Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-08-16
THE ATLANTA TRI-wEEKLY journal

us. Their actions affect us, and on
actions affect them, whether we VIII
or no. Their financial condition IS
not and cannot be entirely separated
from our financial condition Bu'
the final determination OF our rela-
tionskip to other countries rises into
a higher realm.
I'VE believe in the brotherhood OF
man. because we believe in the
fatherhood of God. That is oul
justification for freedom and equal
|ity. We believe in TIE law of serV-
ice. which teaches us that we can
improve ourselves only by helping
others. We know that these princi-
pies are appli able alike to our do
nestle and our foreign relations. We
cannot live unto ourselves alone.
Peaceful Foreign Policy
"The foreign policy Of America
can best be described by one word
peace. Our actions rave always
proclaimed our peaceful desires, but
never more evidently than now.
1--WE covet no territory; we sup
port no threatening military array
we harbor no hostile intent. We
have pursued, are pursuing, anc
shall continue to pursue with un
firing devotion the cause of peace.
'"These ideals we Rave put into
practical application. We have
sought to promote peace not only by
word, but by appropriate action. We
have been unwilling to surrender oul
independence. We have refused tC
ratify the covenant of the League OF
Nations. But we have co-operated
with it to suppress tie narcotic trade
and promote public health.
I'VE have every desire to help; but
TIE time, the place, and the method
ton. Under our constitution we
cannot forecIose tie right of toe
president or the congress to deter
mine future problems when they
arise.
I'VE must necessarily proceed
upon the principle of present CO.
operation without future entangle.
ments.
'As peace means fundamentally a
reign OF law, we propose to become a
member Of the Permanent Court o:
international Justice. Such action
would do much to indicate our de-
termination to restrain the rule OF
force and solidify and sustain TIE
rule of reason among nations.
L. 5. Aid to Europe
I'VE have observed with sym
pathy the continuing difficulties of
Europe. We have desired to assist
whenever we could do so effectively
Late in December, 1922, the sec
rotary of state announced the Amer
lean plan, which was finally adopt.
ed, Under it the PREPARATIONS com
mission appointed a committee OF
experts of which three were Ameri-
cans, one of whom, Charles G..
report has been made which received
worldwide appreciation and has been
accepted in principle by the govern.
ments interested.
At a conference of prime minis
ters held to work out the details of
putting this plan into operation. [
directed The attendance of Ambas
sador Kellogg, assisted by Colonel
Logan, to represent our govern,
ment
Throughout all this course of
events we helped in the only way we
could help.
Il believe the substance Of the
plan ought to be adopted. Bv that
test will be revealed whether Eurone
really desires our cooperation. If
Europe should agree to this nro.
poSaI, then a private loan should
hNy oi{
many for the financial support Of
this undertaking. The governments
interested should make necessary
concessions for the security of such
loan. In my opinion such action.
oy stabllizing Europe, would result
IN improving our own economic con-
dition.
But beyond that it is the DUTY
Oh our people who have the resources
10 use them for the relief of war
stricken nations and the improve.
ment of world conditions.
AS this is written, reports midi
cate that the plans of General Dawes
VIII be adopted, and that the effort
OF America has made a tremendous
contribution to the welfare, security.
and peace of the world. But l await
the event.
Further Arms Limitation
When the PREPARATIONS plan is in
operation, l shall deem it an appro.
pirate time to approach the great
powers with a proposal for another
conference for a further limitation
OF ornaments and for devising plans
Tor a codification of International
law. L personally should favor en-
terlng into covenants for the pur-
pose of outlawing aggressive war by
any practical means. Our country
has always been against aggressive
war and for permanent peace.
Those who are working out de-
tailed plans to present such a pol
icy for consideration have my en-
tire sympathy. L trust that never
again will the women of this nation
be called on to sacrifice their loved
ones to the terrible scourge of war.
I'VE have constantly striven to
ings and improve our relations with
Latin America.
AT their request we have under
taken to compose their difficulties.
we helped the government of
Mexico protect itself against domes-
tic violence. There is little doubt
that in extending this assistance and
the moral support which it indicat-
ed we helped save the people of
Mexico from the terrors of another
revolution.
I'VE also indicated the adoption
Of a policy of making it worth while
for government so to conduct it.
self as to merit our recognition. We
have secured a written agreement
with Mexico to negotiate a treaty
of amity and commerce to replace
one which was Cancelled as long
ago as 1881, and joint commissions
will shortly meet to adjust all Amer
lean claims against that country.
No Inequalities
THE federal government ought to
be, and is, solicitious for the welfare
of every one of its inhabitants, every
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