The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-12-19
COOLIDGE TO
FOLLOW VIEWS
OF HARDING
President Outlines Policies in His
First Message to the
Lawmakers.
is OPPOSED TO A BONUS
Against the League of Nations. but
favors the Establishment Of
Worlds Court Of Justice
Does Not Want Further
Railroad Legislation

Does Not Want Further
Railroad Legislation.
shingt0n.-President Coolidge, II
his first address to the congress. said
In part:
Since the close OF the last congress
The world knew his Kindness and hi
humanity. his greatness and his char
acter- He has left his mark upon his
tory. He has made Justice more GER
tain and peace more secure. The sur
passing tribute paid to his memory al
he was borne across the continent tt
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 to the man OF
his work. In this presence among
is unnecessary. But we who were as
ISOLATED with him could not resume
together the functions of our office
without pausing for 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
ment which he represented.
Foreign Affairs.
For us peace reigns everywhere We
10 to nbes by
curing of others full justice to our
selves.
Our country has one cardinal prin-
ciple to maintain in its 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
citizens; but we recognize thoroughly
our obligations to help others, reserv-
Ing to the decision OF our own judy
ment the time. the place. and the meth
humanity. We know the unacceptable
law of service.
Our country has definitely refused
League OF Nations. We have not felt
warranted In assuming the responsible
ties which its members have assumed.
policy; neither is the senate The Incl
dent. so far as We are concerned. is
closed.
World Court.
Our foreign policy has always been
the avoidance OF permanent political
alliances which would sacrifice our
proper independence. The other Is the
Peaoeiui settlement OF controversies
treaty we have advocated arbitration
For nearly 20 years We have been a |
member of The. Hague tribunal. and |
permanent World Court of Justice | |
am in full accord with both of these |
policies. l favor the establishment of
whole world That is, and has long |
been. an American policy.
Russia.
Our diplomatic relations. lately so
argely interrupted, are now being re-
Iumed. but Russia presents notable diff
lculties. We have every desire to see
hat great people. who are our tradi
ional friends, restored to their posi-
lon among the nations of the earth.
We have relieved their pitiable destitu-
ion with an enormous charity. Our
government offers no objection to the
arrying on of commerce by our citi
ems with the people of Russia. Our
government does not propose. however.
o enter into relations with another
egime which refuses to recognize the
anctity of International obligations l
% not propose to barter away for the
privilege of trade any of the cherished
lights of humanity. I do not propose
0 make merchandise OF any American
rinciples. These rights and principles
aust go wherever the sanctions OF our
government go. But while the favor
I America is not for sale. am will
he purpose of rescuing the people of
'ussia- Already encouraging evidences
( returning to the ancient ways of
ociety can be detected. But more are
Debts.
The current debt and interest due from
,reign governments, exclusive of the
rttish debt of $500. 0O0. 0o0 Is about ST.
Z. 900 900. I do not favor the cancellation
this debt. but / see no objection to
d1usting in accordance with the prin-
pie adopted for the British debt. Our |
,untry would not wish to assume the {
lie OF an oppressive creditor. but would | |
aintain the principle that financial OBJ
gations between nations are likewise
oral obligations which International {
nth and honor require should be dis ,
larged
Fiscal Condition.
Our main problems are domestic prob !
ms Financial stability is tho first
quisite of sound government. We can
. cannot avoid the inevitable results J g
the economic disorders which have Q
ached all nations. But we shall d. +
inish their harm to US in proportion as e
. continue to restore our government t
lances to secure and endurable posi- o
on- This we can and must do. Upon I
sm nests the only hope
URGE must come relief for the people
This being accomplished by a drastic 4
It orderly retrenchment. which is bring
3 our expenses within our means. The II
tgfn Of this has been the determination
the American people. tho main sup
1T has been the courage OF those In q
en- the budget system. The result has 4
volved real sacrifice by department n
ads but Il has been made without O
hChink. Ms system - law OF the tl
ngress. 1t represents your will 1t q
ust be maintained. and ought to be =,
by the example OF your OBJ =,
rvance. Without q budget system :,
ere can be no fixed responsibility and -
constructive scientific economy. :"
Tariff Law.
rhe present tarin law has accomplished m
two main objects. It has secured an m
undant revenue and been productive Ell
an Astounding prosperity Under II ii
. country has had a very large ex- b,