New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-30
Must Vindicate Her
Belief in Liberty
and Justice.
READY TO FIGHT
FOR PRINCIPLES
President Tells Philadel-
phians His Conception OF
"America First"

Philadelphia, June 29.-President
Wilson, describing himself as I'm
fighting mood" enunciated to-day to
large crowd in independence Square
his conception of some Of the cardinal
American ideals. He declared that
America in dealing with other nations
must "vindicate at whatever cost its
principles Of liberty, justice and hu-
manity," that America first" must be
translated into action exalting 1t above
all selfish interests, and that the na-
tion's policy and development must be
guided by the whole people and not by
any small group.
Applause repeatedly interrupted the
address The crowd liked particularly
the Presidents declaration that Amer
lean principles must be vindicated in
the country's foreign relations, which
apparently was interpreted as referring
TO the Mexican situation. At no time,
however, did Mr.. Wilson directly men
ton Mexico or any other foreign ma
ton
IL believe" the President said, that
America, the country we put first in
our thoughts. should be ready in every
point of policy and Of action to vindi-
cate at whatever cost the principles of
liberty. Of justice and of humanity to
1. L q
first.
Must Be Just to Demand Justice.
81 believe that, at whatever cost,
America should be just 20 other people
and treat other people as she demands
that they should treat her. She has a
right to demand that they treat her
with justice and respect, and she has
a right TO insist that they treat her
in that fashion, but she cannot with
dignity or with self-respect insist upon
that unless she is willing 70 act in
that same fashion toward them. That
! am ready TO fight for at any cost TO
myself"
Urging that the whole people should
shape the national policies, the Presi-
dent said that some men pretended to
believe in the average man, but when
they acted they showed they did not.
"Oh. Eou Teddy" some one shout
ed and the President FASTENED to e1-
plain that he was not referring TO
any certain individual.
America first means nothing un-
til you translate it into what you
do" was statement that brought
long applause. Cheers also greeted
the Presidents declaration that, while
he was not interested in fighting for
himself. he was Immensely interest
ed in fighting for the things that
believe in, and, so far as they are
concerned, am a challenger to all
corners"
Officially, the President addressed
delegates TO the convention of the As
sociated Advertising Clubs of the
World, but a mixed crowd heard him.
lie spoke in the open air, under the
shadow of Independence Hall.
President Wilson was accompanied
by Mrs. Wilson, DR.. and Mrs. T. Cary
Grayson and a squad of Secret Service
len. A reception committee met the
party az the railroad station and es-
corted them 70 independence Square
They left for Washington Immediately
after the address.
For Candor and Truth.
"You will understand that have not
come mere TO make an extended sd-
dress" said Mr.. Wilson. 81 do not
need TO explain TO you the circum-
stances when have made it impossible
that I should prepare an extended ad-
dress, but count myself very for
ha 70 rnv dnf at
Washington long enough to face this
interesting company of men who have
the very fine conception that 1t is
their duty TO lift the standards and
ideals of their profession.
"I understand, gentlemen, that you
have associated yourselves together in
order TO promote candor and truth in
the advertisement of your business.
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