The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-12-13
COOLIDGE To
FOLLOW views
OF HARDING
President 0ut'ires Policies in His
First Message to the
Lawmakers.
IS OPPOSED TO A BONUS
Against the League of Nations. but
Favors the Establishment of a
Worlds Court Of Justice
Does Not Want Further
Railroad Legislation

Railroad Legislation
Washington. President Coolidge. in
his first address To the congress-, said,
in part:
the nation has lost President Harding
The world knew his kindness and his
humanity, his greatness and his char
acter. He has left his mark upon his
tory. He has made justice more Ger
tain and peace more secure. The sur
passing tribute paid 10 his memory as
he was borne across the continent to
rest at last at home revealed the place
he held in the hearts OF the American
people. But this is not the occasion
for extended reference to the man or
his work. In this presence, among
those who knew and loved him. that
Is unnecessary. But we who were as
ISOLATED with him could not resume
together the functions of our office
without pausing for a moment, and In
his memory reconsecrating ourselves
to the service of our country. He is
gone. We remain. 1t is our duty. un-
der the inspiration of his example, to
take up the burdens which he was per-
United to lay down. and to develop and
support the wise principles of govern
ment which he represented.
Foreign Affairs.
For us peace reIgns everywhere. We
desire TO perpetuate 1t always by
granting full justice to others and re-
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selves.
Our country has one cardinal prin-
ciple to maintain in it's foreign policy,
It is an American principle. 1t must be
an American policy. We attend to our
own a1airs, conserve our own strength,
and protect the interests of our own
s~itiZens; but we recognize thoroughly
our obligations to help others, reserv-
ing to the decision of our own judg-
ment the time, the place, and the meth
od. We realize the common bond of
humanity. We know the inescapable
law OF service.
Our country has definitely refused
to adopt and ratify the covenant Of the
Gag of Nations. We have not felt
warranted in assuming the responsible
lies which it's members have Assumed
| am not proposing any change in this
policy; neither is the senate The Incl
dent. so far as We are concerned. is
closed.
J. World Court.
Our foreign policy has always been
guided by two principles. The one is
the avoidance of permanent political
Alliances which would sacrifice our
pes cefui settlement OF controversial
between nations. BY example and by
treaty We have advocated Arbitration
member Of The Hague tribunal. and
have long sought the creation OF a
permanent World Court OF Justice
am: in full accord with both OF these
policies. favor the establishment OF
such a court Intended to include the
whole world. That is, and mas long
been. an American policy
Russia.
Our diplomatic relations. lately so
largely interrupted, are now being re-
Fumes, but Russia presents notable diff
hculties. We have every desire TO see
that great people, who are our tradi-
tional friends, restored to their posi-
ion among the nations OF the earth.
We have relieved their pltiabie desIItu-
ton with an enormous charity. Our
R"nVATnmanf offers no nhlartlnn TO the
carrying on of by our citi
Gems with the people of Russia. Our
E~orernment does not propose; however
to't enter into relations with another
regime which refuses to recognize the
sanctity of international obligations |
do not propose to barter away for the
privilege of trade any of the cherished
rights of humanity. | do not propose
to make merchandise OF any American
principles. These rights and principles
must go wherever the sanctions OF our
government go. But while the favor
of America is not for sale, | am will
ing to make very large concessions for
the purpose Of rescuing the people of
Russia. Already encouraging evidences
of returning to the ancient ways of
society can be detected. But more are
needed.
The current debt and interest due from
foreign governments, exclusive of the
British debt of t4.e 5000 is about ST.
p0.OO0,0OO: / do not favor the cancellation
Of this debt. but I see no objection to
adjusting in accordance with the prin-
sipie adopted for the British debt. Our
country would not wish to assume the
role of an oppressive creditor. but would
maintain the principle tAat financial OBJ
legations between nations are likewise
moral obligations which international
faith and honor require should be dis
charged.
Fiscal Condition.
Our main problems are domestic psob-
ems. Financial stability is the first
reunisite of sound government We can
eot escape the effect of world conditions.
We cannot avoid the inevitable results
Of the economic disorders which have
reached all nations. But we shall di-
We continue to restore our government
finances TO a secure and endurable posi-
lion. This we can and must do. Upon
that firm foundation rests the. only hope
Of progress and prosperity. From that
source must come relief for the people
This being accomplished by a drastic
but orderly retrenchment. which is bring
ng our expenses within our means. The
srfgin of this has been the determination
Of 1.-THE American people. the main sup
port has been the courage of those In
been the budget system. The result has
involved real sacrif c by ispa. tmeHt
heads. but it has been made without
iinching. This system is a law OF the
congress. 1t represents your will 1t
must be maintained, and ought TO be
STRENGTHENED nv the example OF your OBJ
servance. Without a budget system
there can be no fixed responsibility and
40 constructive scientific economy.
Tariff Law.
The present tariff law has accomplished
is two main objects. II has secured an
abundant revenue and beer productive
Of an Astounding prosperity. Under IL
he country has had a very large ex-
Retter Measure Of His Own