Evening journal., 1920-07-22

- rte+1AaA4p DeStVWhu, Ilab their
sacrifices IN blood on the battlenelds
Of the republic have entitled Them
to all freedom and opportunity. All
OF sympathy and aid that the Aneri-
mands.
4 believe there is an easy and open
pain 10 righteous relationship with
Mexico. 1t has seemed TO me that
our undeveloped, uncertain and in
hfm policy has made us a culpable
party to the governmental misfor-
tunes in that land. Our relations
ought to be both friendly and svm-
pathetic, we would like to acclaim
stable government there, and offer
nelghborly hand in pointing the
way TO greater progress. II will be
simple to have a plain and neighborly
understanding, merely an understand
ing about respecting our borders
ABOUT protecting the lives and possess
slons Of American citizens lawfully
within the Mexican dominions. There
must be that understanding. else
lhere can be no recognition, and then
kept.
Many OF these declarations de-
serve a fuller expression, with some
suggestions Of plans to emphasize the
falth. Such expression will follow.
IN due time, I promise you.
Would Enforce VOlstead Act.
believe IN law enforcement. II
erected ! mean to be a constitutional
president and it is impossible to ig-
more lne constitution, unthinkable to
eNaue bhe Jaw when our every COM
mutual IS TO orderly government. peo-
pie ever VIII differ about lhe wisdom
OF the enactment OF a laW-there is
divided opinion respecting the eieh-
teenth amendment and the laws en-
acted to make it operatiye-but there
car be no difference of opinion ahout
honest law enforcement.
Neither government nor Marty can
AFFORD to cheat The American Deople
Ihe laws Of Congress must harmonfze
with The constitution, else thew soon
are ad1udged to be void; Congress
enacts the laws, and the executive
Draneh or government is charged
WIN enforcement. We can not nullify
because OF divided opinion. we can
mol ieopardze orderly government
win contempt for law enforcement.
Modlneatlon or reepal is the right OF
q Tree people, whenever the deliberate
ana intelligent public sentiment com
hands. but .perversion and evasion
mark the paths to the failure OF gov
ernment itself.
F.. Though not in any partisan sense.
must speak of the services of the
men and women who rallied 10 the
colors OF the republic in world war.
America realizes ard appreciates the
services rendered. the sacrifices made
and the sufferings endured. There
snail be no distinction between those
who knew the perils and glories Of
the battle front or the dangers of the
sea, and those who were compelled 10
serve behind the lines, or those who
constituted the great reserve Of a
grand army which awaited the call
in camps at home.
"All were brave. an were sarriflc-
Ing, all were sharers OF those ideals
which sent our boys thriee-armed 10
war. Worthy sons and daughters.
these, Ht successors to those who
'christened our banners in the immor-
tai beginning, worthy sons OF those
who saved the union and nationality
when civil war wiped the am
bigtity from the constitution, ready
sons of those Who drew the sword
flor humanity's sake the first time in
the world, in 1898.
'SI'he four million defenders on land
and sea We're worthy OF the best ira
dtions OF a people never war-like in
peace and never pacifist in war
They commanded our pride, they
have our gratitude, which mus
have genuine expression IL is moi
only a duty, it is a privilege to see
Irequited, and that those still suffer
from aQufTn iffne and HfCuhflifiaa
shall be abundantly aided and re-
stored 10 the highest capabilities OF
citizenship and It's enjoyment.
Would Give Women Ballot
sThe Womanhood Of America, al
ways its glory, its inspiration and
the potent. uplifting force in It's
social and spiritual development, is
about TO be enfranchised. Insofar as
congress can go, the fact is already
accomplished BY party edici, by my
recorded vote, by personal conNie-
ItiOn | am committed TO this measure
of Justice. Tt IS my earnest hope, my
sincere desire that the one needed
State vote be quickly recorded IN the
Affirmation Of the right Of equal
suffrage and that the vote Of every
citizen shall be cast and counted IN
the approaching election
Let us not share the apprehen-
lsions Of many men and women as to
the danger Of this momentous eXlen-
sion Of the franchise. Women have
never been without influence in our
polltical life Enfranehisement viii
bring I'd the polls the votes OF clti-
zens who have been born upon our
soil or who have sought in faith ano
assurance the freedom and Opportunl-
lies ~ nur land 1T win bring the
women educated in our schools
trained in our customs and habits o.
Thought and sharers Of our PROD
lens. II will bring the alert mlnc
iha awakened conscience, the sure
Intuition. the adherence OF tyranny
or oppressoin, the wide and tender
sympathy that distinguish the women
Of America. Surely there can pc no
danger there.
and to the great number Of nobH
women who have opposed 10 cohEir-
ton this tremendous change ID lht
ancient relation Of the sexes as az.
piled to government, venture N
plead that they Will accept tle W. w
responsibility Of enlarged cllizehsil,il
and give to the best m the repuDH'
their suffrage and support
,sNuch has been said Of la|ie about
world ideals but ! prefer TO think OF
HE ideal for America like to thlnl
there is something more than thl
patriotlsm and practical wisdom o.
ihe founding fathers. II is good tf
believe that maybe destiny held this
newlworld republic TO be the supreme
example Of representative democracy
and orderly liberty by which human
itv Is inspired TO higher achievements
IA IS idle to think we have attained
perfection. but there is the satisfying