The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-22

the earnest wish of our sister States
that we are striving to find way
to join and strengthen the one body
created by them which bears prom
Use of eliminating the need of war
to regulate international relations.
We wish no more OF war. To sub
NIT terms which we consider ess IN
tial to the preservation of our ma
tionality is not an act of discOur-
tesy; 1t is the only fair, square and
honorable thing great, self
respecting nation can do. So far
from being unfriendly, 1t springs
frank and intimate association, to
help to restore stability, and, in
the words of Washington, to .culti-
vate peace throughout the world.
Manifestation of resentment at
our pursuing this natural and usual
course would appear far less az evil
dences of indignation than would
attend a course of alOofness, or an
utter disregard for so notable an
international endeavor.
THE United States Is not sup
plant Nor has II the slightest de-
sire to become a master. 1t is and
must be an equal, no more and
no less, regardless of its relative
material power or moral authority,
ever conscious of its own rights,
but never denying the like, in even
proportion, to another"
Crux Of Conditions.
And what is the crux OF condi-
tons which have ventured to sug-
gest as constituting basis for re-
collation.?
The making of the, world court
precisely what its name implies,
and for which we have so earnestly
spoken.
Understand clearly, / do not ad-
VOcate compromise. j merely re-
iterate and stand squarely for
every pledge j have made. ] still
reject as unWise, untraditiOnal, and
un-American any foreign political
alliance or ENHANCEMENT. ] still
favor with all my heart assOcia-
ton Of free nations, animated by
instead Of might and self-interest,
so organized and so participated i'm
as to make the actual attainment
of peace a reasonable possibility"
/ strongly urge adherence to the
permanent court of international
Justice as the one and only ex-
listing "agency of peace to which
we can safely subscribe without
violating the basic principles Of our
national being.
] neither advance nor retreat from
the position which ] assumed in my
recent message to the Senate. My
sole purpose tonight has been to am
plify the constructive suggestion
which, at what appeared to be a
proper time, placed before the coun-
try for consideration and judgment.
Broadly, and yet ] trust with suffi-
cient particularly, / have indicated
ways and means for realization of
our common aspiration.
Further than that ] shall not go.
shall not attempt to coerce the
Senate of the United States. j shall
make no demand upon the people.
/ shall embark upon no crusade.
Hereafter, from time to time, as to-
night, acting strictly within, but to
the full limit of, my constitutional
authority, I shall make further ex.
position of my matured views and
maturing proposals., to the end that
we not only remind the world anew"
by our words, but convince the world
by our deeds, that we do, in fact,
stand ready to perform our part
in furthering peace" and in regain
ing the common prosperity which
can come only through the restora-
ton Of stability in all affairs.
Calls Patriots. 49,.
But 7 shall not restrict my appeal
to your reason. ! shall call upon
your patriotism. ] shall beseech