The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-04
CONTROL
SOLUTION NEAR,
COOLIDGE SAYS
Praises Work of Red Cross in
Speech Before Annual Meet
ing Monday Evening
HOOVER COMPLlMENTED
Avoids Specific Predictions as
to What Should BE Done 10
Bring Relief

Washington, Oct. 4.-R-Devot.
ing his speech Monday night before
the annual meeting of the American
Red Cross almost exclusively to the
recent Mississippi Valley flood
President Coolidge declared that
I'VE propose to solve the problem
Of flood control SO that such situ-
alton may never again have TO be
met"
"In the solution" he added, 1--WE
shall advance our system OF inland
waterways"
This was the extent to which the
President discussed future govern
mental policy with regard to the
flood problem. He made no direct
reference to probable Congressional
action, and avoided specific predic-
tions as to what should be done.
May Prove Blessing
Out of the affliction and suffer-
ing caused by the Mississippi flood,
Mr.. Coolidge believes, new lessons
of sanitation and health have been
learned so that the catastrophe may
prove blessing in disguise.
The land Of the flooded area, he
added, has been enrich ID by deposits
Of river mud, the farmers have been
supplied with better quality of
seed and their buildings have been
replaced with new structures bet
ter than the old.
These advantages will remain" /"
he declared.
Complimenting those most active
ly concerned with relief for the flood
sufferers, the President mentioned
specifically the services of Secre-
tary Hoover, James l.. Feiser, act
ing chairman of the Red Cross, and
Major General Jadwin. chief of
army engineers.
"The story is one of the fine
chapters in American history" Mr..
Coolidge said, "a record Of generous
response to a call for funds, Of the
high devotion to duty Of those en-
gagged in saving life, and relieving
distress, and of endurance and
courage shown by the people of the
stricken area. The north and the
south have been brought closer to-
gether in the bonds Of sympathy and
understanding. The heart of an
entire nation has been quickened."
Work Well Carried Out
Recalling that the flood enlisted
the assistance Of more government
departments than any previous dis
aster the President declared that
the relief work was go well designed
and carried out that by July IL
headquarters could once more be
removed to Wash, ,gton.
"The people Of the South are the
most appreciative Of the assistance
given to their stricken states," he
said. "In my capacity as President
Of the United States and as head
Of the American Red Cross, I wish
to extend the highest commenda-
ton and the thanks of the country
to the members of the cabinet, to
all government officials and en-
ployes, to the officers and staff
Of the Red Cross. to the thousands
Of volunteers, and to other persons
and agencies for the unselfish con-
tribution of time and substance to
this great humanitarian work in
the Mississippi; Valley. But, in our
admiration for The stupendous work
done there, we must not forget that
the Red Cross organization has
functioned efficiently throughout
the year IN every emergency call and
in all of its reg, lar activities.
"Much glory has been added to
our Red Cross emblem. More and
more it is coming to be recognized
universally as the symbol of love,
sympathy, and charity for all those
in suffering and distress. Its
benign influence reaches out to
touch and soften our daily lives,
dispelling envy and malice, so that
we think less If self and more of
others. bringing more Of peace on
earth and good will toward men,"