The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-12-10

| ought not ~ hesitace TO adoFt any
practical plan that might reasonably
be expected to succeed. But 1t woulc
not care tc attend conference which
from its location Or constituency
would in all probability prove futile
That American participation in the
World Court would not mean involve
ment in the League of Nations, but
would contribute greatly to the ad.
vancezent Of our ideals"
That debt settlements already ne
gotiated "impose no undue burden and
are mutually beneficial" and that
"every reasonable effort will be made
to secure agreements for liquidation
with the remaining countries"
Advocates Selective Service.
Turning to domestic issues the
president advocated anew enactment of
selective service act for mobilization
of materials as we'll as men in emerg-
encies. The report of the air board
ought to be "reassuring," he declared,
adding that the departments Of war,
navy and. commerce Should each be
provided with an additional assistant
secretary, not necessarily with statu-
tory duties, but who would be avail
able under the direction of the
secretary to give especial attention
to air navigation"
eve must have an air strength
worthy of America" he said. "Provi-
sion should be made for two addi-
tional brigadier generals for the army
air service. Temporary rank corre-
spending to their duties should be
awarded to active flying officers in
both army and navy"
With reference to agriculture, the
president regarded it's position as a
whole improved although many locali-
ties and individuals still are in dis
.stressing condition. In his opinion
farmers generally do not wish meddling
by the government or direct or indi-
rect price fixing switch would result
from permitting the government to
operate in the agricultural markets."
and power should be given the de-
partment of agriculture to aid market
ing associations without undue reg
ulation.
Centralized Merchant Marine.
In his analysis of the merchant ma
rine problem, he tolk the view that
while elimination of the regional
representation feature of the shipping
board is not desirable, eft has become
apparent that without centralized
executive action the management of
this great business will founder in
incapacity and anguish under divi-
sion of council"
Pointing out that the federal gov
eminent has little to deal with the
situation in the coal industry, he adj
vocated authority for appointment of
temporary boards with authority to
call for witnesses and documents, con-
ciliate differences, encourage arbitra-
tion and in case of threatened scarcity
exercise control over distribution.
AS for prohibition the president said:
"Under the orderly processes of our
fundamental institutions the constitu-
tion 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 it is the
duty of the department of justice and
the treasury department to enforce it.
Action to prevent smuggling, illegal
in interstate commerce,
abuse in the use of permits, and ex-
istence of sources of supply for illegal
traffic is almost entirely imposed up
on the federal government.
States Owe Dry Duty.
Through treaties with foreign gov
ernments and increased activities of
the coast guard, revenue agents, dis
trict attorneys, and n o e m n t
agents, effort is being made to pre-
vent these violations. But the consti-
tuition also puts a concurrent duty
on the states. We need their active
and energetic cooperation, the vigilant
action of their police, and the juris-
diction of their courts to assist in en-
forcement. / request of the people
observance, of the public officers con-
tinuine efforts for enforcement, and
of the congress favorable action on
the budget recommendation for the
prosecution of this work"
With reference to railroads he
authority for consolida-
tions under the supervision of the in
terstate commerce commission, and ex-
pressed qualification that railroad en-
ployers and employees are in sub
stantial agreement as to legislation
to regulate and improve
thai. ro1afinnShip
Along with development of inland
navigation, the president held, should
go every possible encouragement for
development of water power. He adj
vocated investigation of expenditures
and the success of the laws in Alaska
to determine whether too much money
is being spent for administration and
urged increased authority for the
governor of the Philippines with a
view to preparing the islands for
ultimate independence"
He also expressed the view that the
time had come to consider civil serv-
ice classification of all postmasters,
collectors of customs and internal
revenue and prohibition agents, and
advocated passage for the District
of Columbia of mothers pension
that would serve as a model to the
states.