The broad ax., 1916-08-05

the flag we are told that we went
there to show Mexico that we were
in earnest in our demands that
Huerta must co. That is, we seized
Vera Cruz to depose Huerta. The
question of the salute was a mere pre-
text.
Meanwhile the administration ut
terly failed to perform its obvious
duty to secure protection for the lives
and property Of our citizens. The bit
ter hatred aroused by the curse OF the
administration multiplied outrages,
while our failure to afford protection
to our citizens evoked the scorn and
contempt of Mexicans.
Left Mexico to Be Ravased.
destroying the government Of
Huerta, we left Mexico to the ravages
of revolution. shall not attempt to
narrate the sickening story of the bar
barities committed, Of the carnival OF
murder and lust. We we're then told
that Mexico was entitled to spill as
much blood as she pleased to settle
her affairs. The administration vacil-
lated with respect to the embargo on
the export of arms and munitions to
Mexico. There was an utter absence
of consistent policy.
"For a time we bestowed friendship
on Villa. Ultimately we recognized
Carranza, not on the ground that he
had a constitutional government, but
that IL was a de facto government.
The complete failure to secure protec-
ton to American citizens is shown
conclusively in the note Of the secre-
tary of state of June 20, 1916.
Raids Go Unpublished.
"The Santa Ysabel massacre, the
raid at Columbus, the bloodshed at
Carrizal are fresh in your minds. After
the Columbus raid we started puni-
tive expedition. We sent thin line Of
troops hundreds of miles into Mexico,
between two lines of railway, neither
of which we were allowed to use and
which we did not feel at liberty to
seize. We were refused permission to
enter the towns. Though thus re-
stricted, the enterprize was still re-
garded by the Mexicans as a menace.
Out troops faced hostile forces and
II is not remarkable that our men fell
at Carrizal. What other result could
be expected? We were virtually order.
ed to withdraw, and without accom-
pishing our purpose we have been
withdrawing and we are now en-
deavoring to safeguard our own terri
tory. The entire national guard has
been ordered out, and many thousands
of our citizens have been taken from
their peaceful employment and hur-
ried to the Mexican borders. The ad-
ministration was to seize and punish
Villa for his outrage on our soil. 1t
has not punished any one; we went
In only to retire, and future move
ments are apparently to be deter
mined by a joint commission.
Wishes Peace for Mexico.
"The nation has no policy of aggres-
sion toward Mexico. We have no de-
sire for any part Of her territory. We
wish her to have peace, stability and
prosperity. We should be ready to
aid her in binding up her wounds, in
relieving her from starvation and dis
tress and in giving her in every practic-
able way the benefits Of our disinterest-
ed friendship. The conduct of this ad
ministration has created difficulties
which we shall have to surmount. We
shall have to overcome the antipathy
needlesslv created by that conduct
and to develop genuine respect and
a new policy. a policy of firmness and
consistency through which we alone
can promote an enduring friendship
We demand from Mexico the protec-
tion of the lives and the property OF
our citizens and the security Of our
border from depredations. Much will
be gained If Mexico is convinced that
we contemplate no meddlesome inter
ference with what does not concern
us. but that we propose to insist in
firm and candid manner upon the per-
formance of international obligations.
To a stable government appropriately
discharging its international duties.
we should give ungrudging support. A
short period of firm, consistent and
friendly dealing will accomplish more
than many years OF vacillation."
WholeheartedTV for U. S.
Discussing the European war and
the maintenance of American rights.
Mr.. Hughes declared that national
security demands that there shall be
no faltering with American rights"
Continuing he said: I'VE countenance
no covert policies. No intrigues. no Sc
cret schemes. We are unreservedlv.
devotedly. wholeheartedly for the
the United States. That is the rallyine
point for all Americans. That is nv
position. I stand for the unf1inching
maintenance of all American rights on
land and sea.
Blames Wilson for Subsea Horrors.