Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-10

thusiastic audience and one that COM
plctcly filled the Coliseum, Charles z.
Hughes, the republican nominee, In
hls address said.
II como TO this hail with peculiar
emotions. Here. a little less than two
months ago, the republican national
convention nominated inc for the Of
flee OF president Of the United States.
had not sought that nonlinationi !
did not desire that nomination; ] was
eontentcd with my work, and looked
forward TO fulfilling the allotted period
OF life In work that was eongenial and
Of the highest Importance 20 the
American people. BAt. when that cali
came. 1t did not admit OF an instnnt's
hesitation: Il meant but one thing, a
summons to All obvious obligation;
and, ~ was, while on the bench, 100
per cent a Judge. ! then became 100
per cent 4 candidate.
u desired u the American people 20
willed to dedicate myself to the cause
OF American government, not for par
tisan cxpediency, not for friends, not
for political supporters, but for the
American people solely.
Il hold the hishest partisan expedi-
eney to be an administration OF ca
paeity for service to the country.
Facing the Question.
IT anything In this campaign 10
real Il 10 that we arc now facing the
question whether we want words or
whether we want deeds; whether we
want that which Is written and spoken,
OF whether we want American action
In the interests OF the American PEG.
pie, worthy OF tho American name,
maintaining the American honor and
buttressinR the prosperity OF the
United States.
"One OF the very serious charges
which might be laid against the pres
cnt administration 10 the charge OF
putting incompetent men into impor-
tant positions. That 10 not for the
benefit OF democracy. And | now, In
this place where I was nominated,
without any regard to political future,
say this;
THAT II I am elected president Of
tho United States propose that every
man that put In charge Of an irnpor-
tant department shall be Z man emil
nently III to discharge the duties OF
that department.
~ propose that In diplomatic serv-
lee training shall count something.
propose that when Z man goes from
this country to represent the great
American people In another nation
and do not care whether II Is q small
nation or 4 big nation, for we want
our Influence In email and great
propose that that man shall be q
worthy representative to whom the
people to whom he 10 accredited to
will look with respect and esteem, sec.
Inc In him the efficiency Of the great
United States.
II Capital offense.
Il pointed out last night in my
speech In Detroit the lamentable way
Ia which our diplomatic service had
been denuded Of men Of experience In
order to supply political jobs. / count
that capital offense. 1t is trading In
the good name OF the United States
II Il trading In the honor Of III.
United States. Nobody has a right tc
pay political debts with the goot
name and the honor Of the Unitee
States.
I'm Santo Domingo we had a spe'
cial trust. We had taken over the
management OF the finances of thai
little people, We were there, thu
great United States, showing wha,
this republic could do in plain bust
ness proposition. And now let m,
read some familiar words, addressed
to the receiver general by the ther
secretary OF state. He said this:
Now. that you have arrived ant
are acquainting yourself with the stu
alton, can you let me know what posi-
tons you have at your disposal will
which to reward deserving democrats
! do not know to what extent tn,
knowledge OF the Spanish language i
neccssary for employees. Let me know
what 10 requisite, together with tn,
salary and when appointments arr
likely to be made
Should not every American hani
his head in shame that such a thin
should occur In our highest depart
inent OF government
Still Another Side.
Now there is another side that
wish to speak Of with respect to
business-like administration. Fou
years ago the democratic party in 1t
platform accused the republican part,
Of waste and extravaganza. They sal,
that they were going to be economi
cal. When they got in they were NOR
wasteful and more extravagant thai
any administration ever had been.
Il don't care, II am elected presi
dent, what becomes Of my persona
political fortunes, propose that W
shall have government in business
like way. We won't have any more
il l can stop it, Of these Kiss me an,
I'll kiss you appropriations in con
gress.
I'VE have today no examination Il
4 critical and proper way Of the de
mands upon the government, such .
any corporation would expect, al
glad that the republican platform pu
forth a keynote when it demanded
business-like, responsible budget; and
il am elected president, ! propose I,
see, so far as executive authority vii
permit, that we get rid Of this travest,
81 administration and have !, business
like budget by which we can under
stand what we ought to pay, what GU
comparative needs are, what our in
come IL to satisfy them, and by whicl
responsible administration can be SC
cured. ! am lawyer, but hav
grown up alongside Of business mel
and l have respect for the facts.
do not want any hot air in mine.
Regard for Independence.