The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-07

proper independence The other Is
the peaceful settlement of controver-
sizes between nations. By example
and by treaty we have advocated arbi-
tration. For nearly 25 years we have
been 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 has
long been. an American policy.
Pending before the senate is a pro-
posal that this government give its
support to the Permanent Court Of IN
ternational Justice, which Is q new
and somewhat different plan. This Is
not a partisan question. 1t should
not assume an artificial Importance.
The court Is merely a convenient in.
strument Of adjustment to which we
could 60. but to which we could not be
brought. It should be discussed with
entire candor, not by a political but
by judicial method, without pressure
and without prejudice. Partisanship
has no place in our foreign relations.
AS wish to see a court established,
and as the proposal presents the only
practical plan on which many nations
have ever agreed, though 1t may not
meet every desire, I therefore COM
mend 1t to the favorable consldera-
tion Of the senate, with the proposed
reservations clearly indicating our re-
fusal to adhere to the League of Ma
tions.
Russia.
Our diplomatic relations, lately so
largely interrupted, are now being re-
sumed, but Russia presents notable |
difficulties. We have every desire to |
see that great people, who are our ira
dtional friends, restored to their po-
sition among the nations Of the earth.
We have relieved their pitiable desti-
tuition with an enormous charity. Our
government offers no objection to the
on Of commerce by our citi-
zens with the people of Russia. Our
government does not propose, how
ever, to enter into relations with an
other regime which refuses to recog-
1ize the sanctity of international OBJ
llgations. ! do not propose to bartss
away for the privilege Of trade any Of
The cherished rights of humanity, /
10 NOT propose to make mefehaAdisa
If any American principles. THESE
lights and principles must 30 whichever
he sanctions OF our government yo,
But while the faves OF AheNes "
lot for sale ain willing to nuke very
afge eoneessiohs for the purpose of
eseuihg the people Of Russia, Already ,,
heoufagihg evidences Of returning to :
be ancient ways Of society eAA be de- ,,
eatea, But more are needed. Whom. :
YER there appears any disposition to ;
ohpensate our citizens who were de-
pelled, and to Recognize that debt OOH
acted With our government, not by =
le eEar, but by the newly formed re. +
ublip Of Russia, whenever the active :,
9iflt Of enmity to our institutions Is =
oatedi whenever there appear works, 4
ete for repentance; our country r
light to be the first to 60 10 the eco b
omie, and moral rescue Of Russia. n
'e have every desire to help and no q
ssire to lnjure. We hope the time is +
ear ut hand when we can act.
Debts.
The current debt and Interest due
ON foreign governments, exclusive of =
e British debt Of $4,600,000,O Isl .
'out $7,200000,000. I do not favor y
e cancellation Of this debt, but / see =
objection to adjusting 1t In accord, a !.
zee with the principle adopted for the a
itish debt. Our country would not =, -
sh to assume the role OF an oppres- l
-e debtor, but would maintain the ~
lnciple that financial obligations be-. -
cen nations ore likewise moral obli- ~
tions which International faith and u. ~
nor require should be discharged. ~
Our government has q uQuidated Il.
i'm against Germany for the expense VI