New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
LEAGUE AND WORLD
 COURT ARE TALKED
President Seeks to Explain the
 Difference

Washington. April g LPl Tho attitude of the government toward the world court, the league Of na- tions and limitation Of armaments was redefned by President Cool idse yesterday in laying the corner stone of the National Press build Ing, the new home of the National Press club,
 Emphasizing tho responsibilities of the press "in promoting better understanding by supporting faith and good will and peace" tho president declared that without q friendly attitude of mind on the part of our people, which can be very largely advanced by the ac- ton of the press, all effort on tho part of the government to main- tain harmonious international re- lations will be Of little avail"
 Tt is futile" he continued, "to cherch justice unless we provide courts. Our country has lately recognized this important principle hy signifying Its determination to promote international justice by ad herring to the world court. This has been done under reservations which adequately safeguard American rights and also tend to strengthen the independence Of the court, Our government has taken this step be- cause 1t believed that 1t was the most practical method by which IL could exercise its great influence in establishing the principle of a reign Of international law under which disputes and differences would be adjusted, not by force but my req son. We ought to be ready 10 as- sums that in underta king to dis charge this same obligation other countries have been animated by the same motives which have in spired us."
 Discussing the League of Nations, Mir. Coolidge said that the United States had refused to adhere to that organization because it wished "to refrain from interfering in the po- litical affairs Of others"
 Tt Will be of great benefit he added, If the people can be in formed that we take part in admin istering international justice because 1t affects us. We do not become involved in the political contro- versies of other countries because nf riir q Hairs "
 Mir. Coolidge appealed for "a bet fer understanding" among the peo- ples of the world in the interest of peace in touching upon the efforts to restrict armaments.
 we are seeking" he said. "by what appears at the present time the only practical methods to pro- mote international limitation or ornaments. It has often been sug- 9estrd that before land and naval "cos can be reduced there must l, an intellectual and moral dis ..,pmcnt. Ot course. this is true. .t lcuG as there is enmity toward , .n other in the hearts of different | rl,8 it is useless to expect dis u.,nt.'
 ta press ot the country wasre-
 rrcd 10 by the president as "one uc the cornerstones of liberty" and ir laying the cornerstone he assert cd that under American institu- tions a cornerstone which Is dedi- c4cd to the press fig likewise dedi- cated to the republic
 "Tn financial resources" he add cd, "in absolute independence, in the reaction of an enlightened public opinion to right and truth and justice, the position which they (the American journalists) occupy in this country stands un- rivaled In all history"
 Appealing for the press Ito seek not to cater to a supposed low and degraded public opinion but rather 10 create noble and inspired pub lie opinion," Mir. Coolidge urged viewpoint Of nationaliSm tempered with a spirit of tolerat!on in all matters Of race, class and religion.
 Apparent differences Of loca- tions, race and customs, he said, are not real but artificial. and mo appeal can be made 10 them which will accrue 10 the lasting benefit Of the human race"
 Tt is enough" he added, "to know that all can say. This is a part Of America and. We are all Americans