The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-08-15
.CI.,0OLIDCE'S SPEECH
President Stresses Need Of
Economy, Lower Taxes

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Cnolidgs. as Republican nominee TOT
nrvsident, delivered tonight, was the
straightforward utterance OF an
honest man. The address contained
10 false promises.
lie referred to the unsatisfactory
financial conditions throughout the
land ia 1920, when five million men
were out of work and business was
s.agnaut. and pointed out that since
that time the enactment of the new
tariff law prevented the flooding Of
the country with imported goods
made by cheap foreign labor. lie
said if American wages had been
lowered by reason Of the Influx OF
foreign goods the agricultural
situa,lon would have been far worse,
showing that a larger home-consump
tion of agricultural products was
made possible by the wages paid as
result Of protective tariff
In regard to agriculture, Mr. Cool
idve stated that this administrations
had passed more bills to help the
farmers than any other 10 the history
OF the nation, and he referred to the
help that had been rendered by the
intermediate credit banks, the farm
loan board and other agencies. lie
said it was extremely difficult 10
secure all needed legislation because
the many representatives Of farmers
organizations did not agree as
whole, and he offers suggestion that
there should be commission TO
recommend legislation TO congress
that will help the farmer, legislation
that will be a relief and to prevent, il
possible, any recurrence of depression
10 that industry. He stated firmly
that the farmers dollar should have
the same purchasing power as any
other dollar.
The president recommended a
diversi6cation of crnps, cooperative
marketing, control OF foods, better
transportation and a reorganization
of the freight-rate structure.
In the matter of economy, MI.
Coolidge pointed out the reduction
that had been made 10 federal taxes
and said be was ia favor Of further
reductions and wanted every burden
possible lifted from the shoulders of
the people. He also spoke of the
reduction OF the public debt since
1921. In the matter of labor be
stated that this is government for
all the people, that every one should
be treated fairly without regard to his
financial condition or occupation. He
stated the government is in favor of
voluntary arbitration between
employer and employee.
The president expressed pleasure at
the part that women are now able to
tske 10 politics to protect the freslde,
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legislation. saying no one has the
right to live from the earnings OF
children who should be 10 school.
Touching upon immigration the
president stated that the bill be
signed would result 10 maintaining
the high standard of wages of all the
people la this cauntry-both those
who have lived here for years and the
recent arrivals.
In regard to prohibition Mr.. Cool
idge said the law was on tee statute
hooks and 1t was the duty Of every
citizen aud also the chief executive
of the nation to enforce it.
Id foreign affairs he reiterated the
forts OF the United States to main
tain peace aud amity. He stated that
America should be willing to loan
money TO help Europe get on her feet
that it was our duty TO humanity. he
said this should come through private
urces. Mr.. Coolidge stated that
it was bis intention when the matter
tf reparations was settled to call
another disarmament conference He
favors cooperation internationally for
The peace of the world but without
involving the United States polItl-
cally.