Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-18
SOUNDS KEYNOTE
OF IOWA CAMPAIGN
. Failure of Wilson Administration to
Keep Pledges Is Issue, Says
Chairman Clark.
WOULD ENDORSE COMMISSION

oquent plea for endorsement Of Sen
ator Albert B. Cummins, of Iowa, for
the presidency Of the United States
was made taday by Howard J Clark
OF Des Moines, in his keynote speech
as temporary chairman OF the first
republican state convention IN scs-
sion here. Mr.. Clark eulogized the
Iowa senator and expressed high
hope for his ultimate victory IN the
race for the presidential nomination
Mr. Clark said in part.
The great central west has taken
an active and determined part in de-
veloping the principles OF republican
ism and the foremost affective, able
exponent and leader is lowa's candi-
date for the republican nomination
for the presidency Senator Cum
Minis"
The speaker dwet at great length
on the part played by Senator Cum
minis in the various political actiyi-
ties OF recent years and reviewed IN
detail his acts as a member OF the
United States senate. He added we
have candidate with strength, wis
dom, character, and experience who
has been leader among his people;
A man whose strength has been ex-
pended for the benefit Of the whole
country, Albert p. Cummins, and
with united support the chances OF
this nomination will be greatly in
creased"
National Issues.
The speaker then plunged into a
discussion of national issues during
which he said;
Concedng that tho present admlnlstra-
ton has acted IN good faith IN every par
tcnar and that II has used It's best en-
denyor to formulate ana put into effect pol
icieB II believed were for the best lntereate
Of the country, yet 4 has 20 signally failed
llcanB arc true 10 their principles and have
the courage df their convictions and nom
inate men for public office no sfs known y,
the country, the victory win be he'll
ming at the November. election.
Regarding questions growing out
OF the European war, Mr.. Clark said
in part;
Tho true. fundamental doctrine OF the
American republic 49, Is that every
American, wherever he may be has the
him for tho protection and enforcement Of
his lust rights, whether this involves hts
person or his property and the failure ~
OF force, courage and fibre IN pronouncing
and compelling compliance with II. when "A
people ceases to have tho feeling mat the
power Of the country 10 which they owe
allegiance " behind them, Just then 90 they
cease 70 be a factor IN dealing with the
other nations Of the world. We do not for
get the sdmontion Of tho father OF our
country that we must protect our just
rights irrespective Of tho sacrifice that 1t
requires"
Mexican Situation.
Much time was devoted by. the
Temporary chairman TO discussion OF
the Mexican situation and the prob
lens to be solved in dealing with the
southern republic. Regarding the
Philippines the speaker said
American people are not ready or will
ing 10 relinquish their obligation solenlnly
assumed because Of some danger lnelae aiit
70 its maintenance They WIN carry 9ue
regard for the right of others, irrespective
OF the sacrifice II may require -
II we are TO continue TO maintain our
position as one Of the powers Of the earth
and 80 develop our strength for the better.
ment OF mankind, this development mus
start through our commercial reiAtlonssi ~
wa expect 10 be q commercial nation ana 70
take part In the worlds affairs, we must
establish and maintain the ptimncipi nd ina the
t tn sf,in Of ali others unmoiested and un-
disturbed, and we must at the same time
develop suffleient merS az oeean earryihS
trade In order 10 do either Of these ana az
. factor in determining the policy OF our d
face With the question Of preparedness.
There Is but reasonable, sats P snu
certain thing 70 do and that ~ ,,esn e'
baats sssentiaI 10 the wen being Of the
country As to the first. We should eonstrqe..
and maintain the navy at the hlshest poih'
Of efficiency.
Larger Army Needed.
The standing armysshould be maintaihe,a 70
conjunction with our transportation IAelI
tiles be modified at any point 10 siVe au-
ditional assistance made necessity ~ re- re-
threatened attack or Invasion AL the re-
mafning portions Of the army shoulu ~
developed through tho National huara ~
the respective states, This country Hno ,rit
keen clear and free from any military spirit
or miIitarism IN any form whatsoever,
incidental to our preparedness i9r w ~
tense > 4 the government should lako
over and build and manufacture an eQuip-
ment and munitions OF war, na.tea
Effective legislation must pe heaIih
and prohibit the employment o. ehluren,
limit la hor OF women and those Wh" nus
lp Dor between the years OF ehildhoou mn
t,4,,urtfy Ia uTotfft wage earners from the
hazards Incident to their enlplQghHht ~
dangerous occupation and TO snhel a 9pes
md Uheral compensation law Tor worhneh
49, THO dcpondent man should have his
fair share Of the rewards Of INDUSTRY anu g
10 the extent that he VIII he aFs9tou "a
himself and family OF g certain nNhs ="
ueatinn and competency Tor old age y y
Protection Is one o. the tundamehtal
bArtsrlgan Industry and American labor aud
40 man ran be true No the repuplicah patlN
who 10 not IN fact imhued with TINS iuhns
mental prneip~
Expansion OF Suffrage