River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-08-03
DEMANDS FIRMNESS AND CON-
SgSTENCY AND INFLUENCING
MAINTENANCE OF AMERI-
CAN RIGHTS.
ENDORSES DECLARATION
IN FAVOR OF SUFFRAGE
Declares Opposition May Delay, But
Cannot Defeat Movement to Give
Vote to Wcmen-Denounces All
Plots in interest of Any
Foreign Nation.

New York, Aug. /. Charles E.
Hughes outlined in his speech of &C
ceptance the issues upon which he will
conduct his campaign for the presi-
dency.
Mr.. Hughes assailed the administra-
hon for the course it has pursued with
reference to Mexico, maintenance of
American rights during the European
war. preparedness and other great
questions Of the day. He declared for
new policy of "frmness and con
slstency" toward Mexico, for "the I'M
Einching maintenance of all American
rights on land and sea-" and for
adequate national defense; adequate
protection on both our western and
eastern coasts"
Criticises Administration.
''We denounce all plots and con-
Bpfracies in the interest of any foreign
nation" Mr.. Hughes said. utterly
RTtolerable is the use of our soil for
alien intrigues. Every American must
unreserVedly condemn them and sup
port every effort for their suppress
sion"
The nominee criticised the admins
Grafton for cts direction of diplomat
Ec intercourse" from the beginning,
declaring that where there should
have been conspicuous strength and
experiences there had been weakness
aud inertness.
Favors the Vote for Women.
81 indorse the declaration in the
platform in favor of woman suffrage"
Mr.. Hughes declared, and he contin-
Hed: "The opposition may delay but,
In my judgment, cannot defeat this
movement. I favor the vote for wo-
men"
One-fourth of the speech was devot-
ed to Mexico. Step after step taken
by the administration with reference
Co Mexico was assailed from the days
OF Huerta to the note sent the de
GactO government June 20, last, part
Of which was quoted in the speech
The seizure of Vera Cruz, the nominee
said, was war, "of course"
Must Surmount Difficulties.
''The conduct of the administration
has created difficulties we shall have
Co Surmount," he said. eve demand
from Mexico the protection Of the
lives and property OF our citizens and
the security Of our border from de-
predations."
The nominee reiterated his declara-
zion that If this government left no
doubt that it meant to hold Germany
to strict accountability" there would
have been no loss of life ON the Lusi-
tania.
Waves TO Roosevelt.
Discussing preparedness, Mr.
Hughes said it was apparent that the
United States was "shockingly UMPIRE
pared"
The large audience which crowded
Carnegie hall to capacity cheered sew
eral minutes when Mr.. Hughes ap-
peared shortly after p. m. The nomi-
nee, recognizing Theodore Roosevelt
in one of the boxes, waved to him,
and Colonel Roosevelt clapped his
hands in acknowledgment
Progressive Leaders Present.
There was liberal sprinkling OF
men who had been leaders in the Pro
Sressive party in addition to Colonel
Roosevelt, who was warmly greeted
when he appeared in the box assigned
TO him.
Mr.. Hughes was frequently inter
rupted by laughter and applause.
After delivering his speech he was
host at reception to the notification
committee and the invited guests to
the notification ceremony.