The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
CHEERFUL NEW YEAR MESSAGES
FROM NOTABLES TO OUR READERS


lie when the truths of Holy Writ
are the only anchor to the wind
ward that enables the ship of state
to outride the storm.
Again in the republic. men are
agonizing over the passions and
prejudices of both real and seeming
injustice and inequality, and the
blackness of despair would settle
over our land were It not that
faith. hope and charity still abide
faith that a deeper knowledge Of
the wisdom of our institutions will
be impaired to every son and
daughter of the republic. hope that
more and more all men will turn
| from the contemplation of their
rights to a consideration Of their
duty and charity for all who are
not vicious, but who through stress
of circumstances have become en-
bittered.
God of our Fathers, take from us,
if Thou wilt. material prosperity or
national glory. but give us. indi-
vidually and collectively for all the
years to come. faith, hope and
charity.
Gen. Pershing My wish for
America is that she shall enjoy
neaca fbrouoh the pauy 1aar
and. for the people of America. that
| they may face facts and work in
peace with the same high and uni
fed purpose that they displayed in
war for the wise solution of the
problems Of reconstruction in this
! country and in the world. II all
| realize these are national problems
I am confident of their happy solu-
tion.
A. Mitchell Palmer, Attorney GEN
eral.-May 1920 see the successful con-
clusion of the constructive work Of
readjustment from war conditions and
difficulties; may 1t bring with 1t q
5 q ir.HsasSe D<71ts 1assSssssry strfe
| between capital and labor, a more
just and equal division Of the fruits
of labor, the elimination of all over
grown federations or corporations"
that threaten to cntrol or sway the
government and the suppression of
the ultra-radicals who seek to trans
plant the chaos of Europe into this
| country.
Newton ID. Baker, Secretary Of
Warmly New Year wish is that our
country may have new and splendid
| opportunities for service to mankind
and use them generously. May our
own people grow in justice OF judg-
ment and generosity of purpose as
befits the people of a country in its
past services and in its present lead
ership among men.
Franklin Il. Lane, Secretary of the
Interior.-My New Year wish is that
1920 be a Lincoln year, a Lincoln year
, in which our people will learn to look
at things through Lincoln's eyes
those kind. wise, steadfast. honest
/ eyes-in which there was neither
malice nor envy. but a great SYM
pathy and noble common sense.
Why can't we make this 1920 a Linz
coin year? "
Joshua w. Alexander, Secretary of
Commercially wish for the New
Yoar is that our country's great in
dustrial activity and prosperity may
continue; that we may have industrial
! peace; that we may realize that much
depends on our help in the way of
the industrial and financial recuper-
alton of Europe, If we ourselves
would enjoy a happy and prosperous
year.
walker ID. Hines, Director Cen
eral of Railroads-My predominant
wish for 1920 regarding public affairs
is that prior to the termination of
Federal control there shall be ade-
quate railroad legislation which will
| be a sufficiently radical departure
from the unsatisfactory railroad stat
us prior to Federal control as to in
| sure the continued development of
railroad Transportation in the public
interest and the adjustment of rail-
road labor problems with mutual con-
fidence and justice.
w. p. c. Harding, Governor Of the
| Federal Reserve Board-It is my wish
| for the year 1920 that the country may
make substantial progress in the res
toration of a proper relationship be-
tween the volume of credit and the
volume of goods. I hope that there
will be a larger production of essen
tial things. more economy and thrift,
steady employment of labor and a less
lavish but more efficient use Of capi-
tai and credit; that there will be less
class consciousness and fewer antago-
nisms, and a stronger development of
a genuine American spirit.
Champ Clark, former Speaker
| have several wishes for the New
Year. One Is that every American
resolve on New Year Day to be lust
a little better American chan ever
before. Americans must be ivigilant
/ in order that they may no. impair
or lose their splendid heritage of
freedom for which such men as
Washington and Jackson fought and
struggled, I wish that each OF us
may tread the path OF sanity. mod
Grafton and patriotic watchfulncss,
bearing in mini the constitution, the
law and the wise teachings of the
founders of this great republic,
erected not for q day but for all
time. Let US teach those who would
destroy It that they who touch the
ark OF our liberties shall perish.
Lastly wish that the President