The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-12-14

lief Of the Farmer.
Observation-Disclosures Coolidge, in
his first address 10 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 mas 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 70 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
without pausing for a moment, and in
his memory reconsecrating ourselves
TO the service Of our country. He Is
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
1nent which he represented.
Foreign Affairs.
For us peace reigns We
desire to perpetuate II 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 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
citlzens; but we recognize thoroughly
our obligations to help others, reserv-
ing TO the decision OF our own 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 it's members have assumed.
l am not proposing any change In this
spOlicy; 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
the avoidance OF permanent political
proper independence. The other is the
peaceful settlement OF controversies
between nations. BY example and by
treaty we have advocated arbitration
For nearly 25 years we have been a
member OF The Hague tribunal. and
have long sought the creation OF a
permanent World Court OF Justice. /
am in full accord with both Of these
policies. / favor the establishment OF
such a 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 re-
Sumed, but Russia presents notable diff
fculties- We have every desire TO see
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-
III Mill M na-
government offers no objection to the
carrying on OF commerce by our citi-
zens with the people OF Russia. Our
government does not propose. however.
to enter into relations with another
regime which refuses to the
sanctity of international obligations. |
do not propose to barter away for the
privilege of trade any OF the cherished
rights or humanity. | do not propose
to make merchandise of any American
principles. These rights and principles
must go wherever the sanctions Of our
government go. But while the favor
OF America is not for sale. l 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
needed
Debts.
The current debt and interest due from
foreign governments. exclusive OF the
British debt Of 81. GOO. O00.0 liz about 81
EVb,ND wv. / 40 not IaV0r Me cancellation
of this debt, but ! see no objection TO
adjusting in accordance with the prln-
cIple adopted for the British debt. our
country would cot wish to assume the
role OF an oppressive Croditor, but would
maintain the principle that financial! oh
legations between nations are likewise
moral Obligations which international
faith End honor require should be dis
charged
Fiscal Condition.
Our main problems are domestic prob
sems. Financial stability is the first
requisite OF sound government. We can
not escape the effect of world conditions.
We cannot avoid the inevitable results
OF the economic disorders which have
reached all nations. But we shall d.
minish their harm 10 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
OF progress and prosperity. From that
source must come relief for the people.
This being accomplished by a 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
authority. aud the effective method has
been the budget system. The result has
involved real sacrifice by department
filnching. This system is a law OF the
congress. II represents your will. 1t
must be maintained. and ought to be
strengthened Dy tue eAdHlpie OF your Cd
servance. without a 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. II has secured an
abundant revenue and been productive
OF an Astounding prosperity. Under IL
the country has had "A 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