The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-06

For World Court.
The treatment Of the world court
and the Mellon tax plan was almost
as brief. In approaching the court
problem he noted that American for
cign policy always had been guided
by the principles Of avoidance OF per-
manent political alliances sacrificing
independence and Of peaceful settle
mont Of international controversies.
He called attention that the United
States acting on these principles had
for nearly twenty years been a
member Of The Hague Tribunal and
added that the proposed world court
was - new and somewhat different
plan"
"This is not partisan question:,
he added. 1T should not assume al
artificial Importance. As I wish to
see court established, and as the
proposal presents the only practical
plan on which many nations have
ever agreed. though it may not meet
every desire, + therefore commend it
TO the favorable consideration Of the
Senate, with the proposed reserve
tions clearly indicating our refusal
TO adhere to the League Of Nations"
The endorsement Of the Mellon
plan was presented in the course Of
q discussion Of the physical condi-
tion of the nation, during which the
President called attention that
through the budget system and
economy in expenditures, the neces-
sitics Of the government, exclusive
of the Postoffice Department., had
been brought down to $4,000, ,00O, 900.
Can Cut Taxes. -.-.-.
1T is possible, in consequence, to
make large reduction in the taxes
Of the people," he continued. "A
proposed plan has been presented in
detail in a statement by the secre-
tary. of the treasury which has my
unqualified approval A very great
service could be rendered through
imm cdia.e enactment Of legislation
relieving the people of some of the
burden Of taxation. OF all services
which the Congress can render TO the
country, / have no hesitation in de-
claring this ono to be paramount.
The President prcfaccd his mes
sage with tribute to President
Harding, declaring "thc world knew
his kindness and MS humanity, his
greatness and his character" and
that "he has made justice more Ger
tain and peace more secure"
HE is gone," Mr.. Coolidge said.
1--WE remain. 1t. lis our duty under
the inspiration Of his example to
take up the burdens which he was
permitted to lay down, and to de
vclop and support the wise princi-
Piles of government which he repro.
scntcd."
Many Recommendations.
From this basis the President then
launched upon his recommendations
which, in addition to those relative
to taxation, world court, transporta-
tion and soldier legislation included:
Government operation Of the war
built merchant marine until shipping
conditions are such as to allow it 70
be disposed Of advantagcously.
Strengthening Of the Coast Guard
to combat smuggling; rigid regula.
ton Of the major sources of liquor
productions; suppression of inter
state trafIic in liquor and promotion
of respect for law.
Continuation of the policy of re-
strictivc immigration, with imni-
grants to be selected abroad, and the
immediate registration Of all aliens.
Strengthening rather than weak
ening Of the army and navy with ad-
ditionsl sirplanes for the army:
more submarines for the navy, and
increased defenses for tho Panams
Canal.
Action under private ownership ol
coal mines that will obtain greater
continuity Of production and greater
public protection against "unbear'
ably high" prices along the lines oi
the recommendation laid down b,
the Federal Coal Commission.
Relief for the farmer through low.
er taxes and freight rates; cheape,
fertilizers; greater organization
which would permit reduction OF thu
wheat acreage; diversiAcsticn o
farming; encouragement In the for
nation Of co-operative marketing or
gsnisations; continuation Of govsrn