The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-20
WOODROW WILSON

him and disloYal to his country.
We condemn all alliances and COM
binations OF individuals in this country
Of whatever nationality or descent, wh)
agree and consplre together for the pur-
pcSa Of emba rrassing or weakening oIr
government. or of Improperly influencing
or coercine our -ublic representatives IN
dealing or negotiating with any foreign
power We charge that such conspira-
cies amonc a lirited number exist and
have been instig1ted for the purpose of
adv ncing the interests of foreign coun-
trfs TO tic nr iudice ana detriment or
our own country. We condemn any po-
ltical party which in view of the activ-
ity Of such consnirators, surrenders its
integrity or modifes its policy.
Preparedness. .
The PEOPLE of the United States love
peace They resrect the rights and
covct the friendship Of all other nations.
They desire neither any additional terri
tory nor any advantage which can not ne
peacefully gained by their skill. their IN
dustry or their enterprise. but thcy insist
upon having absolute freedom Of national
life and policy and feel that they owe "
10 themselves aEG to the role Of spirited
independence which ii is their sole ambi-
ton To- play. thst they should render
themselves secure against the haZard OF
interferenccs from any quarter, ana
should be able TO protect their rights
upon the seas, or IN any part of the
world We therefore, favoring the main
tenance of an army fully adequate to the
requirements of order, of safety and OF
the protection Of the natior's rights, the
fullest development of modern methods
Of seacoast defense, and the maintenance
of an adequate reserve of citizens train
ed to arms and prepared to safeguard
the people and territory OF the United
States against any danger of hostile ac-
tion which may uneXpe ctedly arise, am
a fixed policy for the continuous develop
ment OF navy worthy to support tht
great naval tradition Of this nation ant
fully equal TO the international task
which the United States hopes and ex
poets to take part in performing. Th'
plans and eractmcnts OF the present con
gress afford substantial proof of our pur
pose in this eXige1t matter.
International Relations.
The Der. .ocratic administration ha
throughout the present war scrupulousl.
and successfully held to the old paths o
neutrality and 10 the peaceful pursuit q
the legitimate objects Of our national life
We hold that it is the duty OF the Unite
States to use its power lot only to maxi
itself secure at home, but also 10 max
secure its just interests throughout tn
wcrld and, both fer this end and In tn
| interest Of humanity. to assist the worl
| in securing settled peace and Justice. w
| believe that every people has the righ
| TO choose the sovereignty under which
| shall live that the small states of TIL
| world have q night 10 enjoy from othe
| nations the same respect far their sov
! ereienty and FOR their territorial integ
/ rity that rraat and powerful nations eX
f, pect and Insist upou; that the world ha
| a right tc hc free from every disturbanc
OF its peace that has i,s origin In ae
! Pression OF disregard uf the rights Of pea
niles and nations: end We helieve that tn
time has come vhcp it IS the duty of th
United states 10 icin with the other ma
tiuns Of the world in any feasible asso
ciotion tlot u,'U oToctively serve tho-
principles to rnairtain inviolate the con:
plete securitr of the hiGbwavs of the sea
for the common and unhindered use c
all nations.
The want ~ a stable. responsible gov
eminent IN Mexico capable of rnpressn
ara nurIshinv rnarauiers and bsnd
hands who have not only taken the ike
and seized and destroyed the property {
American citizens In that country, bu
have inso'ertly invaded our SOIL mad
,,o 49,, ..,..- --..r 'o-'-tl- o,lr Deonle thers
on, h~s reudorc' y nfcessary tempoi
erilv 10 oceuuy by our armed forces
nortior of the territory of that friendl
state ANTI hv the restoration of Ia'
and order therein o repetition OF sue
incursictrs IS imrroNahle, the necessit
for their r4rnal-iro viii continue the
,n,st remain rtervention Implying r
n docs r-uitarv eIhiICation, Is revoltin
n tho ~---'- - t'o lTnitod States moi
'withNap6ine i'e 'toFocniion to thf