Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-03
DEMANDS FlRMNEss AND CON-
SISTENCY AND UNFLiNcHlNG
MAINTENANCE or AMERi-
CAN RIGHTS.
ENDORSES DECLARATION
IN FAVOR or SUFFRAGE
Declares Opposition May Delay, But
Cannot Defeat Movement to Give
Vote to Women--Denounces All
Plots In interest Of Any
Foreign Nation.

New York, Aug. q. - Charles b.
Hughes outlined In his speech OF ac-
eeptance the issues upon which he will
eonduct his campaign for the presi-
1ency.
Mr.. Hughes assaiIed the administra-
ton for the course 1t has pursued with
reference to Mexico, maintenance Of
American rights during the European
war. preparedness and other great
questions Of the day. He declared Tor
new policy OF "firmness and con-
pistency" toward Mexico. for "the un.
ninching maintenance Of all American
rights or land and sea-" and for
adequate national defense: adequate
protection on both our western and
eastern coasts"
crltlcises Administration.
We denounce all plots and con-
ppiracies In the interest Of any foreign
nation" Mr.. Hughes said. Utterly
intolerable Is the use OF our soil for
alien intrigues. Every American must
unreservedly condemn them and sup
port every effsrt for their suppress
sion"
The nominee criticised the admins.
TRITON for Its direction of diplomat
10 Intercourse" from the beginning.
declaring that where there should
have been conspicuous strength and
experiences there had been weakness
and inertness.
FAsors the Vote for Women.
II indorse tho declaration In the
platform In favor OF woman suffrage"
Mr.. Hughes declared. and he contin-
usd: THE opposition may delay but.
In my judgment. cannot defeat this
movement. favor tho vote for wo-
men,"
One-fourth OF the speech was devot-
I'd to Mexico. Step after step taken
by the administration with reference
10 Mexico was assailed from the days
Of Huerta to the note sent the de
facto government June 30. last, part
Of which was quoted in the speech.
The seizure II Vera Cruz, the nominee
said. was war, 'of course"
Must Surrnount Difficulties.
''The conduct Of the administration
has created difficulties we shall have
TO snrmount." he said. 1--WE demand
from Mexico the protection OF the
lives and property of our citizens and
the security OF our border from do.
predat!ons."
The nominee reiterated his declara-
ton that II this government left no
doubt that 1t meant to hold Germany
10 strict accountability" there would
have been no loss of life on the I.usi.
tania.
Waves to Roosevelt.
Discussing preparedness. Mr..
Hughes said II was apparent that the
United States was "shockingly unpre-
pared"
The large audience which crowded
Carnegie hall to capacity cheered sew.
eral minutes when Mr.. Hughes APP,
peared shortly after s p, m. The nomt
noe. recognizing Theodore Roosevelt
In one OF the boxes, waved to him
and Colonel Roosevelt clapped his
hands In acknowledgment.
Proorsssivs Leaders Present.
There was liberal sprinkling oil
men who had been leaders In the Pro
kressive party In addition to Colonel
Roosevelt, who was warmly greeted
when hs appeared In the box assigned
to him.
Mr.. Hughes was frequently inter
rupted by laughter and applause.
After delivering his speech he wa.
host at a reception to the notification
committee and the invited guests t.
the notification ceremony.