Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 6, 1923, Page 6

erettry PAGE SIX (Continued trom Page One- league exists as @ foreign agency. We hope it will be helpful. But the United States sees po fesson to Umit {te own freedom and independ. ence of action by joining it. We shall do well to recognize this basic fact in all national affairs and gov- ern ourselves accordingly. World Court Our foreign policy has slways been guided by two principles. The one is the avoidance of permanent political alliances which would eacri- fice our proper Independence. The other is the peaceful settlement of controversies between nations. By example and by treaty we nave ad- vocated arbitration. For noasly 25 years we have been a member of the Hegue tribunal, and have long sought the creation of a permanent world court of tustice, Iam tn ful accord with both ef these policies. { favor the esteblishment %f such a court intended to include the whole world ‘That is, and has long been, an American policy. Pending before the senate {ss proposal that this government give ite support to the permanent court of international justice, which is & new and somewhat different plan. ‘This {s not # pertisan question. It should not assume an artificial tm- portance. The court is merely a convenient instrument of ediust- ment to which we cou'd go, but to which we could not be brought, It should be discussed with entire can: dor, not by a political but by a judicial method, without pressure and without prejudice. Partisanship has no place {n our foreign relations. As I wish to seo a court established, and as the proposal presents the only practical plan on which many nations have ever agreed, though it may not meet every desire, I there- fore commend {t to the favorable consideration of the senate, with the proposed reservations clear’y indlca- ting our refusal to adhere to the league of nations. Russia Our diplomatic relations, Jately so largely interrupted, are now being resumed, but Russia presents nota- ble difficulties. We have every de- sire to see that great people, who are our traditional friends, restored to their position among t! nations of the earth. We have relieved their pitiadle destitution with an enor. mous charity, Our government of- fers no objection to the carrying on ef commerce by our citizens with the people of Russia, Our govern- ment does not propose, however, to enter {nto relations with another re- gime which refuses to recognize the sanctity of international obligations. I do not propose to barter away for the privilege of trade any of the cherished rights of humanity. I do not propose to make merchandise of any American principles. These rights and principles must go where- ever the sanctions of our govern: ment g0. But while the favor of America is not for sale, I am willing to make very large concessions for the pur pose of rescuing the people of Rus- sia. Already encouraging evidences of returning to the ancient ways of society can be detected. But more are needed. Whenever there ap- pears any disposition to compensate our citizens who were despol'ed, and to recognize that debt contracted with our government, not by the Czar, but by the newly formed Re- public of Russia; whenever the ac- tive spirit of enmity to cur institu- tions is abated; whenever there ap- pear works mete for repentance; our country ought to be the first to go to the economic and moral rescue of Russia We have every desire to help and no desire to injure. We hope the time is near at hand when we can act. Debts ‘The current debt and interest due fore'gn governments, exclusive of the British debt of $4,600,000,000 is about $7,200,000,000, I do not favor the cancellation of this debt, but I fee no objection to adjusting {t in accordance with the principle adopt- ea for the British debt. Our country would not wish to assume the role of an oppressive creditor, but would mainta'n the principle that financial obligations between nations are like- wise moral obligations which in- ternal faith and honor require should be discharged. Our government has a Mquidated claim against Germany for the ex- pense of the army of occupation of over $255.000,000. Bes'des this, the Mixed Claims Commission have be- fore them about 12,500 claims of American citizens, aggregating about $1,225,000,000. ‘These claims have alrendy been reduced by a re- cent decision, but there are valid claims reaching wel! toward $500,- 000,000. Our thousands of citizens with credits due them of hundreds of millions of dollars have no redress we in the action of our govern- ment. These are very substantial interests, which it {s the duty of our government to protect as beat it can. ‘That course I propose to pur- sue. It {s for these reasons that we have a direct interest in the eco: nomic recovery of Europe. They are enlarged by our desire for the stability of civilization and the wel- fare of humanity. That we are making sacrifices to that end none can deny. Our deferred interest alone amounts to a million do‘lars every day. But recently we offered to aid with our advice and counsel. We have reiterated our desire to see France paid and Germany re- vived. We have proposed disarma- ment. We have earnestly sought to gompose differences and restore peace. We shal! persevere in well- doing, not by force, but by reason. Foreign Papers Under the law the papers pertain- ing to foreign relations to be print- ed are transmitted as a part of this message. Other volumes of those papers will follow. Foreign Service ‘The foreign service of our gor ernment needs to be reorganized and improved. Fiscal Condition Or> main problems are domestic problems, Financial stability is the first requisite pf sound government. We can not escape the effect of world conditions. We can not avold the inevitable results of the economic disorders which have reached all nations. But we shall diminish their harm to us in pro: Portion as we continue to restore our government finances to a secure and endurable position. This we can and must do. Upon that firm foundation rests the only hope of progress and prosperity. From that source must come relief for the People. This is belng accomplished by & drastic but orderly retrenchment, which i bringing our expenses with- in our m The origin of this has been the determination of th? American people, the main support has been the courage of those in au. thority, and the effective method has been the budget system. The result has involved real sacrifice by department heads, but ft has been made without flinching. This sya- tem is @ law of the congress. It represents your will. It must be maintained and ought to be Strengthened by the example of your observance. Without « bud: get system there can be no fixed re- sponsibility and no oonstructive sclentif{ic economy. This great concentration of effort by the administration and congress has brought the expenditures, ex- clusive of the self-supporting post office derartment, down to three billion dollars. It ts possible, In consequence to make @ large re duction In the taxes of the people, which ts the sole object of all eur: tallment. This is treated at great- er length in the budget message, and a proposed plan has been pre- sented in detail in a statement by the secretary of the treasury whicn has my unqualified approval. I especially commend a decrease on earned incomes, and further abol!- tion of admission, message, and nuisance taxes. The amusement and educational value of moving pic- tures ought not to be taxed, Dimin- ishing charges against moderate in- comes from investment will afford immense relief. while @ revision of the surtaxes will not only provide additional money for capital invest- ment, thus stimulating industry and employing more labor, but will not greatly reduce the revenue from that source. and may fn the future actually increase it. Being opposed to war taxes in time of peace, I am not In favor cf excess-profits taxes. <A very great service could be rendered through immediate enactment of legislation relleving the people of some of the burden of taxation. To reduce war taxes {s to glve every home a better chance. For seven years the people have borne with uncomplaining courage the tremendous burden of national and local taxation. ‘These must both be reduced. The taxes of the nation must be reduced now as much as prudence will permit, and ex- penditures must be reduced accord: ingly. High taxes reach every: where and burden everybody. They bear most heavily upon the poor. They diminish industry and com- merce, They make agriculture un- profitable. They increase the rates on transportation. They are a charge on every necessary of life. Of all services which the congress can render to the country, I have no hesitation tn declaring this one to be paramount. To neglect it, to postpone it, to obstruct it by un: sound proposals, is to become un- worthy of public confidence and un- true to public trust. The country wants this measure to have the right of way over all oth Another reform which ts urgent In our fiscal system is the abolition of the right to issue tax-exempt se- curities. The existing system not only permits a large amount of wealth of the nation to escape {ts just burden but acts as a continual stimulant to municipal extrava- gance. This should be prohibited by constitutional amendment, A!l the wealth of the nation ought to contribute its fair share to the ex- penses of the nation. Tariff Law The present tariff law has ac- complished its two main objects. It has secured an “abundant reve- nue and been productive of an abounding prosperity. Under it the country has had a very large ex- port and tmport trade. A constant revision of the tariff by the congress is disturbing and harmful. The present law contains an elastic pro- vision authorizing the president to increase or decrease present sched- ules not in excess of 50 per centum to meet the difference in cost of production at homt and abroad. This does not, to my mind, warrant a rewriting of the whole law, but dors mean, and will be so administered. that whenever the required invest!- gation shows that inequalities of sufficient importance exist in any schedule. the power to change them should and will be applied. Shipping The entire well being of our coun- try is dependent upon transportaticn by sea and land. Our government during the war acquired a large merchant fleet which should be transferred, as soon as possible to private ownership and operation un der conditions which would secure two results: First, and of prime im- portance, adequate means for na- tional defense; second adequate ser- vice to American commerce. Untt! shipping conditions are such that our fleet can be disposed of advan: tageously under these conditions, it will be operated as economically as possible under such plans as may be devised from time to time by the shipping board. We must have a merchant marine which meets these requirements, and we shall have to pay the cost of its service. Public Improvements The time has come to resume !n f& moderate way the opening of our Intracoastal waterways; the control of flood waters of the Mississipp! and of the Colorado Rivers; the tm- provement of the waterways from the Great Lakes toward the Gulf of Mexico; and the development of the great power and navigation project of the St. Lawrence river, for which efforts are now being made to secure the necessary treaty with Canada. These projects can not all be at once, but undertaken all should have the immediate con- as evidenced by the marked increase in revenue from the Panama canal, Upon these projects depend much future industrial and agricultural progress, They represent the pro- tection of large areas trom flood and the addition of a great amount cf cheap power and cheap freight by use of navigation, chief of which is the bringing of ocean-going ships to the Great Lakes. Another problem of allied char acter is the superpower development of the northeastern states, consider- ation of which is proceeding under the direction of the department of commerce by joint conference with the local authorities. Rallrosds Criticism of the railroad law has been directed, first, to the section laying down the rile by which rates are fixed. and providing for payment to the government and use of ex- coss earnt: od for the adjustment of wage scales; and third, to the authority permit- ting ¢onsolidatio: It has been erroneously assumed that the act undertakes to guaran- tee railroad earnings. The law re quires that rates should be just and reasonable. That has always been the rule under which rates have been fixed. ‘To make a rate that does not yield a fair return results in confiscation and confiscatory rates are of course unconstitu- tional. Uniess the government adheres to the rule of making a rate that wil) yield a fair return, it must abandon rate making alto- gether. The new and important feature of that part of the law is the Pecapture and redistribution of ex- cess rates. The constitutionality of this method is now before the supreme court for adjudication. Their decision should be awaited before attempting further legislation on this subject, Furthermore, the importance of this feature will not be great if cdnsolidation goes into effect. The settlement of railroad labor disputes is a matter ef grave public concern, The labor board was es: tablished to protect the public in the enjoyment of continuous service by attempting to insure justice be- tween the companies and their em- ployees. It has been a great help, but is not altogether satisfactory tu the public, the employees, or the companies. If a substantial agree- ment can be reached among the groups interested, there should be no hesitation in enacting such agres- ment into law. _ If {t is not reached, the labor board may very well be left for the present to protect the public welfare. The law for consolidations is not sufficiently effective to be expe- ditious. Additional. legislation ts needed giving authority for volun: tary consolidations, both regional and route, and providing government machinery to aid and stimulate such action, always subject to the ap- proval of the interstate commerce commission. This should authorize the commission to appoint commit: tees for each proposed group, rep- resenting the public and the com- ponent roads, with power to nego- tate with individual security hold: ers for an exchange of thelr secur!- ties for those of the consolidation on such terms and conditions as the commission may prescribe for avoid: ing any confiscation and preserving fair values. Should this permis- sive consolidation prove ineffective after a Umited period, the authority of the government will have to be directly invoked, Consolidatkn appears to be the only feasible method fur the main- tenance of an adequate system of transportation with an opportunity so to adjust freight rates as to meet such temporary conditions as now prevail in some agricultural sections. Competent authorities agree that an entire reorganization of the rate structure for freight {s necessary. This should be ordered at once by the congress. Department of Justice As no revision of the laws of the United Stat-s has been made since 1878, a commission or committee should be cveated to undertake this work. Tho judicial council reports that two more district judges are needed in the southern district of New York, «ne in the northern dis- trict of Georgia, and two more cir cult judges in the circuit court of uppeals of the eighth circuit, Leg- islation should be considered for this purpose It is desirable to expedite the hearing and disposal 6f cases. A commission of federal judges and lawyers should be created to recom- mend legislation by which the pro- cedure in the federal trial courts may be simplified and regulated by rules of court, rather than by statute, such rules to be submitted to the congress and to be in force until annulled or modified by the con- gress. The supreme court needs legislation revising and simplifying the laws governing review by that court, and enlarging the classes of cases of too little public importance to be subject to review. Such re forms would expedite the transac- tion of thé brsiness of the courts. ‘The administration of justice is like- ly to fail if it be long delayed. ‘The national government has never given adequate attention to its prison problems. It ought to Provide employment In such forms of production as can be used by the government, though not sold to the public in competition with private business, for al! prisoners who can be p'aced at work, and for which they should receive a reasonable compen- sation available for their dependents. Two independent reformatories are needed; one for the segregation of women, and another for the segre- gation of young men serving thelr first sentence, ings; second, to the meth- |. be Casper Daily Cridune this information which is now indispen- sable in the supression of crime. Prohibition, The prohibition amendment to the requires the congress constitution and the president to provide ad- equate laws to prevent its violation. It tg my duty to enforce such laws. For that purpose a treaty is negotiated with Great Britain wit respect to the right of search of hov- ering vessels. To prevent smusg- ling, the coast guard should be great- ly strengthened, anda supp'y of swift power boats should be provid. ed, The mejor source of should be rigidly should eof 4 Free gov: ernment nO greater menace than for authority and continual vio’ation of law. It is the duty of @ citizen not only to observe the law but to let it be known that he 1s opposed to its violation. The Negro. Numbered among our population are some 13,000,000 colored peop'e. Under our constitution their rights aro just as sacred as those of any other citizen. It is both a public and @ private duty to protect those rights. The congress ought to ex- ercise all its powers of prevention and punishment against the hideous crime of lynching, of which the ne- groes are by no means the sole sufferers, but for which they fur- nish a majority of the victims. Already a considerable sum is ap- Propriated to give the negroes vo- cational training in agriculture. About half a million do'lary is rec- mended for médical courses at How- ard university to help contribute to the education of 500 colored doc- tors needed each year. On account of the migration of large numbers Into industrial centers, it has been Proposed that commission be cre- ated, composed of members from both races, to formulate a better policy for mutual understanding and confidence. Such an effort is to be commended. Everyone would re- Joice in the accomplishment of the results which it seeks. But it Is well to recognize that these difficu!- ties are to a large extent local prob- lems which must be worked out by the mutual forbearance and human kindness of each community. Such @ method gives much more promise of @ real remedy than outside inter- ference, Civil Service ‘The maintenance and extension of the classified civil service {s exceed- ingly important. There are nearly 550,000 persons in the executive civil service drawing about $700,000,000 of yearly . Fourtifths of these are in the classified service. This method of selection of the em- Ployees of the United States is es- pecially desirable for the post office department. The civil service com- mission has recommended that post- masters at first, second, and third class offices be classified. Such ac- tion, accompanied by a repeal of the four-year term of office, would un- doubtedly be an improvement. I also recommend that the field force for prohibition enforcement be brought within the classified civil service without covering in the pre- sent membership. The best method for selecting public servants is the merit system. Public Buildings Many of the departments !n Wash- ington need better housing facilities. Some are eo crowded that their work is impeded, others are so scattered that they lose their identity, While I do not favor at this time a general Public building law, I believe it is now necessary, In accordance with plans already sarictioned for a unt- fled and orderly system for the de- velopment of this city, to begin the carrying out of those plans by thorizing the erection of three or four buildings most urgently needed by an annual appropriation of $5,- 000,000. Regulatory Legislation Cooperation with other maritime Powers is necessary for complete protection of our coast waters from pollution. Plans for this are under way, but await certain experiments for refuse disposal. Meantime laws prohibiting spreading ol] and oll re- fuse from vessels in our own terrl- torial waters would be most helpful @gainst this menace and should be spetdily enacted. Lawa should be passed regulating aviation. Revision is needed of the laws re- gulating radio interference. Legislation and regulations esta- bifshing Ioad lines to provide safe loading of vessels leaving our ports are necessary and recodification of our navigation laws {s vital. Revision of procedure of the fed- eral trade commission will give more constructive purpose to this depart- ment. If our Alaskari fisheries are to he saved from destruction, there must be further legislation declaring a general policy and delegating the authority to make rules and regula- tions to an administrative body. Army and Navy For several years we have been decrearing the personnel of thearmy and navy, and reducing their power to the danger point. Further re- ductions should not be made. The army 18 a guarantee of the security of our citizens at home; the navy is @ guarantee of the security of our citizens abroad. Both of these ser- vices should be strengthened rather than weakened. additional planes are needed for the army, and ad- ditional submarines for the navy. The defenses of Panama must be perfected. We want no more com- petitive armaments. We want no more war. But we want no weak- ness that invites imposition. A people who neglect their national defense are putting {n jeopardy their national honor. tention. Education and Welfare. Our national government is not do- ing as much es it legitimately can do to promote the welfare of the peo- ple. Our enormous material wealth, our institutions, our whole form of society, can not be considered fully successful until their benefits reach existence. There is no method whieh we can either be relieved of the results of our folly or be guar: anteed s successful life, There is en Ineseapab'e for the devel: industry, of trol, from the people ge a a the government can and should always be expres sive of steadfast determ!: waye tions un most likely to develop and secure re- cognition and reward. This is the American policy, It is in accordance with this prin- elple that we have enacted laws for the protection of public health ard have dopated prohibition in narcotic drugs and intoxicating liquors. For Purposes of nation! uniformity we pie. ia Provide, by constitutiona! amendment and appropriate legigla- tion, for a limitation of chi'd labor, and in all cases under the executive Jurisdiction of federal government a minimum wage law for women, which would undoubtedly find suft!- cient power of enforcement in the influence of public opinion. Having tn mind peculiarly a loca) and thet it shou'd alwaye be pursued with the largest, freedom of choice by stu- dents and parents, nevertheless, the federal government might well give the benefit of its counsel and encour- agement more freely in this direc. tion. If anyone doubts the need of concerted action by the state of the nation for this purpose, it is on'y necessary to consider the ap figures of illiteracy unpentin in condition which does not vary much 'n all parts of the union. I do not favor the making of appropriations from the national treasury to be ex- pended directly on local’ education, but I do consider it a fun- damental requirement of national requirement of national activity activity which, accompanied by al- led subjects of welfare, is worthy of @ separate department and a place in the cabinet. The humaniterin side of government should not be re Pressed, but should be cultivated. Mere inte'ligence, however, is not enough, Enlightenment must be ac companied by that moral power which is the product of the home and of religion. true welfare for the people rest in- evitably on this foundation, which the eorercwent can approve and comment but which the people themselves must create. x = Immigration. American institutions rest solely on good citizenship. They were cre- ated by people who had a back- ground of self-government. New arrivals should be limited to our ca pacity to absorb them into the ranks of good citizenship. America’ must be kept American. For this pur- Pose, it {s necessary to continue a Policy of restricted immigration. It would be well to make such immi- gration of @ selective nature with some inspection at the source, and based éither on a prior census or up- on the record. of naturalization. Either method would insure the ad- mission of those with the largest capacity and best intention of be- coming citizens. I am convinced that our present economic and so- celal conditions warrant a imitation of those to be admitted. We should find additional safety in a léw re- quiring the {mmediate registration of all aliens. Those can spirit ought not to settle in America, ~ No more important duty falls on the government of the United States than the adequate care of its vet sufficien hospital relief and com- pensation. Their dependents must be supported. Rehabilitation and vo- cational training must be completed. All of this service myst be clean, must be prompt and effective, and it must be administered In a spirit of the broadest and deepest human sympathy. If investigation reveals any present defects of administra- tion or need of legisiation, orders will be given for the immediate cor- rection of administration, and reo- ommendations for legislation should be given the highest preference. At present thore are 9,500 vacant bes in government hospitals. T recommend that all hospitals be au- thorized at once to receive and care for, without hospital pay, the vet- erans of all wars needing such care, whenéver there are vacant beds and that immediate steps be taken t en’arge and build new hospitals to serve all such oases. cussion here. It {s a carefully ma- tured plan. While some of it I do not favor with much of it T am in hearty made to provide remedies for any defects In the a4ministration of the present law* which their experience has revealed. The attitude of the government toward these proposals should be one of generosity. But I do not favor the granting of a bonus. Coal. ‘The cost of coal has become un- bearably high Tt places a/ great burden on our industrial and do mestic life. The pubic welfare re quires a reduction in the price of that education ts/ tls, fo Re) a res ae ae a SR do not favor gov- ernment ownership or operation of coal mines. The need is for action under private ownership that will great waste of both capital and la- ‘por. That part of the report deal- ing with this problem has much sig- nificance and is suggestive of nec- essary remedies. By amending the ear rules, by encouraging greater unity of ownership, and possibly by permitting common selling agente for limited districts on condition that they accept afequate regula- tions and guarantees that competi- tan between districts be unlimited distribution, storage, and continuity cought to be improved. The supply of coal must be con stant. In case of its prospective in- terruption, the president should have authority to appoint a com- mission empowered to deal with ‘whatever emergency situation might arise, to aid conciliation and vol- untary arbitration, to adjust any exist ag or threatened controversy ‘Detween the employer and the em- ploye when collective bargaining and by eontrolling distribution to prevent profiteering in this vital necessity. This legislation is exceed- ingly urgent, and essential to the exercise of national authority for the protection of the people. aes y ol edge that the public Interest is par lamount, and that to fail through eny motive of selfishness in its serv- foe is such a betrayal of duty as ‘warrants uncompromising action by the government. been appointed to work out a plan for a reorganization of the different departments and bureaus of the gov- ernment more ecientific and econ- emical than the present system. With the exception of the consoll- dation of the war and navy depar- ments and some minor details, the plan has the general sanction of the president and the cabinet. It ia fmportant that reorganization he enacted into law at the present ses- sion. Agriculture Aided by the sound principles adopted by the government, the business of the country has had an extraordinary revivel. Looked at as a whole, the nation 1s In the en- joyment of remarkable prosperity. Industry and commerce are thriy- ing, For the most part agriculture ig successful, eleven staples having risen in value from about $5,800,000,- 000 ago to about $7,- 000,000,000 for the current year. But range cattle are stil] low in price, and some sections of the whea! area, notably Minnesota, North D= kota, and on west, have many cases of actual distress, With his prod- the products of industry, every sound remedy that can be devised should bé applied for the relief of rapes! wholly dependent upon one crop. Wheat acreage was greatly expanded and has not yet been suf- ficiently reduced. A large amount is raised for export, which has to meet the competition In the world market of large amounts raised on land much cheaper and much more productive. No complicated scheme of relief, no plan for government fixing of prices, no resort to the public treas- ury will be of any permanent value in establishing agriculture. Simple and direct methods put Into opers- tion by the farmer himself are the only real sources for restoration. Indirectly the farmer must be re- Meved by a reduction of national and local taxation. He must be assisted by the reorganization of the freight-rate structure which could reduce charges on his produc- tion. To make this fully effective there ought to be rallroad consoli- dations. Cheaper fertilizers must be provided. He must have organization. His customer with whom he exchanges Products of the farm for those of industry {s organized, labor ts or- ganized, business {s organized, and there is no way for agriculture to meet this unless ft, too, !s organized. ‘The acreage of wheat is too large. ‘Unless we can meet the world mar- ket at a profit, we must stop raising for export. Organization would help to reduce acreage. Systems of co- operative marketing created by the farmers themnelves. supervised by gompetent management, without doubt would be of assistance, but they can not wholly solve the prob- lem. Our agricultural schools ought to have thorough courses in the theory of organization and co- operative marketing. Diversification is necessary. Those farmers who raise their living on their land are not greatly tn distress. Such loans as are wisely needed to assist buying stock and other ma- terials to start in this direction should be financed through a gov- ernment agency ks a temporary and emergency expédient. The remaining difficulty ts the disposition of exportable wheat. a TEXT OF PRESIDENT COOLIDGE’S MESSAGE TO CONGRESS ad do not favor the permanent inter- ference of the government in this problem, That probably would in crease the trouble by increasing pro- duction. But it seems to provide pet aren ges eae exports, and authority should given the. war finance corporation to grant, In {ts discretion, the most ‘beral terms of payment for fats and grains exported for the direct benefit of the farm. Muscle Shoals. The government ts undertaking to develop @ great water-power project known as Muscle Shoals, on which it has expended many million dollars. The work fs still going on. Subject to the right to retake in time of war, I recommend that this property with @ location for auxiliary steam plant and rights of way be sold. This would end the present burden of expenge and should return to the treasury the largest price possible to secure. While the price is an important element, there is another considera, tion even more compelling. The agriculture of the nation needs ¢ greater supply and lower cost of fertilizer. This is now tmported in large quantities. The best infor- mation I can secure indicates that present methods of power produc tion would not be able profitably to meet the price at which these tm- Porta can be so'd. To obtain a supply from this water power would require long and costly experimen- tation to perfect a process for cheap Production. Otherwise our purpose would fail complete'y. It seems de sirable, therefore, in order to protect and promote the public welfare, to have adequate covenants that such experimentation be made and car: ried on to success. The great ad the farmers and the indirect henefit of the public in time of peace, and of the government in time of war, If this main object be accomplished, the amount of money recetved for the Property is not a primary major consideration, sx Such a solution will Involve com- Plicated negotiations, and there {s no authority for that purpose, I there fore recommend that the congress appoint a small joint committes to consider offers, conduct negotiations and report definite recommendations. Reclamation By reason of many contributing causes, occupants of our reclamation Projects are in financial difficu'ties, which in some cases are acute, Re- Hef should be granted by definite A special joint committee has /#uthority of law empowering the sec: retary of the interior in his discretion to suspend, readjust, and reassess all charges against water users. Th's whole question is being considered by experts. You will have the advan- which they may develop. The ait- uation, involving @ government tn vestment of more than $135,000,000 and affecting more than 30,000 water users, is sorious. While relist which ts necessary should be granted, yet contracts with the government which can be met should be met. ‘The estab'ished general these projects shou'd not be aban- doned for any private control. Highways and Forests Highways and reforestation should continue to have the interest and support of the government. Every- tage of the facts and cones Sette one ts anxious for good highways. I Bai have made a@ liberal proposal in the| mat! budget for the continuing paymer to the states by the federal gover: ment of Its share for this necessar) public improvement. No expenditure of public money contributes eo much to the national wealth as for build. ing good roads. ofl ent, powerful. The best service that Polley of} , No secures. A special committee of the senate is inv: this : estigating need. effective. The world has had enough of the curse of hatred and selfishness of destruction and war. It has had enough of the wrongful use of m: terial power. For the healing of the Rations there must be good wi!) ayd charity, confidence and peace. 1. time has come for'a more practical use of moral power, and more re. Nance upon the principle that right makes its own might. Our author- ity among the nations must be re. presented by justice and mercy, is necessary not only to have fait but to make sacrifices for our faith The spiritual forces of the world make all its tinal determinations. It {s with these voices that America should speak, Whenever they de. clare a righteous purpose there need be no doubt that they will be heard. America has taken her place in the world as @ republio—free, independ- can be rendered to humanity is the assurance that this place will be maintained. 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