, 1908-07-28

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under the present administration ha.
greatly contributed to tho peace 81
the world. The important part the
administration took In bringing about
an end OF the Russian-Japanese wa,
by a treaty honorable to both parties
and the prevention of wars in Contra
America and Cuba are striking In
stances of this. The arbitration treaties
signed with all the important nations
OF the world mark a great step for
ward in the development of the use
fulness of The Hague tribunal.
Friendship Tor Sister Republics.
The visit of Secretary Root to South
America emphasized our friendship
Tor our sister republics which are max.
Ing such strides in the south hemis-
phere. and met with a most cordial
and gratifying response from our La
tin-American colleagues. The assist,
ance which we are rendering in San
TO Domingo to enable that government
to meet Its obligations and avoid an
archy is another instance OF success
full work of this administration in help.
Ing II %neighbors.
Dominion In Canal Zone.
This administration has by the
promptness, skill and energy of its
negotiations secured dominion in the
canal zone of the Isthmus of Panama,
without which the construction of the
canal would have been impossible. It
has subdued the heretofore insur-
mountable obstacle of disease ana
made the place of work healthy. 1t
a created such an organization that
In six years certainly, and probably
in less. the Atlantic and Pacific will
be united. to the everlasting benefit of
the worlds commerce and the effec-
tiveness of u navy will be doubled.
Marvel Of Accomplishment.
The mere statement of the things
actually done by the administration at
home, in our dependencies, and in for
eign affairs shows a marvel of success.
ful accomplishment, and If ever a
party has entitled itself to the an.
proyal OF its works by a renewed man.
date of power from the people whom
it served. it is the republican party in
the present campaign.
Direct Aid in Mails.
The only respect in which nothing
has been done is in the development
of u foreign marine. AS long as we
uphold the system of protection for
our home industries We must recog.
nize that it Is inapplicable to assist
those of citizens engaged in the
foreign shipping business, because
there is no feasible means of exclud-
ing foreign competition, and that the
only other method of building up such
a business is by direct aid in the form
of a mail subsidy.
Favors Tentative Step.
l am in favor OF the bill considered
In the last congress as a tentative
step. The establishment of direct
steamship lines between our Atlantic
ports and South America would GER
tainly do much to develop a trade that
Nigh be made far greater. On the
Pacific, the whole shipping trade
threatens to pass into the control of
Japan. Something ought to be done,
and the bill which failed was a step
in the right direction.
Independent Democrats.
The democratic party under its pres
ent leadership In previous campaigns
has manifested itself to embrace any
doctrine which would win votes. with
little sense of Responsible for its
practical operation. In its striving for
success 1t has ignored the business
prosperity OF the country has depart.
ed from sound economic and govern.
mental principles, and has reversed
Its W traditional views of constitu-
tional construction.
An Appeal to Patriotism.
Patriotic members of the party have
refused to be controlled by party ties.
and have either refrained from voting
or have supported the republican can,
didate. May we not appeal to these
courageous n Independent citizens
again to give US their support in this
campaign, because the reasons for
their breaking the bonds of party are
stronger today than aver before?
Necessary BY Numerous Issues.
have now reviewed at great length
the PRINCIPLES at issue between the
Two parties. When I began the prepa-
ration OF this speech Of acceptance I
mad hoped to make it much briefer
than 1t is, but / found on an examina-
ton of the platform and on a consid-
GRAFTON of the many measures passed
during the present administration and
the issues arising out of them, that it
was impossible to deal with the sub
1ects comprehensively with proper ex
PLANTATION and qualification in a short
discussion. This Is my excuse.
Difference Between Parties.
have pointed out that the attitude
of the republican party with reference
to evils which have crept in. due to
the enormous material expansion of
this country, is to continue the Roose.
welt policies of progress and regula-
ton, while the attitude of the demo-
cratic party under its present leader
ship Is the change for the sake of
change to the point of irresponsible
destruction, and that there is no hope
whatever Of a restoration of prosper
ity in returning it to power. AS said
in our platform. WI republicans go be-
fore the country asking the support.
not only of those who have acted
with us heretofore, but of all our fell
low citizens who, regardless of past
political differences, unite in the de-
sire to maintain the policies, perpetu-
ate the blessings and make secure the
achievements of a greater America.
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