The Washington times., 1924-12-03

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The police surmise that Ready,
whenever he felt tired, kept let
tiers instead of delivering them.
great benefit to humanity. shall
resist any attempt to resort to the
old methods and the old standards.
/ am specially solicitious that
foreign nations should comprehend
the candor and sincerity with which
we have adopted this position.
While we propose to maintain de-
fensive and supplementary police
forces by land and sea, and to
train them through inspections and
maneuvers upon appropriate occo-
sions in order to maintain their
efficiency, I wish every other ma
ton to understand that this does
not express any unfriendliness or
convey any hostile intent. want
the armed forces Of America to be
considered by all peoples not as
enemies but as friends, as the con-
tribution which is made by this
country for the maintenance of the
peace and security of the world.
Aid For Veterans.
With the authorization for gem
eral disqualification OF the veterans
of all wars provided during the
present year. the care and treat
ment of those who have served
their country in time Of peril and
the attitude of the Government to-
ward them is not now SO much one
of needed legislation as one of care
Aa.1 u TT.
tration. 1t will ever be recognized
that their welfare is of the first
concern and always entitled to the
most solicitous consideration on the
part of their fellow citizens. They
are organized in various associa-
lions, of which the chief and most
representative is the American
Legion. Through its offices the
legion will present to the Congress
numerous suggestions for legisla-
ton. They cover such a wide va
rfety Of subjects that II is impos-
sible to discuss them within the
scope Of this message. With many
of the proposals join in hearty
approval and commend then. all to
the sympathetic Investigation and
consideration of Congress.
Foreign Relations.
At no period In the past twelve
years have oux foreign relations
been in such satisfactory condi-
ton as they are at the present
time. Our actions in the recent
months have greatly strengthened
the American policy Of permanent.
peace with independence The at
titude which our Government took
and maintained toward an adjust.
ment of European Preparations, by
pointing out that 1t was not e politi-
cal but business problem, has
demonstrated its wisdom by its
actual results. We desire to see
Europe restored that it may resume
its productivity in the increase of
industry and its support in the adj
vance of civilization. We look
with great qualification at the hope
full prospect Of recuperation in
Europe through the Dawes plan.
Such assistance as can he given
through the action of the public,
authorities and of our private
citizens, through friendly counsel
and cooperation, and through eco.
nomic and financial support, NOT
ALL ally WdIllh6 Uul 4OE
productive enterprise, not to pro-
vide means for unsound govern
ment financing but to establish
sound business administration,
should be unhesitatingly provided.
Ultimately nations, like individ-
uals. can not depend upon each
other but must depend upon them
selves. Each one must work out
its own salvation. We have every
desire to help. But with all our
resources we are powerless to save
unless our efforts meet with
constructive response. The sit
uation in our own country and all
over the world is one that can be
improved only by hard work and
self-denial. 1t is necessary to re-
duce expenditures, increase saw
ings and nquidate debts. 1t is in
this direction that there lies the
greatest hope Of domestic tranquil
ity and international peace. Our
own country ought to furnish the
leading example in this effort. Our
past adherence to this policy, our
constant refusal to maintain
military establishment that could
be thought to menace the security
Of others, our honorable dealings
with other nations whether great
or small, has left us in the almost
constant enjoyment OF peace.
People Demand Peace.
1t is not necessary to stress the
general desire Of all the people
OF this country for the promotion
of peace. 1t is the leading principle
Of all our foreign relations. We
have on every occasion tried to
cooperate to this end in all ways
that were consistent with our
proper independence and our tradi-
tional policies. 1t will be my
constant effort to maintain these
principles, and to reinforce them
by all appropriate agreements and
treaties. While we desire always
to cooperate and to help, we are
equally determined to be independ-
ent and free. Right and truth
and justice and humanitarian ef-
forts will have the moral support
of this country all over the world.
But we do not wish to become In
volved in the political controver-
sizes Of others. Nor is the country
disposed to become a member of
the League Of Nations or to as
sumo the obligations imposed by
its covenant.
America has been one Of the
foremost nations in advocating
tribunals for the settlement Of in.
ternational disputes of justiciable
character. Our representatives
took leading part in those con-
ferences which resulted In the
establishment of The Hague Trib.
unal, and later In providing for
a Permanent Court OF Interna-
tional Justice. / believe it would
be for the advantage Of this coun.
try and helpful to the stability
of other nations for us to adhere