Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-11-05

Such is our course in honor and for
a true humanity. So had noble
man. man brave of heart, honest
of conviction and blessed with vision
and ideals spoken. But he who
spoke not--his name was Wilson
South American Markets.
Further, the while the nations
chose to war and to kill, to damage
and to destroy, it would have been
wise and proper for us to make our
trade in the Latin-Americas secure /;
II should have been our endeavor to
win that trade which is so much a
part OF our dreams and OF which we
talk and for which we pray. Did we
do this? No! We have been busy.
sorrowfully busy in reaping mo-
mentary profit. Every factory and
plant throughout the land has been
turned to the making or munition.
Today, every man who has earned a
dollar in such place is an accessory
to the murderous business on the
other side!
We have done so much OF this that
fear Of retribution begins to haunt
us and we preach a preparedness
that will prove a nemesis to our evil
Judgment.
Had the energy wasted on muni-
tions been applied to supplying the
needs OF the South American people
we would have had a permanent in
vestment untainted OF blood and
hatred. This would have been a
worthy task for President Wilson,
but unfortunately, he was not equal
to it. He has been weighed and
found wanting.
Wilson has left us Nation with
out a policy. He has cast aside the
traditions upon which the greatness
and security of our land rested in the
past. The advice Of Washington
and Jefferson to Beware Of entang-
ling foreign alliances has given way,
Ii not to a "secret understanding"
which has been openly charged by
Hughes and others. at least TO a
benevolent and loyal neutrality"
which has worked to the advantage
OF the Allies and to the disadvantage
Oft he Germanic Powers and the
United States.
A Threat OF Further Alliances?
A further and more open depar-
tiire from the fixed policy OF the Ma
tion is indicated In the late speeches
OF the President He has stated that
It will not be possible in future wars
for the United States to remain neu-
trail Is he, after the fashion OF Earl
Grey, gradually taking the public
into his confidence by preparing them
for that which is already an existing
fact? Is the Secret understanding
to be made public now or following
on his reelection? Are we to take
onr place as fighting entity among
the nations of the world ready to
back up some or othor theory of the
balance Of power? n this be not So
what is the purpose of the plank
written By Wilson ani embodied In
the Platform OF the Democratic party
Under the caption OF International
Relations?
A vote for Wilson Is vote against
the policy OF George Washington.
One or the other must so into the
discard.
Where Hughes Stands.
Candidate Charles Il. Hughes has
come out strong and certain for the
maintenance OF A policy that every
Loyal and true American can endorse
He has said:
II desire our diplomacy re-
stored to It's best standards and
to have these advanced: to have
no sacrifice OF national interest
TO partisan expediencies; to have
the first ability OF the country
always at its command here and
abroad in diplomatic inter-
course: to maintain firmly our
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Insisting steadfastly upon all
our rights as neutrals, and fully
performing our international
obligations; and by the clear
correctness and justness of our
position and our manifest ability
and disposition TO sustain them
to dignity our place among the
nations.
II stand for an Americanism
that knows no ulterior purpose;
for a patriotism that is single
and complete. Whether native
or naturalized, OF whatever race
or creed, we have but one coun-
try, and we do not for an instant
tolerate any division Of alleg
lance.
II believe in making prompt
provision to assure absolutely
our national security l believe
in preparedness. not only en-
tirely adequate to our defense
with respect TO numbers and
equipment in both army and
navy. but with all thoroughness
to the end that in each branch
OF the service there may be the
utmost efficiency under the most
competent administrative heads.
I'VE are devoted to the ideals
OF honorable peace. We wish TO
promote all wise and practicable
measures for the Just settlement
Of the international disputes"
The Professor may rest assured
that the German-American votes will
not permit themselves to be used by
the Republicans as pawn. They
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