The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-18
Republican Candidate Has
Reached San Francisco
on His Tour.
Will TALK With LEADERS
Made Many Rear Platform
Speeches on His Trip
South.
rRy Associa ted Press.l

CBy Associated Press3
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 1S.-Charles
E!SHughes entered California from the
north today with program OF speech.
making, entertainment and conferences
that promised one OF the most strenu-
ous periods OF his western trip.
Asreception committee Of 80 waited
near the Oregon line TO welcome him
and escort him to San Francisco where
me will remain two days.
The program today included an aft
er1oon reception at the Union League
club. talk to San FRANCISCO women
atShis hotel, an address at the Civic
auditorium tonight and later recep.
ton at the Newspaper mems club.
On his trip south through Oregon
yesterday Mr.. Hughes talk Of the tariff
and the national honor TO crowds
which assembled at stations along the
way. From the rear platform OF his
car the nominee made four addresses
atlRiddle, Roseburs, Grants Pass and
here. In each he also summarized his
stand on preparedness, protection OF
American rights and industrial cooper
alton.
At Riddle Mr.. Hughes declared that
a depreciation in American repute."
due to "a policy Of yacillation," had
brought the country nearer to war than
.itswould have been had firm and con-
sistent policy been maintained.
Those who think we are decadent
and weak a. haven't got the old In
domitable spirit are very much mis-
taken" he said. They do not repre-
sent the country"
In his address at Grants Pass Mr..
Hughes <sflned dominant Americanism
ns follows: I'VE must have good
drive ahead. and there is no reason
why in this country, with Its ability
and natural resources, we should not
'.hayepermanent prosperitysTo- do that.
we must look after our own. That is
what mean by dominant American
tsm-able to take care OF American in.
terests.
in addition to that we want also
and you cannot have much OF Ma.
ton without tan intense re gard for
our national honor and a disposition
to omaintain 1t. l am solicitous II pre-.
serve peace and good will
We want the friendship and good
will Of all the Nations OF the world.
They are very friendly disposed to US.
But II we are to keep out OF trouble,
we must respect ourselves and have
others respect US. There is no safe
guarantee OF peace when others begin
to see how much they can trifle you
and you decide you won't stand 1t.
They have got to know you mean what
you say and II the things which vital.
lyconcern you that you are prepared
tomatntain them. That Is good Amer.
tcanism. 1t will give us peace with
honor. That is what America wants"
In his address at Roseburg Mr..
Hughes said: You must lave loyalty
70 the flag and answering loyalty to
the principles Of our institutions. You
must have keen appreciation OF what
American opportunity means and what
youtmus do to preserve 1t. You must
preserve 1t by encouraging every
American achievement. You must be
>sure we do not leave unused the ma.
tional powers which will give US ma.
tional prosperity"
Mr.. Hughes was accompanied on the
trip from Portland by Chester H.
Rowell, former Progressive national
committeeman from California and at
present member OF the Republican
national campaign committee. Mr.,
Howell discussed With the nominee
the situation in California.
MI. Hughes will remain in the city
until Sunday night and will discuss
campaign affairs with Republican and
Progressive leaders.