The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-01
PRESIDENT IN
STERN DEFENSE
OF POLICIES
Speech He Was To Have De-
livered on Nations Foreign {,
Policy is Released
REVIEWS OUR ACTIONS
Answers Attacks Made on St.
Louis Speech Urging
World Court Idea
REVIEWS OUR ACTIONS

Presidential HeadquarterS, falace
Hotel, San Francisco, Aug. 1.-Secre-
tary Geo. B. Christian made public
last night the address President
Harding was to have delivered in San
Francisco last evening at the civic
auditorium on the Accomplishments
Of the administration in the interna-
tional field,
Secretary Christians statement an
nouncing the presidents decision
from his sick bed to release the ad-
dress, follows: -
1.-THE president before leav lhg
Washington and during his journey
to Alaska prepared speeches dealing
with the fundamental questions Of
policy and performance on the part
Of the administration. Most of these
have been delivered. One was pre-
pared to be delivered in San Fran
cisco Tuesday, July 81. and advance
copies of this like the others, were
furnished the press, awaiting release
upon delivery.
1.-THE San Francisco speech was to
deal with foreign relations, and was
carefully considered and carefully
prepared document. But for his ill.,
ness, the president would have de-
livcred the speech according to sche-
dule; but his being prevented he now
feels that it should 60 to the public
through the medium Of the press and
for the information and conside grafton
Of the people. Therefore he has di-
rected that the speech be released.
In his address President Harding
presented the views Of his admins
trstion on pending international re-
lationship affecting the United States
and urged participation by the Unit
ed States in the permanent court Of
international justice as the next ma
jor step to be taken.
Nations Rights Maintained
with becoming dignity we have
maintained our rights; we have
yielded willingly to the rights Of 9TH
ers, and we dwell in cherished and
unthreatened peace" he declared af-
ter enumerating the achievements Of
the last two and half years, includ-
ing the conclusion Of peace with Ger
many, Austria. and Hungary, the
arms conference and the British debt
settlement.
Two pending international ques-
tions were discussed by the chief ex-
ecutive. With respect to one--the
recognition of Russia, he declared,
international good faith forbids any
sort Of sanction of the Bolshevist
policy" The other question concern
ed relations with Mexico and in dis
cussing it, Mr.. Harding said he earn.
estly hoped the American commission
now in Mexico City would achieve
definite and favorable results"
Having in the past two and half
years as he said strengthened our
friendly relationships and done much
to promote peace in. the world" the
United States, he maintained, should
now do its part to bring the blessings
Of peace and absence Of fear Of war
to the other nations Of the world. !,
"Nations ought no more need re-
sort to force in the settlement Of
their disputes or differences than do
men in this enlightened day." he as
serted. @Out this conviction. out
Of my belief in . penitent world crav-
ing for the agencies Of peace, out Of
the inevitable presidential contact
with the world war havoc and devas-
tation and the measureless sorrow
which attended and has followed,
would be insensible to duty and vio-
late al the sentiments Of my heart
and all my convictions IL / failed ia
utge American support Of the per.
manent court Of International justice
II do not know that such court
will be unfailins> in the avoidance oi
war. but know II i : step in the
right direction, and will. prove ~
advance toward international peaca
for which the conflictivs conscienc,
Of mankind 10 calling"
Answers s.. Lolis Aeack
Evidently having in mind publish
cd statements BY members Of thl
senate and others cfiticising his st
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