The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-21
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
OUTLINES POLICY



whom are earning more than they did
before the war. Compensation is be.
ing paid at the rate Of about $780,.
100000 q year, soon to be increased
by s8O,0O0,000 more. $40.O00,O0o have
been provided for hospital facilities,
which are open to veterans of all
American wars.
"No government" the President de-
clared, Fever provided SO generously
for those disabled by service in time
of war;"
Touching the exclusion law and re-
stricted immigration generally, the
President said: Restricted immigra-
ton is not an offensive but a purely
defensive action. 1t is not adopted in
criticism of others in the slightest
degree, but solely for the purpose of
protecting ourselves. We cast no as
pensions on any race or creed, but we
must remember that every object Of
our Institutions of society and gov
eminent will fail unless America be
kept American"
Next the President dealt with the
tariff. "By means of a protective
tariff" he said, 1--WE have saved Amer
lean agriculture, labor, and industry
from the menace Of having their great
home market destroyed through the
dumping upon 1t of flood of foreign
products. Under this wise policy we
saw an economic revival, and our peo-
pie as whole, in marked distinction
from the sufferers from the financial
distress and depression of other
lands, have come into an era of pros
perity and plenty. AS source of rev.
enue the tariff surpassed all expecta-
lions in producing an annual return
of the unprecedented sum Of about
$3.50, OOO,0OO A. fiscal policy which
places a large and much needed rev.
enue In the public treasury, while
stimulating business to condition Of
Astounding prosperity, defends itself
against any criticism. Its merits are
by its results. We have
protected our own inhabitants from
the economic disaster of an invasion
of too many foreign people or too
much foreign merchandise"
The Washington Conference.
Next the acceptance speech dealt
with the Washington conference
an end was put to the ruin
Gus competitive naval ornaments of |
world powers, the Importance of
which has never been fully realized by |
the people In general, Mr.. Coolidge
declared
Turning to the 'honest government"
issue, President Coolidge pointed out
1luntly that In all his studies of politi-
,al history he could not recall an adj
which was DESTROYS of a
dishonest government that, to check
introduced budget sys-
em, cut taxes, purged pay rolls, made
reductions in the public debt
ind laid firmer foundations for the
)eace of the world.
President Coolidge, declared he IA
vored the system Of private American
enterprise and was opposed to the ex-
ension of government ownership and
ontrol; that he believed in economy
n public expenditures and the practi-
al application of the tehory; that he
Believed in tax reduction and tax re-
orm; that he favored protection.
Favors Permanent Court
81 favor the permanent court and
urther limitation of ornaments" the
resident said. II am opposed to ag-
ressive war. / shall avoid involving
urselves in the political controversies
f Europe, but shall do what can to
American citizens and re-
ources to assist in restoring Europe,
Nth the sympathetic support OF our
overnment / want agriculture and
on sound basis of prosperity
nd equality. I shall continue to strive
or the economic, moral and spiritual
7elfare of my country. American citi-
ems will decide In the coming election
neither these principles shall have
heir approval and support.
aThe domestic affairs of our country
ppear to me to be by far the chief
oncern. From this source comes our
trength. The home market consumes
early all our production. Within our
wn boundaries will be determined to
very large degree the economic vel
are and the moral worth of the Ameri-
an people. These are plain facts, but
here are others equally plain"
Reaffirming his opposition to en-
'ance into the League of Nations as
lrrender of independence, the Presi-
ena favored becoming a member OF ,
lie permanent Court of international
ustice, "as peace means fundamental /
a reign of law" Entrance into the
)-called World court "would do mucn !
Indicate our determination to re-
rain the rule of force and solidify |
nd sustain the rule Of reason among ]
ations," Mr.. Coolidge said.
America Helps Europe.
The President reviewed the Difficult
es of Europe and the unayailing eff
,rts to find way out until the Amer {
an plan, proposed in 1922, was finally
iopted,. under which the PREPARATIONS
,mmission appointed a committee OF
Iperts, whose three American mem
srs included Gen. Charles g. Dawes, /
le Presidents running mate on the