The Colorado statesman., 1916-08-05

One-fourth of the speech was de
voted to Mexico. Step after step TAX
en- by the administration with refer
ence to Mexico was assailed. from the
days of Huerta to the note sent the
de facto government by the State De-
partment June 20 last, part of which
was quoted in the speech.
The seizure of Vera Cruz, the nomi-
nee said, was war, of course"
Later we retired from Vera Cruz"
he continued, giving up this noble
warfare. Recently the naked truth
was admitted by cabinet officer. We
are now informed that we did not go
to Vera Cruz to force Huerta to sa-
lutte the flag. We are told that we
went there to show Mexico that we
were in earnest in our demand that
Huerta must co."
America, Mr.. Hughes continued, has
no policy of aggression toward Mex
leo, no desire for any part of her terri
tory, but wishes her to have peace,
stability and prosperity.
"Brave Words in Notes."
"The conduct of the administra
ton has created difficulties we shall
have to surmount," he said. I'VE de-
mand from Mexico the protection OF
the lives and property of our citi
zens and the security of our border
from depredations."
Safeguarding American rights abroad
had not been accomplished by the
administration, he said. There had
been brave words in a series Of
notes." but "what does it avail to use
some of the strongest words known
to diplomacy if ambassadors receive
the impression that the words are
not to be taken seriously?"
The nominee reiterated his declara-
tion that had this government left no
doubt that it meant to hold Germany
to strict accountability" there would
have been no loss of life on the Lusi-
tania.
Discussing preparedness, Mr.. Hughes
said it was apparent that the United
States was "shockingly unprepared."
Fails in Responsibilities.
1.-THE administration has failed to
discharge it's responsibilities" Mr..
Hughes continued. Apparently it is
now seeking to meet political exigen-
cies by its naval program. But it has
imposed on the country an incompe-
tent naval administration.
1--WE demand adequate protection on
both our western and eastern coasts.
We demand thoroughness and eff
cheney in both arms of the service.
1t seems to be plain that our regular
army is too small. We are too great
a country to require of our citizens
who are engaged in peaceful voca-
tions the sort of military service to
which they are now called"
OF the present prosperity Mr..
Hughes said: I'VE are living in a
FOOLS paradise" 1t is, he said, pros
perity brought about by the abnormal
conditions of war. For the protection
the United States against the compe-
tition of IAN energized Europe" Mr..
Hughes said it was plain that we must
have protective, upbuilding policies.
Other measures, too, should be ap-
piled, he said, notably the upbuilding
of a merchant marine.
international Tribunal.
To make peace lasting and effective
when the present war shall end, Mr..
Hughes advocated the formation of
an international tribunal to dispose
of controversies of a justifiable sort,
backed by the cooperation of the ma
tions to prevent war before peaceful
methods Of adjustment end.
Mr.. Hughes also declared for the
Conservation of the just interests of
labor" for conservation of natural re-
sources and for a national budget.
"Our opponents promised economy,
but they have shown a reckless ex-
travagance. 1t is time we had fiscal
reform"
Mr.. Hughes closed with an indorse-
ment of the Republican platform
adopted by the national convention,
and formal acceptance of the NOM
nation.