Evening star., 1924-06-12

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CIVIL SERVICE.
THE improvement in the enforce
ment OF the merit system, both by
legislative enactment and executive
action since March 4. 1921. has been
marked and effective. BY executive
order the appointment of presiden-
tial postmasters has been placed on
the merit basis similar to that .ap-
plying to the classified service;
I'VE favor the classification of
postmasters in first, second and third
class post Offices, and the placing
of the prohibition enforcement held
forces within the classified civil serv-
ice without necessarily Incorporating
the present personnel
FOREIGN DEBTS.
I'm fulfllment of our solemn pledge
in the national platform of 1870. we
have steadfastly refused to CONSIDER
the cancellat ton of foreign debts. Our
attitude has not been that of an op-
pressiye creditor seeking immediate
return and ignoring existing hnanclai
conditions. but has been baseo on
the conviction that moral ooilsatlon
such as was incurred should not be
disregarded." :,
I'VE stand for settlement with all
debtor countries. similar in character
to our debt agreement with Great
n.
under Republican administration,
was the greatest international nnan-
cial transaction in the history OF the
world. Under the terms or the agree
ment the United States now receives
an annual return upon $500 100000
owing to us by Great Britain, with
a definite obligation of ultimate pay
ment in full.
The business OF the basis en-
ployed has been formally recognized
Nv
Great nations can not recognize
or admit the principle of reputation.
To do so would undermine the integ-
rty essential for international trade,
commerce and credit Thirty-hve per
cent of the total foreign debt is now
in process of liquidation.
FOREIGN RELATIONS:
The Republican party reaffirms its
stand for agreement among the ma
tions to prevent war and preserve
peace. AS an important step in this
direction we indorse the Permanent
Court of International Justice and IA
vor the adherence of the United
States to this tribunal as recon-
mended by President Coolidge. This
membership in the league of nations
and to assume any obligations under
the covenant of the league. On this
we stand.
While we are unwilling to enter
into political commitments which
would involve US in the conflict of
European politics. it should be the
purpose and high privilege of the
United States to continue to coop
crate with other nations in humani-
tartan efforts in accordance with our
cherished traditions.
The basic principles of our foreign
policy must be independence without
indifference to the rights and necessi-
ties OF others and cooperation with
out entangling alliances. This policy,
overwhelmingly approved by people:
has been vindicated since the end of
the great war. Americas participa-
tion in world affairs under the admin
istration OF President Harding and
President Coolidge, has demonstrated
the wisdom and prudence of the ma
tional judgment.
Praises Dawes Work.
"A most impressive example Of the
capacity of the United States to serve
the cause of world peace without po-
litical affiliations was shown in the
effective and beneficent work Of the
Dawes commission toward the solu-
ton of the perplexing question Of
German reparationS. The first confer
ence of the great powers in Washing
ton called by President Harding ac-
compliShed the Limitation of arma-
ments and the readjustment of the
relations of the powers interested in
the far east.
agreement to reduce ornaments, re-
lieved the competitive nations in
volved from the great burdens OF
taxation arising from the construc-
ton and maintenance of capital bat
tleships; assured a new, broader and
better understanding in the far east:
brought the assurance of peace in
the region of the Pacific and formally
adopted the policy of the open door
for trade and commerce in the great
markets OF the far east.
This historic conference paved the
way to avert the danger OF renewed
hostilities in Europe, and to restore
the necessary economic stability.
ca have been reduced to peace
footing, there has been an increase
in the land and air forces abroad
which constitutes a continual menace
to the peace of the world and bar
to the return of prosperity.
New Arms Pariey Urged.
I'VE firmly advocate the calling of
conference on the limitation Of
land forces, the use of submarines
and poison gas, as proposed by Presi-
dent Coolidge, when, through the
adoption of a permanent reparations
plan, the conditions in Europe will
make negotiations and cooperation
by treaties of peace, safeguarding
our rights and without derrogating
those of our former associates in
arms, the Republican administration
and Germany and Austria. We have
concluded and signed with other ma
tions during the past three years
more than fifty treaties and inter-
national agreements in the further
ance of peace and good will
permanent accord have marked our
relations with all Latin America. The
long-standing controversy between
Chile and Peru has been advanced
toward settlement by its submission
to the President of the United States
as arbitrator. and with the helpful
cooperation OF this country. a treaty
has been signed by the representa-
tives of sixteen American republics
which will stabilize conditions on the
American continent and minimize the
opportunities for war.
Cites Mexican Settlement.
"our difficulties with Mexico have
happily yielded to a most friendly ad-
justment Mutual confidence has been
restored, and a pathway Tor tnat
friendliness and helpfulness which
should exist between this government
ard the government of Ou-eighbor-
ing republic has been marked. Agree
ments have been entered into Tor the
determina alton by judicial commissions
of the claims Of the citizens OF each
country against the respective gov
eminent.
1--WE can confidently look forward to
more permanent and more stable re-
lations with this republic that joins
for SO many miles our southern bor-
der.
"Our policy, now we'll defined. OF
giving practical aid to other peoples
without assuming political obliga-
tions mas been conspicuously demon
strated. The ready and generous re-
sponse of America to the needs of
the starving in Russia and the sud
denly stricken people of japan gave