Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-03-11
OUTLINES DUTY
BEFORE NATION
Presidents Inaugural Address
Deals Chiefly With Re-
construction.
ACCEPTS MANDATE OF PEOPLE
Electoral Vote Construed as Directing
Continued Policy OF Non-lnvolve-
ment In World Affsirs--Tarih
Readjustment.


Harding's inaugural address, delivered
today, was substantially as follows:
My Countrymen-When one surveys the
world about him after the great storm.
noting the marks of destruction anf yet
rejoicing In the ruggedness OF the things
which withstood II. II he is an American
he breathes the clarified atmosphere with
strange mingling of regret and new
nope. We have seen a world OF passion
spend Its fury, hut we contemplate our
republic unshaken. and hold our civiliza-
ton secure. Liberty-liberty within the
iaw--and civilization are inseparable, and
though both were threatened, we find
them now secure and threre comes TO
Americans the profound assurance that
our representative government Is the
highest expression and surest guaranty
OF both.
the solemnity OF this occasion, feeling the
emotions which no one may know until
he senses the great weight Of responsible
lily for himself. must utter my belief In
the divine inspiration OF the founding
fathers Surely there must have been
Gods intent In tho making of this new
world republic. ours is an organic law
which had but one ambiguity and we saw
that effaced In a baptism Of sacrifice and
blood, with union maintained, the nation
supreme and it's concord inspiring. We
have seen the world rivet its hopeful gaze
ers wrought We have seen civil, human
and religious liberty verified and glorifed.
In the beginning, tne WOTlu bCOHeO at our
experiment, today our foundations OF po-
litical and social belief stand mistaken, n
precious Inheritance to ourselves, an in
spring example of freedom and civiliza-
tion to all mankind. Let us express re-
newed and strengthened devotion, in
grateful reverence for the immortal be-
ginning, and utter our confidence In the
supreme fulfillment
No ENHANCEMENT With Old World.
The recorded progress of our republic
materially and spiritually, In itself proves
the wisdom of the Inherited policy of nom
involvement in old world affairs. Conf
dent of our ability to work ont our own
destiny. and jealously guarding our right
to do so. we seek no part In directing the
destinies OF the old world. We do not
mean to be entangled. We will accept
no responsibility except as our own con
Nience and judgment, In each instance,
may determine.
developing menace, our ears never deaf
C. the call of civilization. We recog-
nlze the new order OF the world, with
the closer contacts which progress has
wrought. We sense the call of the
human heart for fellowship. fraternity
and cooperation. We crave fellow
ship, and harbor no hate. But Amer
lea, our America, the America Suilded
ON the foundation laid by the inspired
fathers, can be party to no perma-
nent military alliance, IL can enter
sumo any economic obligations which
viii subject our divisions to any other
than our own authority.
VIII Associate in Counsel.
We are ready to associate ourselves
with the nations of the world. great
and small, for conference, for counsel
10 seek the expressed views of world
opinion, to recommend way to APP
prONlmatc a disarmament and relieve
the crushing burdens of military and
naval establishments, We elect to par
tlon, Cancellation and arbitration. anT
would gladly join in that expressed
conscience or progress which seeks 10
clarity and write the laws of inter-
world court, for the disposition of such
justiciable questions as nations are
agreed to submit thereto, but every
commitment must be made In the eX-
vrcise of our national sovereignty.
Since freedom impelled, and independ-
ence inspired, and nationality exalted,
n world super government Is contrary
TO everything we cherish, and can have
no sanction by our republic. This Is
not selfishness, II is sanctity 1t is
not alootness' II Is security. ~ rs nqt
adherence TO the things which made
us what we are.
We have come to a new realization OF
our place in the world and a new apprai-
J sal OF our nation bs the world. The I'M
selflshness of these United states Is IA
thing proven. our devotion to peace for
ourselves and for the world Is well estab-
lished. our concern for preserved civil
zation has had its imprisoned and heroic
expression. There was no American FAIL
ure to resist the attempted reversion of
civilization. There will be no failure to-
day or tomorrow.
Declares Nation Has Spoken.
The success OF our popV ar government
rests wholly upon the cotrect interpreta-
ton OF the deliberate, intelligent, depend
able popular viii OF America. In delib-
crate questioning of a suggested change
OF national policy, where Internationally
was to supersede nationally, we turned
| to a referendum OF the 4 nerican people.
| There was ample discussion, and there IL
a republic mandate in manifest under
| standing
America is ready to encourage, eager to
| intiateF anxious TO participate In any
| seemly program likely to lessen the prob
ability OF war and promote that brother
| highest conception of human relationship
! We aspire to a high place In the moral
! leadership OF civilization; and we hold a
maintained America the proven republic
| the mistaken temple Of representative
! democracy TO be not only an inspiration
and example, but the highest agency OF
strengthening good Will ana promoting
! accord on both continents,
Mankind needs a worldwide benedictior
| of understanding II Is needed among In
! dividuals among peoples, among govern
ments, and il VIII lnaugurate an era o
| good feeling to mark the birth or new
order,
United States as an Object Lesson.
| We must understand the ties of trade
| bind nations in closest intimacy. and non'
| may receive except as he gives, In thu
| new order OF finance and trade we NEAR
! 10 promote enlarged activities and seel
| expanded confidence,
Perhaps we can make no more helptu
| contribution by example than republics
capacity TO emerge from the wreckage o
| war. While the worlds embittered travail
| did not leave us devastated lands nor des
| olated cities, left no gaping wounds, n'
| breast filled with hate, II did involve III
| in the delrium OF expenditures, in eX
| banded currency and credits, In unbal
| anced industry In unspeakable waste an'