The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-07-27
Coolidge Stresses
Law Observance
G. 0. P. Nominee for Vice
President Pleads for Up
holding Public Will.
DEPL0RES EXTRAvAGANCE
he Would Revise Taxation.
Urges Better Facilities for
Adjusting Labor Disputes.


rescue from the reactions Of war
was described as the transcendent
need Of the nation In the address
which Gov. Coolidge delivered here
eooay In accepting formally the re.
- publican nomination for vice presi-
cent. "The chief task that lies be-
tore u.s." he said, ais to repossess
the people Of their government and
their property" Gov. Coolidge found
another source OF gravest public
concern to be the "reactlonary ten
aeney 70 substitute private viii for
He said there should be a DISPOSE
tion on the part of some individuals
and of groups to inquire whether they
liked the law, and II not, to disregard
It and prevent its execution by the
method Of direct action. 1.-THE observ-
ance of the law" he said. lis the great
est solvent OF public Ills"
The scene of the notification was AL
leE field, the recreation ground Of
Smith college. A platform large enough
to accommodate only the speakers and
a few distinguished guests was erected
at one end of the field and on the
grassy slopes before 1t the great as
semblage stood throughout the exer-
cises. Gov, Coolidge heard from Gov.
Edwin p. Morrow. of Kentucky. the for
NAL announcement Of his nomination
"by the spontaneous wish of the party.
Coolidge declared the extravagant
standards of government expenditure
must be limited, and revision of taxa
ton be accompanied by reduction of
private extravaganza.
He urged a different public attitude
toward industry. a larger comprehen-
sion of the interdependence of capital,
management and labor, and better fla
cilties for the prompt and reasonable
adjustment of industrial disputes.
EuIogizes Harding. !
The proposed league Of nations
met with deserved opposition
from republican senator's said Gov
Coolidge. "Our party approves
the principle of agreement among ma
itself to the making of such an agree
ment, preserving American indepen-
dence and rights as will meet every |
duty America owes to humanity. This !
language is purposely broad. not exclu-
s:ye. but inclusive"
your presence tells me- said Gov. |
Coolidge in opening his address. "of a
leader and a cause. A leader in War
rcn G., Harding in all things |
stalwart American; the cause of our |
common country. as declared in the
platform of the republican party, the
defense of our institutions from every
assault, the restoration of constitu-
ticnal government, the maintenance OF
law and order, the relief OF economic
distress, the announcement of indus
try and agriculture, the enactment OF
laws, the defense of the
rights of our citizens everywhere, the
of this nation In the esti-
nation Of all peoples--under such
lender. such a cause. l serve.
'"rhe greatest need of the nation at
the present time Is to be rescued from
- Al .x,,- In as
task tlfat lies before us lis to repos-
sess the people Of their government and
I \ eli. nroDerty . If the great
conflict has disturbed our political con-
d!tions 1t has caused an upheavel In our
economic relations. ..
"The most obvious place to begin re-
is by eliminating the ex-
of the government itself.
That great breeder Of public
and uriavte extravaganza, the excess
nrofits tax. should be revised and re-
course had to customs taxes on I'M
ports.
with a reduction of that pri-
vste extravaganza which the returns
rom luxury taxes reveal as surprising
all comprehension.
punish Protiteerlng.
"Profiteering should be punlsheo pc
cause it is wrong. But 1t Is lGIe 10 ,ooN
/
lrcfit by scarcity but they do not cause
! The difficulty is caused by scar
,ity of material, an abundance OF money
nd insufficient production. Production
must be increased.
"One of the chief hindrances 10 pro-
luttion is lack of absolute ra RAJ hn r 10
,ilities. Transportation must be re- I
,s iahlished
"There must be a different public at
itude toward industry q larger COM
.rehension for their heterogeneous Oh
apital, management and labor. ana tns
,etter facilities for the promnt a,I,
. asonabIe adjustment of Industrial '
"The farmers need an enlarged power
r. orpa nization whereby the original
roducer may profit to larger degree
- the high prices paid for his produce
y the ultimate consumer, ana AT inc
anne time decrease the cost OF food. !
Rlahts for CoIored Race. t
"Rut ali these difficulties depend for ,
nal solution on the character ana S
noraI fc rec of the nation. Unless I
hose forces abound and manifest
yourselves in work done, there Is no 7
cal remedy. ,s !
ace n more general recognition OF their 8
nnstitutional rights. Tempted with /
isloyaltv. they remained loyal. serving (
, the military forces with distinction: t
bcdient to the draft, to the extent ol r
undreds of thousands. investing " out c
I every SIS they possessed in liberty
ends: surely they hold the double title d
citizenship. by birth and by conquest. t
!, he relieved from all imposition. to he e
blended from lynchinE. and to be freely e
ranted equal opportunities. a
Pledged for Suffrage. 8
equal suffrage. for which l have al Il
avs voted, is coming, The party stands II
lodged TO use its endeavors to hasten a
,tification, which I trust will be at t.
rce accomplished. e
1.-THE destiny the greatness OF Amer y
"a lies around the hearthstones. II p
rift and industry are taught there, a
nd the example of self-sacriflce oft an o
Nars, IL honor abide there and high n
Gals n there the building OF fortune il
, subordinate to the building Of char 81
ter. America will live in security, re- o
icing in an abundant prosperity and f,
nod government at home. and In peace, a
spect and confidence abroad. II these II
rtues he absent, there is no power v
Iat can supply these blessings. Look C,
eli. then. TO the hearthstone; therein
! hone for America lies" @