The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-12-18

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its Improvement by the necessa
pertinent and investigation. Our
try is not behind in this art.
Veterans.
| If anyone desires to estimate
esteem in which the veteran
America are held by their fellow
zens, it is but necessary to RENE
that the current budget calls 70
expenditure of about $65O,0OOO
their behalf.
Agriculture.
No doubt the position of agriculf
as whole has very much impro
since the depression of three and Il
years ago. But there are many loo
tiles and many groups of individual
apparently through no fault of tho
own, sometimes due to climatic co
ditions and sometimes to the preva
ing price of certain crop, still in
distressing condition. This is pro
ably temporary, but it is none the le
acute. National government agencid
the Departments of Agriculture an
Commerce, the farm loan board, II
intermediate credit banks, and til
federal reserve board are all co-ope
ating to be of assistance and relic
On the other hand, there are local
ties and individuals who have had on
Of their most prosperous years. TIL
general price level is fair, but he
again there are exceptions both ways
some items being poor while other
are excellent. In spite of lessened
production the farm income for thisI
year will be about the same as last
year and much above the three pre-
ceding years.
Muscle Shoals.
The problem Of Muscle Shoals seems
to me to have assumed place all
out of proportion with its real impor-
lance This property ought to- be
transferred to private management I'M
der conditions which will dedicate 1t
to the public purpose for which it was
conceived.
Reclamation.
The national government is commit
ted to policy of reclamation and ir-
rigation which it desires to establ N2h
on a sound basis and continue in
interest of the localities concern
Shipping.
The maintenance of a mercha
rine is of the utmost importa1
national defense and the servic
our commerce. We have large
Der of ships engaged in that ser
We also have surplus supply, CO
to care for, which ought to be sol
Coal.
The perennial conflict in the coal
dIstry is still going on to the
detriment of the wage Garner
owners, and especially to thQ
The industry could serve
much better and become
much more effective methG
if regional consolidate
freedom in the ;na
ing associations, uny
of the Department o
permitted.
At the present time The nds
government has little or no auth
to deal with this vital necessity of
life of the country. Authority shout
be lodged with the President and til
Departments of Commerce and Labor,
giving them power to deal with an
emergency. The report Of the last
coal commission should be brought
forward, reconsidered and acted upon.
Prohibition.
Under the orderly processes Of our
fundamental institutions the Consti-
tuition 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. 1t is the law OF
the land. 1t is the duty of all who
come under its jurisdiction to observe
the spirit of that law, and 1t is the
duty of the Department of Justice and
the Treasury department to enforce 1t.
Waterway Development.
For many years our country has
been employed in plans and opera
lions for the development Of our in
tracoastal and inland waterways. This
work along our coast is an important
adjunct to our commerce. 1t will be
carried on, together with the further
opening up of our harbors. as our
resources permit.
Along with the development of navi-
CATION should go every possible en-
enlargement for the development of
our water power.
Railroads.
The railroads throughout the coun-
try are in a fair state of prosperity.
Their service is good and their supply
of cars is abundant. Their condition
would be improved and the public bet
ter served by system of consolida-
lions. 1 recommend that the congress
authorize such consultations.
Civil Service
In 1883 the congress passed the
civil service, act. which from modest