El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-16

training of the president. The seeonu
is the inCapacity OF the DeLloS -. ~
party as it is represented IN WaShlIl
ton in both the legislative and IN the
executive departments either to orig
mate wise policies or to tolloW Iusli
when proposed by others orr TO auiilI ~
lister them effectively II they a are
tablished The Democrats IN cOhSIeS
are never controlled except with cluD,
and government with a club is always
spasm odic and defective. go
These characteristics VIII NO.
change; president wilson CaLlnO'
change his nature: the Democratic par
ty will not change the character OIL
its representatives.
What Republicans VIII Do.
But what are the people TO eAPe -
if the Republican party IS resloreu "
power?
This much we can say now: ,..,-...
"Thev may expect with cOnlluenSe'
that rheir government WI HIeet r,I Tis
economic situation with which we mus t1st
deal Immediately upon the close OF W
war. with n policy of moderate oilt - az,
equate protection to American mus
try based upon asCertained ana estdD-
lished facts, and inspired by sympathy
with all honest American enterprise
and a desire for the prosperity an
happiness Of Americans oil every Cali-
ing and in every state.
''They may expect that the govern
ment will be administered win lh@
honesty and efficiency whlcn ma
marked Republican ADMINISTRATORS "a
the past in the interest OF no seclloH
or class, but for the interest of the ma
ton as n whole and in every part.
May Expect Firm Policy Abroad
They may expect that tHe De?L pOsf
sible course for the preservation OF
peace will be followed by foreign
policy which. with courtesy and TREND
Illness to all nations. is frank and Tear
less and honest in its assertion o.
American rights and leaves no doubt
anywhere in the world of Americas
purpose and courage TO protect a iIu
defend her independence, her territory
and the lives and just rights OF heI
citizens under the law of nations
ADEQUATE Military Preparation.
"They may expect that their govern
ment will stand for full and adequate
preparation by the American people for
their own defence The republican
party loves peace and hates war; II
ahhOrs and will never submit to mill
tarv domination. but it is composed of
men who love our country and who
deem that the independence, the liberty.
the honor and the opportunity of the
American democracy are not merely 70
lie talked about with weak and tlabDy
sentiment but are to be maintained and
safeguarded by the practical power OF
a virile and patriotic people 1t IS
clear sighted enough to see that prep
aratiOn for defence must have due rela-
tion to the possibilities of attack; thai
under the conditions of modern war;
fare much preparation must be made
before possible attack, or all prepara-
ton viii be impossible after the
attack
THE Republican party stands for a
citizenship made competent by training
TO perform the freeman's duty of de-
fence for his country. 1t stands for
regular army no larger than is neces-
sarS but as large as is necessary to
serve as a first line. a nucleus, a source
of instruction and of administration for
the army of American citizens who may
be called upon to defend their country.
And the Republican party stands for
the gospel of patriotic service to our
country by every citizen according to
his ability in peace and in war. II
stands for n reawakening of American
patriotism. IT is not content that while
the people of other lands are rendering
the last full measure of devotion in sac
rifice and suffering and dying for their
countries, America shall remain alone
dull to the call OF country and satisfied
in the comforts and pleasures OF pros
perity.
They may expect that assured readi-
ness for defence Will give power to our
diplomacy in the maintenance of peace.
No Might VIII DispInce Right.
"They may expect that the power and
Will of a united people to defend their
country will prevent the application of
our peaceful and prosperous land Of