Show OPPOSES NATIONAL DOLE the american federation of labor voted at its conven i tion at vancouver B C against a system of comp compulsory ulsery unemployment insurance by the government A good deal of sentiment was shown in favor of such a plan and it is possible that the federation may support it later but it is the judgement iud Jud gement of that powerful organization today that such a plan is not suited to this country I 1 A most distressing demonstration of the way such relief works has been given in england there it has had the effect to stifle the initiative and energy of great numbers of people unless they get precisely the kind of work 1 they want they settle down and live at the expense of the taxpayers y ers character deteriorates when people form these indolent habits such a scheme makes people feel that the bovet government ament owes them a living it is the duty of the government to remove obstacles that prevent people from making a living and the government can not permit people to go hungry or to lack clothing and shelter but if the government attempts to art frt d people on a great r scale the number who will demand food and refuse to work will greatly increase crea se the people who are wealthy or comfortably situated must realize abat that this puts the relief ilief situation up ill to them if great numbers of people should go hungry bun arry this winter th the e demand for government t relief on a great I 1 scale would b become com po powerful pox erful that it might not be possible to defeat it the people who have must give to the people who have not or nr our country can anticipate serious diff difficulties what the country needs is sound and sensible legisla legi sla 7 tion that shall encourage business and stimulate the industries dus tries to employ more labor when the industries become prosperous they should set asid reserves which mil cn be used to io carry their employed emp loyes through hard times the employed emp loyes can well be asked to make some contribution to these reserves with such measures no dole will be needed I 1 |