Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-28
COOLIDGE MAKES MAKES SLIGHT REFERENCE
 TO LEAGUE ISSUE
Opposes Wilson Text; Lauds Concert Among the Nations

l E- cue from the reactions of the war was klndlcated as the transcendent need of the nation in the address which Gov ernor Coolidge delivered here today in accepting formally the republican Enomination for vice-president. "The chief task that lies before us. J he said, "is to repossess the peonle Eof their government and their partici &pation in it. He said there had been 3 a disposition on the part of some in- \ dividuals and of groups to inquire %whether they liked the law. and if ¬, to disregard it and prevent its Execution by the method of direct ac- Etion.
 "The observance of the law" he said, "is the greatest solvent of public qife." He deplored attempts to ere Ate class distinctions.
 The scene of the notification was Allen Field, the recreation ground of Smith college, natural ampitheatre "A platform large enough to accom- modate the speakers was erected at pne end of the field and on the grassy Plopes before it the great assemblage ktood throughout the exercises.
 Governor Coolidge heard from Gov Prnor Edwin P. Morrow of Kentucky he formal announcement of his nomi kation "by the spontaneous wish" of he party.
 Revise Taxes.
 Discussing economic relations. Gov rnor Coolidge declared the extrava- ant standards of government ex- enditures of recent years must be Animated and revision of taxation e accompanied by reduction of rivate extravaganza. He urged a ifferent public attitude toward in- ustry, larger compensation of the hterdependence of capital, manage lent of labor, and better facilities for he prompt and reasona ble adjust ent of industrial disputes. The need
 the farmers, he said, is an en- rged power of organization whereby be original producer may profit to larger degree by the high prices paid 1r his produce by the ultimate con- Inner and at the same time decrea Sc De cost of food.
 "The proposed league of nations ithout reservations ~as submitted by le president to the senate met with Pserved opposition from republican Pnators," said Governor Coolidge Dur party, by the record of it's mem DTS in the senate and by the solemn eclaration of its platform, by per lrmance and by promise, approved e principle of agreement among na- pms to preserve peace and pledges self to the making of such an agree lent, preserving American independ- ice and rights, as will meet every lty America owes to humanity. This nguage is purposely broad, not ex- lslve but inclusive. The republican |rty is not narrow enough to limit self to one idea, but wise and broad |ough to provide for the adoption the best plan that can be devised the time of action"
 Your presence tells me-" said Gov nor Coolidge in opening his ad- ess, "of leader and a cause. A Rder in Warren G. Harding, the lted choice of united party, a atesmen of bality, seasoned by ex- Fience, fitting representative of
 common aspirations of his fellow lzens wise enough to seek counsel eat enough to recognize merit, and
 all things stalwart American;
 cause of our common country, as clared in the platform of the repub- an party, the defense of our insti- lons from every assault, the resto- aon of constitutional government
 maintenance of law and order, the let of economic distress, the en- pragement of industry and agricul- Fe, the enactment of humanitarian
 s, the defense of the rights of our
 zens everywhere; the rehabilitation this nation in the estimation of all
 pies, under an agreement, meeting
 every duty, to preserve the peace