Evening star., 1925-03-04
Stresses Economy, Not for
Sake of Business, But for
Man-WouId Conquer War
by Stronger IdeaIism.
SAYS NATION MUST SHUN
SOPHISTRY IN RELATIONS
Hints He May Favor Conference
to Solve Economic Ills OF
World-Demands Law Obedience
and Supports international
Court and Rule of Reason.
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.


American idealism, with more
than a tinge of New England prac-
ticability, dominates the inaugural
address delivered by President Cal
vim Coolidge today-a message heard
and read by millions OF Americans.
The President promises TO work
for:
l. Economy in governmental ad-
ministration.
?. Reduction OF taxes.
3. American adherence to the
World Court.
He indicates his strong desire Tor:
|. Further limitation of arma-
ments.
, Solution of economic problems
that bear the seeds of new wars.
keynot. of Administration.
The address is interpreted as the
KEYNOTE of the administration which
Is to rule in Washington for the next
four years Under a polite tradition
the President has been in ONCE as the
representative of the late President
Harding during the greater part of
serving under the mandate of the peo-
pie given him last November
When the President accepted the
nomination of the Republican party
last August he appealed to the com
mon sense of the American people
Today he renews again his pledge and
seeks to translate into policies that
common sense.
Americas job in the world today rs
to aid but to remain American,
President Coolidge says. Most ear
nestIy does he recommend to his
countrymen that they safeguard the
freedom of the people and the great
advances which have been made by
the American people in the past. In
phrase that brings to MIND the great
Patrick Henry, after summing up the
inheritances of the American people.
the President says 'all these need
constant effort and tireless vigilance
for their protection"
No Lengthy Program.
The Presidents address is brief.
But into it he has packed discussion
of the foreign relations of the United
States. domestic problems, his inter
pretation of the vote cast by the
people in the election last Fall, and
a demand for party fealty and united
action by the Republicans now con-
trolling the executive and Legislative
branches of the Government Into it
he has woven epigram and plain,
unvarnished' statement. 1t is Cool
idEe at his best.
The President promises handling
of foreign relations that will make
for peace. He promises an admins
tration that will benefit the taxpay-
ers and the workers through econo-
my-and more economy. He prom
ises. further. a reduction in taxes
He lays down no lengthy program of
new legislation, however.
The part President Coolidge would
have the United States play in world
affairs today is Ito use our enormous
powers to trim the balance or the
world"-to act as a great stabilizing
influence.
Would Relieve Pressure.
In one portion of his address the
President seemingly gives support To
the Recommendation of Senator Borah
of Idaho, chairman OF the Senate for
eigu relations committee, that steps
be taken TO solve the economic prob
lens of the world-~as a forerunner TO
permanent peace. In this connec-
tion the President says:
"One of the greatest dangers TO
peace lies in the economic pressure
to which people find themselves sub
jected. One of the most practical
things to be done in the world is 10
seek arrangements under which such
pressure may be removed and hope
may be revived. There must be some
assurance that effort and endeavor
will be followed by success and pros
perity In the making and financing
of such adjustme nts there Is not only
an opportunity, but real duty, for
America to respond with her counsel
and her resources"
But the greatest stress is laid by
the President on the need of cherish
ing 1.-THE desire for peace" in the
heart of humanity.
Spirit Must Triumph.
Parchment will fail, the sword
will fail, 1t is only the spiritual ma
ture of man that can be triumphant"
he says.
In support OF American adherence
to the Permanent Court of Inter
national Justice-more popularity
known as the World Court-Mr. Cool
idge says:
I'VE cannot barter away our in
dependence or our sovereignty, but
we ought to engage in no refine
ments of logic, no sophistries and no
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