Evening journal., 1921-03-04

The progress OF the nation. he as
serted. proves the wisdom of tho
policy OF non-lnvolvement in old .
world affairs.
"Confident OF our ability 10 work /
out our own destiny. and jealousy /
regarding our right TO do so. we seek
no part in directing the destinies OF
the old world" President Harding
said. I'VE do not mean to be en-
tangled"
He emphasized that this nation
harbors no hate and recognizes that
the new order calls for closer con-
facts between nations.
I'VE wish to promote understand
ing" he said. I'VE want 10 do our
part in making offensive warfare So
hateful that governments and peo-
ples who resort 20 It must prove
their righteousness OF their cause or
stand as outlaws before the bar OF
civilization"
Harding fell back upon the YER
dict Of the American people In the
"solemn referendum" last Novem-
ber in defending this position.
'1n a deliberate questioning OF a
s,qrested change OF national policy.
yvhere Internationally was 10 super
code nationality, We turned 10 a ref
erendum OF the American people
ho said There was ample discus
sion and there is a public mahuate
in manifest understandings
Turning to the Industrial s'tua-
ton. Harding said there Is no place
for revolution in America, ana urseo
submission OF industrial disputes 10
conference before. instead OF after'
| conflict and suffering.
fThe Presidents inauguration ao-
dress is found in another column
Harding today took the oath OF
once as twenty-ninth President OF
the United states at 1.19 p. NJ
calvin Coolidge. Of Massachusetts,
IS sworn in as Vice-President and
president OF the Senate an hour later
srhirtv-three Senators were induct-
"a snto office as members OF the
sixty-Seventh Congress
rrbe inaugural ceremonies were
simple and brief as Harding wished
Thev we're conducted under hall-
nasted flags. reminders OF the iact'
mat as a new Republican admins
ration took the helm, Champ CLARK
lay dead nearby.
lbis doctors. did not stay for the in
Iauguratnon OF Harding He lett aitei
signing bills and went al once 10 ms
new home.
chief Justice White, Of the Su-
preme Court, administered the con-
stitutional pledge 20 Harding.
Under the rule Of simplicity i'm
nosed by Harding. those who watch
"a his induction into office stood
/ thirty blind soldiers alone OF th'
vast assemblage were provided VIII
chairs Diplomats, generals, caolne
officers. men and women alike re
NAMED standing throughout the al
r n,inistering OF the oath and the IN
/ augural address which followed IL.
Tmmediatelv after concluding hi
2 speech. Harding. accompanied ~
t Mrs. Harding. his father ana othe
{ relatives rode 20 the White House
e whore luncheon was served for IN
81 Immediate members OF the Hardinl
family. That ended the inaugura
] ton. so far as Harding was con
% cerned He was ready 10 60 u
I
e meantime. had started TO work o.
2 presiding over a brief session or IN
/ senate. called in extraordinary ses
sion to pass on nominations TO
Harding's cabinet.
s AS a social event the inaugura
was a disappointment to those VII
. value inaugurals chiefly for socia
reasons. There was no official IN
, aue7lral ball. no official parade
There were three unofficial and semi
private inaugural balls" none q
= which either the Hardings or tn
Cooltdges planned TO attend.
In spite OF the entire absence
. soectacuiar features. the inaugur'
- attracted a great host Of visitors
% Washington.
n The weather was clear and cool.
IS Arriving at the Capital all eNcei
r. President Wilson left their cars
,e the east front OF the Senate win
Ie and went up the steps into the Cap
ID tol.
II Harding went at once 10 n
"a Presidents room and Coolidge
n Vice President Marshall's ofhc
p Mrs Harding and others OF the par
60 went into the Senate gallery.
n Wilson, unable 10 climb the lor
ID fight OF stairs. was driven 70 sic
n entry and taken up TO the Pres
Is dents room in an elevator.
he Harding. wearing a high silk ha
p and a dark blue Chesterfield owe
re coat. drove 10 the White House
ly join President Wilson for the dri
ly TO the capitol
n Wilson leaned on the cane whi'
ne he carried in his right hand. II
TO left arm he carried bent close TO !
er side.
IN In the Senate gallery Mrs. Coo
n icge. her two young sons. and q
incoming Vice-President's father s
on the front row of the CALLER