Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-30
Wilson Makes Patriotic Ad-
dress TO Great Gathering of
Advertising Men in PhiIa-
delphia.
PLEADS FOR TRUTH
IN POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Chief Executive Says Publicity
Mems Watchword Should.
Be Adopted by People inI
Public Life

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Philadelphia, June 29.-President
Wilson, describing himself as "in a
fighting mood enunciated today to
a large crowd in Independence square
his conception of some of the cardi-
nal American Ideals He declared that
America in dealing with other nations
must "vindicate at whatever cost" its
principles of liberty, justice and hui
manlty; that America first" must be
translated into action exalting il above
all selfish interests: and that the ma
TONS policy and development must be
guided by the whole people and not
by any small group.
Applause repeatedly interrupted the
address. The crowd liked particular
" the presidents declaration that
American principles must be vindicat-
ed in the country's foreign relations.
which apparently was interpreted as
referring to the Mexican situation. Al
no time, however. did Mr.. Wilson
mention Mexico or any other foreign
nation directly
america First in Deeds
America first translated into
what you do" was the pat
riotic rallying cry sounded by
President Wilson in an address
to the Associated Advertising Clubs
of the World in Independence square
here today. America first means
nothing" he said, until you trans-
late it into what YOU do
Tremendous applause swept over
the crowd when the president uttered
these words
He quietly silenced the interruption
and continued speaking on the sub
ieet Of "ffhe Duties of Anaesreans 10
Their Country and to the Rest Of the
World
Ideals Plus Action.
America" he continued, at pres
ent is at II point where it is not only
necessary TO understand our ideals.
brt to be ready to put them into ac-
tion at any cost 1t is one thing TO
them. but it is another
thing to make them work.
You cannot understand the people
of the United States without working
for them. | want you To know that
am not Interested in fighting for my
self but | am interested in fighting for
the things | believe in Insofar as
we are concerned | challenge all
The president congratulated the AS
sociated Advertising clubs for putting
truth and candor into their business
Wants Truth in Politics.
I wish very much. he said, that
truth and candor might always be the
standard of politics.
Now you got lhem." voice in the
crowd shouted, as the applause died
away and again tremendous applause
broke out.
1T is most important that since |
am in a fighting mood to tell YOU of
some of the things ! believe in. IT id
he duty of every American not to
think of himself first. but of his
his country.
Plea for Justice.
America first means nothing un
ess you translate it into deeds the
president said. Il believe America
should be ever ready. | think YOU
must be just to nations as well as to |
men. 1t comes high 1t is not an |
Easy thing to do but believe that at
whatever cost we should be Just to ,
)ther people and demand the same I
reatment
"f believe in the patriotism and In I
tia tive of the average man" he ex-
'lamed. Some men say they believe |
n that, too. but they do not act that |
way There are some men who don't !
lelieve in anybody's advice but their !
,wn.''
Not Talking Politics.
This statement caused a laugh in
he crowd and the president smiling
Y remarked. Il am not talking poli
les. There was another roar Of
aughter from the crowd and the
PRESIDENT quickly added: Nor was
referring to any individual"
The president said that while we
rave the right to demand justice
rom others, we should always be
eady to give justice to anyone else.
Not Too Proud to Fight.
Il am ready to fight for that at any
ost."
The president said that he did not
relieve that any small body Of men
hould control the destinies of the ma
ion. hut he rather believed that this
ontroi rests in the hands OF the great
,ody OF thinking and toiling men of
he nation.
The president started On the return
Quincy to Washington at 5;V4 p. m