Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-25


Mr.. Hughes declaration was made
at the first of three meetings at which
he spoke in New York City tonight.
The other two meetings were held in
Harlem and the Bronx.
1T Is hardly necessary to say that if
l am elected" Mr. Hughes declared,
I'VE shall have an exclusively Ameri-
can policy in the service of American
interests. have no secret understand
ings no unstated purpose. If anyone
supposes that in case of my election
that the right and interests of Ameri-
can citizens would be subordinated to
any Interior purpose or the interest of
the policies of any foreign power what
ever he is doomed to disappointment.
II am an American free and clear of
all foreign entanglements. We propose
to have an administration an Ameri-
can administration while dealing with
all nations on the basis Of most neu-
trail fairness with American rights on
land and sea.
I'VE shall not tolerate the use Of our
soil for foreign intrigue. We shall not
permit threats from any quarter or
any foreign influence to swerve us
from our action. l believe that the
great mass Of American people who are
sincerely patriotic.
Il said long ago in my speech Of ac-
ceptance that whether native or nat
urahzed, of whatever race or creed, we
have a common country and we could
not tolerate a divided allegiance
Il desire the support of every true
American who stands for my principle
whatever his race, and l do not want
the support Of anyone who has any in
terest superior to that of the United
States. The United States must be SUI
preme.
"And as to any who would have an
allegiance that is not single and COM
plete as to any who would not instant
~ champion the rights and interests
Of America against any country what
ever as any who would seek immuni-
ty for foreign aggression, or who would
have the power of this nation held cap
tive to any foreign influence or swerv-
ed by alien Vaccinations. let them not
vote for me-
The nominee repeated this declaration
at both the subsequent meetings. He
had prepared it in advance.
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opening of the campaign in New York
City so far as Mr.. Hughes personally is
concerned. He had spoken in this city
only once before since his nomination. the
occasion being his speech of acceptance
July 81.
An Ovation
In his second speech tonight and again
in the third Mr. Hughes urged his au-
dience to support the state ticket. AT
the meeting in the Bronx where he was
welcomed with such applause that the
chairman tried in vain for several min
utes to introduce him. He faced an au-
dience which had listened for more than
an hour to other speakers. The hall was
crowded with every seat taken and many
standing.
Il recall wildly" he said. "the days
Of not so long ago. when it was my
privilege to appear in this place when
was entrusted with executive respon.
sibility in this state. have no prom
Uses to make now so far as fundamentals
are concerned, that l did not make then
AS l was then l am now. desire sc
far as in my power lies to do what car
be done to upbuild the prosperity and t.
safeguard the honor of the United
States" Before this audience as before
the audience in Harlem Mr.. Hughes en-.
dorsed the Republican platform plank de
claring for treaty with Russia tina,
will recognize the absolute right of ex.
of whatever kind between American citi
zens whether native born or alien" In
this connection Mr. Hughes said:
civil and religious liberty and we can
not recognize any racial or religious
discrimination with respect to the
privileges of our citizens at home or
abroad.
"The Republican party also renews
the pledge to maintain the right of lib
erty which Is neither to be surrendered
or restricted. We obtain liberties es-
tablished by those who fed from re-
ligious and political persecution and
we have the deepest sympathy for all
who seek a place of refuge from OPP
preston. We must wisely promote all
agencies Of Americanization. We can
permit no divided allegiance. no alien
spirit, no un- american outlook.
1T is not race or place of birth, but
the supreme love of our country that
counts. If this Is a country that is
worth fleeing to it Is country that is
worth preserving. 1t will not be pre-
served unless it Is the home of the
brave as well as the land of the free.
It cannot be preserved until we have
the indominatible spirit of the fathers.
II also Join in the hope expressed in
the Republican platform for the
coming of peace and the lasting res
toration of brotherhood among the ma
lions, with the assurance Of full equal
RIGHTS, civil and religious to all msa In
every land.
with our composite population. sn'