Lower coast gazette., 1914-12-12

oeing applied with good business ,
and management. l
The sort of economy we ought to I
practice may be effected, and ought TO {
be effected, by a careful study and
of the tasks to be per
formed; and the money spent ought
to be made to yield the best possible
returns in efficiency and achievement.
And, like good stewards, we shoulo
so account for every dollar OF our ap-
propriations as to make 1t perfectly
evident what it was spent for n In
what way it was spent.
1t is not expenditure but extrava'
gance that we should fear being crltl'
cized for; not paying for the leglu.
mate enterprises and undertakings OF
q great government whose people
command what it should do, but add
ing what will benefit only a few or
pouring money out tor what need not
have been undertaken at all or might
have been postponed or better ana
more economically conceived and car
ried out. The nation is not nlggardly;
it is very generous. 1t will chlde US
only if we forget for whom we pay
money out and whose money 1t IS we
pay.
These are large and general stand
ards, but they are net very difficult OF
application to particular cases.
The Natural Defense.
The other topic l shall take leave 10
mention goes deeper into the prlnci'
pies of our national life and policy.
It is the subject of national defense.
It cannot be discussed without hrst
answering some very searching Ques'
tions.
It is said in some quarters that we
are not prepared for war. what Is
meant by being prepared? 1t is meant
that we are not ready upon BRIEF no.
tice to put a nation in the field, a ma
ton of men trained to arms? VI
course we are not ready to do that;
and we shall never be in time OF
peace so long as we retain our pres
ent political principles and instltu'
lions. And what is it that 1t is sug'
gested we should be prepared to do!
To defend ourselves against attack!
We have always found means to 40
that, and shall find them whenever 1t
is necessary without calling our peo'
pie away from their necessary tasks
to render compulsory military service
in times of peace.
, Allow me to speak with great plain
ness and directness upon this great
matter and to avow my CONVICTIONS
with deep earnestness. l have tried
: to know America Is. what hel
e people think, what they are, what
9 they most cherish, and hold dear.
d hope that some of their finer passions
g are In my own heart, some OF tn
d great conceptions and desires Whlcl
gave birth to this government ant
It which have made the voice Of thu
e people a voice of peace and hope AM
l. liberty among the peoples of tn
It world, and that, speaking my owl
thoughts, l shall, at least in par
IS speak theirs also, however, family an
d inadequately, upon this vital matter.
g Fear No Nation.
We are at peace with all the worl'
- No one who speaks counsel base
on fact or drawn from a just an
70 candid Interpretation Of realitie
7 can say that there is a for fe'
N that from any quarter our indepe
a dence or the integrity Of u territol
is threatened. Dread Of the pow
1T of any other nation we are ipcapab
of. We are not jealous Of rivalry
ID the fields of commerce or Of any 9th
peaceful achievement. We mean
81 live our lives as we will; but we me-
also to let live. We are, indeed,
true friend to all the nations OF t
world, because we threaten mol
cn covet the possessions Of none, des1
IN the overthrow of none Our friel
shin can be accepted and is accept
without reservation, because 1t is
fered in a spirit and for a purpt
III. which no one need eve question
ny suspect. Therein lies our greatne
-. We are the champions OF peace q
Of concord. And we should be W
"e Jealous of this distinction which
have sought to earn. Just now
should be particularly jealous OF
.eo because it is our dearest present NJ
lT that this character and reputat
may presently. in Gods providen
bring us an opportunity to coun
and obtain peace in the world
reconciliation and a healing set
ment of man a matter that has COG
lew and interrupted the friendship
dis nations. This is the time above
t Is others when we should wish and
'nts solve to keep u strength BY self
asst. session. our influence by preser1
ern' our ancient principles of action.
on Ready for Defense.
From the first We have had q G
new and settled policy with regard
,nts military establishments. We N
rms. have had, and while we retain
the present principles and ideals we N
able shall have, a large standing al
II asked, are you ready to de-
nose yourselves? We reply. most assn
and. ". to the utmost: and yet We I