Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-01
President Precpitaed Vera Cruz Trouble, Attempted to
Control Mexican Politics, Patronized Villa and Left
Country to RaUages of Revolution Candidate Asserts
Tcontinued From First Pagel


height of folly"
Mr.. Hughes reference to the sinking
of the Lusitania and his direct charge
that it resulted from the failure OF
this government to convince foreign
nations that the words strict account
ability" meant what they said brought
the most prolonged applause OF the
evening. The only rival to this demon
stration came when he declared that
he favored woman'S suffrage and be-
neved that the granting OF universal
suffrage should not be delayed because
1t would intensity q feminist move
ment which would subvert normal is
sues.
Mr.. Hughes assailed the administra-
ton for the course 1t has pursued with
reference to Mexico. maintained of
American rights during the European
war, preparedness and other great
questions OF the day. He decided for
new policy OF ''frmneSS and conSis-
tency" toward Mexico. for the un-
fiinchtng maintenance Of all American
rights on land and sea-" and for "ade-
quate national defense; adequate pro-
lection on both our western and east
ern coasts"
The nominee assailed the admins
tration for its direction of diplomatic
intercourse" for the beginning, declar-
ing that where there should have been
conspicuous strength and eXpertness
there had been weakness and ineNpert-
ness. He cited San Domingo as an in
stance where appointments had gone
to deserving Democrats" and TO the
failure TO continue Ambassador Her
rick at his post in Paris after the war
had started as "a lamentable sacrifice
of international repute."
4 indorse the declaration in the
platform in favor of woman suff-
rage" Mr.. Hughes declared. And he
added: Opposition may delay. but,
in my judgment, cannot defeat this
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for women"
Long Reference to Mexico
One-fourth of the speech was de-
voted to Mexico. Step after step taken
by the administration with reference
to Mexico was assalled, from the days
OF Huerta TO the note sent the de tacto
government by the State Department
June 20 last, part of which was quoted
in the speech. The seizure of Vera
Cruz. the nominee said, was war, OF
course"
Brave Words in Notes
Safeguarding American rights
abroad had not been accomplished, Mr..
Hughes said, by the administration.
There had been brave words in q Sc
ries of notes" but what does il avail
to use some Of the strongest words
known TO diplomacy II ambassadors
can receive the impression that the
words are not TO be taken seriously?"
The nominee reiterated his declara-
llOu IlaL l4u lL-S government lGLl 10
doubt that II meant to hold Germany
to strict accountability" there would
have been no loss of life on the Lusi-
tania.
Discussing preparedness, Mr.Hughes
said it was apparent that the United
States was 'shockingly unprepared."
OF the present prosperity Mr..
Hughes said: We are living in a
fools paradise" 1t is, he said, a pros
perity brought about by the abnormal
conditions of war. For the protection
of the industries and workingmen of
the United States. against the COmpett-
tion of IAN energized Europe" Mr..
Hughes said II was plain that I'VE
must have protective, upbuilding poll
ctes.' Other measures, too, should be
applied, he said, notably the upbuild-
ing of a merchant marine.
TO make peace lasting and effec-
tive when the present war shall end
Mr.. Hughest advocated the formation
of an international tribunal to dispose
OF controversies of a juStifable sort,
backed by the cooperation of the na-
tions TO prevent war before peaceful
methods OF adjustment end.
Mr.. Hughes also declared for the
conservation of the just interests of
labor for conservation OF national
resources and for a national budget.
Our opponents promised economy,
but they have shown reckless eXtrav-
agance. 1t is time we had fiscal re-
form
Mr.. Hughes closed with an indorse-
ment OF the Republican platform
adopted by the National convention
and a formal acceptance of the nomi-
nation.
Cheered Several Minutes
The large audience which crowded
Carnegie Hall TO capacity cheered for
several minutes when Mr.. Hughes ap-
peared, shortly after s o'clock.
The nominee, recognizing Theodore
Roosevelt in one Of the boxes waved TO
him and Colonel Roosevelt Clapped his
hands in acknowledgment.
Senator Harding. Of Ohio, chairman
of the Notification Committee, was
cheered at every reference TO the name
of the nominee and Republican vic
tory in November. When he had fin
ished the band played and the crowd
arose and cheered again.
Mr.. Hughes was frequently inter-
rupted by laughter and applause.
After delivering his speech, he was
host at a reception TO the Notification
Committee and the invited guests TO
the notification ceremony.
Text of Speech
Senator Harding, members Of the
notification committee and fellow-citi-
Eens:
This occasion is more than a mere
ceremony of notification. We are not
here to indulge in formal expression
We come to state in a plain and direct
manner our faith, our purpose and our
pledge. This representative gathering
is a happy augury. 1t means the
strength of reunion. It means that
the party of Lincoln is restored. alert
effective. 1t means the unity of a com
mon perception of paramount national
needs. Il means that we are neither
deceived nor benumbed by abnormal
conditions.
We know that we are in a critical
period, perhaps more critical than any
period since the civil war. We need a
dominant sense of national unity; the
exercise of our best constructive pow
ers; the vigor and resourcefulness Of
quickened America. We desire that
the Republican party as a great liberal
party shall be the agency of national
achievement, the organ of the effective
expression of dominant An1ericanism.
What do I mean by that? I mean
America conscious of power, awake to
obligation, erect in self-respect, pre-
pared for every emergency, devoted TO
the ideals of peace. instinct with the
spirit of human brotherhood, safe
guarding both individual opportunity
and the public interest, maintaining
q well-ordered constitutional system
adapted to local self-goverumen. with
out the sacrifice of essential national