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Show THE CITIZEN tHMIHiaH HARDING RECOGNIZED AS CONSTRUCTIVE EXECUTIVE Leaves Office in Hands Co-Work- er; of Well-Traine- d Coolidge Prepared for Countrys Call. President Aug. 11. Harding will go down in history as the greatest of our constructive executives, declare the Republican PubWhen he entered licity association. the White House he found chaos on every hand. It became his duty to restore order, reorganize the govern ment along sound business lines, and salvage the wreckage of war. In the two years and four months that he .directed the affairs of state a record of accomplishment was set never equalled before in the history of any government in the world, and likely never to be approached again. He foresaw that the task ahead far exceeded the capacity of any one man to handle successfully, and he proceeded to surround himself with a cabinet who could not only give sound advice when called upon, but wha could be trusted to manage the executive departments in the way the situation demanded. In his selection of executive assistants the president showed rare judgment. His appointees were men of marked managerial ability, and all were skilled in the work that Mr. Harding allotted to them. What they did under his direction and guidance will forever remain an example to succeeding adWashington, ministrations. Tax Burdens. Economy was the watchword, and in the treasury department the effect of the Harding policies was most prominent. Just before he left for the west the president had the satisfaction of announcing to the country that the last fiscal year indicated a big surplus instead of the usual deficit to which the people had been The reduction of penditures and the increase of receipts made possible large cuts in the national war debt and warranted a substantial lightening of the tax burden. Future payment of almost half of the huge allied loan was also asso accustomed. ex- sured through the funding agreement with Greqt Britain. In the war and navy departments the president has caused the conversion of huge surplus stores of supplies into cash, and in the shipping board his appointees have struggled successfully with heartbreaking dis- Under the Harding couragements. policies the department of commerce has become a practical aid to exporters, the department of the interior has brought new efficiency ' to the administration of the public domain, the post office department is operating within its appropriations for the first time, the department of agriculture is headed by a man familiar with both the practical and legislative aspects of farming, and the state department has restored American prestige among the nations of the world. . Coolidge Prepared. In place of the disorder which he inherited, Mr. Harding bequeaths to his successor an organization laid out according to approved business principles, one that already has had a two-ye- ar demonstration of its ability to function according to the best interests of the people. It is due to his foresight that the man who .is to direct that organization is already trained for the task. Mr. Harding established the precedent of inviting to attend the cabithe net meetings. His purpose was not only to receive the benefit of Mr. vice-preside- us Wasatch 2961. Office, 437. Ness Bids. Few Unclaimed Suits AT Exceptional Prices looking exceptionally good. Grande Western I in Colorado and Utah 1 The following statement shows taxes paid In 1922 by the Denver and Rio Grande Western in Colorado, Utah and New Mexico: COLORADO 1 I State Tax County Tax Highway and Road Tax School Tax City and Town Tax $ : - - 1 73,755.26 239,175.47 198,364.74 597,148.93 33,864.57 Total Taxes Paid in Colorado. 1 1 I $1,142,308.97 UTAH State Tax County Tax 82,995,26 81,265.72 346,489.86 56,047.70 School Tax City and Town Tax Total Taxes Paid in Utah $ 609,398.67 NEW MEXICO State Tax $ County Tax Tailors of Quality Clothes' 215 South Main SALT LAKE CITY J. Q. RYAN Highway and Road Tax School Tax City and Town Tax Total Taxes Paid in New Mexico $ 76,525.00 Grand Total $1,828,232.64 Daily average of taxes paid in Colorado, Utah and New Mexico, year 1922. 5,008.84 In 1922 Salt Lake County receive dfrom the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad $122,495.44, made up as follows: State Tax $ 8,587.14 : Tax 11,529.02 County . Road Tax 11,330.25 School Tax 68,110.27 and Town Tax 22,938.76 City ; s $122,495.44 of $19,561.73. Our plant is equipped to handle your Stock Certificates and Bonds in a very efficient manner. We also do Commmercial, Book and Catalog printing of the better sort. s Phone Us and a Representative Will Call Phone: WASATCH 8,480.07 16,818.51 11,348.73 39,532.61 345.08 In addition to the above, the Salt Lake Union Depot and Railroad Company paid in 1922 for. general taxes in Salt Lake County the sum CERTIFICATES-BON- DS 231 EDISON STREET (Century Bldg.) Eureka Sioux mines development 'Heaviest Taxpayer Total STOCK tor vehicle for every 1,497 persons; Argentina one for every 296, and Chile one for every 455. Highway and Road Tax Century printing Company W. G. ROMNEY Denver & Rio iiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiii? 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Under the. new. ruling they will be permitted "to make their choice between the two, but they- cannot have both. DEMAND AMERICAN CARS. vice-preside- nt LIBERTY MOTOR As In South America, Brazil has a mo- nt Coolidges sound comment on affairs of state, but to familiarize the with the duties of the executive department so that, in the NEW PENSION RULING. event of an emergency 'like the present, he could step into the presidents office with no disturbance to the nations business. Never has a presidents death been more deeply regretted, but never has a president left his office in more orderly condition than Mr. Harding. President Coolidge can take up the reins where his predecessor has dropped them and pursue the Harding policies to the end already, mapped out for them. Mr. Harding met and successfully mastered the crisis incident to the abrupt change. from war to peace, and Mr. Coolidge has but to follow the comparatively smooth road ahead. Mr. Harding has paid the penalty for his overwork in behalf of the people. His memory will be gratefully treasured by them. 1801-180- 2 Federal ownership of the railroads means the people would be deprived of the Income now accruing from these taxes. The Alaskan Railroad, post offices, forts, arsenals, etc., are not taxed, nor is any property used or controlled by the United States and state governments assessed for taxes. The income now derived from taxes paid by the railroads and which would be lost under government control would have to come from some source, and the experience of government control of the railroads during the war suggests a deficit instead of a profit. How would the national, state and municipal governments $ make up this loss? miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip t |