Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
POINTS IN HUGHES, SPEECH

fDiNlS IN hCUnES CfEESn
1--WE need dominant sense of ma
tional unity; the exercise of our best
constructive powers; the vigor and
resourcefulness of quickened Ameri-
ca"
"Men of long diplomatic experience
whose knowledge and training were
of especial value to the country were
retired from the service apparently
for no other reason than to meet par
tisan demands in the appointment of
inexperienced persons"
II propose that we shall make the
agencies of our diplomatic intercourse,
in every nation, worthy of the Ameri-
can name"
"The dealings of the administration
with Mexico constitute a confused
chapter of blunders.-It is a record
which cannot be examined without a
profound sense of humiliation"
"The administration was to seize
and punish Villa for his outrage on
our soil. 1t has not punished any one;
we went in only to retire."
much will be gained if Mexico is
convinced that we contemplate no
meddlesome interference with what
does not concern US, but that we pro-
pose to insist in firm and candid
manner upon the performance of in
! tarnational ohlipations -
II stand for the unflinching main
tenance of all American rights on
land and sea-"
"What does it avail to use the strong
est words in diplomacy if ambassadors
can receive the impression that the
words are not to be taken Seriously"
weakness and indecisien in the
maintenance of known rights are al
ways sources of grave danger"
Utterly intolable is the use of our
soil for alien intrigues.-It's (the
administration's) responsibility for
their continuance cannot be escaped
by the condemnation of Others"
adequate preparedness is not mill
tarism. 1t is the essential assurance
of security. 1t is necessary safe
guard of peace"
st is apparent that we are shock
ingly unprepared.-In view of the
warnings of the past three years, it is
inexcusable that we should find our
selves in this plight"
"In the demand for reasonable pre-
paredness the administration has fol-
lowed, not led.-Apparently, it is now
seeking to meet political exigencies by
it's naval program. But it has i'm
posed upon the country an incompe-
tent naval administration"
3The country demands that our mil
itary and naval programs shall be
carried out in business-like manner
under them most competent admins
trative heads"
''If at the close of the present war
the nations are ready to undertake
practicable measures in the common
interest in order to secure information
al justice, we cannot fail to recognize
our international duty"
when we contemplate industrial
and commercial conditions, we cannot
fail to see that we are living in FOOLS
paradise.-It is plain that we must
have protective, upbuilding policies"
81 stand for adequate federal work
mems compensation laws, dealing not
only with the employees of govern
ment, but with those employees who
are engaged in interstate commerce"
eve propose to promote by every
practicable means our agricultural
interest, and we include in this pro-
gram an effective system or rural
credits
eve should administer government
in the Philippines with full recogni-
ton of our international duty"
81 endorse the declaration in the
platform in favor of woman's suf-
| frage."
1.-THE principles of our civil service
laws have been shamelessly violated"
"Our opponents promised economy,
but they have shown a wasteful ex
travagance. We demand simple
business-like budget"
1--WE have vision of America pre-
pared and secure; strong and just; e
quail to her tasks; an examplar of the
capacity and efficiency of a free peo-
pie"
Don't miss the bargains at our
Clearance Sale. Our building is full
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