The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-10
UNIVERSITY DEAN
 PRAISES STAND OF
 HARDING ON BONUS
President Hailed as Man of "Quiet Courage"-Is Hon. ored With Doctors
 Degree
By Associated Press

Princeton, \. J. June Os--Presf-
 dent Harding dedfcated n monu-
 ment to the achievements of
 George Washington in Princeton
 today. nnd heard himself hailed
 ns mnn of quiet cournger and
 "immense patience and seIf-ef-
 facing modestyp in his own polI-
 cies toward current md contro-
 versinI political issues.
 Dean West. used these words in mention of the Presidents stand against the veterans bonus today, and his votes for anti-strike laws as senator, as he recited the req sons Princeton University ga the President an honorary degree of doc tor Of laws.
 Twice President Harding. broke away from his prepared manuscript in speech making.
 Before the Princeton student body he almost dsregarded preparations to lay down some standards of valu- alton of men, "I care not what position a man may monentarily be in.' he exclaimed, "yod can measure his standard or usefulness to America by the service he renders the com munity h which he resides.
 'Less than century and a half has this republic endured. The founding fathers who gave us Amer ica no more dreamed of what Il5 years would bring than we today can dream of the possibilities of the future.
 "When I realize what has happened In that time l dare not lift the cup of optimism to my lips. There are such limitless possibilities, we have seen such incomparable contribu- tions to mankinds progress in our generation. yve can little imagine what time VIII bring.
 Way to Righteousness
 Doctor" the President turned to Dean West and President Hibben of prineoson- T thank you for your earnest wishes. I care not who one $. If he can only expend his power tn righteousness he shall not have lived In vain. We can only ask God Ito let us make our way In righteous 1 ness, and if. in that making, wei can make our way religious we cah be little bit greater"
 An Interruption to set speeches occurred at the monument dedica- ton. The President urged his audi tors to cherish national traditions by such erections, that they might be helped to fulfill the great Ameri- can destiny"
 Gathering of Princetons student body for the Presidents visit, his torica1 reference to George Washing tons famous Jersey campaign against the British and Hessians. the military pageantry supplied by troops in revolutionary dress uni- form marked the day. President Hibben told the audience at Nassau Hall, where ,<ne degree was granted, that the building Itself was the bar racks from which washington's con- tirentals drove British regulars in the Princeton battle. Dean West. however, was up to the moment in current politics in hailing the Presi- dent.
 His vote as q senator for the anti strike clause of the railroad bill." the dean said. reciting the reasons for honorary degree, and his atti- tude as the President on the bonus, revealed his quiet courage, and the great work Of the conference for limiting armaments. assembled at his call. has won the gratitude or the world"
 The President dined with pr. Hib- ben after reception rendered stu dents and visitors. He left for Washington shortly after.