Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-30
Harding Runs "Into It,"
Hits "the Worst" IS
Word From S. S. PastoreS

ABOARD S. S. PASTORES. Novem-
Der 80 (by wireless) -President-elect
Harding may not like superlatives
but he has encountered them from
beginning to end on his vacation
journey. He has run into what is
called by Capt. Glenn the worst
crossing on this sea in years" When
the party was in Panama the natives
said it was the hottest week in any
winter in years" When the Presi-
dent-elect was at Point Isabel. Tex,
the Texans said the storm which
swept the gulf coast was the worst
storm" they had had in recent years.
/! All this may or may not augur a
itempestuous administration after
March 4, but so far as Warren Hard
/; ing is concerned, it leaves him as
| calm and unruffled as if the weather
were normal. 1t is true he wasn't
! well enough Monday to come to the
dining room for breakfast or dinner,
| but had both meals privately on deck,
(; while Mrs. Harding remained in her
stateroom trying TO stave of sea-
sickness; but the President-elect
! customed good humor. He scanned
the radio news from the United
States with eagerness.
Ship Delayed by Storm.
The stop at Jamaica today was ad-
versely affected by the storm. The
ship was delayed several hours to be-
gin with. The plan was to motor
across the island to Port Antonio and
| re-embark tonight. Better weather is
expected after passing Cape Maysi,
Cuba. but there are still storms to
her in, hn' fos, of Hot
teras.
President-elect Harding doesn't talk
much about his plans after reaching
the United States. He chatted today
about his visit to Panama. He found.
for instance, great interest there in
the league of nations. as the Central
and South American republics see in
it bulwark protecting their present
boundaries and national independ-
ence. Mr.. Harding's views. however,
are unchanged SO far as any express
sions on this trip are concerned. To
the Masons at Cristobal. in an in
formal speech, he gave the broadest
intimation of his future course when
he said:
Speaks to Masons.
81 want our republic to do its great
part in promoting fellowship among
people. The nation that breaches and
practices In fraternity, under whose
sign and orders we are, believes IN
the fellowship of mankind. And this
nations life is failure 1t We are not
able to establish that relationship for
the world to advance and complete
the task of civilization.
81 would like our republic to be in
the very forefront in establishing
worldwide confidence in fraternity,
but I do not believe in mortgaglng
tho JIpytad States to bring this about.
shall never believe that fraternity
of nations should take away from
our republic the right to read its own
conscience"
Reads sFareweIr' Editorial.
A farewell editorial in the Panama
Star Herald was read by Senator
Harding today. 1t was put aboard
| says the President-elect's visit has
| awakened confidence in the breast
! of every Panamanian who met him
| that his acts toward the republic will
be moved by justice 20 tue people.
the United States which viii give
them greater rights in Panama ter
| ritory now needed by the United
States to defend the canal"
| The people want higher prices for
this land than the 1904 scale. and
| there are many other sources of fric-
| ton with the United States The
| feeling toward America is far from
good. despite the great Improvement
| in relations brought about by Mr..
Harding's visit. The senator's views
| federal employees in the Canal Zone.
| incidentally because they think that
/ cut in the revenue of the canal will
| lead to an outcry in Congress to prune
| salaries and wages.
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