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paper editors and publishers was
generally considered as the begin
ming of the presentation which the
president plans to make during the
spring and summer of the principle
policies to be pursued during the
next year.
Leaders Watching Country
Political leaders throughout the
country. admittedly in agreement
as to the wisdom of the world court
recommendation. awaited with in
tense interest the address and to-
night were watching for the coun-
try's reaction. Whatever reception
it might be accorded. by the Ameri-
can people. the president indicated
clearly that he stood firmly behind
his recommendation.
The address was the principle
feature of the executives visit to
New York, the first in a year and a
half.
accompanied by Mrs. Harding and
several high officials. he arrived in
the metropolis shortly after g
o'clock this morning. After break
fast on his special train he with his
party went to the Waldorf Astoria
Hotel. The morning was spent
rather quietly in receiving friends,
dihoho tIfSiI w nays 1oi
mer chairman, and Charles ID.
Hilles, New York member Of the
Republican Committee,
Watches Ball Game
After the luncheon the President
hurried out to the new Yankee
Stadium where he saw New York
defeat Washington to 0 and Babe
Ruth get his second home run of
the season. Before leaving for
Washington tonight he and Mrs.
Harding attended the theatre. and
then to round out day Of pleasant
association with his fellow news
paper men, he visited the new plant
of the New York Tribune. He
planned to return to Washington on
his special train at midnight.
Mr.. Harding was given an enthusiasts
tic welcome when he entered the grand
ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria where
the luncheon was held. Another DEM
anstration greeted his introduction by
Frank r. Noyes. president of the Asso-
ciated Press. not only as the honored
holder of great position, but also as
fellow newspaper man of whom we are
proud All cf the high points in his
address were applauded and at its'con-
clusion he received another ovation.
Except for a brief preface in which
he spoke as an editor to editors. and
for a reference to relations among the
nations of the western hemisphere. Mr..
Harding followed his prepared address
closely. In the course of later di-
erosion he declared that the govern
ment has boon instrumental in wiping
out the various causes of contention
and conflict in the western world and
has today but one difficult solution left,
and happily that with Mexico is near
ing its solution"
Points to G. o. p. Platform
The greater proportion of the speech
was devoted TO the world court prepos-
al. At the outset he pointed out that
all of the Republican platforms since
1904 and that in his prediction adj
dresses declared in favor of a world
court of arbitral justice. In view of
these declarations. he said. he believed
Tin keeping the faith" and later OBJ
viously in reference to warnings of
possible party schism from some Re-
publican leaders. he asserted:
ut the world court proposaD is
not to be classed as a party institution
but if any party. repeatedly advocating
a world court, is to be rended by the
suggestion OF an effort to perform in
accordance with its pledges. it needs
a new appraisal of it's assets"
No League Entry
Throughout his discussion Of the
world court question the president was
most emphatic in his assertion that it
did not mean an entry in the league las
he said evidently was hoped by league
advocates and feared by strong league
opponents. The United States. he said,
stood committed against entrance into
the league, and he now did not pro-
pose. he said. To put America into that
international organizatio ton by the side
door. the back door or the cellar door
The United States. he commended, has
nothing to fear in adhering to the
world court because a the greater vot-
ing strength OF Great Britain in the
league assembly which. with the league
council, elects the courts judges.
II do not hesitate to say" he said
on this point, that if the other great
powers can accept without fear the
voting strength Of the British (omin-
ions. when they are without ties OF race
10 minimize international rivalries and
suspicious, We ought. in view of the
natural ties OF English-speaking kin
ship, feel ourselves free from danger"