Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-11

DiemS ana called formally Tor
the first time for conscript-
tion of capital as well as man
power in time of war.
The address was in dedication Of
the Liberty Memorial. erected by the
people of this city in memory of its
citizens who served in the world war.
Delivered at the hour when eight
years ago the Armistice went into
effect, il was devoted to n discussion
Of problems arising out Of the war
with are-stating Of the position or
the Washington government on many
questions Of world interest while
mention was made Of national antag-
onism against this country.
Much Misrepresentation
"A permanent court Of internation-
al justice has been established. the
president said in setting forth his
position on the worIu court, ito
which nations may voluntarily resort
for an adjustment Of their differ
ences. 1t has been subject to much
Misrepresentation, which has result
ed in much misconception OF it's prin-
ciples and objects among our people.
court by this nation on condition
that the statute or treaty creating it
be amended to meet our views. The
senate has adopted a resolution for
that purpose.
While the nations involved can
not yet be said to have made a final
determination, and from most Of
them no answer has been received,
many Of them have indicated that
they are unwilling to concur in the
conditions adopted By the resolution
Of the senate. While no final deci-
sion can be made BY our governments
until final answers are received, the
situation has been sufficiently de-
vcloped so that I feel warranted i'm
saying that do not intend 20 ask
.tha. sanate to modify its position. 10
not believe the senate would take
favorable action on any such propos-
al, and unless the requirements of
the senate resolution are met by the
other interested nations ! can sec no
prospect Of this country adhering 70
the court"
Would Conscript Resources
In speaking Of conscription, Mr..
Coolidge said that it lis more and
more becoming the conviction OF stu
dents of adequate defense that in
time Of national peril, the govern
ment should be clothed with author
ity 10 call into its service all of its
man power and oil Of it's property
under such terms and conditions that
it may completely avoid making q
sacrifice Of one and profiteer Of
another"
ITO expose some men 70 the perils
Of the battlefield while others ara
left TO reap large gains from the dis
tress OF their country is not In har-
mony with our ideal OF equality, he
said. Any future policy Of con-
scription should be all inclusive APP
rlicabls In its terms 10 the entire
personnel and the entire wealth OK
the whole nation"
After asserting that the Armlstice
in 1918 did not mark the end OF the
war, for the end is not yet, MT.
Coolidge declared for adequate mill
tary. naval and aviation preparedness
while he emphasized that the United
States does not seek to be a military
power and "Cherishes no imperialistic
designs" At the same time, he re-
iterated the desire of the Washing-
competitive armaments.
Disarmament Treaties
We have at last entered into trea-
ties with the great powers, he said
-enlightening to large degree COM
petition in naval ornaments We are
engaged In negotiations 10 broaden
and extend this humane and enlight-
ecnd policy and are willing 70 make
reasonable sacrifices to secure its
further adoption"
IN mentioning the war debts owed
the United States by foreign coun-
tries and their adjustment, NIT. Cool
idge again emphasized that, -mOdor-
alton IA u mutual international obIi-
gaticn.
"Our government" he said in this
connection. "has steadily maintained
the policy Of the recognition and
sanctity~ Of international obligations
and the performance Of international
covenants. II has not believed that
the world. economically. financially
or morally, could rest upon any other
source foundation. But such policy
does not include extortion or opposi-
tion we have. therefore, un-
dertaken to deal with other countries
in accordance with these principie1r
believing that their application ~ for
the welfare OF the world and the adj
vancement Of civilization.
Avoid Suspicion
Reports that Europe dislikcs Amer
ica were met BY the president with
the statement that he wanted ito NV
sure that the attitude and acts Df th0
American government are right" and
that he was willing TO intrust to
others the full responsibility for Che
results OF theiF own behavior" ~H
we are TO have peace" he asserted,
eve are to live In accordance with
the dictates Of higher life. W.
shall avoid q national spirit Of aus
picion, distrust, and hatred toward
other nations. The old world has for
generations indulged itself in this
form of luxury. The results have been
ruinous. It is not for as. who are
more fortunately eircumstanced. 10
rass judgment upon those who ara
less favored. IN their place we might
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