The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-11-05
new YORK
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Mled by 2 o'clock but most OF the
crowd which had gathered evidently
wanted to see the parade before seek
Ing admission. Every seat was taken,
however, when the blare OF bands her
aided the candidates. coming.
Mrs. Hughes. accompanied by her
three daughters. Helen. Catherine and
Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs Charles +.
Hughes. u. and several friends were
among the early arrivals. They occu-
pied q box in the center OF the garden.
The Columbus o.. Republican Glce
Club Of 100 voices entertained the
crowd inside the garden with patriotic
songs prior TO the arrival OF the pres
idential candidate.
William A. Prendergast. comptroller
Of the city OF New York. formally
opened the meeting AT $50 O'Clock.
Speaking Of a reunited Republican
party, he referred TO that wonderful
American" Theodore Roosevelt. in-
Stantly the crowd began TO cheer ana
the demonstration lasted several min
utes.
Mr.. Hughes entered the hall at 9:15
while Governor Whitman was speak
ing. The governors spec,/ was alb
ruptly ended by roar from the au-
dience which kept up se"en minutes.
The crowd then began 10 shout
Hughes, Hughes. Hughes. We want
Hughes" The nominee waived small
nag. The crowd settled down after
fifteen minutes to steady rhythm OF
Hughes, Hughes. Hughes. The cheer
ing had been going on twcnty-siN min
uteS when Mrs Hughes was escorted
to the balcony beside her husband. A;
this the audience redoubled its noise.
Charles E. Hughes. Jr.. and his wife
followed. then the nominees daugh-
tiers. so that the nominees entire fam
Fly was grouped around him.
AT the end OF thirty minutes the
crowd had settled down 10 a steady
stamping OF feet in unison. band
played a verse Of Aud Lang Sync"
and when 1t stopped the cheering and
stamping began again.
A mammoth AaS was unfurled from
the ceiling. the band played The Star
Spangled Banner" and the audience
ceased cheering 10 sing. Mr.. Hughes
was introduced al 9:55 o'clock after
the meeting had lasted for forty min
utes.
my voice is worn but my heart is
stout and my confidence complete tina;
we are marching to triumphant victory
next Tuesday began Mr.. Hughes.
When / first heard your greeting it
seemed to sound like a convention but
after a wkile thought it sounded Ike
an election"
Mr.. Hughes said he desired to ex-
press appreciation of the endeavorS I
Of those many agencies which have CO. |
operated TO bring about the result 10 I
which we look forward so confidently.
mentioning some OF the agencies By |
name. How about Teddy" shouted a
man in the audience. a general laugh
followed.
and include. OF course. the NOM
inee said moment later. both Of our
distinguished eX-presidents who have
used their earnest support and aided
this cause by presenting once more a
reunited Republican party as the
agency Of national service.
''It has been quite apparent for some
time that the American people were
about to record very decisive con
vfction, think can forecast the de-
termination which is 10 be recorded
next Tuesday. believe that the Amer
lean people have determined that this
nation shall regain its initial prestige
and that the rights of American citizens
shall be protected throughout the
world. While We are devoted 10 the
principle OF peace we understand very
wei what are the Indispensable condi-
tons Of maintaining q permanent
peace. Il does not aid US in the safe
guarding of our security to have doubt
thrown upon our courage and our in
domitable spirit in maintaining our
nations rights.
''The way 10 preserve peace Is 20
deserve respect. II is idle for anyone
10 say that criticism Of the policies
Of the present administration implies a .
desire for war or a tendency 10 war .
We propose that this nation shall stand /
erect before the world prepared for /
every emergency. devoted TO the Ideals /
Of Justice, not truculent nor threaten /
ing, but exhibiting fTrnness and conf
sistency and indomitable spirit which |
viii show tina; We mean what we say
and that we say wha; We mean.
I'VE cannot maintain peace. X We
let any nation be under any miSap-
prehens;on as 10 the true sentiment ot
the United States. We ought NOT to
permit MISUNDERSTANDING OF our true
intentions and firm convictions. We
should in that way merely aid the dis
erection OF feelings which individually
breed resentment and in critical emer-
gencies out would fame tha, old spirit
Of American patriotism.
"It is better that America should
be understood in the beginning and
then our nations true worth. as well
as our respect for ourselves. would
never be doubted or misunderstood
By any people.
81 believe the American people are
to record IN this election an express
sion Of their opinion with respect TO
the necessity for proper preparation to
maintain our national defense. We be-
lieve in preparedness. but We do not
believe in paper preparations.
81 say to the American people that
they cannot trust an administration
which has permitted itself 10 place at
the head of great bureaus Of admins
tratIon men coaspicuously unfit 20 dis
charge the duties thus devolvinG upon
them"
AR. Hughes referred IN detail 10 the
situation IN Europe in his conviction