Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-03
H CHIEF IS DEAD

The President is dead.
The nation today mourns the passing of its leader.
God, in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to call Warren Gam
alel Harding of Marion, Ohio, to his heavenly reward. May God,
whose Unreasonable judgment is not to be questioned in such
matters, be with the American people in this hour of sorrow and
be with Mrs. Harding, that loyal, devoted mate, who so bravely
and steadfastly dedicated her life to assisting the lamented chief
executive in his work for his fellow countrymen.
To, the aged father of the chief executive, stunned by the
news of his ilustrious sons death goes the heartfelt sympathy of
a bereaved nation. May the unerring hand of the Almighty guide
the new President, Calvin Coolidge, in paths of understanding. To
Mr.. Coolidge falls the inheritance of an administration that ac-I
compished much: May he carry on and perpetuate the ideals of
Mr. Harding.
AS has been said before in these columns, President Harding
is a casualty in the line of duty. As President he carried on a
good fight for what he believed was right. Taking office in one
of the most critical times in the history of the nations, he guided
his country through those troublesome times, and what is more he
lived to see the fruits of his honest endeavors. The American
people do not need to be told of his accomplishments. That is
nILa matter of history.
The, American people loved Warren G. Harding. They adj
mired his honest, old fashioned principles and his wonderful dis
position that radiated good fellowship wherever he went. A
brave and courageous man, President Harding faced the big
problems of the day with the same grim determination that he
faced death from the beginning of his afficion on the Pacific
coast. The problems of the nation were solved, and then came
death to end a wonderful career of public service. Had he lived,
there is no doubt that Mr.. Harding would have also won other
victories; his other ideals would have been adopted, for there
was something about this man of destiny that overwhelmed all
opposition.
The good that President Harding did will live after him. His
name will be written in American history as a man who loved a
good fight, but fought fairly in return; a man who did his best
for his fellow countrymen and who by his stewardship won the
love and admiration of all.
The country is indeed fortunate that it has a man of Mr.
: Coolidges calibre to step into the Presidential chair. A strong
man of excellent character, keen judgment and we'll trained in
matters Of state, Mr.. Coolidge has all the qualifications and ability
to make his administration a successful one. The people who"
rallied to the support of Mr., Harding so steadfastly and loyalty,
should lend their whole hearted support to the new President, as
a tribute to their late lamented chief, if for no other reason.
The shocking news of the Presidents death, which will come
as a great blow to the American public, should be borne with
the same foritude and solemn thought so characteristic of the
American people. The nation has lost a good friend and a faith
full servant. Carry on, is the watchword, today, for if Mr.. Hard
ing's lips were not sealed by death today, he would urge his
fellow countrymen to continue the fight for right under the lead
ership Of Mr.. Coolidge. 4