaska to determin
 whether too much money is bcin spent for administration and urge . increased authority for the 20, B ornor of the Philippines with D view to preparing the islands ft s ultimate ind"penirnCe." He also expressed the view thi
 the time had come to consider civ 2 service classification of all pos
 masters, collectors of customs an
 internal rovcnu" and prohihitic
 agents, and advocated passage f,
 the District Of Columbia Of mothers pension law that wou servo as a model 10 the states. n JOHN T. KING PAYS
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