The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-17

OF tins nations unity and integrity, and
as destructive Of It's welfare. the acti'i-
ties and designs Of every group or or
ganization. political or otherwise. that
has for lis object the Advancement OF
the interest Of a foreign Power. whether
such object is promoted by intimidatiDg
the Government. a political party. or
representatives OF the people. or which
II calculated and tends to divide our peo-
rlc into a~ntagonistic groups and thus 10
destroy that complete agreement. AMI
solidarity of the people. and mat unity
Of sentiment and national purpose -
essential to the perpetuity OF the nation
and its free institutions.
W condemn all alliances and COM
binat!ons Of individuals In this couniiy
OF whatever nationality or descent, who
agree and conspire together for the pur-
pose o. embarrassing or Weakening our
Government. or Of Improperly nfiuenc
Ing or coz. cling our pubic representatives
IN dealing or negotiating with any foreign
Power. We charge that such conspirl-
cics among a limited number exist and
have been !ns:i,ga!ed for the purpose OF
advancing the interests Of foreign cour-
tries 20 the prejudice and detriment of
our country. We condemn any political
party which. In view OF the activity OF
such conspirato-s, sur renders its integrity
or modifes its policy
Prrparedness.
"Alone with the proof OF our character
as q nation must go the proof u. ouF
power to play the par, that lesi;.ma;ely
belongs 10 us. The people OF the United
States love peace. They respect the
rights ard co,et the friendship OF all
other nations. They desire neither any
additional ter, tory nor any advantag &c
which cannot be peacefully gained by
their skill. then industry or their enter
prise. but they insist upon having abso-
lutte freedom Of national. l!fe and policy
and feel that they owe II to themselves
and to the role OF spirited independence
which 1, Is their sole ambition TO play.
but taey should fender themselves secure
against tho hazard of interference iron
any quarter ard should be able 20 pro-
tect Their rights upon the seas In any
part Of the world.
we therefore foster the maintenance
OF an army fully adequate to the re.
quiren' : Of safety and to the protec-
tim OF the nations rig hts, the full de-
Nelopment of modern methods OF sea-
coast defence and the maintenance Of
an adequate reserve OF citizens trained
to arms and prepared &c safeguard the
people and territory OF the United states
against any danger IL hostile action
which may Unexpectedly arise and a
hANd loiAte wi tic tOftiluuuS Z citD-
ment o! n navy worthy to supper the
great naval traditions OF his nation and
FUZZY equal TO the irternstiI nal tasks
which the United states hopes and *
poets to take a part In performing. The
plans and enactfnerts Of the present
Congress AFFORD substantial proof OF our
purpose in this exigent matter
International Relations.
The Democratic Administration la
throughout the present war s%crurulou-lS
and successfully held 70 the old paths ul
neutrality and 10 the peaceful pursuit o,
the legitimate objects OF our uitiort
life which statesmen Of all parties AM
creeds have prescribed for themselves II
America since he beginning ~ our his
tory. But the circumstance Of the la-'
two years have revealed necessities oi
International action watch no iormei
generation can have forescen. We hot.
tina, /. is lie duty Of Inc United state
To Use It's power, no. only to make !tscli
SAFE at home. bu; also to make sscur,
its Just interests throughout the word
ana bo'h 70: this end and IN the int"rys
or humanity to assis. the world ~ Sc
euring s~'tled peace and Justice.
we believe that every people has the
r.ght to choose the sovereignty under
which II shall live that ;he small states
OF the world have = right to enjoy from
other nations tie same respect or thel,
sovereignty and for their territorial IN,
tegr!t% that great and powerful. nations
eApCct and insist upon and MAT tn
world has a right 10 he free from every
disturbance OF lis peace that has H.
origin IN aggression or disregard Of tn
rights @! peoples and nations AMI ",
believe that tine time has come when 4
is the duty OF the United States to ioiI
with the other nations OF the world N
any feasible ASSOCIATE u that VIII er
fectively serve those principles to main
tain inviolate the complete security o.
the highway Of the sea for the comp!et,
and unhlndered use OF all nations.
| Atm for World Peace.
The present Administrator has con
sistently sought to act upon and reaI!z'
, IN its conduct Of the foreign affairs o
|, the nation the principle that should b
I the OBJECT Of any association OF IN
nations formed TO secure the peace .
tn. world and the maintenance Of ma
, tional and Individual rights. 1t has FOL
' lowed the highest American traditions
II has preferred respect for the funda
!, mental rights OF smaller States even u
property Interests and has secured TN
=. friendship of the people Of these state
|. Tor the United States by refusing &
!, make a mure material interest an eX
:. Cuss for the assertion of our supNrio
, power against the dignity Of their soy
: ereign Independence. II has REGARDED tn
. lives and the claims Of humanity 49, O
: Ercater moment than material rights
" and peace AZ tie best basis for the jus
{ settlement Of commercial claims. II ha
( made the honor and ideals of the Unite
u States It's standard alike In negotiation
q and action,
pau.A (OuCurd.
> We comm md the action OF the Demo
|. cratic ADMINISTRATORS HI holding n
!. ~Pan-Amcrican Financial Conference a
: Washington IN May, 1915, and organi2in
-, tho I~uternationa High Commission whic
: represented the United states in the re
" cent meeting of representatives of "a
!. l.at!n-American republics At Buono
: Ayres, April, 1915, which hav" so Sreatl
l. promoted the friendly relations betvee
The people OF the Western hemisphere.
g Mexico.
"The Monroe Doctrine is reasser'ed q
a principle OF Democratic faith. Tina
doctrine u arantecs Independent repul
lies of the two Americas against aggrcS
sio!, from another continent. II iInplie
az well the more ~%crupulOus regard upo
our part for the sovereignty Of each
them. We court their good will, W
> seek not to dcspoil them.
The wan Of "A stable. respona
:. bic Cove. ument IN MexioA capab.
Of REFRESHING and punish.AT marat
ders and bandit bands. VINO hay
not only taken the lives and seized an