New Britain herald., 1923-12-11
This, And Adherence To Causes To Which Hard- ing ''Indirectly Gave His Life"
National COm- mittee Meets at Washing ton and Seeks to Enlist Aid of Women Voters:

Washington. Dec. 1.-The meeting of the republican national committee today was opened by Chairman Adams with a brief address in eulogy of President Harding. Referring to the outstanding events of Mir. Harding's two and one half years in office he mentioned limitation of naval arma- ments, reorganization of the national finances and postwar adjustments
 Handing Euiogized.
 "The great heart, the cours geous mind and the kindly iorce that brought the blessings about. are at rest" said Chairman Adams. They almost had to die, so freely were they expended. Warren Harding is not with us today in the mortal form, but the glow of his personality, the pur- ity Of his patriotism, and the high example of manliness devoted to na- tional needs, finger everywhere about. They are here in this room. They abound throughout the entire govern mental structure. They arc the ac- knowledged and pledged inspirations of tho man who has taken his place and power.
 Tt Is therefore possible, even with this sense of personal loss, to greet you wholeheartedly secure in the faith that all is well with our nation and our party. We have only to carry on, and to make sure that he who has died. died not fin vain"
 Men and Women There
 Forty-nine national committeeman and 4s associate committee women were present ai the opening of the session.
 George B. Lockwood of Indiana was elected secretary of the committee. He has been fiiltng by appointment the term of Clarence R. Miller Appointments to ninc vacancies in the committee. previously announced, were ratified
 sounds Keynote.
 Senator Willis Of Ohio, who nomin-s z ated President Harding at the Chi- cago convention Of 1920. delivered a rulngy pf the late president and sounded prc-convention keynote. saying that the party must ever stand for the causes for which Mr. Harding, Indirectly gave his life"
 "It may as we'll be understood" said Senator Willis, "that the republi- can party stands, as Warren c. Hard ing stood. for the constitution Of tho United States and not for any Of the various proposals advanced by so- called rnformers, who would like nothing better than to see it torn to iatters. I refer, for one thing, 10 the now pending 10 substitute power Of congress for he power of our courts.
 "It may as well be understood that while the republican party is in charge Of the affairs of this goyern- ment. the United States will under no enter the league Of nations.
 "1t may as well be understood thar while the republican party is in ,harge Of this government there will DC no cancellation of the debts owed O the people Of this country by for- ign governments. They are just lebts and will have 10 be paid.
 While the republican party is in .ontroi Of this government the United States will continue to help Europe. IS it has helped Europe. but it will 'oserve 10 itself the exclusive right 10 determine whom lt shall help, when [ shall help and when it shsIl stop ielping
 The people of the United States .re moi going to furnish a policeman md meal ticket Co all of Europe an- isia. without making their own de- isiOns in the matter 1T some world .Ourt could be worked out which you'd be clearly dissociated from. lot part Of. and wholly removed rom the influence Of the League of l would support such a ourt.
 When Warren c Harding took ffice. 5000. .p0e men Bere out Of jobs ,ut prosperity has been revived and hey are at work. Where to get more lcn is now the problem based on this .rosperity congress is now about 10 ndcrtake a substantial reduction in axes tO American people. This Is be legacy or tHe leadership of aNr- cn C. Harding"
 Want MOnen's Aid
 Enlist fnent Of women in the repub- eau cause was urged by Mrs. Hen- ,af44 q 5rserFrrFs4-a fsf Nss~4- N-rE - f.c