The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-12-08

the Department of Agriculture to aid
marketing associations without undue
regulation.
. In his analysis Of the merchant
marine problem. he took the view that
while elimination of the regional rep
reScntatiou feature of the Shipping
Board is not desirable, 1T has be-
come apparent that without centraliZ-
ed executive action the management
Of this great business Will founder
in incapacity and anguish under 4
division of cOuncil.'
The Coal Industry
Pointing out that the federal gov
eminent has little to deal with the
situation in the coal industry, he
advocated authority for appointment
Of temporary boards with authority
to call for witnesses and documents,
conclliatc differences. encourage ar
bitration and in case of threatened
scarcity exercise control over diStri-
button.
As for prohibition. the President
said:
"untcr the orderly processes of
our fun damental institutions the Con-
stltution was lately amended provid-
ing for national prohibition. The
Congress passed an act for its en-
forcemcnt. and similar acts have been
provided by most of the states. 1t
is the law of the land. 1t is the duty
OF all who come under its Jurisdic-
tion to observe the spirit of that
law. and it is the duty of the De-
partment Of Justice and the Urea
sury Department to enforce it. Ac-
ton to prevent smuggling, Illegal
transportation in Interstate COM
mcrcc. abuse in the use of permits,
and existence of sources Of supply
for illegal traffic is almost entirely
imposed upon the federal govern
ment.
"Through treaties with foreign gov
crnmcntS and increased activities OF
the Coast Guard, revenue agents
district attorneys, and enforcement
agents effort is being made to pre-
vent these violations. But the Con
stitution also puts concurrent duty
ON the states. We need their active
and energetic cooperation, the vigllan'
action of their police, and the juris-
dictiOn Of their courts to assist in en-
forcemcnt. | request of the people
observance, OF the public officers
continuing efforts for enforcement
and Of the Congress favorable action
on the budget recommendation fol
t the prosecution of this work"
The Railroads
With reference to railroads ht
recommended authority for consolida,
tons under the supervision of the
Interstate Commerce COMMISSION
and expressed qualification that rail
road employers and employees are in
substantial agreement as to Iegls
lation necessary to regulate and i'm
prove their relationship.
: Along with development of inland
navigation, the President held, should
go every possible encouragement fol
development OF watcrpoWer. lie adj
vocated investigation of expenditures
and the success of laws in Ala tC
determine whether too much money
is being spent for administration and
urged increased authority for The
Governor of the Philippines with ;
view to preparing the islands fol
! "ultimate independence"
Other Points Touched
He also expressed the view thai
the time had come to consider civil
service classification of all postmas
ters, collectors of customs and inter
nal revenue and prohibition agents
and advocated passage for the Dis
trict of Columbia of mothers pen
sion law that would serve as u mode
to the states.