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Show I' OUR NEW PRESIDENT Nothing as an aftermath of 'he campaign will be read with mori feeling of satisfaction than the statement made b; Sei il 1 Hard ing when he was informed of bis election. Assuming thai the earlj returns are wholly depen table, ' Sen ator Harding said, "I do nol hesitate to sa Ihni I am pleased, of course, 1 am happy to utter mj gratitude. Unt I am not exultant It is not a personal victory 11 is a renewed expression of confident confi-dent Americanism and B national call lo the Republican party ' It is aJl so serious, the obligations are so solemn ihat insteai of exulting 1 am more given to prayer to iod to make me capable of playing my part, and Ihat all lhe.se mils to reeponaibilil ma; meet the aspirations and expectations of America and the world. l am sure the people who have voted the Republican ticket' Hill understand raj feeling that I should make no unstudied itat racnt of policies at tin- time, beyond the expression made throughout I the campaign. " Approaching his big task in that spirit oi humility, Senator Harding proves his breadth oi mind Snd greatness o" purpose 'iu;l i d not b partisan narrowness but a resolve to Berve all the people he prays for wisdom to conduct his high office with justice and equality. He has a might tasU before him and bark of him are the best wishes of all who love their country |