Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-12
Humanity Demands
Relief, Says Harding
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new convictions, new aspirations. 1t
is ours to make the most Of them.
A world staggering with debt needs
its burden lifted Humanity, which
has been shocked by wanton destruc-
ions, would minimize the agencies of
that destruction.
contemplating the mcasureless
cost of war and the continuing
burden of armament. all thoughtful
peoples wish for real limitation Of
armament and would like war out
lawed. In soberest reflection the
worlds hundreds Of millions who pay
in peace and die in war wish their
statesmen to turn the expenditures
for destruction into means of con-
struction, aimed at a higher state
for those who live and follow after,
1T is not alone that the world
cannot readjust itself and cast
aside the excess burdens without
relief from the leaders Of men. War
has grown progressively cruel and
more destructive from the first re-
corded conflict to this pregnant day,
and the reverse order would more
become our boasted civilization.
L. S. Has No Selfish Aims
Gentlemen Of tie Conference, the
United States welcomes YOU with
lnselfish hands We harbor no fears !:
we have no sordid ends to serve: we
suspect no enemy; We contemplate
or apprehend no conquest. Content
with what we have, we seek nothing
which is arother's. We only wish to
do with you that finer. nobler thing
which no nation can do alone.
Eve wish to sit with YOU at the
table of international understanding
and good will. In good conscience
we are cager TO meet YOU frankly,
and invite and offer cooperation.
platon Of the existing order and the
realization that there can be no cure
without sacrifice, rot by one Of US,
but by all OF US.
II do not mean surrendered rights,
or narrowed freedom, or denied
aspirations, o" ignored national
necessities. Our Republic would no
more ask for these than it would
give. No pride need be humbled, no
nationality submerged, but would
have a mergence OF minds commit
ting all Of US TO less preparation for
war and more enjoyment Of for
tunate peace.
"The higher hopes come of the
spirit Of our coming together. It is
but just to recognize varying needs
and peculiar positions. Nothing can
be accepted in disregard of national
apprehensions.
Rather, we should act together K
remove the causes Of apprehensions
This is not to be done in intrigue
Greater assurance is found in the
exchanges Of simp'e honesty anc
directneSs, among men resolved tc
accomplish as becomes leaders among
nations, when civilization itself has
come to its crucial test.
at is not to be challenged tha'
government fails when the excess O
its cost robs the people Of the va!
TO happiness and the opportunity t
achieve. If the finer sentiments wer
not urging, the cold, hard facts o
excessive cost and the eloQuence o
economics would urge US to reduc
our armamcnts. II the concept Of
better order does not appeal, the
let US ponder the burden and tn
blight Of continued competition.
at is not to be denied that til
world has swung along throughou
the ages without needing this ca
from the kindlier hearts OF mel
But tive same word never befor
was so tragically brought to realize
ton Of the utter futility Of passion
sway when reason and couscien(
and fellowship point a nobler way
81 can speak officially only for oil
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lions frankly want less of armame,
and none of war. Wholly free fro
guile, sure in our own minds that v
harbor no unworthy designs, v
accredit the world with the same goc
intent SO welcome you, not alol
in good will ard high purpose, b
with high faith.
Eve arc met for service 70 ma
kind. In all simplicity, in all homes
and all honor, there may be writtt
here the avowaIs Of world co
science refined by the consumir
fires Of war, and made more sensiti
by the anxious aftermath.
II hope for that understandiI
which will emphasize the guarante
Of peace, and for commitments
less burdens and a better ord
which will tranquillize the word.
an such an accomplishment the
will be added glory to your fla
and ours. and the rejoicing Of ms