Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
Comment ON HOOver's Address
Emphasizes Modesty and Force

What seems to have impressed news
paper observers most about President
Hoover's inaugural address is the fu-
mility and reverence with which he
coupled a confident and busineSSlike
approach to the great task ahead.
Critics who are unfavorable find the
President less frank in his statement
about law enforcement than was the
candidate.
The address is marked. says the
Kansas City Journal-Post, by solem-
nifty and humility In facing grave re-
sponsibilities; eagerneSs for co-opera-
ton of the people In performance OF
gigantic tasks; concern for the peace.
the prosperity. the happiness. the health
and the general well-being OF all sorts
and conditions of men, and earnest de-
votion to law observance as we'll as law
enforcement" His self-dedication to
duty. humbly and earnestly, is appre-
ciated by such papers as the Worcester
Telegram. the Asheville Times. the
Akron Beacon-Journal, the Topeka
Daily Capital. the Bangor Commercial
and the Raleigh News and Observer.
THE address begins with conse-
Grafton and ends with a prayer" OBJ
serves the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
AT time when many and potent in
fiuences are being exercised to bring
faith and righteousness into contempt.
1t is encouraging and reassuring to hear
the Chief Executive of the Nation, the
head and leader of the American peo-
pie, declare his allegiance and his
trust in the solemn moment OF MS
Inauguration"
Altogether an inspiring document.
adequately comprehensive. adequately
brief and adequately lucid" is the an
praisal by the Louisville Times. while
the Cleveland Plain Dealer calls 1t
"idealistic. In the main non-contro,,
versial. phrased in sincerity and
beauty" The Muncie Star points out
that "he pledges himself and those as
ISOLATED with him in the administra-
ton to work in the interest of all the
people and not as the representative OF
the party in power" The Huntington
Advertiser advises that "well-meaning
citizens will bear in mind his words
and remember that government does
not exist for political parties but rather
that POLITICAL parties exist for govern
ment." :,
"A manv-sided man for one thing"
remarks the Butte Daily Post. "eml-
nertly practical. highly trained techni-
callv. hard headed in his efhciencv-
au these things yes And more. For
there is an idea,istjc side to this engl-
neer-pres'dent that we like to contem-
rlate." The Madison Wisconsin state
Journal feels that reading OF the mes
sage Is Sufficient to convince every one
his nlans give promise OF statesman
shin"
"The highest point and most admit
rable in the address" in the opinion ri
the Atlanta Journal, yves that at whlcn
Mr. Hoover declared for a nollcv of
liberal co-workino in International AZ
fairs and specifically for our adherence
IN the permarert Court If Interra-
tionaI .Jrstice." Tho Des Mo'n"s Tr'h-
me Capital views his administrator
as orc which, 'markS turn IN the
road for tho United States ard We NAV
readily believe for the world
"ThA world is likely to sac the
builder at his hest and creotest." pre-
diets the Orahe Wor'd-Her"'d. ""s
under his vieorons leadership. the
United StatAS oeair takes up the role
Of pee BUILDING that 1t laid down
when the band of Woodrow Wilson YVES
ralsied" The indianapolis News adds
its tribute, 1.-THE address will greatly
strengthen the already strong conf
dence in him. and will impress not only
this country. but the world. with the
soundness. liberalitv progressiveness
and broad outlook of the new American
President"
ITS reading and study" declares the