Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-03

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address to thousands at the Coliseum
here today, President Wilson declared
he intends the administration record
shall be one of "genuine, not pretend
ed neutrality"
AT this announcement, the immense
audience, partly composed of those of
German descent, made the big hall
ring.
II am ready" he said, "to make al
lowances on both sides have tried to
think as far as possible from the view
point of the other side, for 1 know
how my own heart would burn and
my head whirl if saw my country in
danger" "
Speaking of the American navy, he
said that to protect adequately our
coasts, "I think it should be the great
est in the world. 1t should be uncon-
querable."
"There is not better navy than
ours" he explained, "but it must have
ships enough, and we are going to give
them enough.
cit would tear the heartstrings Of
Americans to be at war with any other
nation. Yet, if great issues were in
volved, however, and we had to defend
ourselves, we would not be at peace.
But no man can lead America where
America does not desire to be led.
and none need preach peace among us,
for we are disciples of peace already.
"The danger to America, however, is
not within but without. That danger is
constant and immediate, and it comes
with every turn of events For in
stance, the commander of a submarine
choosing his own Interpretation of in
ternational law, might commit an act
which would set the world afire
Every nation will enjoy our respect
Of their rights, as long as they respect
ours. America is not selfish in claim
ing her rights; she is merely standing
for the rights of mankind while the
life Of mankind is being extinguished
in one of the greatest catastrophies oi
the world. America desires nothing but
a free field and no favor and the min.
ute we desire something that we ought
not to, we will get into trouble-and we
should"
/ The president closed with powerful
appeal for all to unite in preparing the
country so that preservation Of its hon
/ or may be expected. and its full trade
rights demanded and enjoyed.
"There is no politics in national dc.
fense,' he said. "Plans now before
] congress make provisions for that Am.
erican lives will not be thrown away
Those plans will be adopted. I know
that you will come if I call you, but
will you know what you are doing, OF
how to do itf (Shouts Of mo, mo-
Either we must sit still now or pre-
! pare so that the men of this country
can take care of their own govern
ment.'
Hobo Opposes Preparedness
In the gallery were some of the Gun
employed" followers Of the millionair,
l"hobO" James Fades Howe, and How,
himself was on the floor with a resou
tion to the president, protesting agains
preparedness. Previously, he had sen
copies by special delivery and tele
gram to Wilson while he was en- rout,
here.
When the president and his wife ent
cred the Coliseum shortly before l.
clock they were welcomed by cheer
for fully two minutes. As the din sub
sided, 1,500 school children burst int
the strains Of the "Star Spangle,
! Bannern
Woman Crank Arrested.
The speech was concluded at 1l:3
and the president and his party lef
Immediately for the station to board III
special for Washington at noon. AT tn