The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-15
COOLIDGE MAKES
 HONESTY PLEDGE
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(COntinuod From E1rSe FaS6D American government nuts be clean" The results of this administration do not indicate the ways of the dishonest, | he said.
 Laying particular stress on domestic affairs, the nominee demanded further economy in government administration and consequent further reduction in taxes, particularly the high surtax rates. He told of the administration's efforts through legislation to aid farm CTS, but reminded his audience that this relief must come, essentially, as he said it had, through the working out of eco- homie laws.
 Referring again to a probable "dis- cussion of liberal thought and progress in action" in the campaign, Mir. Cool | idge declared that such is well enough for the country, "but its greatest as- set is common sense."
 "In the common place things of life." he continued, Ties the strength of the nation. It is not in brilliant concep- tions and strokes of genius that we shall find the chief relief of our coun- in religion. America will continue to 
 that seeks to desecrate or destroy them will find that higher power has en- dowed the people with an inherent spirit of resistance. The people know the difference between pretense and reality. They want to be told the truth. They want to be trusted. They want a chance to Work out their own material and spiritual salvation. The people want a government of common sense"
 Mir. Coolidge said he wanted protec- tion through the tariff, restriction of child labor, further limitation of armaments, enforcement of the prohi- bition laws, participation by this coun- | try in the permanent court of inter national justice and suppors by the government in encouraging American citizens and resources to aid in restor- ing Europe. He opposed any general extension of government ownership and control and aggressive war.
 Accounts Achievements 5Enumerating the administration ac- complishments, the nominee mentioned the arms conference, repeal of the war time taxes, improvement in employ ment conditions, immigration refr0m, q revival of Industry, enactment of the l tariff, passage of generous laws for the relief of disabled veterans, estab- | lishment of the budget, and reduction of the army and navy to a How peace time basis" The President, accompanied by Mrs. Coolidge and John, their son, left the White House, only a short distance from the hall, just before the exercises opened at o'clock, and was received by Mir. Mondell and Mir. Butler. Mrs. Coolidge and friends occupied the lower of two boxes immediately to the left side of the stage and above it.
 It had been a busy day for the President. After disposing of business on his desk early in the morning, he went to the hall to inspect the arrange ments. At that time he consented also to pose for photographers who were unable to operate during the ceremonies tonight.
 Spends Busy Day
 Throughout the remainder of the morning the President was busy receiv ing members of the party who brought reports from all sections of the coun try on the campaign situation. Al noon he and Mrs. Coolidge received in formally at the White House the mem bers of the national committee, the notification committee, and other lead CTS of the party here for the exercises A buffet luncheon was served. t
 Throughout the afternoon the Presi dent rested and toward evening took $ short walk about the downtown sec tion.
 Prior to the opening of the exercises the Marine band played in the hall The hall, comparatively small and al most square, is the home of the Daugh ters of, the American Revolution. Il YVES decorated only bX the state flags strung about the wall near the higf ceiling. A golden eagle, with wing: outspread and mounted on a mast heaC stood at one side of the stage.
 Crowds began gathering, seeking ad mission to the hall, two hours before the exercises were scheduled to begir and by o'clock a long line extended around the building. Meanwhile others preferring not to attempt entering thu hall, sought places before the amplifier' to hear the Presidents address througt them.