Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-03


Hughes views on the subject
were made public in a letter he
has written to Senator Suther-
land Of Utah.
New York, Aug. Charles E.
Hughes last night outlined the issues
upon which he will conduct ~ Cam
paign for the presidency. His speech
was in answer to one by Senator
Harding notifying him of his nomina-
ton by the republican party.
Mr.. Hughes assailed the administra-
ton for the course it has pursued with
reference to Mexico, maintenance of
American rights during the European
war. preparedness, and other great
questions Of the day.
He declared for a new policy of
| "firmness and consistency toward
Mexico, for 'the unflinching mainten-
ance of all American rights on land
and sea- and for adequate national
defense; adequate protection on both
our western and eastern coasts"
Must Suppress Plots.
1--WE denounce all plots and conspir-
acies in the interest of any foreign ma
tion,' Mr.. Hughes said. utterly in
tolerable is the use Of our soil for
alien intrigues. Every American must
unreservedly condemn them and sup
port every effort for their suppress
sion"
The nominee assailed the admins
tration for it's direction of diplomatic
intercourse" from the beginning, de-
claring that where there should have
been conspicuous strength and expert
ness there had been weakness and in
experiences.
He cited San Domingo as an in!
stance where appointments had gone
to deserving democrats" and to the
failure to continue Ambassador Her
rick at his post in Paris after the
war had started as "a lamentable sac
rifice of international impute."
Il indorse 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. I favor the vote for women
Reviews Mexican Fiasco.
One-fourth of the speech was de-
voted to Mexico. Step after step taken
by the administration with reference
to Mexico was assaulted, from the days
of Huerta to the note sent the de facto
government by the state department
June 20, last, part of which was quoted
in the speech. The seizure of Vera
Cruz, the nominee said, was war, of
course
Wants Peace in Mexico.
America, Mr.. Hughes continued, had
no policy Of aggression toward Mexico,
no desire for any part of her territory,
but wished her to have peace, sta
bility, and prosperity.
The conduct of the administration
has created difficulties we shall have
from Mexico the protection of the lives
and property of our citizens and the
security of our border from depreda-
TONS
Safeguarding American rights abroad
had not been accomplished, Mr..
Hughes said, by the administration.
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.
sailors can receive the impression that
the words are not to be taken seri.
ously?" 81.
"ShockingIy Unprepared."
Discussing preparedness, Mr.. Hughes
said it was apparent that the United
States was "shockingly unprepared."
1.-The administration" Mr.. Hughes
continued apparently it is now seek
ing to meet political exigencies by its
naval program. But it has imposed
on the country an incompetent naval
administration.
, 1--WE demand adequate protection on
both our western and eastern coasts.
We demand thoroughness and effic-
iency in both arms of the service. 1t
seems to be plain that our regular
army is too small We are too great
a country to require of our citizens
who are engaged in peaceful vocations,
the sort Of military service to which
they are now called"
Living in Fools Paradise.
OF the present prosperity Mr.. Hughes
said: I'VE are living in a fools para
disc 1T Isl he said, "a prosperity
brought about by the abnormal con-
ditions of war. For the protection of
the industries and workingmen of the
United States, against the competi-
ton of an energized Europe Mr.
Hughes said it was plain that we must
have protective, upbuilding policies.
Other measures, too, should be ap-
piled, he said, notably the upbuilding
of a merchant marine.
Mr.. Hughes also declared for the
conservation of the Just interests of
labor" for conservation Of national
resources, and for national budget.
Mr. Hughes closed with an endorse.