The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-08

Dy ppecihl arrangement,
10y DAVID N, cHuRcH.)
En Route With President-eleet Hard
Somewhat wearied by two days OF con-
tinuous receptions and demands for
rear platform speeches, President elect
Harding today, as he approached his
vacation spot at Point Isabel. ordered
the gates closed against all but rest
The Journey of the president elect
Through the middle and southwest has
beenra continuous ovation. Throngs
have gathered at every cross road and
city station, and although he 10 on
vacation. the senator has responded 10
their welcome. leaving his breakfast
table and staying out OF his bed, 10
greet those who have come TO pay their
respects.
Would Not interssrs.
Despite the fact that he left Marion
with no intention OF making any
speeches he has delivered at least a
which represented, semi ofiiciaily that
France lis willing TO cooperate
with the United states OF America were
called 70 the attention OF the president
elect. but he refused TO comment.
He Is extremely cautious to avoid any
thing which may be In any manner con-
strued an anticipation Of his taking Of
flee or Interference with the present
administration. shortly after the Paris
dispatches were available on the special
train. the senator made brief speech
at Marshall. Texas, In which he declared
our moral obligations win always
out and America does not need any
meeting Of fcreign powers to tell us what
our moral obligations will always stand
meet with them. counsel with them.
know their thoughts and give them ours,
In hA
dom OF America. l wouldn't want our
country to hold aloof from the other
peoples but want our to be a strong
and wholly free nation to play her part
In dealing with the rest OF the world:'
While there was no official statement
Il was understood on the special train |
that the president elect win seek an
American-made league. taking some
features from the present league as a |
basis for a world fraternity and that !
In his speech OF Aug 2s. advocating ian |
international association for conference |
and world court"
Won't Meet MesIcans.
Reports that Senator Harding might |
meet Mexican leaders on the border |
have been scotched by official announce
ment that no such meeting Is contem. |
plated.
Senator Harding today was planning |
to divide his pleasures between golf and |
tarpon fishing, with half day devoted |
to each sport.
Although there is excellent hunting
at Point Isabel, the president-elect does /
not plan for any hunting himself, as he |
Is not lover Of this sport.
Despite the fact that he has been as |
busy during hts trip as he was during |
many campaign tours, both the sefia-
tor and Mrs. Harding were elated to-
day over their trip and their opportu- |
nd fkrf m fhA M hal .en2
them passed UP the chance to meet
anyone.
At one stop Senator Harding held a
group of friends waiting while he
pushed his way through the throng to
buy pencil from cripple and 10 talk L
TO him Every one from the mlkmanis
baby up to the leading banker had BEN
eft OF the Harding smile and the Hard
ng handshake.
For Next Four Years.
Southern democrats and staunch re-
publicans have all heard from the next
president that we are through partisan
politics and the next four years Will be
Senator Harding probably will not
be able to accept an invitation to the
fair,
The deilcacy OF Mr.. Harding's position
n that regard has been pointed out
more than once by those closely assoc
.iated with him. Elected 10 the presi-
lency by an Overwhelming majority /
lfter promising many changes In the
,ation's foreign policy. he naturally Is
ooked to by foreign governments to
AXE the proper steps to put those
changes into effect. Yet. by proviso
II American law unique ambng the
yreater powers OF the world. he remains
private citizen for four months, for
hidden by diplomatic propriety to take II
my hand In the direction Of executive
lffairs.
At time when important interna-
ional problems are pending not only
With the powers OF the old world,
tut with Mexico, Japan, China and
,ther nations, this situpation takes on
additional interest. II In understood
hat several men representing them
eyes either tFuly or falsely AZ the
pokesmen OF foreign statesmen at
empted to gain interviews with Mr..
Harding at Marion even before his cleo
ion, but all OF whom were turned away.
Nov. 23 at crlstobai.
The steamer selected by President
'lect Harding for the voyage from New
orleans to Cristobal Ia the Parismina.
vessel of 4,937 gross tons. built In
908 and having passenger acconmoda-
ions particularly adapted to travel In
he tropics.
The Parismina. leaving New Orleans
Vow. IS. will arrive Nov. 90 at Cristobal
where the president-e and his party
viii land for an inspection tour. For
he return voyage accommodations