The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-12-13
COOLIDGE 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
favor the Establishment of a
Worlds Court of Justice
Does Not Want Further
Railroad Legislation.


Does Not Want Further
Railroad Legislation.
Observation-Disclosures 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 trlbute paid to his memoir 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
Tor 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
his memory reconsecrating ourselves
to the service of our country. He is
gone. We remain. 1t is our duty. I'M
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 it always by
granting full justice to others and re-
curing Of others full justice to our
selves.
Dur 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
own affairs, conserve our own strength,
and protect the interests of our own
citizens; but we recognize thoroughly
our obligations to help others, reserv-
Ing to the decision of our w judg-
ment the time, the place, and the meth,
cd. 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 members have
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
alliances which would sacrifice our
proper independence. The other is the
peaceful settlement Of controversies
between nations. BY example and by
treaty we have advocated arbitration
For nearly rs years we have been a
member of The Hague tribunal. and
a Jig OuAll IN CIGdllOIi q
permanent World Court of Justice. /
am in full accord with both of these
policies favor the establishment Of
Sueh a w coId in That q 70 erd dnG haa ,d tine
been. an American policy.
Russia.
Our diplomatic relations, lately SO
largely interrupted, are now being re-
sumed, but Russia presents notable diff
fculties. We have every desire to see
fhat great nRODla who are orr frQ0i-I
tiOnal 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 citf-
zens with the people Of Russia. Our
to enter into relations with another
regime which refuses to recognize the
of international obligations |
DO not propose to barter away for the
rights of humanity. | do not propose
to make merchandise of any American
These rights and principles
must 81 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
Russia. Already encouraging evidences
of returning to the ancient ways Of
society can be detected. But more are
needed.
0COl0s
The current debt and interest due from
foreign governments, exclusive of the
debt of $4,600. 00O. 900, is about ST.
900. 900. I do not favor the cancellation
of this debt, but I see no objection to
ciple adopted for the British debt. Our
country would not wish to assume the
role of an oppressive creditor. but would
legations between nations are likewise
moral obligations which international
faith and honor require should be dis
Fiscal Condition.
Our main problems are domestic prob
Financial stability is the first
requisite of sound government. We can
not escape the effect of world conditions.
If the economic disorders which have
reached all nations. But we shall dI-
their harm to US in proportion as
We continue to restore our government
finances to a secure and endurable posi-
ton. This we can and must do. Upon
that firm foundation rests the only hope
If progress and prosperity. From that
source must come relief for the people.
This being accomplished by a drastic
but orderly retrenchment, which is bring
our expenses within our means. The
origin of this has been the determination
If the American people, the main sup
bort has been the courage of those in
authority. and the effective method has
been the budget system. The result has
IIVOiVeu real SdcTllice ny department
reads, but it has been made without
This system is a law OF the
1t represents your will. 1t
must be maintained, and ought to be
strengthened by the example Of your OBJ
.ervance Without a budget system
here can be no fixed responsibility and
10 constructive scientific economy
Tariff Law.
The present tariff law has accomplished
is two main objects. 1t has secured an
h1fndanf raNanlla and hpan nTO61cf1Va
If an Astounding prosperity. Under it
he country has had a very large ex-