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Domestic News
December 8, 1921
Palatka Daily News
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
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President Harding expressed optimism about the armament conference in addresses to a farmers' delegation and at the American Red Cross annual meeting in Washington on Dec. 7.
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Hints At Accomplishing Things Never Before Attempted
OPENS RED CROSS MEET
Hopes Great Tasks Of Past Never Be Necessary Again
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Dec. 7—Decided optimism with respect to the results of the armament conference was expressed by President Harding today in two brief addresses, one to a delegation of farmers and the other at the annual meeting of the American Red Cross.
Speaking to a delegation from the National Board of Farm Organizations the National Farmers Union and affiliated organizations, which called at the White House the president said:
"This conference will demonstrate the wisdom of internationally coming together nations facing each other and settling problems without resort to arms."
Several hours later Mr. Harding, in convening the annual meeting of the Red Cross in referring to the conference declared:
"We are going to succeed beyond our fondest hopes; it is getting to be pleasing to be able to say that things never done before we can do now."
The President in making this statement remarked, "I know whereof I speak."
May Be Significant
Whether significant or not it was noted that Secretary Hughes, head of the American delegation and chairman of the conference had visited the White House and held a somewhat lengthy conference with the President before the Red Cross address.
"I don't know of any relationship," Mr. Harding said, "which comes with the Presidency of the republic which touches the heart and appeals to the inner man so intimately as association with the American Red Cross.
"I wish I could speak a little more intimately. I am just as proud of what the American Red Cross does as though I were an intimate and active participant in all its programs.
It is one of the finest manifestations of the better side of America that has ever been shown to ourselves or to the world. I hope, with all my heart, that much of the big work which has been yours in the past will never be asked of you again."
OPENS RED CROSS MEET
Hopes Great Tasks Of Past Never Be Necessary Again
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Dec. 7—Decided optimism with respect to the results of the armament conference was expressed by President Harding today in two brief addresses, one to a delegation of farmers and the other at the annual meeting of the American Red Cross.
Speaking to a delegation from the National Board of Farm Organizations the National Farmers Union and affiliated organizations, which called at the White House the president said:
"This conference will demonstrate the wisdom of internationally coming together nations facing each other and settling problems without resort to arms."
Several hours later Mr. Harding, in convening the annual meeting of the Red Cross in referring to the conference declared:
"We are going to succeed beyond our fondest hopes; it is getting to be pleasing to be able to say that things never done before we can do now."
The President in making this statement remarked, "I know whereof I speak."
May Be Significant
Whether significant or not it was noted that Secretary Hughes, head of the American delegation and chairman of the conference had visited the White House and held a somewhat lengthy conference with the President before the Red Cross address.
"I don't know of any relationship," Mr. Harding said, "which comes with the Presidency of the republic which touches the heart and appeals to the inner man so intimately as association with the American Red Cross.
"I wish I could speak a little more intimately. I am just as proud of what the American Red Cross does as though I were an intimate and active participant in all its programs.
It is one of the finest manifestations of the better side of America that has ever been shown to ourselves or to the world. I hope, with all my heart, that much of the big work which has been yours in the past will never be asked of you again."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Armament Conference
President Harding
Red Cross Meeting
Farmers Delegation
What entities or persons were involved?
President Harding
Secretary Hughes
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Dec. 7
Key Persons
President Harding
Secretary Hughes
Event Details
President Harding addressed a delegation from the National Board of Farm Organizations, National Farmers Union, and affiliates, stating the conference would demonstrate wisdom in settling problems without arms. Later, at the American Red Cross annual meeting, he declared success beyond hopes and noted Secretary Hughes' prior visit. He praised the Red Cross and hoped its past big work would not be needed again.