Evening star., 1926-11-11
PRESIDENT WILL BACK SENATE
IN ATTITUDE ON WORLD COURT
Declares in Speech He Does Not Propose
q to Ask Modification of Terms.
- Sees Debt as Milestone.
BY the Associated Press.

the Liberty Memorial here today,
spoke as follows:
Fellow Countrymen: It is with
n mingling Of sentiments that
we come to dedicate this memorial.
Erected in memory of those who
defended their homes and their
freedom in the World War. it
stands for service and all that serv-
Ice implies. Reverence for our dead
respect for our living, loyalty to our
country, devotion to humanity, con-
eecratlon 10 religion, all of these and
much more IS represented in this
towering monument and it's massive
supports. 1t has not been raised TO
corlme mem crate war and victory. but
rather the results of war and victory
which are embodied in peace and lib
erty. In its impressive symbolism ii
/ pictures the story of that one in
creaSlng purpose declared by the
poet to mark all the forces of the
past which finally converge in the
spirit of America in order that our
country. as the heir of all the ages
in the foremost fi!cS of time, may
forever hold aloft the glowing hope
OF progress and peace TO all human
ity.
Five years ago It was my fortune
TO take part in a public service held
n.
Ing, Admiral Beatty, Marshal F'och,
Gen. Diaz and Gen. Jacques. repre-
sonting several Of the allied countries
III the war. in tho presence of the
American Legion convention. assist
T. ed in formal beginning of this work
which Is now reaching its compile
ton. Today I return at the special
request Of the distinguished Sena-
tors from Missouri and Kansas and
on tho invitation of Your committee
pm arrangements, in order that may
place the Official sanction OF the Ma
lonal Government upon one of the
most elaborate and impressive memo
ialS that adorn our country. 1t
ZONES as fitting observance of this
eighth anniversary of the signing OF
the armiStice on November II. 1918.
In each recurring year this day will
be set aside to revive memories and
renew ideals. While it did not mark
the end of the war, for the end is not
Vet, 1t marked a general subsistence
OF the armed conflict which for more
than four years shook the very foun-
cations of Western civilization.
Our Place i'm History.
We have little need to inquire
how that war begun. It's day of
carnage Is done. Nothing is to be
gained from ordinations and re-
ordinations. We are attempting to
restore the world to a state of bet
ter understanding and amity. We
can even leave to others the discus
sion Of who won the war. 1t is
enough fer us TO know that the side
on which we fought was victorious.
But we should never forget that we
were asserting our rights and main
tanning our ideals. That, at least. we
shall demand as our place in history.
The energy and success with
which our country conducted it's mill
tary operations after it had once en-
tered the war has now become a
closed record Of fame. The experience
or this thriving city and these two
adjoining states was representative of
that of the country. Soon came the
marshaling Of the National Guard.
From Its existing units in Missouri
and Kansas the foundation of the 35th
Division was laid. The seth Division
was raised almost entirely in these
two States. A portion Of the AID
known as the Rainbow Division, came
from this city. The whole martial
spirit Of this neighborhood, which
within a radius of 200 miles had fur
niShed the famous regiment of Mis-
souri, Volunteers, comma rded by Col
Alexander W. DOniphan when he made
one Of the most celebrated Of marches
to the conquest Of Chihuahua in the
Mexican War, reasSerted itself as it
had done in 81 and 90. While these
divisions were serving with so much
distinction on the battlef1eidS of
France, their fellow citizens We're sup
porting them with scarcely less dis
tinction in patriotic efforts at home.
They were furnishing money for Lib
erty loans, subscribing to the relief
associations headed by the Red Cross,
turning out munitions from the fac
tories and rations from the fields. The
whole community was inspired with
r. devotion to the cause of liberty.
Returning at the end of the war,
these divisions have increased thec
distinction by being represented in
high places in civil life. From the
S9th came the great administrator and
colonial governor. Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood, and from the 35th Division
came distinguished son Of Missouri
the present Secretary Of War, Col.
Dwight r. Davis.
"Under no other flag are those who
have served their country held in such
high appreciation. 1t is, of course, i'm
possible for the eyes of the Govern
ment 10 detect all individual cases of
veterans requiring relief i'll every part
OF our land. But the Veterans Blu
reau IS orga niZed into departments
and subdivisions, 50 that if any
worthy person escapes their obserya-
lion il is because the utmost care and
attention could do no more. In the
last eight years about $4,000, ,000. 900
has been expended by the National
Government for restoration, educa-
ton and relief. Nearly $1,000, ,0O0 900
has been pledged to accrue in future
benefits to all veterans. Whenever
they may be suffering from illness.
whatever may he its cause, the doors
OF our hospitals are open 10 them
without charge until they are restored
10 health. This is an indication of
praise and reward which our country
hestows upon its veterans. our adml-
ration is boundleSS. 1t is no mere idle
form: 1t is no shadow without reality,
hut a solid and substantial effort rtS-
ing into the dignity of sacrifice
made by all the people that they
might in some degree recognize and
recompense those who have served in
time of national peril. All veterans
should know this and appreciate it.
and they do. All citizens should know
II and be proud OF it, and they are.
No Apology for Wealth.
considering the inspiring record Of
YOUR soldiers in the field and the gen
eral attitude of appreciation which
has been constantly reiterated by the
whole Nation it would be hut natural
10 suppose that this Midwestern coun-
try would give appropriate expression
to the honor and devotion in which il
holds those who have served their
country and the ideals for which they
were contendinC. But the magnitude
OF this memorial and the broad base
of popular support on which it rests
can scarcely fail to excite national
wonder and admiration. More than
one nerSon out of four in the entire