The Tomahawk., 1923-12-13

Observation-Disclosures Plans for Re-
lief Of the Farmer.
Observation-Disclosures 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
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
Re 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
his work In this presence, among
those who knew and loved him. that
Is unnecessary. But we who were as
together the functions of our ONCE
without pausing for a moment, and In
his memory recommending ourselves
gone. We remain. It 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 its 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
our obligations to help others, reserv-
Ing to the decision OF our own judy
ment the time, the place, and the meth
pd. We realize the common bond Of
Our country has definitely refused
to adopt and ratify the covenant OF the
warranted in assuming the Responsible
ties which it's members 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 gu "iI 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
For nearly Is years we have been a
have long sought the creation of
i
am in full accord with both Of these
policies I favor the establishment Of
such a 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
that great people. who are our tradi-
tional friends, restored to their post
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-
Gems with the people OF Russia. Our
government does not propose: however.
to enter into relations with another
regime which refuses to recognize the
sanctity Of international obligations. I
privilege OF trade any Of the cherished
rights Of humanity. do not propose
to make merchandise OF any American
principles: These rights and PRINCIPLES
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
Debts.
foreign governments, exclusive Of the
British debt OF $.6O0.0O 900, is about 81
2O0, OOO. 900. l 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
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
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 q secure and endurable posi-
ton. This we can and must do. Upon
that Arm foundation rests the only hope
source must come relief for the people
This being accomplished by a drastic
but orderly retrenchment, which Is bring
origin OF this has been the determination
of the American people. the main sup
port has been the courage of those in
been the budget system. The result has
involved real sacrifice by department
heads, but II has been made without
H1ncn1ng. lhlS system Is law or the
congress. 1t represents your will. 1t
, must be maintained, and ought to be
strengthened by the example OF your OBJ
ssrvanee Without ~. ., budget system
no constructive scientific economy
Tariff Law.
The present tariff law has accomplished
its two main objects. II has secured an
OF an Astounding prosperity. Under il
the country has had 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
the President to increase or decrease pres