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involved in the settlements of contro-
versies between other countries"
His recent visit to the countries OF
Central and South America and his
reception in those countries, he said,
have demonstrated the friendliness
which exists between this country and
the Latin American republics. His
statement that I'VE wish only for
maintenance Of their independence. the
growth Of their stability and their pros
perity sounds a note which will be
well received In the southern republics.
The President regards the general
election as q mandate to carry out the
pledges made by himself and his party
during the campaign. He announced
that he will call a special session Of
Congress to deal with farm relief and
tariff revision-which has been known
for some time, but Is now ofdcially
stated.
OF particular significance, however.
was the Presidents reference to tariff
revision. He asserted that limited
changes" In the tariff should be made.
which gives clear indication that he
does not intend to permit a runaway
race to raise the tariff duties to in
ordinate heights.
RefrainS from Farm or Tariff Discussion.
The President refrained from any de-
tailed discussion either of the farm
problem or the tariff, however, for he
will deal with those subjects in his
message to the special session of the
new Congress, which he plans to con-
vene in April.
He listed the other mandates" of the
election as follows: The maintenance
Of the integrity Of the Constitution,
vigorous enforcement of the laws, the
continuance Of economy in public ex-
penditure, the continued regulation of
business to prevent domination in the
community, the denial of ownership or
operation of business by the Govern
ment in competition with its citizens,
the avoidance of policies which would
involve the United States in the contFo-
versies Of foreign nations, the more
effective reorganization of the depart
mentS Of the Federal Government, the
expansion Of public works and the pro-
motion of welfare activities affecting
education and the home. ...e
This is an impressive list of subjects
to be tackled by the incoming admin
istration. The Presidents stressing of
the need for continuance Of the policy
of economy in Government expenditure
lNlQ uOWu py bIi6 NUOllO$G
ton is considered particularly signifi-
cant.
President Hoover in this inaugural
address, which Is comparatively brief,
demonstrated his ability to say much
In few words, and q talent for put
ting his arguments into epigrammatic
phrase. His message is distinctly q
human message, showing deep in
sight. 1t is a. message calculated to
make the country think deeply. In his
conclusion the President shows a great
spirit Of optimism.
"The questions before our country"
he said, ARE problems of progress to
higher standards; they are not prob
lens of degeneration. They demand
thought, and they serve to quicken the
conscience and enlist our sense of re-
sponsibility for their settlement. And
that responsibility rests upon you, my
countrymen. as much as upon those Of
us who have been selected for ONCE"
The Presidents final note was one Of
humility and belief in God. He said:
In the presence of my countrymen,
mindful of the solemnity of this occa-
sion, knowing what the task means and
the responsibility which it involves,
beg your tolerance, your aid and your
cooperation. ask the help Of Al
mighty God in this service to nv coun-
Try to which you have called me-"