Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-26

On every hand, he declared, there
are distrust, suspicion, hostility and
hatred; hostility and hatred of one
another and distrust and suspicion
Of us.
Europe Must Put House In Order
Europe must put her political
house in order before she invites
guests to cross its threshold" the
senator said.
I'm this condition abroad" he con-
tinued, what should be our atti-
tude?
II will not take our country into
this clash of selfish ambitions and
yet existing racial feuds which have
written the bloody pages Of CEN
turtles Of European history.
Keep Out of Europe
$50 earnestly and firmly do I be-
lieve that the future of the Republic
depends upon keeping out of the
turmoil, the strife and the contro-
versies, the schemes and machtna-
lions Of Europe. that we can have
no higher resolve than to dedicate
ourselves to the patriotic duty in the
days to come Of maintaining the
distinctive American policy and
keeping our country free from every
ENHANCEMENT which would destroy
that policy. In my humble fashion.
without limitation of politics or can
didates 1 dedicate myself to main
tanning America just as America has
ever been"
But We Must Have Foreign Policy
Senator Johnson declared, how
ever, that America should have
foreign policy which would speak Gin
tones which will cause all the world
to pause" II America believes that
any other nation jeopardizes peace
there is no reason for America not
saying so. he added.
'Since when has America become
so weak and so timid that it's for
eign policy could be declared only in
conjunction with other nations? he
continued. II can recall when
Democratic president of the United
States did not hesitate to express
the views of our country in foreign
affairs. And l remember when the
greatest American of his generation
spoke In clarion tones Americas
foreign policy and all the world lis
tened.
Free, Independent. unfettered by
league or association, court or con-
ference America can speak and the
world will heed"
Many Opposed to Court Entry
Senator johnson said he did not
question the good faith of President
Harding in asking for Americas en-
trance in the world court. nor the
fact that he believes he may accom-
rlish the seemingly impossible task,
but aside from his few advisers, I
think there is quite a substantial dis
agreement with him."
Recalling that in 1920 Secretaries
Hughes and Hoover of President
Harding's cabinet, had urged Amer
ica's entrance into the league, and
had since changed their minds, SEN
ator Johnson pointed out that they
were now believed to be among the
chief sponsors of the world court. He
said he congratulated them that they
had seen the error of their ways"
and asserted. II may be pardoned,
therefore, in suggesting to you the
vehemence of their views three
years ago upon a most important in
ternational policy. views which they
now have changed; and we may be
pardoned, too, in accepting respect
fully but with a bit of caution their
present views on less important in
ternational policy"
Have Eye on U. S. Money
ut is not wisdom that France and
Britain want" Senator Johnson de-
clarcd. 'They know that we have
no special wisdom to offer. They
know that they could get better spec
ial wisdom about the Ruhr for ex-
ample from Denmark. But they do
not say that Denmark is essential to
the league. They do say that tho
United States is essential to it. What
is the difference? The difference is
hot lil o,.ly ,e, o10
European affairs, the United States
money and one Of the worlds larg-
est reservoirs of potential military
man-power."
Problems of Our Own
Americas own simple problems are
too stiff to be solved, the senator
said, without attempting to solve the
sitter problems of Europe. America,
he said, has not learned how to bring
about peace in the mines of West
Virginia; to establish friendly reIa-
lions between the ku KluX Khan and
the Catholics, Jews and negroes; to
he certain of an anthracite coal sup
ply for next winter.
Our own poor are yet poor" he
added, land little children of the
slums yet suffering. Our farmers
lace ldllllS pllCSS VI lIltlE DTOuuClS
and sees in despair the ruin of years
of toll"
Looking into the future Of Europe,
Senator Johnson said he did not be-
lieve the continent would fall into
chaos, Il saw no evidence of chaos
in Europe, but 1 saw plain evidences
of future conflicts. l would prevent
it if l could; but if that bloody war
is no concern Of ours and comes
from causes Of which we are no part.
/ would not send a single American
soldier again across the seas"
There's just one course to pur-
sue" Senator Johnson concluded,
Just one way to play our proud part,
just one method to render real SER
vice-speak our voice frankly and
boldly, be true to our own institu-
lions, hold to our own ideals, be fair
and just to all peoples. outstanding on
our own shores, remain the master Of
our own destiny, the captain Of our
own souls"
George Harvey, ambassador to
Great Britain, was among the diners.
He was surrounded by reporters on
his arrival and urged to make a
statement.
Eyes. I have nothing to say" he
replied.
Later he said he had come to din
ner to hear Senator Johnson speak"