The Colorado statesman., 1921-03-05

cup of good will. understanding II
its fountain source. / would like to
acclaim an era of good feeling amid
dependable prosperity and all the
blessings which attend.
Protection OF Industries.
1t has been proven again and again
that we cannot, while throwing our
markets open to the world. maintain
American standards of living and
opportunity and hold our industrial
eminence in such unequal compe-
tition.
There is a Turing fallacy in the
theory of banished barriers of trade,
but preserved American standards
require our higher production costs
to be reflected in our tariffs on i'm
ports. Today as never before, when
peoples are seeking trade restora-
tion and expansion, we must adjust
our tariffs to the new order. We
seek participation in the worlds ex-
changes, because therein lies our
way to widened influence and the
triumphs of peace. We know full
we'll we cannot sell where we do not
buy, and we cannot sell successfully
where we do not carry. Oppor-
tunity is calling not alone for the
IcSlOI dtlOlir but lOi a hNN tid IL %
duction. transportation and trade.
We shall answer it best by meeting
the demand of a SURPRISING home
market, by promoting self-reliance
in production, and by bidding enter
prise, genius and efficiency to carry
our cargoes in American bottoms to
the marts of the world.
An America of Homes.
We would not have an America
living within and for herself alone,
but we would have her self-reliant,
independent, and ever nobler,
stronger and richer. Believing in
our higher standards, reared through
constitutional liberty and maintained
opportunity, we invite the world to
the same heights. But pride in
things wrought is no reflex of COM
pleted task. Common welfare is the
goal of our national endeavor.
Wealth is not inimical to welfare, II
ought to be it's frfendliest agency.
There never can be equality of re-
wards or possessions so long as the
human plan contains varied talents
and different degrees of industry
and thrift, but ours ought to be
country free from great blotches OF
distressed poverty. We ought TO ma
way to guard against the per1ls
and penalties of unemployment. we
want an America of homes, illumlned
with hope and happiness, where
mothers, freed from the necessity for
long hours of toll beyond their own
doors, may preside as befits the
hearthstone of American citizenship.
We want the cradle of American
childhood rocked under conditions so
wholesome and so hopeful that no
blight may touch it in its develop
ment, and we want to provide that
no selfish interest, no material ne
cessity, no lack of opportunity shall
prevent the gaining of that education
so essential to best citizenship.
There is no short cut to the making
of these ideals into glad realities. Inc
world has witnessed, again and again.
the futility and the mischief of i'll con-
sidered remedies for social and eco
nomic disorders. But we are mindful
today as never before of the friction
of modern industrialism, and we must
learn it's causes and reduce its EVIL
consequences by sober and tested
methods. Where genius has made for
great possibilities, justice and happl-
ness must be reflected in greater
common welfare.
Service the Supreme Commitment.
Service is the supreme commitment
of life. / would rejoice to acclaim the
era of the golden rule and crown IL
with the autocracy 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 ex-
preston 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 destiny |
of our republic. If l felt that there |
is to be sole responsibility in the ex-
ecutive for the America of tomorrow,
| should shrink from the burden. But |
here are hundred millions, with com |
mon concern and shared responsibility, |
answerable to God and country. The |
republic summons them TO their duty |
and l invite cooperation.
/ accept my part with single-mnded- |
ness of purpose and humility of spirit |
and implore the favor and guidance of |
God in His heaven. With these l am |
afraid, and confidently face the fu- |
ture.
l have taken the solemn oath of Of |
flee on that passage of holy writ |
wherein it is asked, what doth the |
Lord require of thee but to do justly, |
and to love mercy, and walk humbly |
with thy God" This l plight to God |
and country.