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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01

Our foreign relations have as
sumed grave Importance IN the
past three years. The conduct of
diplomatic intercourse is in the
keeping of the Executive. IL rests
chiefly with him whether we shall
show competence or incompetence:
whether the national honor shall
be maintained: whether our pres
tice and influence shall be lowered
or advanced What is the record
Of the Administration
The first duty of the Executive
was 90 command the respect OF the
world by the personnel of our state
Department and our representation
abroad. No party eXigency could
excuse the non-performance Of this
obvious obligation. Still, after
making every allowance for GER
tain commendable appointments, it
is apparent that this obligation was
not performed. At the very begin
ming Of the present Administra-
tion, where IN the direction OF
diplomatic intercourse there should
have been conspicuous strength and
expertness. we had weakness and
inexpertness. Instead of assuring
respect. We invited distrust of our
competence and speculation as 10
our capacity for frmness and de-
cision, thus entailing many diff
culties which otherwise easily
could have been escaped.
Veteran Diplomats Retired.
Then. IN numerous instances,
notably in Latin America. where
such d course was particularly rep
rehensible and where we desire 10
encourage the most friendly rela-
tions. men of long diplomatic ex-
perience. whose knowledge and
training were Of especial value 10
the country. we're retired from the
service, apparently for no other
reason than tv meet partisan de-
mands in the appointment OF mex
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
Labor Problems

We stand for the conservation
OF the just interests of labor. We
do not desire production, or trade,
or efficiency in either, for its own
sake, but for the betterment of
the lives of human beings.
We shall not nave any lasting
industrial prosperity unless we
buttress our industrial endeavors
by adequate means for the protec-
ton OF health; for the elimination
Of unnecessary perils 70 life and
limb; for the safeguarding OF our
future through proper laws for pro-
lection of women and children in
industry; for increasing opportu-
mites for education and training.
We should be solicitous 70 inquire
carefully into every grievance, re-
Numbering that there are few dis
putes which cannot easily be ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01

justed # there be an impartial ex.
animation Of the facts.
We make common cause in this
country, not for a few but for all:
and our watchword must he CO.
operation, not exploitation. No
plans will be adequate save as they
are instinct with genuine demo-
cratic sympathy.
stand for adequate Federal
workmen's compensation laws,
dealing not only with the en-
ployes OF government, but with
those employees who are engaged
in interstate commerce and are
subject 20 the hazard Of injury, so
that those activities which are
within the sphere Of the constitu-
tional authority OF Congress may
be dealt with under a suitable law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
Foreign Relations and Appointments

perienced persons. Where, as in
Santo Domingo. we had assumed an
important special trust IN the in
terest of its people. that trust was
shockingly betrayed in order 10
satisfy deserving Democrats" The
record showing the Administra-
tons disregard Of its responsible
ties with respect TO our repre-
sentation in diplomacy is an open
book and the specifications may
easily be had.
Cites Herrick Case.
IL is a record revealing profess
sions belied. II is a dismal record
to those who believe in American
ism. Take. for example, the with
drawal of Ambassador Herrlck
from France. There he stood, IN
the midst Of alarms, the very en-
bodiment of courage, OF polSe, OF
executive capacity. universally
trusted and beloved. No diplomat
ever won more completely the az
fections Of q foreign people; and
there was no better fortune Tor
this country than to have at the
capital OF any one OF lne pei
ligerent nations a representative
thus esteemed. Yet the Admins
tration permitted itself TO super
sede him. The point is not that
the man was Ambassador Herrick
or that the nation was France, but
that we invited the attention of
the world 10 the inexcusable yield
ing Of national interest 20 partisan
expediency.
It was a lamontable sacrifice OF
international repute. If We would
have the esteem of foreign nations
we must deserve il. We must show
our regard for special knowledge
and experience. propose that we
shall make the agencies Of our dip
lomatic intercourse, in every ma
ton, worthy of the American name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01

mcddlesomc interference with what
does not concern US, but that we
propose TO insist in a firm ana
candid manner upon the perform
ance Of international obligations.
To n stable government, appro-
priately dischnrging its interna-
tional duties, we should give un.
grudging support. A short period
Of firm, consistent and friendly
dealing will accomplish more than
many years of vacillation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01

that conduct and to develop gen
uino respect and confidence. We
shall have to adopt a new policy,
rolicy Of 6rmness and consistency,
through which alone we can pro
mote an enduring friendship. We
demand from Mexico the protection
Of the lives and the property OF
our citizens and the security Of our
border from depredations. Much
will be gained If Mexico IS con-
WINGED that we contemplate no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
Maintenance of American Rights

people and the opportunities for
the development of bitter feeling
would have been vastly reduced.
Weakness Leads to War.
Il is great mistake 20 say that
resoluteness in protecting Ameri-
can rights would have led TO war.
Rather. in that course lay the hest
assurance Of peace. Weakness ana
INDIGESTION in the maintenance OF
known rights are always sources
of grave danger; they forfeit re
spect and invite serious wrongs
which in turn create an .uncon-
trollable popular resentment. mat
is not the path Of national Sc
curity.
Not only have we a host OF re-
sources short OF war by which TO
enforce our just demands, but we
shall never promote our peace by
being stronger IN words than IN
deeds. We should not have found
it difficult 10 maintain peace, but
We should have maintained peace
with honor During this critical
period the only danger Of war has
lain in the weak course OF the
Administration.
American Interests Sacrificed.
| do not put life and property on
the same footing, but the Admin
istration has not only been remlss
with respect 10 the protection OF
American lives, it has been remiss
with respect to the protection OF
American property and American
commerce. II has been to much
disposed TO be content with .eisure-
ly discussion.
| cannot now undertake to re-
view the course of events, but 1t
is entirely clear that we failed TO
use the resources at our command
20 prevent injurious action and
that we suffered in consequence.
We have 10 Interior purposes, and
the Administration should have
known how to secure the entire
protection of every legitimate
American interest and the promp;
recognition Of our just demands as
neutral nation.
Foreign Plots Denounced.
We denounce all plots and con-
spiracies in the interest Of any
foreign nation. Utterly intolerable
is the use Of our soil for alien in
trigues. Every American must un-
reservedly condemn them and sup
port every effort for their suppress
sion. But here, also. prompt, Wig
orous and adequate measures on
the par. of the Administration
we're needed. There should have
been no hesitation. no notion that
It was wise and polite to delay.
Such an abuse OF our territory
demanded immediate and thor
oughgoing action. As soon as the
Administration had notice OF plots
and conspiracies IL was its duty to
stop them. II was not lacking IN
resources. Its responsibility for
their continuance cannot be es-
capped By the condemnation OF
others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
Protection for Amer
lean Lives and Prop
erty Insisted Upon.
MEXICAN PLANS
ARE ATTACKED
Votes for Women and an
Adequate Tariff Law
Urged as Vital.

Following is the tex. Of Mr.. Hughes
speech Of acceptance. delivered al Car
negie Hall last night:
Senator Harding. members Of the
Notification Committee. and fellow
citizens:
This occasion is more than a
mere ceremony of notification. We
are not here 20 indulge in formal
expressions. We come TO state in
plain and direct manner our
faith, cur purpose and our pledge.
This representative gathering is a
happy aUgurv. II means the
strength Of reunion II means that
the party of Lincoln is restored,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
Then Came Carranza.

For time We bestowed friend
ship on Villa. Ultimately we rec
ognized CarranZa. not on the
ground that he had a constitu-
tional government. but that It was
a de facto government. The com
plete failure 70 secure protection
to American citizens IS shown con-
clusiyely in the note OF the Secre-
tary of State of June 20. 1916. in
which he thus described the condi-
tions that have obtained during the
last three years;
For three years the Mexican
Republic has been torn with civil
strife: the lives Of Americans and
other aliens have been sacrificed;
vast properties developed by Amer
lean capital and enterprise have
been DESTROYED or rendered nom
productive; bandits have been per
mitted to roam at will through the
territory contiguous 10 the United
States and 10 seize, without pun
ishment or without effective attempt
at punishment. the property Of
Americans. while the lives Of citi-
zens Of the United States who
ventured to remain in Mexican ter
ritory or to return there TO pro-
tect their interests have been TAX
en-. i'm some cases barbarously TAX
en-. and the murderers have neither
been apprehended nor brought to
justice.
at would be tedious to recount
instance after instance, outrage
after outrage, atrocity after at
rocity, - illustrate the true nature
and extent Of the widespread con-
ditions of lawlessness and violence
which have prevailed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01

We turn TO other considerations
OF important policy. One OF these
is OF attitude toward the Philip
pines. That, | may say, is not
question of self-interest We have
assumed international obligations
which We should not permit our
selves 20 evade. a breach Of trust
is not an admissible American pol
icy, though our opponents nave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
Industry and Trade-A Fools
Paradise.

When we contemplate industrial
and commercial conditions we see
that We are living in FOOLS para
disc. The temporary prosperity 10
which our opponents point has
been created By the abnormal con-
ditions incident 10 the war. With
the end of the war there will be
the new conditions determined by
q new Europe. Millions of men in
the trenches will then return to
work. The energies Of each of the
now belligerent nations. highly
trained. will then be turned to
production.
These arc days of terrible disci-
pine for the nations at war, but il
must not be forgotten that each is
developing a national solidarity,
knowledge of method, a realization
Of capacity, hitherto unapproached.
In each the lessons of coope ration
now being learned will never be
forgotten. Friction and waste have
been reduced TO a minimum, labor
and capital have a better under
standing, business organization is
more highly developed and more
lntelllgently directed than ever be-
fore.
We see in each Of these nations a
marvellous national efficiency. Let
IL not be supposed that this eff
cheney will not count when Europe,
once more al peace, pushes its pro-
ductive powers 20 the utmost limit
To Protect Workers.
On the other hand, in this coun-
try, with the stoppage of he man
ufacture of munitions. a host of
men will be turned out Of employ
ment. We must meet the most Sc
we're competition in industry. We
are undisciplined. defective in or
ganization. loosely knit. industrial
ly unprepared.
Our opponents promised TO re-
duce the cost OF living rhis they
have fa1sd to do; but they did re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01

Confronting every effort 70 i'm
prove conditions is the menace Of
incompetent administration. II is
al extraordinary notion that
democracy can be faithfully served
By ineXpertuess. Democracy needs
exact knowledge. special skill and
thorough training in its servants. /
have already spoken of the disre-
gard Of proper standards. In numer-
Gus instances, in appointments 10
the diplomatic service.
Unfortunately there has been a
similar disregard Of executive re-
sponsibility in appointments to i'm
portant administrative positions in
our domestic service. Even with
respect 20 technical bureaus the
demands of science have been COM
PEELED to yield to the demands Of
politics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
No Needed Equipment.

Men fresh from their peaceful
employments and physically I'M
prepared have been hurried TO the
border for actual service. They
were without proper equipment;
without necessary supplies; suit
able conditions Of transportation
were not provided
Men with dependent families
were sent; and conditions which
should have been we'll known were
discovered after the event. And
yet the exigency, comparatively
speaking. was not a very grave one.
II involved nothing that could not
readily have been foreseen during
the past three years of disturbance,
and required only a modest talent
for organization. That this Adj
ministration while pursuing its
course in Mexico should have per-
mitted such conditions 20 exist is
almost incredible.
In the demand for reasonable
preparedness the Administration
has followed. not led Those who
demanded pore adequate forces
were first described as nervous
and excited" Only about a year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
A National Trusteeship-The Philip
pines.

seemed 70 consider il such.
We should administer govern
ment in the Philippines with a full
recognition Of our international
duty, without partisanship, with
the aim Of maintaining the highest
standards Of expert ad,inistra-
tior. and in the interest Of the
Fihpinos. This is a matter Of ma
tlOnal honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
No Policy OF Aggression.

The nation has no policy of ag-
gression toward Mexico. We have
no desire for any part Of her terri
tory. We wish her 70 have peace,
stability and prosperity. We should
be ready 20 aid her in binding up
her wounds, in relieving her from
starvation and distress. and in Civ
ing her in every practicable way
the benefits Of our disinterested
friendship. The conduct Of this
Administration has created diff
culties which we shall have 10 sur
mount.
We shall have 20 overcome the
antipathy needlessly created by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01

I'm this land of composite popu-
lation. drawing its strength from
every race. the national security
demands that there shall be no
paltcring with American rights.
The greater the danger of divisive
influences, the greater is the ne
cessity for the unifying force OF
Just. strong and patriotic position.
We countenance no covert policies,
no intrigues, no secret schemes.
We are unreservedly, deyotedly,
whole heartedly for the United
states. That is the rallying point
for all Americans. That IS my
position. stand for the unfiinch-
ing maintenance Of all American
rights on land and sea.
We have had clear and definite
mission as a great neutral nation
l. was for us to maintain the IN
tcgrity OF international law 10
vindicate our rights as neutrals;
TO protect the lives Of our citizens,
their property and trade from
wrongful acts.
Brave Words Only.
Putting aside any question as 10
the highest possibilities OF moral
leadership in the maintenance and
vindication Of the law Of nations
in connection with the European
war, at least We were entitled to
the safeguarding OF American
rights. But this has not been Sc
cured. We have had brave words
in a series Of notes, but despite
oui protests the lives Of Americans
have been destroyed.
What does il avail TO use some
OF the strongest words known TO
diplomacy il ambassadors can re-
ceive the impression that the words
are not 10 be taken seriously? IL
j. not words, but the strength and
resolution behind the words, that
count. The chief function Of
diplomacy is prevention; but IN
this our diplomacy failed, doubt
less because Of its impaired credit
and the manifest lack Of DISPOSE
ticn to back words with action.
Vigorous Action Needed.
Had this government By the use
OF both informal and forna diplo-
motto opportunities left no doubt
that when we said strict ac-
ccuntability" we meant precisely
what we said, and that we should
urhesitatingly vindlcate that posi-
ton. am confident that there
would have been no destruction Of
American lives by the sinking Of
the Lusitania. There, We had ample
notice; in fact, published notice,
Furthermore, we knew the situa-
tior and we did not require specific
rCtice
Instead of whiting away our
formal statements by equIyocal con-
,ersations, VIC needed the straight,
direct and decisive representations
which every diplomat and foreign
Office would understand. | believe
that in this way we should htye
been spared the repeated assaults
OF American lives. Moreover, a
firm American policy would have
been strongly supported by our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
Columbus and Carrlzal.

The Santa Ysabel massacre, the
raid al Columbus. the bloOdshed at
Carrizal. are fresh in your minds.
After the Columbus raid we start
ed a punitive expedition" We
sent a thin line Of troops hundreds
of miles into Mexico, between two
lines of railway, neither of which
we were allowed to use and which
we did not feel at liberty 20 seize.
We were refused permission TO
enter the towns. Though thus re-
stricted. the enterprise was still
regarded by the MeXicans as a
menace. Our troops faced hostile
forces, and il is not remarkable
that our men fell at Carrizal. What
other result could be expected?
We were virtually ordered TO with
draw, and without accomplishing
our purpose we have been with
drawing and we are now endeavor-
inc 20 safeguard our own territory.
The entire National Guard has
been ordered out, and many thou
sands Of our citizens have been
taken from their peaceful employ
ment and hurried 10 the Mexican
border. The Administration was 20
seize and punish Villa for his out
rage on our soil. II has not pun
ished any one; we went in only TO
retire. and future movements are
apparently 70 be determined by a
Joint commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
Opposes the Spoilsmen.

We have erected against impor-
tunities Of spoilsmen the barriers
Of the civil service laws. but under
tho present Administration enact
ments providing for the creation
cf large numbers Of places have
been deliberately removed from the
merit system. The principles Of
Gu. civil service laws have been
shopelessly violated. We stand
for fidelity 10 these principles and
their consistent application. And,
further, II is our purpose that ad-.
nlnlstrative chiefs shall be men OF
special competence, eminently
qualified for their important work.
Our opponents promised econ
omy, but they have shown a recS-
less extravaganza. They have been
vasteful and profiigate. IL = time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
EXPLOSION CLAIMS ADJUSTED

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01

We propose to promote by every
practicable means our agricultural
interests, and we include in this
programme an effective system of
rural credits. We favor the wise
conservation of our natural re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
Agriculture and Conservation

sources. We desire not only that
they shall be safeguarded. but that
they shall be adequately developed
and used TO the utmost public adj
vantage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
On the Mexican Difficulty

ness Of the professions on this
score is revealed by the Admins
trations subsequent patronage or
Villa Whose qualifications as an
assassin are indisputable, who
apparently the Administration was
ready to recognize had he
achieved his end and FULFILLED
what then seemed to be its hope.
The question is not as to the
non-recognition Of Huerta. The
Administration did not content it.
self with refusing TO recognize
Huerta. who was recognized by
Great Britain, Germany, France,
Russia. Spain and Japan. The
Administration undertook 20 de-
stroy Huerta, to control MeXi-
can politics, even 10 deny Huerta
the right to be a candidate for
the Office Of President at the
election the Administration de-
manded.
With what bcwilderment must
the Mexicans have regarded our
assertion Of their right TO manage
their own affairs In the sum
mer Of 1913 John Lind was dis
patched 20 the City of Mexico as
the Presidents personal spokes-
man and representative" to the
unrecognized Huerta in order to
demand that the latter eliminate
himself. II was an unjustifable
mission. most offensive to a SEN
sitive people. John Lind fingered
irritatingly. The Administration
continued 10 direct its efforts
at the destruction Of the only
government Mexico had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-01
Export of Munitions.

Destroying the government OF
Huerta, we left Mexico TO the raw
ages of revolution. ! shall not at
tempt 20 narfate the sickening
story of the barbarities committed,
Of the carnival Of murder and lust.
We were then told that Mexico was
entitled 20 spill as much blood as
she pleased to settle her affairs.
The Administration vacillated with
respect TO the embargo on the eX-
port OF arms and munitions to
Mexico. Under the resolution of
1912 President Taft had laid such
an embargo.
In August. 1913. President vii
son stated that he deemed il his
duty to see that neither side TO
the struggle in Mexico should re-
ceive any assistance from this side
Of the border and that the export
Of all arms and munitions 10 Mex
leo would be forbidden. But in
February, 1914, the embargo was
lifted In April. 1914. the embargo
was restored. In May, 1914, it was
explained that the embargo did not
apply 20 American shipments
through Mexican ports, and am
munition for Carranza was subse-
quently landed at Tsmpico. In
September. 1914. the embargo was
lifted on exports across the bor-
der; thcreupon military supplies
reached both Villa and Carranza.
In October, 1915, an embargo was
declared on all exports Of arms eX-
cept to the adherents Of Carranza.
There was an utter absence of con-
sistent policy.