The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1916-06-15

neither lmpunge motives nor UNI
derestimate difficulties. But it is
is most regrettably true that in our
foreign relations we have suffered
intellectually from the weak, vacill-
ating course which has been taken
with regard to Mexico-a course lam
entably wrong with regard to both
our rights and cur duties.
AT the outset of the administra-
ton the high responsibilities of our
diplomatic intercourse with foreign
nations were subordinated to con-
ception of partisan requirements and
we presented to the world humiliat-
ing spectacle of inaptitude. Belated
efforts have awaited to recognize the
influence and prestige so unfortunate
ly sacrificed and brave words have
been striped of their force by indie
cision.
Wants Standard Restored
II desire to see our diplomacy re-
stored to its best standards and to
have these advanced; to have no sac
rifices Of the national interest for
partisan expediencies; to have the
first ability of the country always at
its command here and abroad in dip
lomatic intercourse to maintain firm
ly our rights as under international
law. insisting steadfastly upon all
our rights as mutual and fully per-
forming our international obliga-
tions and by the clear correctness and
business of cur position and Duh
manifest ability and disposition to
sustain them to dignity our place
among the nations.
y stan@, for IN Americanism tt at
knows no Interior purpose for a 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 in
slant tolerate any division of allie
glance. l believe in making prompt
provision to secure absolutely our ma
tional security.
Il believe in preparedness, not only
entirely adequate for our refense
with respect to members and equip
ment 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 administrative
heads.
Devoted to Ideals
But we are devoted to the ideals
of honorable peace. We wish to pro-
mote all wise and practical measures
for the just settlement of interna-
tional disputes. In view OF our aDid-
ing ideals, there is no danger of mill
tarism in this country. We have no
policy OF aggression; no lust for ter
ritory; no zeal for strife 1t is in
ri
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 respecting de-
mands, the strength Of an efficient
nation and for every emergency.
"Our preparation must be indus
trial and economic as we'll as mill
tary. Our severest test will come
after the war is over.
We must make a fair and wise
REIMBURSEMENT of the tariff in addition
to sound protective principles and to
sound protective principles and to
maintain American standards of liv-
ing. We must conserve the just i'll
terests of labor, realizing that in a
democracy patriotism and national
strength must be rooted in even
handed justice. In pointing, as we
must, unjust discrimination and mo-
nopolistic practices we must still be
Jealous to assure the friends of hon
est business. Particularly should we
seek the explanation of foreign trade
Promote American !ndustrits
"We must not throttle American
enterprise here or abroad. but rather
promote it and take pride in honor
able achievements. We must take
up serious problems OF transporta-
ton, of interstate and foreign COM
merce, in sensible and candid man
ner and provide an enduring basis
for prosperity by the intelligent use
of the constitutional powers of con,
gress, so as to adequately protect the
public on the one hand and on the
other to conserve the essential in.
strumentalities of progress.
II stand for the principles of oul
civil service laws. In every depart
ment OF government the highest eff
cheney must be insisted upon. For al
lays and programs are vain without
efficiency and impartial administers
ton.
II cannot within the limits of the
statement speak on all the subjects
| which will require attention. / car
only say that fully endorse the plat.
form you have adopted.
II deeply appreciate the RESPONSE.
bility you impose. ! should have been
glad to have that responsibility
placed upon another. But shall un-