Evening star., 1928-12-04

ernment can extend under the Consti-
tuticn. ..
StimsOn Raises
Philippines Standard.
Under the guidance Of Governor
General StimSon the economic and po-
litical conditions of the Philippine
Islands have been raised to standard
never before surpassed The co-opara-
ton between his administration and the
people of the islands is complete and
harmonious 1t would be an advantage
if relief from double taxation could be
granted by the Congress to our citizens
doing business in the islands.
Porto Rico Coffee
Growers Need Assistance.
Due to the terrific storm that swept
Porto Rico last September, the people
of that island suffered large losses.
The Red Cross and the War Depart
ment went to their rescue. The prop
erty loss is being retrieved. Sugar, to-
bacco, citrus fruit, and coffee, all SUI
fered damage The first three can
largely look after themselves. The cof-
fee growers will need some assistance,
which should be extended strictly on a
business basis. and only after most care
full investigation. The people of Porto
Rico are not asking for charity.
Department of Justice
Consolidation Is Required.
ut is desirable that all the legal
activities of the Government be con-
solidated under the supervision of the
Attorney General In 1870 it was felt
necessary to create the Department OF
Justice for this purpose. During the
intervening period, either through legis-
lation creating law officers or depart
mental action, additional legal positions
not under the supervision of the Attor-
ney General have been provided until
there are now over 900. Such condi-
ton is as harmful to the interest OF
the Government now as it was i. -@;-.
and should be corrected by appropriate
legislation.
Advises New Law
and Special Oil Counsel.
I'm order to prosecute the oil cases I
suggested and the Congress enacted q
law providing for the appointment u
two special counsel. They have pur-
sued their work with signal ability. re-
covering all the leased lands, besides
nearly 10000, 900 in money and nearly
S17,O00,00O in other property. They
find themselves hampered by statute.
which the Attorney General construes
as applying to them, prohibiting their
appearing for private clients before any
department For this reason one has
been compelled to -eSign. No good re-
suit is secured by the application of this
rule to these counsel, and as Mr.. Rob-
erts has consented to take reappoint-
ment if the rule is abrogated, ] recon-
mend the passage of an amendment to
the law creating their office exempting
= l, II CT oil
ing other cases involving the Govern
ment.
Prohibition Law
Enforcement Is Urged.
1.-The country has duly adopted the
eighteenth amendment Those who OBJ
iect to it have the right to advocate
its modification or repeal. Meantime it
is binding upon the National and State
governments and all our inhabitants.
The Federal enforcement bureau is
making every effort to prevent VIOLA
tions, especially through smuggling,
manufacture and transportation, and
to prosecute generally all violations for
which it can secure evidence. 1t is
bound to continue this policy Under
the terms of the Constitution. however,
the obligation is equally on the States
to exercise the power which they have
IIlS GXcCublNe,
cial and police branches of their gov
ernments in behalf of enforcement The
Federal Government is doing and will
continue to do all it can in this direc-
ton. and is entitled to the active CO.
operation of the States.
Era of Prosperity
Needs Work to Hold.
THE country is in the midst of an
era of prosperity more extensive and
of peace more permanent than it has
ever before experienced. But, having
reached this position. we should not
fail to comprehend that it can easily
be lost. 1t needs more effort for its
support than the less exalted places of
the world. We shall not be permitted
TO take our ease, but shall continue to
be required to spend our DAYS in unre-
mitting toll. The actions of the Gov
ernment must command the confidence
of the country. without this our pros
perlty would be lost We must extend
to other countries the largest measure
of generosity, moderation and patience.
In addition to dealing justly, we can
well afford to walk humbly. e
"The end of government is to keep
open the opportunity for more album
dant life. Peace and prosperity are not
finalities; they are only methods. It is
100 easy under their influence for
nation to become se1fis.I and degenerate.
This test has come to the United States.
Our country has been provided with
the recources with which it can enlarge
its intellectual, moral and spiritual life.
The issue is in the hands of the people.l
Our faith in man Ind God is the justis
fication for the belief in our continuink
success" ~