Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-11
HUGHES ACCEPTS;
OUTLINES VIEWS
Justice, in Message, Declares for
Foreign Policy That Will Make
U. s. Respected.
RESIGNS FROM SUPREME COURT
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rights under international law, insist
ing steadfastly upon all our rights as
mutual and fully performing our in
ternational obligations, and by the
clear correctness and business OF our
position and our manifest ability and
disposition to sustain them to dignity
our place among the nations.
No Divided Allegiance.
Il stand for an Americanism that
knows no Interior purpose, for pa
triotism that is single and complete:
Whether native or naturalized, OF
whatever race or creed, we have but
one country, and we do not for an
instant tolerate any division OF ale
glance. believe in making prompt
provision to secure adequately our ma
tional security. believe in prepared
ness, not only entirely adequate for
our defense with respect to numbers
I 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 adniinistra-
tive heads.
We are devoted to the ideals OF
+; honorable peace. We wish to pr',-
mote all wise and practical measures
for the just settlement OF interia-
tional disputes.
In view Of our abiding ideals, there
! eis no danger of militarism in this
country. We have no policy Of ag-
erosion, no lust for territory, no zeal
Tor strife. II 10 in this matter that
We demand adequate provision for
national defense and we condemn the
inexcusable neglect that has been
shown in this matter OF first national
importance. We must have The
strength which self-respeet demands,
the strength Of an efficient nation
ready for every emergency.
"Our preparation must be industrial
and economic as we'll as military. Our
severest tests will come after the war
Is over. We must make fair and
!, wise readjustmcnt Of the tariff, in
accordance with sound protective
principle, to insure our economic indie
pcnience and to maintain American
standards Of living. We must con-
serve the Just interests OF labor, real
King that in democracy, patriotism
and national strength must be root
ed in even-handed justice. In pre-
venting, as we must, Unjust discrimin'
atoms and monopolistic practices, w
must still be jealous to assure The
foundations OF honest business. Par
ticularly should we seek the expan'
sion Of foreign trade. We must MOI
throttle American enterprise here o.
abroad, but rather promote it ant
take pride in honorable achievements
We must take up the serious prob
lens Of transportation Of interstate
and foreign commerce, IN sensible
and candid manner, and provide
! A enduring basis for prosperity b,
the intelligent use OF the constitu
tionsl powers of congress, 20 - ade
quately to protect the public on tn
che hand and, on the other, 20 con
serve the essential instrumentalities Q
progress.
Civil Service Efficiency.
Il stand for the principles Of on
civil service laws. In every depart
ment OF government the highest ei
ficiency mu- be insisted upon. 70
eli laws and programs are vain with
out efficient and impartial administrs
ton. 3,
Il cannot within the limits of thi
statement speak upon oil subjects tina
will require attention. can only -
that fully endorse the platform 20
have adopted.
II deeply appreciate the respons
bility you impose. I should have bee
clad to have that responsibility place
upon another. But ! shall undcrtak
10 meet 1t, grateful for the confident
YOU express. sincerely trust that
former difference may be forgotte
and that we may have united effo
in . patriotic realization Of our nj
tional need and opportunity. !.
u have resigned my judicial offit
and am ready to devote myselt-ui
reservedly, to the campaign.
CHARLES E. HUGHES"