Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-08-03

macy If Ambassadors can receive the
impression that the words are not to
be taken seriously" The nominee re-
itoratcd his declaration that had this
government loft no doubt that II meant
to hold Germany to strict accounta bill
ity" there would have been no loss Of
life on the Lustania. During this per-
iod. he said. the only danger of war
lay in the weak course OF the admin
istration.
Discussing preparedness Mr.. Hughes
said it was apparent that the United
states was "shockinCly unprcparcd"
That the administration should have
allowed such conditions to exist while
pursuing its course in Mexico was in
credible. he said.
ne administration has failed to dis
charge its responsibilities. Mr. Hughes
continued. apparently it is now seek
ing TO meet political exirencies by its
naval program But It has imposed on
the country an incompetent naval
administration.
I'VE demand adequate protection on
both our western and eastern coasts We
demand thoroughness and EFFICIENCY in
both arms Of the service It seems to be
We are too great country to require
| of our citizens who are engaged in peace
full vocations the sort of military service
TO which they are now called. AS we'll
insist that our citizens in this metropolis
he summoned to put out fires and police
the streets"
OF the present prosperity Mr.. Hughes
said that by Contempla ton of industrial
and commercial conditions, I'VE are lv.
/ ing in FOOLS paradise" 1t is, he said
| n prosperity brought about by the
! abnormal conditions of war. For the
! protection of the industries and working
/ men of the United States the competition
/ of IAN cuergized Europe" Mr. Hughes
said 1t was plain that I'VE must have
/ protective upbulding policies" Protec-
! ton should be applied fairly without
/ abuses in as scientific a manner as
! possible Other measures. too, should
/ be applied, he said notably the upbuild-
! Ing of a merchant marine. This. Mr.
| Hughes said, should not be done by
putting the government into competition
with private owners
'To make peace lasting and effective
| when the present war shall end, Mr.
! Hughes advocated the formation Of ar
| international tribunal to dispose OF
, controversies of n justiciable sort
, backed by the cooperation of the ma
tions to prevent war before peaceful
methods Of adjustment end
/ There is no isolation In the world
| of the twentieth century," he said III
at tho close Of the present war the ma
/ tons are ready to undertake practical
measures in the common interest In
| order to undertake practical measures
in the common interest, In order to Sc.
cure international justice, we cannot
fail to recognize our internationa
duty. The peace of the world is oul
| Interest and in developing the neces
sary agencies for the prevention o,
war We shall be glad to have an ap.
propriate share"
Mr., Hughes also declared for woma
suffrage, for the conservation Of tn,
tion Of national resources and for
national budget
'pur opponents promised econom,
but they have shown a reckless ex
travaglnce. They have been wastefu
and profiigate 1t is time we had ifs
cal reform"
Mr. Hughes closed with an endorse
ment of the republican platform, ADOPT
ed by the national convention ana
formal acceptance of the nomination.