The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-08-04
HUGHES MAKES FORMAL
ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATION
Declares for New Mexican Policy,
Military Preparedness and
WOamn Suffrage

F#H* - -
NEW YORK.-Charles e. Hughes
tonight outlined in his speech of &C
ceptance the issues upon which he
will conduct his campaign for the
presidency.
Mr.. Hughes assailed the admins
tration for the course it has pursued
with reference to Mexico, mainten-
ance Of American rights during the
European war, preparedness and
other great questions of the day. He
declared for a new policy of firm
ness and consistency" toward Mexi-
CO, for "the unf1inching maintenance
of all American rights on land and
sea-" and for adequate national de-
tense; adequate protection on both
u eastern and western coasts:
I'VE denounce all plats and con-
spiracies in the interest of any for
eign nation" Mr.. Hughes said. cut
terly intolerable is the use of our
soil for alien intrigues. Every Ameri-
a must unreservedly condemn
them and support every effort for
their suppression"
The nominee assailed the admins
tration for it's direction of diplo-
matte intercourse from the begin
ming, declaring that where there
should have been conspicuous
strength and experiences there had
been weaknessand inexpertness. He
cited Santo Domingo as on instance
where appointments had gone to de
serving Democrats" and to the fail
ure to continue Ambassador Herrick
at his post in Paris after the war
had started as "a lamentable sacrifice
of international repute."
For Woman Suffrage
81 indorse the declaration in the
platform in favor of woman suff-
rage" Mr.. Hughes declared and he
added:
Opposition may delay, but in my
judgment cannot defeat this move
ment. | favor the vote for women"
One-fourth of the speech was de-
voted to Mexico, step after step,
taken by the administration with
reference to Mexico was assailed,
from the days of Huerta to the note
sent the de facto government by the
state department July 20 last, part
of which was quoted in the speech.
The seizure of Vera Cruz, the nomi-
nee said, twas war, of course"
Later we retired from Vera
Cruz" he continued, giving up this
noble warfare. Recently the naked
truth was admitted by a cabinet Of
ncer. We are now informed that we
did not go to Vera Cruz to force
Huerta to salute the flag. We are
told that we went there to show
Mexico that we were in earnest in
our demand that Huerta must CO.
Difficulties Created
America, Mr.. Hughes continued"
has no policy of aggression toward
Mexico, no desire for any part of
her territory, but wishes her to have
peace, stability and prosperity.
"The conduct of the administra-
ton has created difficulties we shall
have to surmount," he said. we
demand from Mexico the protection
of the lives and property of our citi-
zens and the security of our border
from depredations.'
Safeguarding American rights
abroad had not been accomplished
by the administration, he haid. There
had been "brave words in a series
of notes." but what does it avail
to use some of the strongest words
known to diplomacy if ambassadors
can receive the impression that the
words are not to be taken seriously"
The nominee reiterated his belief
that had this government left no
doubt that it meant to hold Germany
to 'estrict accountability" there would
have been no loss Of life On the
Lusitania.
Discussing preparedness, Mr..
Hughes said it was apparent that the
United States twas s~hockingly un-
prepared" "The administration has
failed to discharge its responsible
tiles" Mr.. Hughes continued.
Naval Administrative Incompetent
Apparently it is now seeking to