Show COOLIDGE TO FOLLOW VIEWS OF HAVING HARDING president outlines policies in his i first message to the lawmakers F is OPPOSED TO A mm bons against the league of nations but favors the establishment of a worlds court of justice i i does not want further railroad legislation washington glon president coolidge in his first address to lu tile t said in part since the close of the he last congress the nat nation on hat has lost president harding tho world knew its his kindness and his flum humanity anity his greatness ass and lite his character lie he has left his mark upon history ife he his has made justice more certain and peace more secure tho the sur bassing tribute paid to hla his memory as he a was borne across the continent to rest at last at home revealed the place he held in the hearts of 0 the american people but this la is not the lie occasion for extended reference to the man or hla his work in this presence onions among those who knew and loved him that Is unnecessary but we who were as soc socia ted with him could not rem resume ume t together the functions of our office witt without ou t pausing ausing tor for a moment and in his him memory re consecrating ourselves to the he service of our country lie ile Is arg pone gone we ierna lemala ln it Is our duty under the inspiration of his example to take up the burdens which lie he was wan permitted to lay down and to develop and support the wise principles of govern mont ment which he represented foreign affairs for us peace reigns everywhere we desire to perpetuate it always by granting full justice to others and requiring of 0 others full justice to ourselves our country has one cardinal principle to maintain in its foreign policy it Is an Amert american can principle it mutt must bo be un in Amer american lead policy we attend to our own ar fairs conserve our a own wn strength and protect lite interests of our own citizens but we recognize thoroughly our obligations to help others reserving to the decision of our own judgment the time the ilia place an and d the method we realize the common bond of hu humanity in anity we ve know the inescapable law of service our country has definitely refus refused ed to adopt and ratify the covenant of the league of nations we have not felt warr warranted ted in assuming the responsibilities which its members have ass assumed u med I 1 am not proposing any change in this policy neither Is the senate the incident so far as we are concerned Is 13 closed world court our oui foreign policy has always bee been n guided by two principles the one 1 Is the avoidance of permanent political alliances all lances which would sacrifice our proper independence tile the other Is in the settlement of controversies nations by example and by t treaty reaty we have advocated arbitration for nearly 25 years we have been a member of the hague tribunal and have long sought the creation of a permanent world court of justice I 1 am m in full accord with both of these ailt 4 1 I f favor vor the establishment of clr blount div ur t intended to include the whole wha 1 world ald that Is in and has long lone been an american policy russia our diplomatic relations lately so largely interrupted arts ar now bring being resumed but russia presents notable dlf difficulties faculties we have every desire to see that great people who are our bradt dional friends Irl erds restored to their position among the nations of the earth we have relieved pitiable destitution with an enormous charity our government offers no objection to the carrying g on of commerce by our aitt zone zens with the people of russia our government does not propose however to enter into relations with another regime which refuses to recognize tile the sanctity of international obligations I 1 do not pro propose se to batter baiter away tor for the privilege of yo t trade rad 0 a any y of the cherished rights of human humanity ity I 1 do not propose to make merchandise of any american principles these rights and principles mutt go wherever the sanctions of our government go but while tile the favor of america Is not tor for sale I 1 am willing to make very large concessions for the purpose a of rescuing the people of russia already encouraging evidences of returning to the ancient ways of society can be detected but more it are re needed debts the current debt and interest due from foreign governments exclusive of 0 the british debt of to Is about sa 7 1 I do not favor the cancellation of this thin debt but I 1 see nee no objection to adjusting in accordance with the principle adopted for or the british debt our country would not wish to assume the role of 0 an oppressive creditor but would maintain the principle that financial obligations ligat ions between nations are arc likewise moral obligations which international faith and honor require should be discharged fiscal condition condill on our main problems are domestic problems problem financial stability Is the first requisite of 0 sound bound government we cannot t escape the effect of 0 world cond tlona we WB cannot avoid the inevitable results of cf t the he economic disorders which have reached all nations nut but we shall diminish their harm to us in proportion as ws we continue to restore our government finances to a secure and position this we can and must do upon that firm foundation rests rest the only hope ot of progress pro greBB and prosperity krom froin that oarce mint count come relief for the people thle this being accomplished by a drastic but orderly retrenchment which Is 18 bring ing ln our expenses within ou our r means the origin of this has been the determination ot of the american people the main support P has been the courage ot of those in authority and the effect effective li a me method thod lias has been the budget system the result lias bag involved real sacrifice by department heads beads but it has been made without flinching this s system Is it a law of the congress it represents your will it must be maintained and ought to be strengthened by tile the example of your ob servance edvance er vance without a budget tem there can be no fix fixed ed responsibility rod and no constructive scientific lentine sc economy 1 tariff law the present tariff law has accomplished its two main objects it has bag secured an abundant revenue and been productive of an abounding prosperity under it the country has had a very large exi port and import tra gradx d A constant revision vial of the tariff by the congress cons reia la Is ig liba f dial disturbing anil h harmful ar r ful tho the present law contains an elastic provision authorizing the president to increase or decrease present schedules not in excess ot of 60 50 per c to meet the difference in cost cist ot of production at homo home and abroad this docs not to my mind warrant a rewrite 1119 of the whole law but does docs mean and w will 11 be so 0 o administered that whenever the required reAul red investigation shows shown that tn in equalities aqua titles of sufficient importance exist I 1 in n any schedule tile the power to change chance them and will bo be applied shipping tile the entire we well being of our country Is 13 dependent upon transportation by sea anti anil vind our government during tile the war acau acquired ir ed a large Tn merchant erchant leet fleet which should u i d be transferred as soon as possible bap lo 10 0 private priva to ownership and operation under renditions conditions ellich would secure two ren results first lI cirit rit and of prime importance adequate means for national defense deft nc seed adequate service to american com nerce ii until shipping conditions tire arc such thai al mir heel fleet can be b disposed of alvant advant mm busly under these conditions it will be e opera operated acl as a economically na As possible under it r such pl plans ins as may be devised forim from ta time met to 0 time by the shipping board we must have B n me merchant chant marine aich mets me rn i ts tit e an requirements and we shall havo have to pay n y ilia cost of its service public improvements the time lian diax come to resume in a moderate dav the opening of our intra coastal waterways the control of flood waters of the nil mississippi and of the colorado rivers tile the improvement of the waterways from the llie great hakea toward tile the gulf of mexico and if the is development of 0 the great power and navigation project of 0 tile the st sl lawrence rivet for which efforts are now being made to secure the necessary treaty with canada there thene projects cannot fill all be undertaken under laken at once but all should have the immediate consideration of the congress on gress and hr be adopted 1 as fast as plans can b be matur matured e d and tile tho ne funds become abai available lable railroads criticism of at the railroad law has been directed first to the section laying down the rule by which rates are fixed and providing for or payment to I 1 the ile government and use of excess earnings I 1 second to the method for the adjustment of wage scales and third to the authority permitting consolita consolida lions it has been erroneously assumed that the ac act undertakes to guarantee railroad roa d earnings earnings the law requires that rates should be just and reasonable that has always been the rule under which rates have been fixed to make inake a rate that does not yield a fair return results in confiscation and ra r rates tee are of course unconstitutional unless the government adheres to the rule of making a rate that hat will yield a fair return it must abandon rate making altogether the new and important t f feature e s lure of that part of the law la in the r recapture e e and redistribution of excess rates the constitutionality of this method Is now before the supreme court for adjudication their decision should be awaited before at attempting P I 1 ng further legislation on an this his subject furthermore the importance of this feature will not be great if consoli consolidation dx goes into effect the settlement of railroad labor disputes Is a matter of grave public concern the labor board was established t to protect the public c in the enjoyment i of continuous service by attempting to insure justice between the companies and their heir employees employee i it haai ha been a eat cat help but la Is not altogether satisfactory to the public the employees or the companies if a substantial agreement can be reached among the groups interested there should be hesitation in enacting such agreement into law I 1 if it Is not deac reached he d the labor board may very well be left for the present to protect the public welfare department of justice As no revision of the laws of the united states has been made since 1878 1879 a commission or committee should be created to undertake this work the judicial council reports that two more district jurists judges are needed in the southern district of new york one ina in the northern district of georgia and two more circuit judges in the circuit court of appeals of the eighth circuit leg 1 eg isolation Islat lon should be considered for this purpose the national government has never given adequate adu quate attention to its prison problems it ought to provide employment rn ant in such forms forma of production as c can an be used by the government though not sold to the public in competition with private business for all prisoners who can be placed at work and for which they should receive a reasonable com compensation sensation ensa tion available for their de prohibition me ne prohibition am amendment L ailment to 16 toe constitution requires the i gress and the president to provide laws to prevent Us ila violation it Is in my dj day y to enforce such mich laws for that purpose a treaty Is being negotiated with great britain with respert to tile the right 0 of f search of 0 vessels to prevent smuggling the anat guard should be greatly strengthened and a supply of swift power boats he be provided the major sources of production should be rigidly regulated and every effort should be made to su suppress crebs interstate ter state traffic with thin ihla action action on the part of tile the national government and the co lon which Is u usually bally rendered by bv mun municipal cipal and state authorities ties prohibition should be made effective free government has no greater menace that than disrespect tor for authority and violation of law it it Is the duty ditty of a not only to observe the law jaw pill to u let it be known that he to Is inn cd to its it violation the negro numbered among our population lire are some borne colored people under our constitution their heir rights are just as sacred as those of any other citizen it la Is both a public and a private duty t to a protect those rights the congress c ought u to all its powers of prevention and punishment against the hideous crime ot of lynching lunching lyn ching 0 of which the negroes are by no means the sole role sufferers suf ferera but for which they furnish a majority of the victims regulatory legislation Legi elation operation cooperation co with other maritime powers la Is ner necessary essary tor for complete protection of our glur voa st waters from pollution plans for this are under way but await certain 4 x peri ments for refuse meantime laws prohibiting spreading oil and oil refuse irani roll vessels in our own territorial waters water would he be most helpful against tills menace and should be speedily enacted aws should he be passed regulating aviation liev islon Is in needed of the laws re gulat int ing radio interference ence army and navy kor for several years we have been decreasing the personnel nel of tile the army and navy and reducing re lucene their power to the danger point further reductions should not bo be made the army la is a guarantee e of the security of our citizens at home the navy in 1 a guarantee or of the security of our citizens abroad cloth both of these services should be strengthened rather than weakened additional planes are needed for the he army and additional sub cub marines for the navy education and welfare our national government la Is not doing as much as it legitimately can to do to promote the welfare of ilia hie people our enormous 0 us material wealth anih our llona lions our whole torn form of society avint annot be fully successful BUI until their I 1 benefits reach I 1 the merit of eabry individual this thin if not a tit tile tho government shot should or could asaumi for tho the people the ivi inevitable bl burdens ot existence this is 3 0 0 in method ethod by which wilh we can either be relieved of tin the res results lyris of our own ori folly or be guaranteed a sue life there la Is an In inescapable escapa pcr responsibility for tho the ave development of chain chaia ter lur of industry of thrift and of self control these do not ome from the government but front from the people themselves but the government can and should always be of steadfast determination ration always vigilant to maintain I 1 a ili condition under h it h these virtues t u are most likely kely to do v elop and secure recognition and reward this I 1 the american policy i it is in accordance with this his principle that we have enacted anark d laws for the protection of the public health anti anil have adopted prohibition in narcotic druss drugs and intoxicating liquors for purposes of national uniformity w we ought to provide by constitutional amendment and ampro pilate pi late for it limitation of child libor anil and in all cases under the exclusive jurisdiction of 0 the federal feda ral government a minimum wane wage IM tor for vi omen which would undoubtedly find rient power of entorf enforcement entena in the ln in fluence ot of public opinion immigration american institutions institution rest solely on good citizenship they were created by p 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