The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-11

army 50 small that II was necessary tC
call men from factories, stores and peace
occupations "to do police duty on the
Mexican border"
u stand" he said, "for reasonable pre-
partduess for America ready 10 meet
any emergency. I am not militaristlc
This country IS not militaristic. We are
80 far away from militarism that Il Is
almost an insult 10 American intelli'
gcnce To discuss Il.
I'VE do not wish conflict. We are op.
posed to strife. We want peace and good
lorder We oovet nothing. We are not
aiming at any aggressive policy, We
are not trying 10 interfere with any.
body's business or with things that do
not concern Us. But when the rights Of
! American citizens are involved aud that
which we are entitled 10 have under in.
ternational law is denied, American spirit
and the sense of American justice de-
mands that we shall be ready aud able
10 carry forth our demands, and that
readiness and ability shall be appreciat.
ed so that We shall not be drawn into
unnecessary conflicts.
Mr.. Hughes declared for business
like administration OF government af'
fairs. Cannot democracy" lie asked,
with all its generosity and good feel
ing have standards comparing favorably
with those demanded in every private en-
teprisey" Ii you give me the opportuni-
~ | shall devote myself 70 that ideal Of
administration"
The nominee was applauded heartily at
the close OF his address He left Grand
Forks for Fargo at ! o'clock.
United States Senator T.. J. McCum.
Der, Lynn j. Frazier, gubernatorial nom.
inee and several hundred residents OF
the home city of the Dakotas met the
Hughes campaign party upon its arrival
here at 1920 o'clock. The local band
struck up lively air as the train pulled
into station, but it was soon silenced
when the announcement was made that
Mr.. Hughes was still asleep.
The crowd waited around the station
for nearly an hour. A hearty cheer was !
given the nominee when he stepped from
his train shortly before Q o'clock and !
was escorted TO an automobile A parade |
was formed proceeding through confetti |
strewn streets to the Hotel Dakota,
where a reception was held.
This would be a typical late fall day |
in Boston, strong cold wind swept the
city and overcoats and felt hats were !
substituted for straw hats and Palm
Beach suits. II had been planned to have
Mr.. Hughes deliver an address out OF
doors, but it was SO cold that it was de-
cided to hold the meeting in the Audito-
rum. A presidential mascot in the pres
ence of Colonel f. Stone, passenger trat-
ic manager OF the Great Northern rail
road took charge OF the special train
Yesterday. He was accompanied for
the day by President Louis w. Hill OF
the road Mr.. Stone said that Mr..
Hughes was sure to win as he has never
travelled with loser. During his rail
'oad career Mr. Stone has accompanied (
cleveland, Mckinley, Roosevelt and Taft
IN their tours of the great northwest
Mr.. Hughes spoke yesterday and will
,peak to day at Hillsboro, Fargo {
Bismark. Mandan, Dickinson .
nd Beach Most OF the addresses will I
re delivered from the rear platform of q
he special train. Elaborate preparations I
nave been made at each stop for the enter I
ainment OF the nominee. The princi. a
al address in this state will be deliv G
red at Fargo e