New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-09
Coolidge w ants
ri. S. Free to
Aid Humanity
Declares Republican Policy
10 Based ON Service to
Mankind i'm Response 60
the National Conscience
ayors World Court
Tells Maine Voters Cox
81 Follows Wilson i'm Refus.
ing TO Safeguard Nation

ing TO Safeguard Nation
PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. s.-The as
,sssson that the Republican pssty
8 stands for a foreign policy based upon
Z recognition Of the fact that the
unised States is not isolated was made
I hare tonight In an address by Gov
srner Calvin Coolidge Of Massachu-
sests.
" ever since this nation was estab-
slIshed, ever since 1t adopted as its
asablea the splendor OF the rising
aawn," Governor Coolidge said. ut has
y aessr been isolated. All the earth
y Aaa turned to that vision Of hope. Not
isolated, but independent. free, render
ia service to all mankind not on COM
pRssion, but In response to the ma
sional conscience. The Republican
psrsy resents the imputation that it
seeks to do any less than render that
service now. By its history, by it's
platform, by the solemn assurances Of
iss candidate. it completely refutes
that charge"
Sees Hope In World Court
81 believe humanity would welcome
;shs creation of an international 1850
3eiasion for conference" he added, land
q world court, whose verdicts upon
jsssiciable questions this country in
esmmon with all nations would be
wiling and able to uphold. The deci-
sion of this cou-. or the recommends
tiens Of such a conference could be
accepted without sacrificing on our
part or asking any other power to sac
Tidee one iota Of its nationality"
The address was delivered at a rallv
held in connection with the state cam
paign for the election of state officers
and Congressman next Monday. Mrs.
sCorinne Roosevelt Robinson Of New
York also spoke.
Discussing the refusal Of the United
States Senate to ratify the peace treaty
with the covenant of the League of Ma
tons, as submitted by the President,
Governor Coolidge said:
Objections to Ratification
s@If this represents the history of
eur country and the desire of the
Republican party, what was the OBJ
jeetion then to ratifying the League
Of Nations in the form in which it
was submitted by the President to the
Ssnate! This is candid inquiry and
deserves candid answer. In general,
The objection was the reluctance to
incur either legal or moral obligations
b'nding our government to act in ac-
esrdance with decisions not made by
ttBeif. 1t was the desire to retain un-
Impaired the traditional policies, like
The Monroe Doctrine, and the in
: tlspendence Of action Of America.
TINS patriotic desire was not con-
snaed to the members of any one party
but was cherished by men in both
parties. The specific nature of these
objections is best stated by a reference
g some of the reservations adopted
~ the Senate, where all but six Sem
ators voted for at least one reserva-
ton.
First-It adopted reservation that
provided that in case Of notice Of with
asaWal from the League of Nations
!ae United States shall be the sole
mage as to whether all its interna-
Goaai obligations and all its obliea-
Tons under the said covenant have
gsen fulfilled, and that notice Of with
s.sWa, BY the United States may BE
Ssen oy concurrent resolution Of the
congress Of the United States.
Cox Opposed to Reservations
The President says that this null;-
n y the League of Nations. Governor
~ says :! am in favor of going in
S sn this reservation.
oeeond-The United States assumes
s ~ ooi!gatlon to preserve the terri
a.l integrity or political independ-
re OF any other country or to en-
oy the military or naval forces 90 the
Shted states for any purpose unless
ae congress shall by act or jo:nt res
ssatlon 80 provide.
Inc President says that this NULL
ass the League Of Nations. Governor
s4s 10 says i am in favor of going in
sI ~, this reservation.
lnird-No mandate shall be ac-
tea oy the United States except by
States. - '"E o"'-eo
The President says that this multi
yes the League of Nations. Governor
ssSox says 4 am in favor of going in
Gry ~ts'o 4VoNA S0Ilohs
fourth-The United States reserves
9 tseh exclusively the right to decide
asaas questions are within it's domestic
sa..saiction, and declares that all do
= and political questions relating
.s internal and political affairs, in
nsaeing immigration, labor, coastwise
sss e, the tariff. commerce, the sup
ssesien OF traffic in women and chill
aren, and in opium and dangerous
@ags, are not TO be submitted to arbi-
1stien or to the consideration of the
s q m or the assembly of the League
2 nations Or to any agency thereof.
E Protects American Sovereignty
ihls reservation protects inherent
Sssogssives Of American sovereignty.
sssfnor Cox says I am in favor Of
Wsng in without it.
Enth-The United States will not
j ssDm's 10 arbitration or TO inquiry by
se6z..