The Republican journal., 1916-06-22
hughes and Fairbanks

..,blican Standard Bearers. MIR.
BE- fSp 81, condemns Wilson's Course in
Hpsn' ,, Affairs and Mexico. No Divided
Fo''' lance Can be Tolerated.
'''' Charles E. Hughes's telegram to
Bon. O tl'.on convention accepting the
Eg,i,n 81. CHI Chairman and delegates. l have
'"NF ep the nomination. | have wish
Ot deslIe oin ", IN the bench. But in this
ito reln nrio5 in our national history, l
4tcS 2'' hat it is your right to sum-
eognlg5Ft bst it is my paramount duty to
spora' ,ak at a time of national
"}oo ptrgnscending merely partisan
lgenyl +,,ns You voice the demand
,asi1PI 'Sa,inant thorough-golng Ameri-
/ 'u ,",,b firm protective upbuilding
pr ~ ,ssentiaI to our peace and Sc
nl,FS ,5 TO that call, in this crisis, l
n.', f fsi, TO answer with the pledge of
If0o' ' ;s m me to the service of our
that IS "' '''
a ,IqaIyyrsfore, l accept the nomination.
r,.,, Maintenance of all American
Rights.
,ont for the firm and unf1inching
.s ',a of all the rights of Ameri-
sun! 3s.,sns on land and sea. l neither
o ..;,,ae nor underestimate diff
,is But it is most regrettably true
Ius, onr foreign relations we have
q = . y, ;pcalculably from the weak and
l yat;rg course which has been taken
y y . pscsrd 10 Mexico, a course lament
~ ,,ropr with regard to both our
y and our duties. We interfered
H. ant consistency, and while seeking
9.tst4 when we were not concerned
rltsr,g failed to appreciate and dis
..rs on plain duty to our own citizens.
w. w. -be lutset of the administration
An G5n responsibilities of our diplo-
=, Intercourse with foreign nations
'' snpordinated to conception of
..,sr ~eulIrements, and we presented
.,' World d humiliating spectacle of
y. stei efforts have not availed to
.-r.- the influence and prestige so I'M
.msafey sacrificed, and brave words
w lssr stripped of their force by
! s..ire to see our diplomacy restored
#. hest standards and to have these
r.r,e5 To have no sacrifices of ma
~. interest to partisan expediencies;
rsv- tn- first ability of the country
rows # ,ts command here and abroad
5roa5uc Intercourse; to MAINTAIN
VIZ our rights under international law,
Kline .teadfastly upon all our rights
rstda. and fully performing our in
rsaona Obligations; and by the clear
rer-n-ss and business of our position
.olr manifest ability and disposition
sustain them to dignity our place
mg iss nations.
No Division of Allegiance.
t s.srd for an Americanism that
p. no Interior purpose, for patriot
That Is single and complete. Whether
I'VE or naturalized, of whatever race
creed. We have but one country and
10 not for an instant tolerate any
g9n If allegiance.
Z believe IN making prompt provision
alr4 absolutely our national secur-
believe in preparedness, not only
-q aiequate for our defence with
pet to numbers and equipment in
. army and navy, but with all thor
iress to the end that in each branch
a+ service there may be the utmost
ae1ry under the most competent ad-
slratlve heads.
Ne are devoted to the ideals of hon.
bic peace. We wish to promote all
ana practicable measures for the
settlement of the international dis
IS In view of our abiding ideals,
e is no danger of militarism in this
TRY.
We have no policy of aggression; no
Tor territory; no zeal for strife. 1t
this spirit that we demand adequate
risI0n for national defence, and we
iemn the inexcusable neglect that
been shown in this matter of first
0lsI Importance.
We must have the strength which
respect demands, the strength of an
lent nation ready for every emerg-
For Economic Preparation.
Dur preparation must be industrial
7coRomic as we'll as military. Our
rest tests will come after the war is
We must make a fair and wise
llstment of the tariff, in accord
with sound protective principles, to
Is our economic independence and to
-'aIH american standards of living.
We must conserve the just interests
i9or realizing that in a democracy
orlsm and national strength must
oo.e5 10 even-handed justice.
. 3Fsventing, as we must, unjust
and monopolistic prac-
VIZ must still be Jealous to assure
ol lauons of honest business.
should we seek the ex-
.oa pt foreign trade We must not
'te American enterprise here or
lad bat rather promote it and take
honorable achievements.
" mast take up the serious prob
'ot transportation, of interstate and
g' commerce, In a sensible and can
manner, and provide an enduring
Tor prosperity by the intelligent
81 the constitutional powers of Con-
SO as adequately to protect the
!c on the one hand and, on the other,
'nsefVe the essential instrumental
o. Progress.
stand for the principles of our civil
lee avs. In every department of
.rnnent the highest efficiency must
sisted upon. For all laws and pro-
Is are vain without efficient and i'm
Ia administration.
indorse the Platform.
cannot within the limits of this
sment speak upon all the subjects
viii require attention. l can only
mat fully indorse the platform you
adopted.
deeply appreciate the responsibility
iMUOSp I should have hoap ulad tn