The Colorado statesman., 1921-03-05

lpate in suggesting plans for mediation,
cancellation and arbitration, and would
gladly join in that expressed con
science OF progress, which seeks TO
clarity and write the laws of interna-
tlonal relationship, and establish n
world court for the disposition of such
justiciable questions as nations are
agreed TO submit thereto. In express
ing aspirations, In seeking practical
plans, In translnting humanity's new
concept of righteousness and justice
and its hatred of war into recon-
mended action we are ready most
heartily to unite, but every commit
ment must he made in the exercise OF
our national sovereignty Since free
dom lmpelled, and independence in
spred, the nationality exalted, n world
uper-governmcnt is contrary to every
thing we cherish and can have no sane
tion by our republic. This is not self
ishness, Il Is sanctity. 1t is not nloof-
ness it is security. II is not suspicion
of others, 1t is patriotic adherence to
the things which made us what we
are.
Today better than ever before. we
know the aspirations of humankind,
and share them. We have come to
new realization of our place in the
world and new appraisal of our ma
ton by the world. The unselfishness
Of these United States Is thing pro-
ven, our devotion to peace for our
selves and for the world is well estab-
lished, our concern for preserved civ
ilization has had its impassiOned and
heroic expression. There was no
American failure to resist the attempt
ed reversion of civilization, there will
be no failure today or tomorrow.
Rests on Popular Will.
The success of our popular govern
ment rests wholly upon the correct
Interpretation of the deliberate, intel
ligent, dependable popular will of
America. In deliberate questioning
of suggested change of national pol
| icy, where internationally was to SUI
persede nationality, we turned to
referendum to the American people.
There was ample discussion, and there
is a public mandate in manifest under
standing.
America is ready to encourage,
Eager to initiate, anxious to particl-
pate in any seemly program likely to
lessen the probability of war, and pro-
mote that brotherhood of mankind
which must be Gods highest concep-
ton of human relationship. Because
we cherish ideals of justice and peace
because we appraise international
comfy and helpful relationship no less
highly than any people of the world
we aspire to q high place in the moral
leadership of civilization, and we hold
maintained America, the proven re-
public, the mistaken temple of repre-
sentative democracy, to be not only an
inspiration and example, but the high
est agency of Strengthening good Will
and promoting accord on both conti-
nents.
Mankind needs worldwide bene-
diction of understanding. 1t is needed
among individuals, among peoples,
among governments, and 1t will in
augurate an era of good feeling to
mark the birth of a new order. In
such understanding men will strive
confidently for the promotion of their
better relationships and nations will
promote the comities so essential to
peace.
Trade Ties Bind Closely.
We must understand that ties of
trade bind nations in closest intimacy
and none may receive except as he
gives. We have not strengthened ours
in accordance with our resources or
our genius notably on our own conti-
nent, where galaxy of republics re-
fleet the glory of new world democ-
racy, but in the new order of finance
and trade we mean to promote en-
larged activities and seek expanded
confidence.
Perhaps we can make no more help
full contribution by example than prove
republics capacity to emerge from
the wreckage of war. While the
worlds embittered travail did not
leave us devastated lands nor desc
lated cities, left no gaping wounds, no
breast filled with hate, it did involve
us in the delirium of expenditure, in
expanded currency and credits, in un-
balanced industry, in unspeakable
waste and disturbed relationships.
While it uncovered our portion of
hateful selfishness at home. ii also re-
vealed the heart of America as sound
and fearless, and beating in conf
dence unfailing.
Amid 1t all we have rivalled the
gaze Of all civilization to the unself-
ishness and the Righteousness of rep
resentative democracy, where our free
dom never has made offensive war
fare, never has sought territorial ag-
grandiZement through force, never has
turned to the arbitrament of arms un-
til reason had been exhausted. When
the governments of earth shall have
established n freedom like our own
and shall have sanctioned the pursuit
of peace as we have practiced it, be-
lieve the last sorrow and the final sac
rifice of international warfare will
have been written.
Our Supreme Task.
Our supreme task is the resumption
of our onward normal way Recon |
struction, readjustment, restoration
all these must follow. / would like to
hasten them. If it will tighten the