Mr. Coolidge's Swearing-in as President of the Republic of the United States
SOME CHARACTERISTIC PHRASES
FROM HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS

• If we expect others to trust in our loyalty and justice, we must show that we trust in their loyalty and justice.

• Treaties will fail, the sword will fail; it is only the spiritual nature of man that can be triumphant.

• America's program must never be to oppress, but always to help.

• We have already contributed largely to the settlement of disputes in Europe and Asia, but it is only possible to help those who help themselves.

• Mindful of these limitations, the great duty that is imposed upon us is to use our enormous power to balance the scales of the world.

(In the Latest News, details of the ceremony and the text of the address.)

A TELEGRAM FROM MR. DOUMERGUE

The President of the French Republic has sent the following telegram to the President of the Republic of the United States:
At the time when the four-year period begins during which you will continue to occupy the high office in which you have maintained the confidence of the American people, I wish to add my personal congratulations to those that I am happy to address to you on behalf of the government of the Republic and of all of France.
With my entire country, I am convinced that, thanks to your eminent qualities and your great experience, the friendly Republic will see its prosperity constantly increase. This is the wish formed by French democracy, cordially united with yours in the same ideal of justice, peace and liberty.