Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-16
WANT HUGHES TO SPECIFY.
Republican Nominee is Quizzed by
Well known Writers.

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Republican nominee for the Presi-
dency, publicly acquiesced in the
nomination" in an S,OOO-word let
ter OF acceptance. The letter was
given largely to criticism of Presi-
dent Wilson and the Democratic ad-
ministration. The criticisms are
too general, according to a number
of well-known editors and writer's.
81 of whom have joined in
quiz" submitted to Mr. Hughes.
These inquiries are contained in a
dispatch from New York as follows:
Mr.. Hughes Questioned.
New York, Aug. 4.-Thirty-seven
well known editors OF and writer's
for American magazines and Sunday
newspapers met at the Hotel Bilt-
more yesterday and gave out
through George Creel, the following
letter:
''To the Honorable Charles E.
Hughes: The professional writers
who sign this letter have small in
terest In parties, but very deep in
! terest in democracy. 1t is our hope.
through this voluntary association,
to assist in the promotion Of hon
est, educational discussion in order
that fundamental issues may not be
decided in prejudice and ignorance
''Mr. Wilson's beliefs have been
| IN 10 Il ;,, \
policies. He has made an open rec
! ord by which he may be Judged.
| Wise choice is not possible unless
YOU yourself make equally specific
statement of purposes and convic-
! tions
without intent to offend, we feel
justified in charging that in no sim
gle public utterance have you filed a
bora fide bill of particulars nor have
you offered single constructive
suggestion.
Demand Details.
Personalities are without value.
Blanket criticism is worthless. What
we desire 70 know, what it is fair
that the electorate should know, are
the exact details Of your disagree
ment with President Wilson. What
has he done that you would not have
done, and what has he failed to do
that you would have done or will do?
Honesty and patriotism demand that
you put yourself upon record in such
manner as to permit people to judge
you as they are now able to Judge
President Wilson. For example,
Would you have filed instant pro-
test against the invasion Of Belgium
and backed up that protest with the
United States navy?
| 1T Is arrant nonsense to talk
about action that would have pre-
vented the Lusitania tragedy. The
vague advertisement did not appear
until shortly before the hour OF sail
ing. The occurrence was one of
those things that civilization has
made the world regard as incredi-
Bile. The only honest question to
this: Would you have made the dis
aster the subject of diplomatic ne
gotla:ionS or would you have broken
relations with Germany at once?
Would you have urged upon Con-
gress an embargo upon the shipment
of munitions TO the allies?
Would you urge universal COM
pulsory military service?
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"You are frank in stating that
Huerta's morals were Of no concern
to America. Does this mean that
you would have recognized Huerta?
For or Against Intervention?
"As matters stand to-day, would
You be in favor Of intervening in
Mexico?
Does your attack upon the Will
son shipping bill mean that you are
In favor Of ship subsidies?
"You speak enthusiastically of the
fights Of the worker. Does this i'm
ply that you endorse the Clayton
antitrust law and the seamen's bill?
| Or will You urge their repeal?
| What are your specific COM
plants against the Federal reserve
law?
"As Governor Of New York you
| opposed the income tax amendment.
Does this antagonism persist? Do
you, or do you not, believe in pay
ing for preparedness out OF tax on
incomes, inheritances and NUM-