The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-12-11

trained, well equipped, and high IN
morale.
Aviation is Of great Importance both
for national defense and commercial
development. We ought to proceed in
its improvement by the necessary ex-
pertinent and investigation. Our cOun-
try Is not behind In this art.
Veterans.
II anyone desires to estimate the
esteem in which the veterans OF
America are held by their fellow citi-
zens, It is but necessary to remember
that the current budget calls for an
expenditure of about S65O,OOO,OOO IN
their behalf.
Agriculture.
No doubt the position Of agriculture
as q whole has very much improved
since the depression Of three and four
years ago. But there are many local
tiles and many groups of individuals,
apparently through nj fault Of their
own, sometimes due to climatic con-
ditiOns and sometimes to the prevail
ing price Of a certain crop, still in a
distressing condition. This is prob
ably temporary, but it is one the less
acute. National government agencies,
the Departments Of Agriculture and
Commerce, the farm loan board, the
intermediate credit banks, and the
federal reserve board are all cooper
ating to be Of assistance and relief.
On the other hand, there are lOcali7
ties and individuals who have had one
Of their most prosperous years.
Muscle Shoals.
The problem Of Muscle Shoals seems
to me to have assumed a place all
out Of proportion with it's real impOr-
lance. This property ought to be
transferred to private management IN
der conditions which will dedicate IT
to the public purpose for which 1t was
conceived.
Reclamation.
The national government is commit
ted to a policy Of reclamation and IT.
rigatiOn which it desires to establish
on a sound basis and continue In the
interest of the localities concerned.
Shipping.
The maintenance OF a merchant ma
rine is Of the utmost importance fol
national defense and the service Of
our commerce. We have a large mum,
Der Of ships engaged in that service
We also have a surplus supply, costly
to care for, which ought to be sold.
Coal.
The perennial conflict in the coal in
dustry is still going on to the grea-
detriment Of the wage earners, thu
owners, and especially to the public
The industry could serve the public
much better and become subject to
much more effective method Of cOntrO
II regional consultations and mOru
freedom in the formation Of market
ing associations, under the supervision
Of the Department of Commerce, wer'
permitted.
Prohibition.
Under the orderly processes OF on
fundamental institutions the COnsti
tuition was lately amended prOvidin
for national prohibition. The congress
passed an act for its enforcement, an
similar acts have been provided b
most Of the states. It is the law o
the land. It is the duty Of all VIII
come under It's Jurisdiction to Observ
the spirit Of that law. and It is tn
duty Of the Department Of Justice an
the Treasury department to enforce 1
Waterway Development.
For many years our country ha
been employed in plans and Oper'
lions for the development Of nj II
, tracoastal and inland waterways. Tn.
I. work along our coast is an importaI
adjunct to u commerce. It will /
carried on, together with the turtle
opening up of our harbOrs, rs OF
; resources permit.
> Along with the development Of nav
! CATION should go every possible e
enlargement for the development
our water power.
!, Railroads.
/, The railroads throughout the cOu
( try are in a fair state of prOsperit
Their service is good and their supp
: Of cars is abundant. Their cOnditi,
s would be improved and the public b'
e ter served by a system Of %cOnsOlid
lions. 1 recommend that the cOngre
authorize such consultations.
r Civil Service.
J. In 1888 the congress passed t
e civil service act, which from a mode
beginning Of $4,000 employees b
Il grown until there are now 425,OOO
o the classified service. This has
II moved the clerical force Of the natl
from the wasteful effects Of I
spOils system and made It more stal
n and efficient. The time has come
n consider classifying all pOstmaste
N collectors Of customs, collectors Of
ternal revenue and prohibition age
by an act covering those at pres'
ID in Office, except when otherwise p
n, vided by executive order.
n It is apparent that we r reach
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