South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-03
THE CAMPAIGN ISSUES.

Already we have it that the nd-picked committee
on resolutions that will announced in Chicago next
week to the republican platform are at work
deciding the issues such issues. 1t is merely
TO be a rehash compilation of what the repub-
lcan leaders have been drumming and plotting to
create. for months.
What honest be raised against the reelection
of Prest Wilson and the continuation of the demo-
cratic party in power?
With Germany having yielded TO demands of the
American government conceding all the points raised
by Prest Wilson in rights for
the UNFOLDING of American honor. there be
question Of the efficacy of handling of foreign
affairs?
viii the republican party contend that despite the
fact that Prest Wilson great diplomatic victory
not merely for the people States for
civilization itself country nevertheless should have
gone with Germany?
When Prest Wilson gave the order for the American
troops to Mexico break up the bandit bands
wtich had been causing loss life and property
along the republican leaders il
plauded firm action that taken. 1t agreed
by republican leaders in the and house that
other action was possible
VIII they say now that the United states government
should withdraw the troops from Mexico will they
say that United should declare against
Mexico
So far the opposition party confined itself to
vague and general statements that the handling Of
foreign affairs Will be made issue. The count will
have to be more specific it will be given short
shrift the of public opinion. Pres't wilson's
craftsmanship forced the respect of the world and
the knowledge of his reserve power, the realization
that a nation stood behind him. have kept the
country at peace while millions being sacri-
need on batueheids Europe.
manship in Europe lacking when most needed.
Can preparedness be made issue sen. Lodge of
Mass returning from conference with Col Roosevelt
advocated the floor the senate army 900
men The army reorganization bill of the democratic
party finally passed 10y branches Of consress
calls for regular army Of 21l0OO men. Is there any
room issue here?
Secy Daniels of the navy department established the
consulting board. headed 10y Thomas A Edison
that the scientists OF country might be modified
national defense The present administration like
wise has established Industrial mobilization com
mitee. inventory and aid in the development of all
American industries for strength time Of peace
well in time OF
The administration naval BILL recently introduced in
house. appropriation 0OO o0t This
is an increase more thar OOO over last year
appropriation. the greatest measure for naval
preparedness ever advanced by any administration In
addition the hve battle cruisers Of the most
modern type there is provision for submarines and al
other warships deemed necessary. together with
permental laboratory real aviation corps and every
other modern weapon defense.
a result Of the work of the democratic admins
tration. there viii be complete military and naval
preparedness without mihtarsm. There will be the
maximum OF efficiency. with the minimum OF expense
II the republicans make preparedness an ISSUE
they will have be specific than they have beer
in the past Even though they had done their part
when they were control The government anC