The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-16

pose the prejudices and conflicts at
nome. to lessen the threats of re-
neWed wars through the world.
He succeeded in those tasks.
When in two years he died. new
peace treaties had been made in
terms which won the support of our
people; tranquility had been re-
stored at home; employment had
Deen renewed and a long period of
prosperity had begun.
Our thoughts today turn TO the
man himself. My first meeting with
warren Harding ever fingers in my
memory. 1t was during the war and
IN a time OF the greatest strain and
anxiety. Late one evening the then
senator Harding, whom I never had
met, came to my Office.
Visit Typical Of Character
When he was announced thera
flashed into my mind the thought
that here was some complaint or a
request for some appointment. In
stead, the senator said simply:
nave not come to get ANYTHING
1 just want you to know that IL
you wish the help of a friend, tele-
phone me what you want. I am
there to serve and to help
That statement, I came to learn.
was typical Of him. I refer to it
now because it reveals the nature
of the man.
Warren Harding gave his life in
worthy accomplishment for his
country. He was man of delicate
sense Of honor, of syrnpathetic
heart. OF transcendent gentleness of
soul-Who reaches out for friend
ship, who gave Of it Loyalty and
generously in his every thought and
deed. He was a man of passionate
patriotism. He was man of deem
religious feeling. He was devoted
TO his fellow-men."
Former President Calvin Coolidge
VINO was Vice-Presient at the time
OF Harding's death on Aug. 2, 1923.
also was to speak. He was to be
followed by Governor George White
Of Ohio. " '--'o
Senator Joseph N. Freylinghuysen
OF New Jersey, president of the
Harding Memorial Association. pre-
pared a review of the history of
the impressive Grecian memorial
tomb made possible by contribution
from more than 100000 persons.
A military band and the Repub-
!ican Glee Club Of Columbus. O..
nave been enlisted to furnish the
music.
Hoover to Leave Early
President Hoover planned tn
leave aboard his special train i'm
mediately after the dedication
which was expected to be Completed
by mid-afternoon. He will 90 to
Columbus, where he is Scheduled
TO review a parade of Civil war
veterans held in connection with the
annual state encampment.
A short reception for Mr.. end
Mrs. Hoover will be held in the
Ohio statehouse, after which they
VIII depart for Springfield, Ill.
Construction Of the Harding
memorial was begun in 1925 and
was completed three years ago.
Many delays in arranging for the
dedication were encountered.
The memorial is of Georgia mar
bic, circular in design and sur
rounded by forty-eight massive pill
lars representing the states of the
Union. In the center of the tomb.
on grassy plot, are the sarcophagi
containing the bodies Of former
President Harding and his wife.
Thousands In City
Marion and highways leading into
it were draped in flags and bunting
as men and women from all walks
Of life, from far and near. came to
join in the tribute to the late Presi-
dent.
Much Of Mar1on's recent history
was written around the life Of War
rem Harding and today-the last
phase-found thousands Of friends
and former intimates here to bow
af HE tomb