The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-08-10
DEMANDS FiRMNESS AND CON-
SISTENCY AND INFLUENCING
MAINTENANCE OF AMERI-
CAN RIGHTS.
ENDORSES DECLARATION
IN FAVOR OF SUFFRAGE
Declares Opposition May Delay, But
Cannot Defeat Movement to Give
Vote to Wcmen-Denounces All
Plots in Interest of Any
Foreign Nation.

New York, Aug 2. Charles E.
Hughes outlined in his speech OF ac-
ceptance the issues upon which he will
conduct his campaign for the presl-
dency.
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
IA new policy of "frmness and con-
sistency" toward Mexico, for 'the I'M
,flinching maintenance of all American
rights on land and sea- and for
''adequate national defense; adequate
protection on both our western and
eastern coasts"
Criticises Administration.
1--WE denOunce all plots and con-
spiracies in the interest of any foreign
nation" Mr.. Hughes said. utterly
intolerable 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 criticised the admins.
tration for cts direction Of diplomat
&c intercourse" from the beginning,
declaring that where there should
have been conspicuous strength and
Experiences there had been weakness
and inertness.
Favors the Vote for Women.
;,,I1 in, ho
platform in favor Of woman suffrage"
Mr.. Hughes declared, and he contin-
rued 1.-The opposition may delay but.
In my Judgment cannot defeat this
movement. favor the vote for Wo-
men,"
One-fourth of the speech was devot-
ed to Mexico. Step after step taken
by the administration with reference
to Mexico was assailed from the days
of Huerta to the note sent the de
facto government June 20, last, part
of which was quoted in the speech.
The seizure OF Vera Cruz. the nominee
said, was war, "of course"
Must surmount Difficulties.
"The conduct Of the administration
to surmount,' he said. 1--WE demand
from Mexico the protection of the
lives and property of our citizens and
the security of our border from de-
predations."
The nominee reiterated his declare
tion that if this government left no
doubt that it meant to hold Germany
to "strict accountability" there would
have been no loss of life on the Lusi-
tania
Waves to Roosevelt.
Discussing preparedness, Mr..
Hughes said it was apparent that the
United States was "shockingly unpre-
pared
The large audience which crowded
Carnegie hall to capacity cheered sew
eral minutes when Mr.. Hughes ap-
peared shortly after p. m. The nom-
nee, recognizing Theodore Roosevelt
in one of the boxes, waved to him.
and Colonel Roosevelt clapped his
hands in acknowledgement
Progressive Leaders Present.
There was liberal sprinkling of
men who had been leaders in the Pro
gressive party in addition to Colonel
Roosevelt, who was warmly greeted
when he appeared in the box assigned
to him.
Mr.. Hughes was frequently inter
rupted by laughter and applause.
After delivering his speech he was
host at a reception to the notification
committee and the invited guests to
the notification ceremony.