The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-27
ditions, In governmental efficiency and

ditions. In governmental efficiency and
in political machinery.
"These men set forth in the Progress
sive platform Of 1912 "A great and dchnite
programme of action then far In adj
vance Of any proposal made to the Amer
lean people, but now by the work Of
these men accepted In substance by tho
whole country as the plain path of duty.
"2-Moved by his purpose, at the
sacrifice of old associations and material
considerations under the leadership Of
Theodore Roosevelt. these men and
women for years, without hope OF per-
sonal gain or advantage. have earnestly
labored TO serve their country in its
need. AZ n political parts they met
almost uniform defeat at the elections.
But out OF office, opposed by some Of
the most powerful and subtle forces Of
modern life. they succeeded In tho sub
stance Of their aim and In making their
purpose the purpose of the nation.
Thus much of the Progressive pro-
gramne has already become law. Again
the 1915 platform Of the Republican
party has been made substantially Pro
gressive. pledging that party to "A Federal
child labor law. "A Federal work'ncn's
compensation act and Federal investiga-
ton OF the conditions of workinen in
Industries.
Issurs Of 1910.
"3. Had world conditions remained
normal 1t Ia fairly certain that the Pro-
gressive party would ultimately have
secured In legislation. in Government
action. In non-sectional politics the en-
forcement OF their great plan of advance.
Across the normal paths of peace. how
ever. came the great European war aisi
with It an issue deeper h that OF
national advance. the issue OF natioival
unity and national existence, OF Amcri-
canism n Of preparedness.
The Progressive platform OF 1916,
therefore, placed foremost. ns our I'M
mediate need. preparedness In arms. in
dustry, and spirit in arms. the demo
cratic principle of universal military train
ing In industry. the cooperation. throuch
government. OF the whole people To- pro-
mote individual welfare and business
prosperity, In spirit and ~AmerLanisin
that knows no hyphenaetd patriotism.
The National Progressive Committee
recognizes that such are now the issues
that Immediately confront the country
and looks only to the duty that arises
therefrom.
-. As a plain political fact. the next
administration OF the United states vii
he either Republican or Democratic. The
Progressive party holds the deciding vote
III luiN NFA's ~ Nh'N party 'hApNS ~
weight to Mr.. Hughes his election will
probably he insured. II that party runs
a third ticket Of its own II Is equally
probable II will insure the reelection OF
Mr.. Wilson.
The party IL IN accord with the views
OF Col. Roosevelt set forth in his said
letter az to the disastrous effects which
the Democratic Administration has had
upon the interests and honor OF IN,
counting M, N.+tpt.I ,'prt,,t,,. q, r,p.
ours with him on the grave nationa.
peril that would be involved IN a CON
t.uuance of that administration and n
To the Importance and dcsirabilitY 81
placing MIR. Hughes In the control of Tn,
administration.
"j. The Progressive party has brought
together much OF the best iuto~"cts
moral courage and qualities of leader.
ship that the country has. In the worl
that must zoe done for the country IL
the next few years II is essential thai
these qualities. the most important ma
tional resources. be available. either IN,
dividual or. II need he. in organize
form. The men and women who hav,
formed tho Progressive party have, II
the past four years. come to know eacl
other have been bound ny the commo
ties OF a great and unselfsh purpose. q
personal sacrifice and united action. Al
individuals. their influence had before
ira time been small. As such n groui
they worked an enormous change II
American conditions