Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-05


 among individuals among peoples, among governments, ard 1t will inausurate al. era of good feeling to mark the birth of 8 new order, In such understanding men will strive confidently for the pro- motion of their better relationships and nations will promote the comities so es- sential to peace. 4.,,a l.. {. Trade Ties Bind Closely. i've must understand that ties of trade bind nations to closest intimacy and none may receive except as he gives. We have not strengthened ours in ac- ccrdance with slr resources or our genius, notably on our own continent, where a galaxy of republics reflect the glory of new world democracy. but in the new order of finance and trade we mean to promote, enlarge activities and seek ex- banded confidence. Y Perhaps we can make no more help full contribution by example than prove republics car acity to emerge fror the wreckage of war. While the worlds ern- bittered travail did not leave us de- vastated lands nor desolate cities, left no gaping wounds. no breast with hate, E It; did involve US in the delirium of ex- pendfture, in expanded currency and credits. in unbalanced industry. in un- speakable waste and disturbed relation. ships. While it uncovered our portion of hateful selhshness at home, 1t hlso re. vealed the heart of | merica. as sound and fearless, aLd beating in, confidence Infailing r.
 Amid it all we have rivited the gag. of all civilization to the unselfshness and the righteousness of representative de. mocracy. where our freedom never ba, | made offensive warfare, never Mas sough territorial aggrantiizement through force never has turned to the arbttrament oi arms until reason had been exhausted When the governments of earth shal have established a freedom like our owr and shall have sanctioned 4he pursui ! of peace as We have pracuced it., I he !ieve the last sorrow and the final sacri l ice of international warfare will hav
 been written. :: | Our Supreme Task. /. Our supreme task is the ,resumptio, ot our onwartlt normal way Reconstruc tnon. readjustmenL, storation-all?thes l must followaI: I would like,to have them If it will Tighten the spirit and add | the resolution with which ewe take u j the task. lct me repeat for our natioN We shall give no people just cause t make war upon us We held no nationa tprejudiccs, we entertain no spirit of re 1 venge, we do not hate we do not cove We dream of no conquest, nor boast q I armed prowess.
 h." "f. despite this attitude. war Is agai forced upon us, earnestly hope a wa tmay be found. which will unify our ind Vidual and collective strength and cor ; secrate all America, materially and spil itually, body and soul, to national dc fense. | can vision the ideal republi
 where every man and woman is calle under the flag for assignment to dut! for whatever service. military or civi
 the individual is best fitted, where N may call to universal service every plan agency CT facility, all in tine sublime sat
 riice for country and not one penny ( war profit shall inure to the benefit
 private individual, corporation or con
 binat!o but all above the normal sha
 flow into the defense chest Of the natio1 l There is something inherently wron something out of accord with the idea
 of .rcprcs. ntative democracy when or portion of our citizenship turns Its 3,
 tiyity to private gain amid defcnsi'
 war while another is fighting. sacrif,
 ing or dying for national preservation. Oaity of Spirit and Purpose. -
 Out of such universal service vi
 come : new unity of spirit and purpos