The New York herald., 1921-03-05

EpeCl0f DeSpULCN TO The VIEW itkh ihhn~bu'
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington, d. c., March =.
The magnificence Of the welcome
which greeted President Harding was
reflected in the comments from public
officials on his inaugural address. Sen
ator Lodge (Mass.) summarized it as
"a message TO America from truly
American President" Senator Johnson
(Cal). an "irreconcilable'' in the treaty.
in a prepared statement based on an
analysis of the address. interpreted II
as q "reaffirmation Of our nation OLD
policy concerning old World entagle-
ments" and a recognition OF the SOL
emn referendum and the mandate Of
the people" This is the end Of the
League of Nations he added. He
commended Mr.. Harding's utterances
regarding our domestic problems.
Here are other comments heard:
Senator Brandegee Comm, Republi-
can, member of the Foreign Relations
Committed "The address was a mag
nificent one. 1t expressed my senti-
ments."
Senator Pomerene (Ohio), Democrat.
on Foreign Relations Committee: II
was a splendid address Whatever dlf-
"
what he said, all must be gratified with
the patriotic spirit that it breathed.
Senator New Ind), Republican: 1t
was a wonderful message He expressed
the position and the purposes OF America
to perfection
Senator Watson (Ind.), Republican :
..It was magnificent. The President
reiterated the Republican platform ana
once more voiced the sentiment OF the
American people as expressed at the last
election. 1t was thoroughly American
from beginning to end, and while avoid
ing bravado or challenge, yet 1t bore
spirit OF loyalty to American institutions
and against internationalism and all
weakening of the spirit of true pa
triotism."
Senator Kellogg (Minn.) Republican ;
TT was remarkable inaugural address.
1 agree with everything he said"
Senator Cummins Iowa), Republi-
can. 1T was admirable and sound IN
every respect"
Senator Jones (Wash.). Republican
TT expressed forcibly and splendidly the
hopes and opinions of the American peo-
pie II laid out in broad way the prin-
ciples and purposes we should follow"
Senator Ashurst (Ariz.), Democrat
TT was manly and eloquent"
The Presidents message met with un-
qualified approval of Republican leaders
in the House. but the Democrats In gen.
eral reserved comment.
THE tone of the messages OF both the
President and Vice-President strongly
appealed to me- said Speaker Gillett
"They were in language that every one
could understand and outlined pro-
gramme that / am sure will meet with
general approval throughout the coun-
try. There is nothing that the country
desires more than q return to the normal
procedure before the war"
THE Presidents message was mas
terly, statesmanlike product" said Re-
publican Leader Mondell. IL believe
that II met almost unanimous approval
among members OF the House, regardless
Of politics. The Presidents desire to get
the country back to normal appealed 10
me most strongly, and ! am sure in this
he will have the wholehearted coopera-
tion of all the members Of Congress"
1T was q fine message" said Uncle
Joe" Cannon. 1T was plain American
gospel. That's what liked about IT,"
Representative Porter (Pa). chair
man OF the House Foreign Affairs Com
mittee-"It was q strong message. and
/ am sure the sections outlining the
future foreign policy of the Government
will meet with united approval among
Republicans in the House"
Representative Madden Ill), Repub-
lican--"It was fine message. l feel
certain II will meet universal approval"
Representative Fordney (Mich. J,
chairman of the Ways and Means Com
mittee--"President Harding's views on
tariff and taxation will find unanimous
approval among House Republicans"