New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

for American Jews travelling in Russia.
He said:
81 heartily indorse the following
plank in the Republican platform:
"'We reiterate the unqualified ap-
proval Of the action taken in December,
i9ll. whereby the President and Con-
gress, TO secure with Russia, as with
other countries. treaty that will rec
ognize the absolute right of expatra-
ton and prevent all discrimination OF
whatever kind between American citi-
zens. whether native born or alien, and
regardless of race, religion or previous
political allegiance
Il agree with the declaration OF the
Republican platform that we should
secure a treaty with Russia which will
recognize the absolute right of ex
patriation and prevent all discrimina-
tons between American citizens,
whether native or foreign born, and re-
gardless of race, religion or previous
political allegiance. We are devoted TO
the principle Of civil and religious lib
erty, and We cannot recognize any
racial or religious discrimination with
respect 70 the privileges Of our citizens,
whether at home or abroad.
For Right Of Asylum
1.-THE Republican party also renews
the pledge 80 maintain the right OF
asylum which is neither 10 be surren-
dered nor restricted We have inner
tied liberties established by those who
fed from religious and political perse-
cution, and we have the deepest SYM
patty for all who seek a place Of
refuge from oppression. We welcome
those who seek the opportunities Of
American freedom, and, on the other
hand, we insist that they shall recog-
nize their responsibilities.
Il also join in the hope expressed in
the Republican platform for the com
ing of peace and the lasting restora-
tion of brotherhood among the nations
with the assurance of full equal rights,
civil and religious, 10 all men in every
land
with our composite population. en-
bracing those born in every part of the
world, our sympathies are broad
Here men of every race take pride IN
a common citizenship, in the common
privileges Of free institutions.
To Set World Example
1--WE are an idealistic people. not
content with the mere production OF
wealth, but wishing to realize the high
est ideals OF cooperation in free So
ciety whose benefits are Justly shared.
Having demonstrated the possibility OF
the unity Of diverse races IN devotion
20 American aims, We want our peace
to be an exemplar 20 the world. We
wish the spirit Of liberation and the
equal opportunities enjoyed here to
prevail among all peoples. We hope TO
see the conscience of the world aroused
against atrocities, against oppression
and discrimination on account OF race
or religious faith.
But 20 be of aid in the accomplish
nent of these great ends we must con-
serve our moral influence. In this as
pect a weak and vacillating foreign
policy has a most serious result. We
must be correct, firm, convincing
Rights will not long remain such. un-
less courageously maintained, and our
international influence with its potency
OF service TO humanity will depend or
the maintenance of our self-respect, on
our international repute, on the nlgn
efficiency Of our diplomatic agencies.
on our ability 70 command and hold
the respect OF the world.
After Mr.. Hughes had hnlshed MS
speech he stepped 20 the front OF the
platform again and urged the election
Of the whole state and Congressional
ticket. When he addressed four tnou-
sand persons in the Hunts Point Palace
In The Bronx later he made ms IN,
dorsemenu OF the state ticket still
moro forceful