The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-16

policy of moderate but adequate protec-
ton to American industry. based upon
ascertained and established facts and In
spired by sympathy with all honest
American enterprise and a desire for the
prosperity and happiness Of Americans
Of every calling and In every state.
They may expect that the Government
will be administered with the honesty
and efficiency which have marked Re-
publican Administrations In the past. In
the interest Of no section or claes. but
for the interest OF the nation as q whole
and In every part.
They may expect that the best possible
course for the preservation Of peace will
be followed by a foreign policy which.
with courtesy and fri.ndliness to all ma
tons. is frank and fearless and honest In
It's assertion Of American rights and
leaves no doubt anywhere In the world
Of Americas purpose and courage to pro-
tect and defend her indept ndence. her
territory and the lives and just rights OK
her citizens under the Law Of nations.
They may expect that their Govern
ment will stand for full and adequate
preparation by the American people for
their wi defence. The Republican party
loves peace and hates war It abhors and
will never submit to military domIna-
ton but II IL composed Of men who love
our country and who deem that the In
dependence. the liberty. the honor and
the opportunity OF the American democ-
racy are not merely to be talked about
with weak and fiabby sentiment, but are
to he maintained and s~afeguarded by the
practical power OF a virile and patriotic
people.
II Is clear sighted enough to see that
preparation for defence must rave due
relation to the possibilities OF attack
that under the conditions OF modern war
fare much preparation must be made
before n possible attack. or all prepara-
ton will be impossible after the attack.
The Republican party stands for n cit
izenehip made competent by training to
perform the freeman's duty OF defence
for his country. II stands for Il regular
army no larger than Is necessary. but
AZ large as In necessary to serve as "A
first lire. n nucleus. a sourc OF iHstruc-
ton and OF administration for the army
Of American citizens who may he called
upon to defend their country.
For Reawakeaed Patriotism.
n the Republican party stands for
the gospel of patriotic service to our
country by every citizen according to
tNAF pth' III 1'"af oelh hi Is
tands for a reawakening of American
patriotism. II Is not content that while
the people Of other lands are rendering
the last full measure ef devotion in
sacrifice and suffering and dying for
their countries America shall remain
alone dull to the call Of country and
satisfied In the comforts and pleasures
of prosperity.
They may expect that assured readi-
ness for defence will give power TO our
diplomacy In the maintenance OF peace.
They mas expect hat the owe and
will Of n united people TO defend their
country will prevent the application to
our peaceful and prosperous land Of .he
hateful doctrine that among nations
might makes right. regardless Of the
rules Of Justice and humanity.
They may expect that the manifest.
potential strength and competency OF
the nation will maintain the effectiveness
and reality Of that great policy Of
national safety which in the declaration
Of President Monroe forbade IN. de-
structiou Of our security ny the estab-
lishment Of hostile military powers in
our neighbo,hood.
They may expect that their Govern
meHt will not forget. but will ever
maintain the principles of American
freedom. the duties Of America to the
peace and progress OF the world and
those deals OF liberty II justice for
all mankind. which above all else make
N" true greatness Of the American de-
mocracy.