The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-04

ness, justice and its hatred OF war
into recommended action we are ready
most heartily 10 unite, but every COM
mtment must be made in the exercise
of our national sovereignty.
"Since freedom impelled and inde-
pendence inspired and nationality
exalted. a world super.government is
contrary to everything we cherish
and can have no sanction by our re-
public. This Is not selflshness. 1t
is sanctity. It is not aloofness. it is
security. 1t is not suspicion Of others,
II is patriotic adherence TO the things
which made US what We are.
To-day, better than ever before, we
know the aspirations of humankind
and share them. We have come 10
new realization of our place in
the world and new appraisal of our
nation by the world. The unselfish-
ness Of these United States is q thing
proven, our devotion 10 peace for
established, our concern for preserved
civilization has had its impassloned
and heroic expression. There was no
American failure 10 resist the at
tempted reversion OF civilization. there
VIII be no failure today or tomorrow.
Rest ON Popular VIII
The success Of our popular govern
ment rests wholly upon the correct
Interpretation Of The deliberate. intel
ligent, dependable popular will or
America In deliberate questioning
OF suggestion of change OF national
policy where internationally was to
supercede nationality, We turned to 4
referendum to the American people.
There was ample discussion and there
Is a public man1ate in manifest un-
derstaLpjing.
America is ready to encourage.
eager TO initiate. anxious to partici-
pate in any seemly program likely
10 lessen the probability Of war and
promote that brotherhood or man
kind. which must be Gods highest
conception of human relationship. Be-
cause We cherish ideals Of justice
and peace, because We appralse inter-
national comfy and helpful relation
ship no less highly than any other
people Of the world, we aspire TO a
civilization and We hold maintained
America, the proven republic. the un-
shaken temple OF representative dem
ocracy. 20 be not only an inspiration
and example. but the highest agency
OF strengthening goodwill and pro
noting accord on both continents.
Mankind needs a worldwide bene-
dction of understanding. II Is need
ed among individuals. among peoples,
among governments. ami Il will IN
ousurate an era OF good feeling to
mark the birth Of new order. In
such understanding men Will strive
confidently for che promotion Of their
/ better relationships and nations will
promote the comities 10 essentiil 10
peace.
Trade Ties Bind Closely
1--WE must understand that ties oi
trade bind nations In closest intimacy
and none may receive except as h'
gives. We have not strengthened
ours in accordance with our resources
or our genius. notably on our owr
continent. where galaxy OF republics
reflect the glory OF new worli dem.
ocracy. but in the new order OF II.
/ nopna ana f,.ad. MA man NJ IN nramate
enlarge activities and SEEK expanded
! confidence.
Perhaps We can make no more
helpful contribution by example than
prove republics capacity 10 emerge
from the wreckage Of war. Win,
the worlds embittered travail did no,
leave US devastated lands nor desc
lated cities, left no gaping wounds