The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-17

complete preparation for the common de-
fence By the application Of the resources
already at the command of the Govern
ment and by just revision OF the tariff
In accordance with Republican princi.
pies. We assert that these mo isures,
with the economies practicable under n
proper budget system. will be sufficient.
We believe that II Ia the duty Of the
American Government to bear its r
In re~establishinR international Law and
In providing II with suficient sanctions.
III the law OF nations In to be binding,
and II the decisions Of tribunals CHARGED
with the application Of that law to in
'ernational controversies are TO be re.
sTected and enforced. then violations
Of the law that are OF such a character
as TO threaten the peace and order Of
the community OF nations must be
deemed 20 he a violation Of the right Of
every civilized nation to have the law
maintained. and n legal injury TO every
nation. In order TO bear its proper part
In carrying forward this world policy,
America must show that while II has
no purpose to interior. IN controversies
between h nations. It will insist upon
universal observance Of the principles
and rules OF International law.
"WatchfuI Waiias."
No patriotic citizen will embarrass the
Government OF his country in IL deal
nes with other nations. but It 10 not
possible TO regard. without the gravest
dissatisfaction and dismay. the results
OF the policies Of the present Adminis-
tration toward Mexico. That policy
which has been proclaimed as one Of
watchful waiting has IN reality been one
of action. but uncertain. inconstant and
irresponsible interference. The Wilson
Administration destroyed established
government In Mexico. and now stands
on one side while anarchy and chaoe
reign In that country. II has stood aloof
while American men have been killed.
American women outraged and American
property destroyed. Intervention In the
Internal anairp Of Mexico by the Ad.
inlnistration has inflicted upon the Mexi-
can people and upon all foreigners resi-
dent In Mexico anarchy. bloodshed and
suffering almost without modern parallel.
We demand that American rights in
Mexico shall be protected. This should
be lone e her by a responsible Mexican
or through cooperation with
other American republics IN such way
as shall secure the independence. good
order and prosperity OF Mexico.
We denounce the measure regarding
the Philippine Islands that has passed
the Senat and is now pending In the
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ment OF the duty OF this nation n a
breach Of trust toward the riipinoa
Under the Wilson ADMINISTRATOR me
WORK heRun under president hcNinley
n continueh under the subsequent re.
publican ADMINISTRATIONS IN IMPROVING tne
material. intellectual and political vel
fare 81 the Flipinos and In building up
n civil service IN the merit system goes
for naught The policies advocated BY
the Hemocratic parry whn' " persisted
IN. almost certainly lead TO tactionai
disturbance and .nter-tribal war. ana 10
Power.
Tsri" Com@isssos
We demand the restoration Of he Re.
pub lean po,,cy OF a tariff commission
With ample power to inauire into mai.
tiers OF cost protection and labor condi-
tons in this ard other countries and 10
s,pply the Congress with the fullest Dos
slble and mos. accurate Information for
guidance In the formulation of a p~rman.
tarifY policy that shall adequately pro.
tect American labor as we'll a. conserve
and develop American natural resources
and American industry. We condemn
tho destruction by the Democratic party
Of the n~on-partisan tariff commission
cs A hlishei under the administration Of
President Taft.
The Democratic tariff now In force
has proved wholly Inadequate either TO
provide revenue for the support OF the
Government or 70 protect American
labor ard American industry upon The
farm. 10 the factory or in the mine. BE-
fore the outbreak Of the European war
the disa strous effects Of this tariff were
already Eel, throughout the land. The
war has ohscured these effects. but i'm
mediately upon the restoration Of peace
they will he felt again with ~redoubled
force.
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