The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-10-08
COOLIDGE at Omaha

Coolidge at Omaha
1t was especially appropriate for Presdcn
Wilson to caution against miitarism before thu
members Of the American Legion They know thu
horrors of war and by contrast must realize more
deeply than anyone else the blessings of peace
But it not paciist that President Coodg,
appeared before the heroes Of the World War II,
said emphaically: Irrational defense should at al
times be supported, but any form Of militarsn
should be resisted"
His address was powerful plea for disa rna mcnt
The United States has always been advocate o
this policy and much accomplished at the grca
disarmament conference under the Harding admin
straton. There is still more to be accom- lishec
along this line in Europe before normal condition:
are restored
There might have been reference to the
Mitchell embrogo in this portion of Coolidge'e
speech:
You who have been in the service know
how absolutely necessary it is in military
organization that the individual subordinate
some part of his personality for the general
good. That is the one great lesson which
results from the training of a soldier. Who
ever has been taught that lesson in camp
and field is thereafter the better equipped
to appreciate that it is equally applicable
IN Othcr departments or lie. 1t
sary in the home, in industry and commerce.
in scientific and intellectual development
AT the foundation of every strong and
ture character find this trait which is
best described as being subject to discipline
1t is federation in the broadcast and most in
elusive sense, liberality of mind, which
gives to the opinions and Judgments Of 9TH
ers the same generous consideration that
it asks for its own, and which is moved by
the spirit Of the philosopher who declared
that TO know all is to forgive all 1t may
not be given to finite beings to attain that
ideal, but it is none the less one toward
which should strive"
In answer to those who camor for excessv,
evies for military preparedness President Coolidge
points out that the nation today has larger arm,
and navy costing twice much as they ever hav,
in times of peace. In the past six years about fou
billion has been spent. Then he draws this con
cluson:
Peace and security more likely to
result from fair and honorable dealings and
mutual agreements for limitation of
ornaments among nations than by any at
tempt at competition in squadrons and
battalions'
address. He pledges the administration to a per.
lection OF every branch of national defense: Land
forces, air forces surface and submarine forces.
The decentralization Of racial prejudices he urges
as the greatest guaranty of world peace. Such
antagonisms, hatreds and suspicious the war failed
10 lessen. In some quarters the war intensified
them. The great work Of diplomacy as Coolidge
sees it is to create attitude of tolerance
And the place to begin is he says at home
There must be reafrmaton of "our ancient faith
in truth and justice, in charitableness and toler-
ance"
The entire address is fearless resume of a great
national need. 1t addressed to powerful
body OF men representing millions of voters upon
whose shoulders rest grave responsibility 1t took
courage to say this to gathering of this kind
whenever military power starts debating
to the civil authority, by whatsoever means
adopted, the liberties of the country are be-
ginning to end
This great organization of Legion men applauded
the spirit of that sentiment, for it epitomzed Amer
icanism. President Coolidge did not minimize t.e
calling Of the soldier. He praised it. But throug,
all his address he struck careful and essentia
balance between the civil and the military.
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