Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-06-14
MR.. HUGHES SPEAKS.
Republican Nominee for President
| states Position on Vital Issues.

nepuDtftau NuHtUet l0F EFeNf0cnt
states Position on Vital Issues.
Charles l.. Hughes, republican nominee
for Presidspt, in his telegram of accept
ance, says:
have not desired the nomination. / have
wished to remain on the bench. But in this
critical period in our national history re-
cosnize that IL is your right to summon and
that IL is my paramount duty to respond.
You speak at time Of national exigcncy.
You voice the demand for dominant
thorough going Ams-icanism with frm pro-
teetive upbnilding policies essential 10 cur
peace and security, aud TO that call. In the
| crisis, / ran not fail TO answer with the
pledge of ali that Is in me TO the service Of oar
country. Therefore, accept the nomination.
stand for the Hrm and unfiincbing mainte.
nance Of all the rights Of American citizens
on land and sea.
| neither impugn motives nor under
estimate difficulties. But Il is most regret.
| ably true that in our foreign relations we
have suffered intellectually from the weak and
NNG1ffHtlNE course NbtCu uhs btN1 thkSh WtAH
regard to Mexico-a course lamentabiy wrong
with regard TO both our rights and our
duties. We interfered without consistency;
| and while seeking to dictate when we were
not concerned. We utterly failed to appreciat.
and discharge our plain duty TO our owa
citizens
Al the outset Of the admi abstraction tho
high responsibilities Of our diplomatic inter
xrfth tnr~ n h
ordinated to . conception OF partisan re-
quirements, and we presented TO the world .
humiiisting spectacle Of inaptitude. Beiated
Efforts have not awaited to recover the innu-
ence and prestige 90 unfortunately sacrinced;
and brave words hsve been stripped OF their
force by indecision-
Our desire to see our diplomacy restored 70
its best standards and TO have these ad
vAnced, to have no sacrifices Of national In
terest TO partisan expediences; TO have the
6rst ability OF the counsry always at its COM
mand. here and abroad in diplomatic inter-
course: to maintain firmly our rights under
international law; insisting steadfastly upon
all orr rights ~ mutual and fully performing
our international obligations; and BY the
clear correctness and jassness Of our posi-
ton and our manifest ability and disposition
To sustain them, to dignity our place among
the nations
stand for an Anne ricanism that knows no
Interior purpose, for patriotism that 10
single and complete. Whether native
aturali1ed, Of whatever race or creed. we
have but one country and we do not for an
instant tolerate any division of allegiance.
believe in making prompt provision To
assure absolutely our national security
believe in prepared meas. not OILY entirely
adequate for our defense with respecs 70
numbers and equipment in both army and
navy, but with ali the thoroughness to the
end that in each branch Of the service there
may be the utmost efficiency under the most
com petent administrative heads. We are de-
voted 10 the ideals OF honorable peace. We
wish TO promote all wise aud practical meas
urea for the jast settlement Of the inter-
national disputes. In view OF our abiding
ideals, there IL no danger Of militarism In
this country. We have NO policy Of aggres-
sion; no iust for territory: real for strife.
1t 10 in this spirit that we demand sde-
quate provision for national defence. and We
condemn the unexcusable neglect that has
been shown in this matter OF frst national
importance. We must have the strength
which self-respect demands, the strength Of
80 efficient nation ready for every emergency.
Our preparation much be industrial and
economic ~ well ~ military. Our severest
test viii come alter the war 10 over. We
must make . fair and wise REIMBURSEMENT Of
the tariff, In accordance with sound prosec-
tive principles 70 insure our'economic inde-
pendence and to mnsntain American stand
ards Of living. We must conserve the juss
interests Of labor, realizing that In de. &C.
racy. patriotism and national strength must
BE- rooted In svsn-handed justice Ia pre-
venting. - We must, unjust discrimiuaiiors
and monopelissic practices. we must still be
zeaious 70 assure the foundations VI honest
business. Particularly should We seek tbs
expansion Of forsign trade.
We must nos throttle American enterprise
here or abroad, hnt rather promote II and
take pride in honorable achievements. We
must take up the serious problems Of trans
portstion, Of interstste and foreign COM
merce. in sensibie and candid manner, and
provide an enduring basis for prosperity BY
the intelligent use ef the constitutional
powers Of Congress % - adequately % pro-
tsct the pabiie on che one hand and on the
other 70 conserve essential inssrumentalities
Of progress.
stand for the principles Of our civil service
laws. In every department Of government
the highest efficiency must be insisted upon.
For all laws and progress are vain without
efficient and impartial administration.
cannot within the iimints Of this state
ment SPEAK upon all the subjects that will re-
quire attention can only say that fully
endorse the platform you have adopted.
deeply appreciste the responsibility you
impose. should have been glad 70 have
that responsibility placed upon another. But
/ shall undertake TO meet Il. grateful for the
confidence you express. sincerely trust that
all former differences may be forgotten. and
that we may have united effort In . patri-
otic realization of our national need and OPP
portunity.
have resigned my judicial ONCE and am
ready TO devote myself unrcservedly to the
campaign.
(Signed) CHARLEs z. HueHEs.
EAST ORl.AND. !