The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-04

mediation, conciliation and arbitration and would gladly join in that ex- seeks to clarify and write the laws of international relationship, and estab- fish a world court for the disposition of such justiciable questions as na- tions are agreed to submit thereto. In expressing aspirations, in seek ing practical plans, in translating 1 humanity's new concept of righteous ness and justice and it's hatred of war into recommended action we are ready most heartily to unite, but every com- mitment must be made in the exercise of our national sovereignty. Since freedom impelled, and independence inspired, and nationality exalted, a world super-government is contrary to everything we cherish and can have no sanction by our republic. This is not selfshness, it is sanctity. It is not aloofness, it is security. It is not suspicion of others, it is patriotic ad- herence to the things which made us what we are
 "The success of our popular gov ernment rests wholly upon the correct interpretation of the deliberate, in- telligent, dependable popular will of America. In a deliberate questioning of a suggested change of national pol icy, wherein internationally was to supersede nationality, we turn to a referendum to the American people. There was ample discussion, and there is a public mandate in manifest un- derstanding.
 America is ready to encourage, eager to initiate, anxious to partici- pate in any seemly program likely to lessen the possibility of war, and pro- mote that brotherhood of mankind which must be Gods highest concep- tion of human relationship. Because we cherish ideals of justice and peace, because we appraise international comlty and helpful relationship no less highly than any people of the world We aspire to high place in the moral leadership of civilization, and we have maintained America, the proven republic, the unshaken temple of rep resentative democracy, to be not only inspiration and example, but the high est agency of strengthening good will and promoting accord on both conti- nents.
 Our supreme task is the resump- tion of our onward normal way. Re- construction, readjustment, restoration all these must follow. I would like to hasten them. If it will tighten the spirit and add to the resolution with which we taken up the task, let me repeat for our nation, we shall give no people just cause to make war upon us, We hold no national prejudices, we entertain no spirit or revenge.
 If, despite this attitude, war is again forced upon us, earnestly hope a way may be found, which will unify our individual and collective strength and consecrate to all America, mater tally and spiritually, body and soul tc i4etbAOIIc'I OtlClISC. CdI NISlOII lut ideal republic, where every man anC woman is called under the flag, fol assignment to duty, for whatever ser vice, military or civic, the individua. is best fitted for, where we may cal to universal service, every plant agency or facility, all in the sublime sacrifice for country and not one penny of war profit shall inure the benefit of private individual, corporation oI companion, but all above the normal shall flow in the defense chest of the nation.
 "A regret for the mistakes of yes terday must not, however, blind us to the tasks of today. War never left such an aftermath. There has been Staggering loss of life, and measure less wastage of materials. Nations are still groping for return of stable ways. Discouraging indebtedness con fronts us, like all the war-torn na- tions, and these obligations must be provided for. No civilization can sur vive repudiation. We can reduce the abnormal expenditures and we will. We can strike at war taxation and we must. We must face the grim nee essity with full knowledge that the task is to be solved and we must pro- .ceed with a full realization that no statute enacted by man can repeal the ineXorable laws of nature. Our most distinguished tendency is to expect too much of government and at the same time do for it too little.
 "The business world reflects the dis turbances of wars reaction. Herein flows the life blood of material eXis- tence. The economic mechanism is in tricate and it's parts interdependent and has suffered the shocks and jars incident to abnormal demands, credit inflations and price upheavals. The normal balances have been impaired. The channels of distribution have been clogged, the relations of labor and management have been strained. We