The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-03-11

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frsendzsess agency.
There nevex can be equality OF re-
warsis Or possessSonss so long e. the
haman plan contains varied talents
ard differing degrees Of industry and
thrift bus oars ought 10 be country
free froEa great bIOfcIIes 81 distressed
poverty We ought to find a way to
gnard against the periIs and penalties
OF uneHpgoy We want an Amer
ica OF homes, Illuminated with hope
and happiness. where mothers, free
from the necessity for long hours Of
toll bey0na their own doors, may pre-
side as BELTS the hearthstone Of
American citizenship. We want the
cradle 81 American childhood rocked
under conditions SO wholesome and so
hopeful that no blight may touch It in
It's development and we want to pro-
vide that no selfish interest, no ma
terlal necessity, no lack Of opportuni-
~ shall prevent the gaining Of the
education 50 essential to best citizen
ship.
There Is no shortcut 10 the making
81 these ideals into glad realities. The
world has witnessed, again and again,
the futility and the mischief Of III
considered remedies for social and
economic disorders. But we are
mindful today as never before of the
friction Of modern industrialism and
we must learn its causes and reduce
its evil consequences by sober and
tested methods. Where genius has
made for great possibilities, justice and
happiness must be reflected in a great
er common welfare.
Service the Supreme Commitment.
Service Is the supreme commitment
Of life. ! would rejoice 70 acclaim the
era OF the golden rule and crown II
with the antocracy of service. pledge
an administration wherein all the
agencies of government are called TO
serve and ever promote an understand |
Ing OF government purely as an express
sion Of the popular will.
One cannot stand In this presence !
and be unmindful of the tremendous
responsibility The world upheaval |
has added heavily to our tasks. But |
with the realization comes the surge
Of high resolve, and there is reassur-
ance in belief in the God given des-
tiny of our republic. If / felt that |
there Is to be sole responsibility in |
the executive for the America of |
tomorrow, / should shrink from the |
burden. But here are hundred mil |
lions. with common concern and |
shared responsibility, answerable to |
God and country. The republic sum |
mons them to their duty and invite |
cooperation.
/ accept my part with single mind |
edness Of purpose and humility Of
spirit and implore the favor and guild
ance of God in His heaven. With these
1 am unafraid and confidently face
the future
have taken the solemn oath of |
office on that passage of Holy Writ
wherein 1t Is asked what doth the
Lord require Of thee but to do justly
and to love mercy and walk humbIy
with thy God" This l plight to God
and country.