Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29

sey will be for Hughes by no uncer-
tain vote.
Air Of Republican Confidence.
Mr.. Hughes was met here by a COM
mittee of Republicans from every cor
ner OF the State and by a delesation
OF a thousand members Of the Re
publican Club OF this city. each carry
ing an American flag. During his stay
Republicans representing every sec
ton Of the State we're introduced, and
all seemed sanguine OF success.
Enthusiasm broke loose when OK
Governor Stokes introduced Mr..
Hughes as the next President OF the
United States.
81 come" said Mr.. Hughes, "as the
candidate Of a reunited party. ] Will
not speak in narrow, partisan way.
The questions Of the day do not pre-
sent narrow. partisan issues. We
must have an enduring basis Of pros
perity. Il is essential that this shall
be applicable to all the people. ! am
here to speak to those who desire to
see the United States on a firm basis
Of prosperity at the close OF the
present war"
Mr. Hughes pointed to the abnormal
conditions abroad. where millions Of
men have been withdrawn from the
ordinary productive pursuits to fight
This. he said had created a void in
supplies leading 10 a vast demand
for American products. This was
not limited 10 a demand for war mu-
nltions, but included articles OF every
kind. Surprising that the war should
end today Mr. Hughes asked his
hearers TO consider what would be
the result OF the great decrease in
demand for American goods Tho
country he said. would have TO COM
rote Immediately with foreign ma
tions better trained and better dis
ciplined for industry than ever be-
fore. The European countries. he
said. must sell their products TO paw
their war debt Immediate results
would be a stoppage in the demand
for labor and an influx OF foreign
goods into this country.
'You cannot rest American pros
perity on a European war; contin-
ued Mr.. Hughes You must rest
II upon the firm foundation OF ma
tional policies
Attack on Underwood Tariff.
Introducing an attack on the I'm
derwood tariff. Mr. Hughes said that
less than two years ago the country
did not have any real prosperity
Factories we're working on half
time. there was depression in bust
ness and there was no forward bust
ness. The general fear was that the
country was on the road to national
disaster. Mr.. Hughes asserted that
Il is impossible to maintain pros
perity Of the principle OF the Under
wood bill.
Mr. Hughes declared the great
thing to be accomplished is to open
every door to legitimate industry in
this country. The principle of pro
lection he regarded as fundamental in
accomplishing this result.
Asserting his determination II elect
ed to maintain American rights
throughout the world. Mr.. Hughes
rldiculed the idea that the country
is looking for war. Expressing con.
hdence in the ability Of the country
TO settle all difficulties If approach.
ed with the right method, Mr.
Hughes asserted he would demand
that principles should never be sac
rdced or the country surrendered to
control by a few. lie then declared
his belief in the principle of arbitra.
ton for labor disputes. Industrial as
well as national peace. he declared,
can be assured by standing for cor
rect principles
HUGHES EXPLAINS WHY HE
DID NOT URGE FILlBUSTER