The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-04
Supreme Task Of America IS the
Resumption Of Normal Conditions,
Says Harding IN inaugural Today


Nv countrymen. when one surveys
the world about him after the great
storm. noting the. marks OF destruction
and yet rejoicing in the ruggedness
ofsthe 1hings which withstood IL. ii he
is an American he breathes tile clari
fed atmosphere with strange ming
ling OF regret aud new hope We have
seen world passion spend its fury, but
we contemplate our Republic unshak-
EN- and hold our civilization secure.
I.ibe liberty within the law-and
civilization are inseparabie ana
though both were threatened. we find
them now secure, and there comes to
Americans the profound assurance
that our representative government is
the highest expression and surest
guaranty oil both.
Standing in this presence, mindful of
the soiemnity of this occasion. feeling
: the emotions which no one may know
until he senses the great weight OF re-
sponssbility for himself | must utter
my belief in the divine inspiration OF
the founding fathers Surely there
must have been Gods intent in the
making of this new world republic.
Ours is an organic law which had but
one ambiguity. and we saw that effae-
cd in a baptism of sacrifice and blood
with union maintained. the nation SUI
preme and its concord inspiring. We
have seen the world rivet its hopeful
gaze on the great truths on which
the founders wrought We have seen
civil. human and religious liberty yer
flied and glorified In the beginning.
the old world scoffed at our expert
sment. today our foundations of politi-
al xx-tfs h
precious inheritance to ourselves,
and inspiring example of freedom and
civilization 10 all mankind, Let us ex-
press renewed and strengthened de-
vDtion. in grateful reverence for the
immortal beginning and utter our con
fidence in the supreme fulfllment.
Progress Proves Wisdom
The recorded progress of our re-
public materially and spiritually. in
itself proves the wisdom OF the inner
tied folicy of noninvolvement in old
world affairs Confident of our ability
to work Out our own distiny and jeal-
ousiy guarding our right to do So we
seek no part in directing the destinies
of the old world We don OF mean &c
he entangIed We viii accept no re
sp0nsibility except as our own con
science and Judgment in each instance
may determine.
Our eyes never will be blind TO A de
yelop,ng menace our ears never deal
to the call OF civilization We recog
nize the new order III the world, with
the closer contacts which progress
has wrought. We sense the call oil the
human heart for fellowship, frstter
nifty and cooperation. We erave
friendship and harbor no hate. Bu
America. our America, the America
builded on the foundation laid by the
inspired fathers. can be a party 10 nj
permanent military alliance. II car
enter into no political commitments
nor assume any economic obligation
or subject our decisions To any othe
than our own authority:
| am sure oiir own people will no
misunderstood nor will the world mis-
constrne We have no thought TO i'm
pede the paths to closer Relationship
We wish ~ promote understanding
We want to do our part in making OF
fensive warfare SO hateful that goy
ernments and peoples who resort to
must prove the righteousness of thei
cause or stand as Outlaws before tn
bar of civilization
Association for Council
We are ready 10 associate ourselye
with the nations of the world grea
sand small, for conference, for counse
TO seek the expressed views of worl
opinion. 10 recommend way to NJ
proximate disarmament and reliev
the crushing burdens of military an
naval establishments. We elect to pan
tieipaie in suggesting plans for media
ton cancellation and arbitration an
would gladly JOIN in that espresso
conscience of progress. which seeks t
clarity and write the laws OF inferno
lioHal relationship, and establish
werld court for the disposition OF sue
insticiable questions as nations ar
agreed to submit thereto In expires.
ing aspirations. in seeking practice
plans. In translating humanity's ne,
concept ef righteousness. justice an
its hatred OF war into recommends
action we are ready most heartily /
unite. hut every commitment mus
be made in the exercise of our nation
al sovereignty.
Since freedom impelled. and inde
peDdence inspired and nationality e,
aited. world government i
contrary To everything we cherish an
can have no sanction by our republi,
II = not suspicion of others. it is pa
1riotic adherence 10 the things whic
made rs what we are
To-day, better than ever before "
know the aspirations of humankim
and share them. We have come to
new realization of our place in tn
world and a new appraisal of our ma
ton Ly the world The unselhshnes
nf these United States is a thin
prove our devotion to peace for our
selves and for the world is well estat
lished. our concern for preserved elk
illzation had had its impassioned an,
heroic expression There was II,
American failure TO resist the attempt
ed reyerSion Of civilization, there vii
be no failure today or tomorrow.
Rest on Popular VIII
Ihe success OF our popular govern
neni rests wholly upon the correct in
expectation OF the deliberate. ntallt
cent, dependable popular will .
Aneriea- IN deliberate questioning %
suggested change of national polio,
where Internationally Was to snper
edo nationality We turned 10 a refer
sndum to the American people Their
as ample discussion and there Is
lnblir mandate In manifest nnde,