The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
5[lDGE TO
FOLLOW VIEWS
OF HARDING
; President Outlines Policies in His
First Message to the
Lawmakers.
is OPPOSED TO A BONUS
Against the League Of Nations, but
Favors the Establishment Of
Worlds Court Of Justice
Does Not Want Further
Railroad Legislation.

Railroad Legislation.
Washington. 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
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
ISOLATED with him could not resume
together the functions Of our office
without pausing for a moment, and I'm
his memory reconsecrating ourselves
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 1880 ~
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 10 our
selves. .if51a i-
Our country has one cardinal prin-
ciple to maintain in its 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; Sbutr we recognize thoroughly
our obligations to help others, reserv-
Ing to the decision of our own judg
rnA N hn iptn ha MI. nd no r.
cd. We realize the common bond of
humanity We know the unacceptable
lay of service. 49,. ,ssls,ssles
Our country has definitely refused
League OF Nations. We have not felt
warranted in assuming the responsibilii
ties which its members have assumed
policy; neither is the senate The Incl.
dent. 30 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
treaty we have advocated arbitration
For nearly Is years we have been 4
member OF The. Hague tribunal. and
have long sought the creation of a
am in full accord with both of. these
policies. l favor the establishment Of
SUCH court intended to include the
whole world That is, and. has long
been. an American policy
Russia.
Our diplomatic relations. lately so
largely interrupted. are now being res
sumed. but Russia presents notable diff
aculties. We have every desire TO see
that great people who are our tradi4
al ~ hnf~ Nrrf
lion among the nations Of the earth.
We have relieved their pitiable destitu-
tion with an enormous charity. Our
government Offers no objection to the
Gems with the people of Russia Our
government does not propose. however.
to enter into relations with another
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
principles These rights and principles
must SO wherever the sanctions offour
government go. But while the favor
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
The current debt and interest due from
foreign governments, exclusive of the
British debt of $4,000. 900 900. is about ST.
no 600 600. I do not favor the cancellation
OF this debt. but | see no objection to
adjusting in accordance with the prin-
ciple adopted for the British debt. Our
country would not wish to assume the
maintain the principle that financial OBJ
ligations 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.
Of the economic disorders which have
reached all nations. But we shall d.
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
This being accomplished by drastic
but orderly retrenchment. which is bring
ing our expenses within our means. The
origin Of, this. has been the determination
Of the American people. the main sup
port has been the courage of those In
authority, and the effective method has
been the budget system. The result has
heads but it has been made without
iiinching. This system Is law OF the
congress. 1t represents your will 1t
must be. maintained. and ought to be
strengthened by the example OF your OBJ.
servance. Without 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 II
the country has had very large ex-
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