Evening Star Newspaper, March 4, 1925, Page 5

BALL WL CLOSE INAUGLRAL EVENTS Vice President and Gov- ernors to Be Chief Guests at Colorful Event. The stage Is set for the brilliant charity ball at the Mayflower Hotel tonight as the closing event of Inaug- uration day The distinguished assemblage that will fill the elaborately decorated ballroom will include the newly elect- ed Vice President and Mrs. Charles G. Dawes and a score or more of State governors and thefr wiv. The proceeds of the ball will be apportioned among the following: Children’s Child Welfage Society, Children's Country Homb. Neigbborhood House and the widows and orphans’ fund of the Fire De- partment The program open with a wel- come to the visiting governors by the United States Army Band, com- manded by Capt. R G. Sherman, with W. J. Stannard as band leader. Concert for Governors. As each governor is belng escorted to his box the Army Band w'll render an appropriate march of welcome, in the following order: To the wovernors of—Connecticut, “2d_ Connecticut N. G. March” (D. W. Reeves): Dela- ware “Dear Old Delaware” (Charles T. Edwards: Kentucky, "My Old Kentucky Ho (Stephen Foster): Maine, “State of M tate of Maine” (G. T. Ed Maryland, “Maryland, My chusetts, Hampshire, “New Hampshire! Hall New Jersey. “On Jersey Shore” (Arthur Pryor): Pennsylvania, “Uni- versity of Pennsylvania March” (R. F. Seitz): Rhode Island, “Mv Rhode Tsland” ( R. L. Chase): Vermont, “The Song of the Green Mountains” (John F. Howard); Virginia, “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia” (Bland) Colorado. “Colorado My Own (Phillips M. Chase): North Carolina, rolina, Queen of States” (Mary S. Mercer); New York, “On the S walks of New York”: Wyoming, ““Wyoming Intermezzo” (K. L. King) In between the arrival of the gov- {rnors the band will render these se- cction March, “To the Gov nard); overture, “Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna” (Suppe): valse, “Old Fashioned Songs” (entwined by lake); intermezzo, “The Wedding of the "Rose” (Jessel); salon-plece “Humoresque” (Dvorak); duet for flute and French horn, “Serenate” (TitD), performed by Musiclans Alex- ander Lutkiewitz, flute, and Reiner Bandel, French horn; characteristlc, “American Patrol” (Meacham); march, “General Lejéune” (Branson). rnors” (Stan- General Concert Program. The remainder of the program be as follows: United States Band Orchestra, Charles Benter, di- rector, 9 to 10 p.m.; grand march, “Coronation” (Meyerbeer), from “Th Prophet overture, “Fingal's Cavi (Mendelssohn); finale from the phony in F Minor” (Tschaikowsky), No. 4, Opus 36, fourth movement, al- legro con fuco andante; grand scenes from the opera “Lohengrin™ (Wagner): suite of two numbers: (a) “Woodland Whispers" (character- istic) (Czfbulka); (b) “Whispering Flowers” (characteristic) (Von Blon); valse de concert, Roses from the South” (Strauss); ballet music from “Faust” (Suite Number One) (Gou- nod), (a) Tempo di Valse, (b) Adaglo, (c) Allegretto, (d) Moderato Maesto- excerpts from the musical com- “Wildflower” (Youmans); finale, ‘Star Spangled Banner.” Dance order of Roger Wolfe Kahn Orchestra, beginning at 10 p.m.—"“The Only, Only One” "“I Want You’ “Tokio Blues” “I'll See You in My Dreams,” “Pleasure Mad,” “Rose Marile, “Waters of Minnetonka,” “Oh, Mabel,” “All Alone,” “Me and My Boy Friend,” “Tea for Two,” “My Best Girl,” “Peter Pan,” “You and I termission. “Lullaby,” “Why," bye Sunshine.” “Tango, Brought the Roses,” “Indian Love Call,” “Roses of Picardi,” “Fascinat- ing Rhythm,” “Lady Be Good” “So Am 1" “Call of the South,” “Tell Her in the Springtime,” “Florid; “Shine.” Dance order of Vincent Lopez Orchestras, beginning at 10 p.m.— Fox trot, “Oh, Joseph”; fox trot, “Rose Marie”; fox trot, “Me and My Boy Friend”; fox trot, “Follow the Swallow waltz, “Shadowland”; fox trot Cold, Cold Mamma": fox trot, “Tea for Two"; fox trot, “Drif wood”; fox trot, “Lady Be Good waltz, “Memory Lane”; fox _trot, “Charley My Boy"; fox trot, “Fasci- ¥nating Rhythm.” Intermission. fox trot, “Indian Love Call’; fox trot, “I Cant’'t Get the One I Want”; fox trot, “Adoring You"; fox trot, “Eliza"; waltz, “What'll I Do?"; fox trot, “Too Tired”; fox-trot, “Spain” (tango); fox trot, Limehouse Blues”; fox trot, “Charleston”; waltz, “All Alone’ fox trot, “Prince of Wales”; fox trot, “Good Night, Ladies. Distinguished Guests. Among the distinguished guests to be present will be Vice President and Mrs. Charles G, Dawes: Gov. and Mrs. John W. Trumbull, Gov. and Mrs. Ralph O. Brewster, Maine; Gov. Albert C. Ritchie, Mar: land; Gov. and Mrs, Alvan T. Fuller, Massachusetts; Gov. and Mrs. John G. Winant, New Hampshire; Gov. G. S. Silzer, New Jersey; Gov. /and Mrs. Gifiord Pinchot, Pennsylvania; Gov. and Mrs. Aram J. Potheir, Rhode Gov. and Mrs. Franklin S Vermon and Mrs. E. . Virginia; Gov. and Mrs. Colorado: Gov. and Mrs. Angus W. McLean, North Carolina; Gov. Alfred E. Smith, New York, and Lieut. Gov. and Mrs. Seymour 1owman, New York The ball was arranged under the chairmanship of Mrs. John Allan Dougherty, aided by a number of committee Lee C. J. Morley SCHOOL OFFICIALS ALERT. Will. Seek Datf to Promote Five- Year Building Program. Municipal Architect Albert L. Har- &is. accompanied by Superintendent of Schools Frank W. Ballou and Ernest Greenwood, vice president of the ¥oard of Education and chairman of &s bulldings, grounds and equipment ommittee, will make a survey of ;hunl buildings in some of the prin- cipal cities In the country it funds are provided therefor. The officials believe that in view of the large amount of schoolhouse construction to be undertaken in the District in carrying out the five-year school building -they should inspect the various types of schoolhouses in other cities so as_to Incorporate the best ideas in Washington's new schools. Gaatothd o SRR Naval Tug Sinks Off Cavite. By the Associated Press. J. MANILA, March 4—The naval tug “amia was sunk after a collision with the naval tug Genesee off Sangley Point, near Cavite, today. The crew of the Camia was taken aboard the Genesee. No one was injured. Connecticut; | BY PRESIDENT (Continued from First Page.) it has been th It we have any destiny, we have found it in that di- rection. United With Al Humanity. But if we wish to continue to be distinctively American, we must con- tinue to make that term comprehen- sive enough to embrace the legitimate desire of a clvilized and enlightened people determined in all their rela- tions to pursue a conscientious and re- liglous life. We cannot permlt our- | selves to be narrowed and dwarfed | by slogans and phrases. It is not the adjective, but the substantive, which is of real tmportance. It is not the name of the action, but the result of the action, which is the chief con- cern. It will be well not to be too much disturbed by the thought of elther isolation or entanglement ‘of pacifists and militarists. The physical configuration of the earth has sepa- rated us from all of the Old World. but the common brotherhood of man, the | highest 1aw of all our being, has unit- jed us by Inseparable bonds with all humant Our country represents nothing but peaceful intentions to- ward all the earth, but it ought not to fail to maintain such a military force as comports with the dignity and se- curity of a great people. It ought to be a balanced force, intensely modern, capable of defense by sea and land. beneath the surface and in the air. But it should be so conducted that all the world may see In it, not a menace, but an instrument of ge- | curity and peace This Nation believes. thoroughly in an honorable peace under which the rights of its citizens are to be every- where protected. It has never found that the necessary enjoyment of such a peace could be maintained only by great and threatening array of arms. In common with other nations, it is now more determined than ever to promote peace through friendliness and good wlill, through mutual under- standings and mutual forbearance. We have never practiced the policy of competitive armaments. We have cently committed ourselves by cove- nants with the other great nations to a limitation of our sea power. As one result of this, our Navy ranks larger, in comparison, than it ever did be- fore. Removing the burCen of expense and jealously, which must always ac- crue from a keen rivalry, is one of the most effective methods of di- minishing that unreasonable hysteria and misunderstanding which are the most potent means of fomenting war. This policy represents a new depart- ure In the world. It is & thought, an ideal, which has led to an entirely new line of action. It will not be easy to maintain. Some never moved from their old position, some are con- stantly slipping back to the old ways of thought and the old action of seizing a musket and relying on force. America has taken the lead in this new direction, and that lead America must continue to hold. If we expect others to rely on our fair- ness and justice we must show that we rely on thelr fairness and justice. a Hope In Frequent Conferences. It we are to judge by past ex- perience, there is much to be hoped for in international relations from frequent conferences and consulta- tions. We have before us the bene- ficial results of the Washington ¢on- ference and the various consultations recently held upon European affairs. some of which were In response to our suggestions and in some of which we were active participants. Even the faflures cannot but be accounted useful and an immeasurable advance over threatened or actual warfare. 1 am strongly In favor of a continua- tion of this policy whenever condi- tions are such that there is even a promise that practical and favorable results might be secured. In conrormity with the principle that display of reason rather than a threat of force should be the de- termining factor in the intercourse among nations, we have long advo- cated the peaceful settlement of dis- putes by methods of arbitration and have negotiated many treaties to se- cure that result. The same considera- tins should lead to our adherence to the Permanent Court of International Justice. Where great principles are involved, where great movements are under way which promise much for the welfare of humanity by reason of the very fact that many other nations have given such movements their actual support, we ought not to with- hold our own sanction because of any small and inessential difference, but only upon the ground of the most im- portant and compelling fundamental reasons. We cannot barter away our independence or our sovereignty, but we ought to engage in no refinements of logic, no sophistries and no sub- terfuges to argue away the un- doubted duty of this country, by rea- son of the might of its numbers, the power of its resources and its posi- tion of leadership in the world, ac- tively and comprehensively to signify its approval and to bear its full share of the responsibility of a candid and distinterested attempt at the cstab- lishment of a tribunal for the admin- istration of even-handed justice be- tween nation and natlon. The weight of our enormous influence must he cast upon the side of a reign not of force but of law and trial, uot by bat- tle but by reason. No Wish to Interfere. We have never any wish to inter- fere in the political conditions of any other countries. Especially are we determined not to become !mplicated in the political controversies of the Old World. With a great deal of hesitation, we have responded to ap- peals for help to maintain order, pro- tect life and property and establish responsible government in some of the small countries of the Western hemisphere. Our private citizens have ladvanced large sums of money to as- sist in the necessary financing and relief of the 014 World. We have not failed, nor shall we fail, to respond Whenever necessary to mitigate hu- man suffering and assist in the re- habilitation of distressed nations. These, too, are requirements Which must be met by reason of our vast powers and the place we hold in the world. Some of the best thought of man- kind has long been seeking for a for- mula for permanent peace. Undoubt- edly the clarification of the principles THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Personalitiesof AdministrationSustain Best Traditionsof Original AmericanlIdeals TEXT OF INAUGURAL ADDRESS AT THE CAPITOL Stresses Economy as Substance of Idealism, Rather Than Materialism—Sees World Peace Come by Spiritual Conquest of Humanity. of international law would be helpful, and the efforts of scholars to prepare such a work for adoption by the vari- ous natfons should have our sympathy and support. Much may be hoped for from the earnest studies of those who advecate the outlawing of aggressive war. But all these plans and prepa- rations, these treaties and covenant: will not of themselves be adequate. One of the greatest dangers to peace lies in the economic pressure to which people find themselyes subjected. One of the most practical things to be done In the world Is to seek arrange- ments under which such pressure may be removed, so that opportunity may be renewed and hope may be revived. There must be some assurance that effort and endeavor will be followed by success and prosperity. In the making and financing of such adjust- ments there is not only an opportu- nity but a real duty for America to respond with her counsel and her re- sources. Conditions must be pro- vided under which people can make a living and work out of their diffi- cultfes. But there is another element, more Important than all, without which there cannot be the slightest hope of a permanent peace. That ele- ment lles in the heart of humanity. Unless the desire for peace be cher- ished there, unless this fundamental and only natural source of brotherly love be cultivated to its highest de- gree, all artificlal efforts will be in vain. Peace will come where there is realization that only under a reign of law. based on righteousness and supported by the religious conviction of the brotherhood of man, can there be any hope of a complete and satis- tying life. Parchment will fail, the sword will fall—it is only the spir- itual nature of man that can be tri- umphant. Continue Detached Position. It seems altogether probable that we can contribute most to these im- portant objects by maintaining our position of political detachment and independence. We are not identified with any Old World Interests. This position should be made more and more clear in our relations with all forelgn countrles. We are at peace with all of them. Our program is never to oppress, but always to as- sist. But while we do Jjustice to others, we must require that justice be done to us. With us a treaty of pPeace means peace, and a treaty of amity means amity. We have made great contributions to the settlement of contentlous differences in both Eu- rope and Asia. But there is a very definite point beyond which we can- not go. 'We can only help those who help themselves. Mindful of these limitations, the one great duty that stands out requires us to use our enormous powers to trim the balance of the world. While we can look with a great deal of pleasure upon what we have done abroad, we must remember that our continued success In that direction depends upon what we do at home: Since its very outset™it has beeh found necessary to conduct our Gov- ernment by means of political parties. That system would not have survived from generation to generation if it had not been fundamentally sound and provided the best instrumentalities for the most complete expression of the popular will. It is not necessary to claim that It has always worked perfectly. It is enough to know that nothing better has been devised. No one would deny that there should be full and free expression and an op- portunity for independence of action within the party. There is no salva- tion in & narrow and bigoted parti- sanship. But if there Is to be re- sponsible party government, the party label must be something more than a mere device for securing office. Un- less those who are elected under the same party designation are willing to assume sufficient responsibility and exhibit sufficlent loyalty and coher- ence, so that they can co-operate with sach other in the support of the broad zeneral principles of the party plat- form, the election is merely a mock- , no declsion is made at the palls, ind there is no representation of the popular will. Common honesty and good falth with the people Who sup- port party at the polls require that party, when it enters office. to as- sume the control of that portion of the Government to which it has been elected. Any other course is bad faith and a violation of the party pledges. Right to Expect Unity. When the country has bestowed its confidence upon a party by making it a majority in the Congress, it has a right to expect such unity of action as will make the party majority an effective instrument of government. This administration has come into power with a very clear and definite mandate from the people. The ex- pression of the popular will in favor of maintaining our constitutional guarantees was overwhelming and de- cisive. There was a manifestation of such faith in the integrity of the courts that we can consider that issue rejected for some time to come. Like- wise, the policy of public ownership of railroads and certain electric utili- ties met with unmistakable defeat. The people declared that they wanted their rights to have not a political but a judicial determination, and their independence and freedom continued and supported by having the owner- ship and control of .their property, not in the Government, but' in their own hands. As they always do when they have a fair chance, the people demonstrated that they are sound and are determined to have & sound gov- ernment. When we turn from what was re- jected to inquire what was accepted, the policy that stands out with the greatest clearness is that of economy in public expenditure with reduction and reform of taxation. The princi- ple involved in this effort is that of conservation. The resources of this country are almost beyond computa- tion. No mind can comprehend them. But the cost of our combined gov- ernments is likewise almost beyond definition. Not only those who are now making their tax returns, but those who meet the enhanced cost of existence in thelr monthly bills, know by hard experience what this great burdeén is and what it does. No mat- ter what others may want, these peo- ple want a drastic economy. They are opposed to waste. They know D. C., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1925. PROMINENT WORKERS FOR CHARITY INAUGURAL BALL MRS.JIOCONNOR. that extravagance lengthens the hours and diminishes the rewards of their labor. I favor the policy of economy, not because I wish to save money but because I wish to save people. The men and women of this country who toll are the ones who bear the cost of the Government. Every dollar that we carelessly waste means that their life will be so much the more meager. Every dollar that we pru- dently save means that their life will be so much the more abundant. Econ- omy is ideaiism in its most practical form. Economy Soundest Policy. If extravagance were not reflected in taxation. and through taxatlom, both directly and: indirectly, injuri- ously affecting the people, it would not be of so much consequence. The wisest and soundest method of solv- ing our tax problem is through econ- omy. Fortunately, of all the great nations this country is best in a posi- tion to adopt that slmple remedy. We do not any longer need war-time revenues. The collection of any taxe: which are not absolutely, required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to the public welfare, Is only a specles of legalized larceny. Under this republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them. The only constitutional tax is the tax which ministers to public necessity. The property of the coun- try belongs to the people of the coun- try. Their title is absolute. They do not support any privileged class; they do not need to maintain great mil- tary forces; they ought not to be bur- dened with a great array of public employes. They are not required to make any contribution to Govern- ment expenditures except that which they voluntarily assess upon them- selves through the action of thelr own representatives. Whenever taxes be- come burdensome a remedy can be applied by the people, but if they do not act for themselves no one can be very successful In acting for them. The time is arriving when we can have further tax reduction; when, un- less we wish to hamper the people in their right to earn a living, we must have tax reform. The method of rais- ing revenue ought not to impede the transaction of business; it ought to encourage it. I am opposed to ex- tremely high rates, because they pro- duce little or no revenue, because they are bad for the country, and, finally, because they are wrong. We cannot finance the country, we cannot improve social conditions, through any system of injustice, even if we attempt to inflict it upon the rich. Those who suffer the most harm will be the poor. This country belleves in prosperity. It is absurd to suppose that it is envious of those who are already prosperous. The wise and correct course to follow in taxation and all other ecoromic leglslation is not to destroy those who have already secured success but to create condi- tions under which every one will have a better chance to be successful. The verdict of the country has been given on this question That verdict stands. We shall do well to heed it. Rights Guaranteed. These questions involve moral fe- sues. We need not concern ourselves much about the rights of property if we will faithfully observe the rights of persons. Under our institutions their rights are supreme. It is not property but the right to hold prop- erty, both great and small, which our Constitution guarantees. All owners of property are charged with a serv- Ice. These rights and dutles have been revealed, through the conscience of society, to have a divine sanction. The very stability of our soclety rests Insist on having MRS FREDERICK BROCKE Underwood upon production and conservation. For individuals or for governments to waste and squander their resources 18 to deny these rights and disregard these obligations. The result of eco- nomic dissipation to a nation Is al- ways moral decay. These policles of better intern: tional understandings, greater econ- omy and lower taxes have contributed largely to peaceful and prosperous industrial relations. Under the hel ful Influences of resirictive immi tion and & protective tariff, employ- ment is plentiful, the rate of pay is high, and wage earners are in a state of contentment seldom before seen. Our transportation systems have been gradually recovering and have been able to meet all the requirements of the service. Agriculture has been very slow in reviving, but the price of cereals at last indicates that the day of deliverance is at hand. We are not without our problems, but our most important problem is not to secure new advantages but to maintain those which we already po: sess. Our system of government made up of three separate and independent departments. our divided sovereignty composed of nation and state, the matchless wisdom that is enshrined in our Constitution—all these need constant effort and tireless vigilance for their protection and support. Observance of Law. In a republic the first rule for the guidance of the citizen is obedience to law. Under a despotism the law may be imposed upon the subject. He has no voice {n its making, no influ- ence In its administration, it does not represent him. Under a free govern- ment the citizen makes his own laws, chooses his own administrators, which do represent him. Those who want their rights respected under the Con- stitution and the law ought to set the example themselves of observing the Constitutin and the law. While there may be those of high intelli- gence who violate the law at times, the barbarian and the defective al- ways violate it. Those who disregard the rules of society are not exhibit- ing a superior intelligence, are not promoting freedom and independence, aré not following the path of civili- zation, but are displaying the traits of ignorance, of servitude, of sav- agery, and treading the way that leads back to the jungle. The essence of a republic is repre- sentative government. Our Congress represents the people and the States. In all legislative affairs it is the nat- ural collaborator with the President. In spite of all the criticism which often falls to its lot, I do not hesitate to say that there is no more Inde- pendent and effective legislative body in the world. It is, and should be, Jealous of its prerogative. I welcome Its co-operation, and expect to share with it not only the responsibility but the credit for our common effort to secure beneficial legislation. These are some of the principles Today and ety s MRS.JOHNAALL which America represents. We have not by any means put them tully into practice, but we have strongly signi- fied our belief in them. The encour- aging feature of our country is not that it has reached its destination, but thdt it has overwhelmingly ex- pressed its determination to proceed in the right direction. It is true that we could, with profit, be less sectional and more national in our thought. It would be well it we could replace much that is only a false and igno- rant prejudice with a true and en- lightened pride of race. But the last election showed that appeals to class and nationallty had little effect. We were all found loyal to a common citizenship. The fundamental precept of liberty is toleration. We cannot permit any inquisition either within or without the law or apply any re- ligious test to the holding of office. The mind of America must be forever tree. It is in such contemplations, my fellow countrymen, which are not ex- haustiVe but only representative, that I find ample warrant for satisfaction and encouragement. We should not let the much that is to do obscure the much which has been done. The past and present show faith and hope and courage fully justified. Here stands our country, an example of tranquillity at home, a patron of tran- quillity abroad. Here stands its Gov- ernment, aware of its might but obe- dient to its consclence. Here it will continue to stand. seeking peace and prosperity, solicitous for the welfare of the wage earner, promoting en- terprise, developing waterways and natural resources, attentive to the in- tuitive counsel of womanhood, en- couraging education, desiring the ad- vancement of religion, supporting the cause of justice and honor among the nations. America seeks no earthly empire built on blood and force. No Ambition, no temptation, lures her to thought of forelgn dominions. The leglons which she sends forth are armed, not with the sword, but with the cross. The higher state to which she seeks the allegiance of all man- kind is not of human but of divine origin. She cherishes no purpose save to merit the favor of Almighty God. $80,000 Church Burned. TORONTO, March 4.— The First RULE OF SPIRITUAL FORCES IN AMERICA IS CREED OF COOLIDGE (Contigyed from First Page.) subterfuges,” to argue away the duty of this Nation to bear its full share of responsibllity in setting up a tribunal to administer even-handed justice between nation and nation. “The welght of our enormous in- fluence,” he says, “must be cast upon the side of a reign not of force, but of law and trial, not by battle, but by reason.” Declaring that the policy of limita- tion or armaments—as initiated at the Washington conference—'repre sents a new departure in the world, the President says: “America has taken the lead in this new direction, and that lead America must continue to hold” and later T am strongly in favor of a con- tinuation of this policy, whenever conditions are such that there is even a promise that practical and favorable results might be secured.” Urges Party Loyalty. The President does not mince mat- ters when he comes to the considera- tlon of responsible party govern- ment. “The party label,” he says, “must be something more than a mere device for securing office. Unless those who are elected undef the same party designation are willing to assume sufficient responsibility and exhibit sufficient loyalty and coherence * * * the election is merely a mockery. no decision is made at the polls, and there Is no representation of the popular will."” The President, in a word, turns His back upon party insurgency. But he has a good word to say for Con- gress, which has not been free from criticism by many people in recent months. “In spite of all the criticism which often falls to its lot,” says Mr. Cool- idge, “I do not hesitate to say there is no more independent and effective legislative body in the world. I wel- come its co-operation and expeet to share with it not only the respon- sibility, but the credit, for our com- mon effort to secure beneficial legis- lation." The, last election provided a very definife mandate to the new admin- Istration “in favor of maintaining our constitutional guarantees,” Mr. Coolidge continues. The people de- cided at the election in favor of the integrity of the courts and against Government ownership. Economy Is Demnnded. The policy most clearly demanded by the people, Mr. Coolidge says, “is that of economy in public expendi- tures, with reduction and reform of taxation.” The people, particularly the workers, upon whom the tax burden must fail, demand economy, 8o that the burden may be lightened “I faver the policy of economy,” says Mr. Coolidge, “not because I wish to save mopey, but because T wish to save people. Economy is idealism in its most practical form.” Declaring that the country no longer needs war-time revenues, the President proceeds to outline again his views regarding the tax reduc- tion which undoubtely will be un- dertaken by the incoming Congress. Mr. Coolidge asserts that taxes col- lected from the people when they are not absolutely sequired for the op- eration of the Government are “only a species of legalized larceny. Under this Republic,” he continues, “the re- wards of industry belong to those who earn them.” Sees Tax Reform. The time is arriving when further tax reduction can' be had, he says, and there must be tax reform. Here he takes his stand again for the re- duction of the high surtaxes. The methed of taxation, he says, ought not to impede the transaction of bus- iness. “I am opposed to the extremely high rates,” Mr. Coolidge says, “be- cause they produce little or no reve- nue, because they are bad for the country, and finally because they are wrong. We cannot finance the coun- try, we cannot improve socfal condi- tions, through any system of injus- tice, even though we Inflict it upon the rich. The President makes it clear that he is not concerned about the rights of property as opposed to the rights of persons. In fact, he says, ulder the Constitution, the rights of per- sons are supreme. “It is not prop- erty, but the right to hold property both great and small, which our Con- stitution guarantees,” he says. Law Enforcement Upheld. Law enforcement and religious freedom, freedom of thought and tol- eration, are earnestly advanced by the President as essentlal to the con- tinued welfate of the country. In his remarks was an indirect indict- ment of any organization which seeks to discriminate against any citizen or class of citizens. “We can- not permit any inquisition either within or without the law or apply any religlous test to the holding of office. The mind of America must forever be free.” In his conclusion, the President stresses the altruistic attitude of the United States. He says: “Here stands our country, an example of tranquil lity at home, a patron of tranquillity abroad, * * * America seeks no earthly® empire built on blood and force.” The legions which she sends forth are armed not with the sword, 5 CABINET CHANGES COME TOMORROW Kellogg and Jardine to Take Oath—Warren Still to Be Confirmed. Two new members of the Coolidge cabinet will take office tomorrow, when Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota and Wil- liam M. Jardine of Kaneas are formally inducted into the offices of Secretary of State and Secretary of Agriculture, re- spectively. ‘One post in the cabinet—that of Attorney General—wiil remain open pending disposition by the Senate of the nomination of Charles B. Warren of Michigan to be head of the legal depart- ment of the Government. Mr. Kellogg will be sworn in at the State Department at 9:30 a.n. tomor- row, the ceremony to be performed by Associate Justice Pierce Butler of the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Butler was appolnted from St. Paul. The official taking over of the office of Sec- retary of State by Mr. Kellogg, who is the retiring American Ambassador to the court of St. James, will be attended by delegations from Minnesota of bom houses of Congress. Officials of the Gov- ernment in Washington having appoint- ments credited to Minnesota have been invited to the ceremony. Mr. Jardine will be sworn in at 10 o'clock in the morning by R. M. Reese, chief clerk of the Department of Agriculture. He succeeds Howard M. Gore, who is today in West Vir- ginla, taking the oath of office as governor of the State Warren Appointment Held U Mr. Warren's nomination as Attor- ney General to succeed Harlan Fiske Stone, who was sworn In as a mem- ber of the Supreme Court of the United States several days ago, was :rent to the Senate some weeks ago by the President. Tt has been re- ported out favorably by the Senate Judiciary committee, nd now awalits action by the Senate. Accession to the two cabinet posts by Secretarfes Kellogg and Jardine leaves six appointees of President Harding In the Coolidge cabinet. Of these, however, but four remaln In the posts to which Mr, Harding ap- Dointed them, Mr. Mellon remalning as Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Weeks, as Secretary of War; Mr. Hoover, as Secretary of Commerce, and Mr. Davis as Secretary of Labor. Postmaster General New was ap- pointed to that post to succeed Hu- bert Work, who took the post of Secretary of the Interfor on the resig- nation of Albert B. Fall. Mr. Work had succeeded Wil H. Hays as Post- master General. Secretary of the Navy Wlilbur is the single Coolldge appointee in the cabinet whose status remains unchanged. THREE SCHOOL LADS HELD BY POLICE HERE Thres runaways from Mabee De- tention School, Richmond, Va., reach- ed Fourteenth and B streets about 6 o'clock in a car they are alleged to have stolen in Richmond. They Svanted to witness the in- auguration, and, being without fungs, they found an automobile their only means of transportation. When they reached Fourteenth and B streets their supply of gas became exhausted and it was while they were looking about to borrow gas from another car that Policemen Samuel Davis and Theodore Crow saw them and asked for an accounting. So unsatisfactory was thelr ac- counting that they were taken to the first precinct police station. Twoe of the bays, 12 years old, registered as Joseph Walter Bradley and Charles Elbert Hylton, Inman, Va., while their 17-year-old companion regis- lvered as Ray Fletcher, Winchester, 2. The younger boys were sent to the house of detention, while Fletcher was detalned in the police station. Inspector Grant wired word of their $3.50 Philadelphia $3.25 Chester $3.00 Wilmington AND RETURN SUNDAYS March 15 and 29 SPECIAL TRAIN Leaves Washington (Union 7.30 AM. Ar. Wilmington 10.05 A.M., Chester 10.25 A.M., Philadelphis, Broad Street, 10.50 A.M. Returaing, leaves Broad Street Station 33 West Philadelphia 7.33 pChester 7.30 P.M., Wilmingion Tickets On Bale Station) but with the cross. The higher state to which she seeks the allegiance of all mankind is not of human, but of divine origin. She cherishes no pur- pose save to merit the favor of Al- mighty God.” Joéa.prfltylke Two_Days Exoursi Similar Excursion Sunday, April 26 Pennsylvania Railroad The Standard Railrosd of the World Shake in JourShoes Avenue Baptist Churcn was destroyed by fire early today, with an esti- mated loss of $80,000. Chinese estabiishing in Bangkok, Siam, recently are trying to make a living by dyeing imported yarns and weaving them by hand looms into single colored cloths for local use. Our Store Will Be Closed Tomorrow Owing to Death in Family EISEMAN’S 7th and F Sts. Allen’s Foot-Ease The Antiseptic, Healing Powder for the Feet filfi'oy the bliss and comfort of feet without an ache. Shake en’s Foot-Eas day in comfort. e into your shoes in the morning,—walk all For tired, sweating, aching, sore or swollen feet, nothing gives such from &u.ick relief as Allen’s Foot-Ease. shoe and relieves painful corns and bunions. 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