The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-03-04

ana oNoiution8 reUect QeilboTato
judgment and an orderly progress.
and we mean TO cure our lila,
but never destroy or permit de-
struetion by force.
II had rather submit our Industrial
controversies to the conference table
In advance than to settlement table
after conflict and suffering, The
earth is thirsting for the cup OF good
will. Understanding is its fountain
source. 1 would like to acclaim an
era of good feeling amid dependable
prosperity and all the blessings which
attend.
TARIFF MUST PROTECT AGAINST
UNEQUAL COMPETITION.
1T has been proved again and
again that we cannot, while throw
ing our markets open to the world.
maintain American standards OF liv-
Ing and opportunity and hold our 10
austrial eminencC In such unequal
competition.
There is a Turing failaey in
the theory Of banished barriers
Of trade, but preserved American
standards require our higher pro-
duetion costs to be reflected in
our tariffs on imports. To-d day
as never before, when peoples are
seeking trade, restoration and eN-
Pansion, we must adjust our
tariffs to the new order. We seek
participation in the worlds eS-
changes, because therein lies our
way TO widensd influence and the
triumphs Of peace. We know full
we'll we cannot sell whore we do
not buy and we cannot sell sue
eessfullY where we do not carry.
Opportunity is calling not alone
mr. hn fSraf on Int
in production, transportation and
trade. We shall answer 1t best by
meeting the demand OF a surprising
home market, by promoting self re
lance in production and by bidding
enterprise, genius and efficiency 20
carry our cargoes in American bot
toms TO the marts OF the world
we would not have an America
living within and for herself alone.
but we would have her self reliant,
Independent and ever noble. stronger
and richer. Believing in our higher
standards, reared through constitu-
tional liberty and maintained oppor-
tunity, we invite the world to the
same heights. But pride in things
wrought Is no reflex Of completed
task. Common welfare is the goal OF
our national endeavor. Wealth is not
inimical TO welfare; it ought 20 be its
friendliest agency.
HUMAN MIND CANNOT MAKE
REWARDS EQUAL.
There never can be equality of
rewards or possessions so long as
the human plan contains varied tai
ents and differing degrees of industry
and thrift, but ours ought TO De a
country free from great blotches OF
distress and poverty. We ought TO
find a way to guard against the
perils and penalties Of unemployment
We want an America OF homes, IL
lumined with hope and happiness.
where mothers, freed from the ne
cessity for long hours of toll beyond
their own doors, may preside as be
fits the hearthstone of American citi-
Zenship. We want the cradle OF
American childhood rocked under
conditions so wholesome and so hope
full that no blight may touch il in
its development, and we want to pro-
vide that no selfish interest, no ma
terial necessity, no lack OF oppor-
tunity shall prevent the gaining OF
| that education so essential to best
citizenship.
There is no short cut to the mass-
ing OF these ideals into glad realities
The world has witnessed again and
again the tutillty and the mischief OF
| i'll considered remedies for social and
economic disorders. But we are
mindful to-day as never before of the
| friction OF modern industrialism, and
we must learn its causes and reduce
| It's evil consequences by sober and
| tested methods. Where genius has
made for great possibilities. justice
and happiness must be reflected in a
| greater common welfare.
REALIZEs IN FULL THE REsPoN-
sIBlLlTIEs HE ASSUMES.
"Service Is the supreme commit
| ment of life. I would rejoice to ac-
claim the era of the Golden Rule and
crown 1t with the autocracy Of ser
vice. l pledge an administration
wherein all the agencies OF Govern
ment are called to serve and ever
| promote an understanding OF Gov
eminent purely as an expression OF
the popular will.
"One cannot stand in this presence
and be unmindful OF the treme ndous
responsibility. The world upheavai
has added heavily TO our task. But
with the realization comes the surge
| Of high resolve, and there is reaS-
surance in belief in the God given
destiny of our Republic II I felt
that there Is to be sole responsibility
in the Executive for the America OF
o-morrow, / should shrink from the
burden. But there are a hundred
millions with common concern and
shared responsibility, answerable to
God and country. The Republic sum
mons them to their duty and | in
4 Vite cooperation.
Il accept my part with single mind
edness OF purpose and humility OF
spirit and implore the favor ana
guidance OF God in His heaven. with
these | am unafTatd and ConfdeutIk.
face the future,
~ have taken the solemn oath Of
office on that passage Of Holy Writ
wherein Il is asked, What doth the
Lord require Of thee but to do justly
and TO love mercy and walk humbIy
with thy God! This ! plight 10 Cod
and country"