The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-08-01
Candidate Hughes Hands Out
Caustic Criticism
IN ACCEPTING REPUBLICAN, NOMINATION, HE GIVES NO CREDIT
TO ADMINISTRATION OF HIS OPPONENT
CAssociated d Press)

New York, Aug. Charles E.
Hughes last night outlined in his
speech of acceptance of the republi-
can nomination the issues upon which
he will conduct his campaign for the
presidency. He assailed the admins
tration for the course it has pursued
with reference to Mexico, prepared
ness and other great questions of the
day. He declared for policy of
''frmness and consistency" toward
Mexico, for the "unfinching mainte-
nance of all American rights on land
and sea-" and for adequate national
defense; adequate protection on both
our western and eastern coasts"
eve denounce all plots and con-
spiracies in the interest of any for
eign nation" Mr.. Hughes said "Ut-
terly intolerable is the use of our soil
for alien intrigues. Every American
must unreservedly condemn them and
support every effort for their sup
preston"
81 endorse the declaration in the
platform in favor of woman suffrage, .
Mr.. Hughes declared And he added:
Opposition may delay, but in my
judgment cannot defeat this move
ment favor the vote for wom-
en-"
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eG to Mexico. Step after step taken
by the administration with reference
to Mexico was assailed from the days
of Huerta to the note sent the de
facto government by the state depart
ment June 20, last.
sNThe seizure of Vera Cruz" the
nominee said, "was war, of course.
Later we retired from Vera Cruz" he
continued, "giving up this noble war
fare. We are now informed that we
did not go to Vera Cruz to force
Huerta to salute the flag. We are
told that he went there to show Mex
leo that we were in earnest in our de-
mand that Huerta must CO."
America, Mr.. Hughes continued,
had no policy of aggression toward
Mexico, no desire for any part of her
territory, but wishes her to have
peace, stability and prosperity.
'sThe conduct of the administration
has created difficulties we shall have
to surmount," he said. eve demand
from Mexico, the protection of the
lives and property of our citizens, and
the security of our border from depre-
dations."
The safeguarding American rights
abroad had not been accomplished,
Mr.. Hughes said, by the administra-
ton. There had been "brave words
in a series of notes." but what does
It avail to use some of the strongest
words known to diplomacy if ambas-
sadors can receive the impression
that the words are not to be taken
seriously?"
The nominee reiterated his declara-
ton that had this government left no
doubt that it meant to hold Germany
to "strict accountability there would
have been no loss of life on the Lusi-
tania.
Discussing preparedness, Mr..
Hughes said it was apparent that the
United States was "shockingly unpre-
pared"
The administration has failed to
discharge its responsibilities" Mr..
Hughes declared. Apparently it now
now is seeking to meet political ex-
igencies by its naval program. But If
has imposed on the country an incom-
petent naval administration. We de-
nand adequate protection on both ouI
western and eastern coasts. We de-
niand thoroughness and efficiency In
both arms of the service. It seems tc
be plain that our regular army is tor
small. We are too great country te
require of our citizens who are engag-
ed in peaceful yoeations the sort Of
military service into which they arr
now called"
OF the present prosperity Mr.
hughes said: "We are living in &
fools paradise" It is, he said, a pros.
pcrity brought about by the abnorma
conditions of war For the protection
OF the industries and working men o.
the United States against the compe-