Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-15

We will or no. Their financial con-
dition is not and can not be entirely
separated from our financial condi-
ton. But the final determination Of
our relationship to other countries
rises into higher realm. We be-
lteve in the brotherhood of man.
because we believe in the fatherhood
OF God. That is our justification for
freedom and equality. We believe in
the law of service, which teaches
US that we can, improve ourselves
only by helping others. We know
that these principles are .appn-
cable alike, to our domestic and our
foreign relations. We can not live
unto ourselves alone.
The foreign policy of America can
best be described by one word
peace. Our actions have always
proclaimed our peaceful desires, but
never more evidently than now. We
covet no territory: we support no
threatening military array; we
harbor no hostile intent. We have
pursued. are pursuing, and shall
continue to pursue with untiring de-
votion the cause of peace
These ideals we have put into
practical application. We have
sought to promote peace not only
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ton. We have been unwilling to
surrender our independence. We
have refused to ratify the covenant
of the League of Nations. But we
have cooperated with it to suppress
the narcotic trade and promote pub
lie health. We have every desire to
help; but the time, the place, and
the method must be left to our own
determination. Under our Constitu-
ton We can not foreclose the right
of the President or the Congress to
determine future problems when
they arise. We must necessarily
proceed upon the principle of pres
ent cooperation without future en-
Peace Fss
As peace means fundamentally O
reign of law, We propose to become
o. member of the Permanent Court
OF International Justice. Such ac-
tlon would do much to indicate our
determination to restrain the rule of
force and solidify and sustain the
rule Of reason among nations.
We have observed with sympathy
the continuing difficulties of Europe
We have desired to assist whenever
we could do so effectively. Late in
december, 1922, the Secretary OF
state announced the American plan,
which was finally adopted. Under
1t the Preparations Commission ap-
pointed a committee of experts of
which three were Americans, one of
whom, Charles G. Dawes, was chosen
chairman. A report has been made
which received world wide approba-
ton and has been accepted in
principle by the Governments inter-
ested. At conference of Prime
Ministers held to work out the de-
tails of putting this plan into opera
tlon' directed the attendance of
Ambassador Kellogg, assisted by
Colonel Logan, to represent our
Government. Throughout all this
course of events we helped in the
only way we could help.
l believe the substance of the
plan ought 10 be adopted. BY that
test will be revealed whether
Europe really desires our coopera-
ton. If Europe should agree to
this proposal. then a private loan
should be made by our citizens to
Germany for the financial support of
this undertaking. The governments
interested should make necessary
concessions for the security of such
a loan. In my opinion such action,
! by stabilizing Europe, would result
in improving our own economic con-
clifton. But beyond that it is the
duty OF our people who have the re-
sources to use them for the relief
or war stricken nations and the
Improvement of world conditions.
AS this is written, reports indicate
that the plan of General Dawes will
be adopted, and that the effort of
America hoG
contribution to the welfare, security.
and peace of the world. But I await
the event.
When the reparations 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
for codification of international
law. I personally should favor en-.
terlng into covenants for the purpose
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 detailed plans to
present such policy for considera-
ton have my entire sympathy. I
trust that never again will the wo-
men Of this Nation be called on to
sacrifice their loved ones to the ter
rible scourge of war.
We have constantly striven to
come to more complete understand.
ings and improve our relations with
Latin America. At their request we
nave undertaken to compose their
difficulties. We helped the Govern
ment of Mexico protect itself against
domestic violence. There is little
doubt that in extending this assist
ance and the moral support which
1t indicated we helped save the peo-
pie of Mexico from the terrors Of
Gated the adoption of a policy Of
making it worth while for a govern
ment SO to conduct itself as to merit
| our recognition. We have secured q
written agreement with Mexico to
negotiate a treaty of amity and COM
merce to replace one which was can.
celed as long ago as 1881, and Joint
commissions will shortly meet to ad.
just all American claims against
that country.
We Are One People
The Federal Government ought to
be, and fs. solicitous for the welfare
| of every one Of its inhabitants, every
one of its business activities, whether
ehSy NC SHioAA oi SISdt. MS Is one
country; we are one people united
+, by common interests. There should
be no favorites and no outcast mo-
! race or religious prejudices in gov
eminent. America opposes special
privilege for anybody, and favors
equal opportunity for everybody. 1t
has adopted these principles because
| they are the logical conclusions of
| Our ideals of freedom. Moreover, we
believe they contribute to our ma.
terial welfare. We oppose the arti.
fetal supports of privilege and mo-
nopoly because they are both unjust