Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-27
COL. ROOSEVELT
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ing so many foreign born voters as
Chicago He also waded into Pro-
fessor Munsterberg of Harvard.
In last nights address Colonel
Roosevelt said;
The most vital of all issues are
those of Americanism and prepared
ness, and of these Americanism must
come first, for there is no use to pre-
pare to defend or uphold the Amer
lean nation unless there is an Amer
lean nation to defend.
UNLESS we succeed in fusing all of
our people into one thoroughgoing
American citizenship, into one Am
erican type, it is as certain as fate
that this nation in the end, will be
shattered into fragments.
The new Wilson policy Is sordid
and base. He says he wishes for
friendly political and trade relations
with the world. He would have our
citizens go forth and trade, for their
benefit and ours; but they must do
snugly at home, reaping the reward
of their labor, and send notes when
they are murdered. Such a policy
breeds the worst traits in men and
stamps a nation with cowardice.
81 have just come from the Border
where l have talked with men and
women who have personally eX-
perienced the results of this new
policy. The dreadful stories of Mex
leo and American citizens in Mexico
during this administration prove the
folly of the Wilson policy.
when President Wilson condemns
Americans in sweeping terms as ad-
venturers who are dishonesty exploit
ing Mexico, his charge is not only un-
al hxyf ho fon ntc h,rt ic
fuge to keep mems minds away from
the horrible murders and outrages of
American men, women and children in
Mexico"
Women Cheer Roosevelt
In the Auditorium, the same theater
that witnessed the final convention of
the Progressive party last June, Mr..
Roosevelt was greeted wildly yester-
day afternoon by women voters.
This is the first year Illinois wo-
men have voted for President. Thanks
to them. Chicago now has the record
registration among American cities.
The audience sang America" The
Colonel told them it was not enough
to be thrilled by the song; it was the
meaning that counted. And there was
no use applauding Washington and
Lincoln unless you apply their les
sons in the concrete at the present
day."
Not Too Proud to Fight
Ending his prepared speech, the
Colonel made what he called a spe-
cial appeal TO the women who had
been influenced by the Democratic
cry. president Wilson has kept us
out of war"
Il make to YOU" he said, exactly
the same appeal ] have made to the
men; L do not make it to Victorian
maiden aunts of either sex. The Star
Spangled Banner and America were
written by a generation of Americans
that was not too proud to fight. The
expression safety first was not en-
balmed in either song"
He reminded them of himself as a
President who had kept out of war
"by not being too proud to fight"
You're the best President we ever
had!" cried a woman in the balcony.
Nobody knows why our troops are
kept on the Border" he said later.
Wilson doesn't want them TO vote!"
another woman cried.
II was going to be more charitable
and say he wanted them there to help
him make up his mind whether we
were at peace or at war" remarked
the Colonel.
He said he didn't want any war and
would strive to avoid war; but if
there was no other way to stop the
murder of women and children, I'd
fight at the drop OF q hat.
IF that was known to the nations,
there would be- no need to fight. When
Mr.. Hughes says he wouldn't submit
to the sinking of the Lusitania and
the outrages in Mexico, he means
what he says"