Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-07-14

of ~ nsvsom rspoblis, has thsss
beon cail 70 entirely unsousht ~
that which has now commanded
Charles Evans Hughes to forsake the |
high Judicial Office wherein he had
thought to spsnd the remainder Of his |
active LIE, and to stand forth as the |
champion Of American people in their
hour Of need.
| A call 80 imperative, no citizen
may deny. Mr.. Hughes declared
himself In statement remarkable |
for its vieor, its clarity and It's Dig |
nifty, and stood forth the chosen pro-
tagonist Of Americanism in its noblest |
and best meaning.
When the words Of that statement |
had been read in the solemn quiet Of
Sunday morning, il was known of all
men that no mistakes had been made
and that Justice Hughes had been
true to himself. He had spoken pre-
cisely as those who knew him best
had predicted he would speak. He
had said what his record as govern
or Of New York, what his utterances
rs a public man, what his character
in public and private life, had proph-
csicd for him.
Those firm manly words have come
not only as relief to those who had
been led into doubts by tho rumors
and ISLANDERS at Chicago, but as n
summons to battle. They have fixed
beyond recourse the issues of this
campaign. They have stated in
words that will live the aspirations.
the needs and the resolves Of tn,
American people.
These may be summed up in the
one burning word-Americanism.
That is to be our guiding principle
not political expediency, not vacillit.
ing opportunities, not polished phras-
es unbacked by action. The times
are out Of Joint; they call FOR man
who is renl leader, not n rhet6rican.
Rnt what Of Mr.. Roosevelt? He is
Americas great patriotic leader. II
was his voice that aroused the peo-
pie to action and to realization OF
the gathering dangers that beset the
Republic. Never can his great ser.
vice in this NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. thnn
any other services he has rendered.
he forgotten.
Like an evangel. he has gone be-
fore, preparing the way. II was not
written that he was to lead this time.
But he has already shown that he Is
not the selfish Politician his enemies
have pictured him. His tentative re-
fusal of the Progressive nomination
may prove an adroii measure to bring
the most radical of his followers in
10 line. so that the slogan of "Hughcs
Harmony and Home Defense" may
truly express the situation. Had he
floutcd the convention that was so
fnnatically loyal Ia him. il would
have been an unernicful act. Had
he accepted their call TO run again
on n third ticket It would have been
an unpntriotic act.
Though he and Mr.. Hughes are
personally nntipatheiic. Mr.. Roose-
welt is too big u man, too ardent an
American. TO fail now in his duty.
Nor should he he asked to march in
the ranks. Tie should he called to
leadership. He should be commits
!. stoned to continue his ringing appeals
!. to the patriotism and common sense
Of the American people.
Calm consideration Of the Hughes
!. statement must bring satisfaction to
> Mr.. Roosevelt's soul. commits the
candidate to "the firm unflinchinc
maintenance Of all the rights Of
l American citizens on land and sea-
n II pledges him to Gan Americanism
q. that knows no Interior purpose" ia
= 40 patriotism that is single and CON-
plete." eve cannot for an instant
tolerate any division OF allegiance
Tie believes in making "prompt pro-
vision to secure our National secur-
ity;" in preparedness not only entire
" adequate for defense with rcspec
to numbers and equipment in both tn
= army and navy, but with oil thoro
. ughness to the end that in eacl
. branch of the service there may b
4 the utmost efficiency under the mos
!. competent administrative heads"
These and other declarations o
. the statement coming from such
. man as Hughes, arc strong enough
. clear enough, courageous enough TO
a Mr.. Roosevelt--ns they are for th
: American people.
= The Republican convention ha
: made n splendid nomination. II wi