Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-12-12
COOLIDGE OUTLINES
HIS POLICIES TO
THE LAWMAKERS
PRESIDENT SAYS 1T is HIS DUTY
TO FOLLOW PRINCIPLES OF
HARDING.
SEEKS THE CREATION OF
WORLD COURT OF JUSTICE

With Russia Under Certain Condi-
tions-opposed to Further Railroad
Observation-Disclosures Plans for Re-
lief of the Farmer
shington.-Presldent Coolidge, In
his first address to the congress, said,
in part:
Since the close of the last congress
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 to 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
for extended reference to the man or
his work. In this presence, among
those who knew and loved him. that
ISOLATED with him could not resume
together the functions of our office
without pausing for moment and in
his memory reconsecrat ting 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-
mitted 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-
curing of others full justice to our
selves
Our country has one cardinal prin-
ciple to maintain, in it's foreign policy
1t is an American principle 1t must be
an American policy. We attend to our
and protect the interests of our own
citizens; 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
% we realize the common bond of
humanity We know the unacceptable
law of service
Our country has definitely refused
to adopt and ratify the covenant of the
League of Nations We have not felt
warranted in assuming the responsible
ties which its mem bers have assumed.
l am not proposing any change in this
policy; neither is the senate. The incl
dent, so far as we are concerned. is
| closed
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
proper Independence The other is the
peaceful settlement of controversies
between nations. BY example and by
treaty we nave advocated arbitration.
For nearly rs years we have been a
member of The Hague tribunal, and
have long sought the creation of
permanent World Court of Justice /
policies l favor the establishment of
such sSd, court intended to include, the
been. an American policy.
Russia
Our diplomatic relations, lately so
largely Interrupted. are now being re-
sumed, but Russia presents notable diff
hculties, We have every desire to see
that great people, who are our tradi-
ttonal friends, restored to their posi-
ton among the nations of the earth.
We have relieved their pitiable destitu-
ton with an enormous charity Our
government offers no objection to the
carrying on of commerce by our citi
Eens with the people of Russia Our
government does not propose however
to enter into relations with another
regime which refuses to recognize the
sanctlty OF international obi ga tionSs ]
DO not propose to barter away for the
privilege of trade any of the cherished
rights OF humanity. 1 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 I 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.
Debts.
The current debt and interest due from
foreign governments, exclusive of the
British debt of $,60U.0O0.0 900, is about ST.
10000 600. | do not favor the cancellation
of this debt, but l see no objection to
adjusting in ACCORDANCE with the prin-
ciple adopted for the British debt. Our
country would not wish to assume the
role of an oppressive creditor, but would
maintain the principle that 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 prob
lens. Financial stability is the first
requisite of sound government We can
not escape the effect of world conditions
We cannot avoid the inevitable results
reached all nations. But we shall di-
minish their harm to us in proportion as
we continue to restore our government
finances to secure and endurable posi-
ton. This we can and must do. Upon
that firm foundation rests the only hope
of progress and prosperity. From that
source must come relef for the people
This being accomplished by drastic
but orderly retrenchment, which is bring
! Ing our expenses within our means. The
origin of this has been the determirati ton
of the American people. the man sup
port has peen the courage of those in
authority, and the effective method has
been the budget system. The result has
involved real sacrifice by department
heads, but it has been made without
/ hiHCAilS- his SySlSul is q law OIL the
| congress. 1t represents your will 1t
must be maintained. and ought to be
streng -ened by the example of your OBJ
servance. Without a budget system
there can be no fixed responsibility and
no constructive scientific economy
Tariff Law
The present tariff law has ACCOMPLISHED
its two main objects. 1t has secured an
abundant revenue and been productive
of an Astounding prosperity. Under 1t
the country has had a very large ex-
port and import trade A constant re
vision of the tariff by the congress Is
disturbing and harmful. The present law
contains an elastic provision authorizing
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