The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1916-06-09
WILSON'S RECORD

What honest issue be raised against the
election of President Wilson and the continuation
Of the Democratic party in power?
With Germany having yielded to the demands
Of the American Government, conceding all the
points raised by President Wilson in defense of
American rights and for the unfolding of American
honor, there be any question of the efficacy of
the handling of foreign affairs?
Will the Republican party contend that despite
the fact that President Wilson great diplo-
matte victory, not merely for the people of the
United States, but for civilization itself, this
try nevertheless should have gone to war with
Germany?
When President Wilson gave the order for the
American troops to enter Mexico to break up the
bandit bands which had been causing the loss of
life and property along the border. the Republican
leaders in Congress applauded the firm action that
was taken. It was agreed by the Republican lead
ers in the Senate and House that no other action
was possible.
VIII they say that the United States Gov
eminent should withdraw the troops Mexico
or will they say that the United States should de-
clare against Mexico?
So far the opposition party has confined itself to
vague and general statements that the handling of
foreign affairs will be mdae issue. The count
will have to be specific else it will be given
short shrift in the court of public opinion. Pres
dent Wilson's craftsmanship has forced the respect
OF the world, and the knowledge of his
power, the realization that united nation stood be-
hind him, have kept the country at peace while
millions of being sacrificed the battle
fields of Europe because such craftsmanship in Eu-
rope was lacking when most needed.
Can preparedness be made an issue? Senator
Lodge, of Massachusetts,. returning from confer
ence with Col. Roosevelt, advocated the floor of
the Senate army of 100000 The army
organization bill of the Democratic party, finally
passed by The Two branches of Congress, calls for
a regular army of 211,OOO men. Is there any room
for an issue here.
Secretary Daniels of the Navy Department.
tablished the Naval Consulting Beard, headed by
Thomas A. Edison, that the scientists of the
country might be modified for national defense.
The present Administration likewise has established
an industrial mobilization committee to inventory
and aid in the development of all American indus
tries, for strength in time of peace as we'll as in
time of
The Administration naval bill, recently intro
duced in the House, carries an appropriation of
$241 OOO, 900. This is an increase of more than
100000 last years appropriation. 1t is
the greatest measure for naval preparedness ever
advanced by any Administration. In addition to the
five new battle cruisers, of the most modern type,
there is provision for submarines and all other
ships deemed necessary, together with expert
mental laboratory, real aviation corps, and every
other modern weapon of defense.
AS a result of the work of the Democratic Ad
naval preparedness, without militarism. There will
be the maximum of efficiency, with the minimum of
expense.
If the Republicans are to make preparedness
issue they will have to be specific than they
have been in the past. Even though they had done
their part, when they in control of the govern
ment, and could point to their record,
which they admittedly unable to do. they would
have be specific with respect to the defects
of the present Administrations program of prepar-
edness.
Industrial defense has been provided by Presi-
dent Wilson's Administration. It will be found in
the Banking and Currency law, in the Admin
istrations tariff commission BILL in the antidump-
ing bills and other measures behind which the
whole weight of the Administration is being thrown
The Democratic platform will industrial
defense, rational, reasonable, permanent. The
present nationwide prosperity, which seems to give
such the Republican party, will be
amply safeguarded both with respect to domestic
business and exports without further agitation up
heaval uncertainty if President Wilson and the
Democratic party retained in power.
The resent measures of industrial and military
and naval safety will constitute permanent policy