Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-26
UNITED STATES IS
FIRST, SAYS HUGHES
He Wants NObOdy's Vote Who Is
Interested in Some Foreign.
Power.
NO INTRIGUES HERE.
81 Am an American Free md CIcnr Of
All Foreign acknowledgements" the
Candidate De-
cIRres.

New York. Oct. 24.--Charles T..
Hughes tonight told an audience that
crowded ScheuIzen Park hall in
Queensboroush that he did not want
the support "of any one who has any
interest superior to that Of the United
States. who would not instantly cham
pion the right and interest of America
against any country whatever who
wants immunity for foreign agrees
this nation held captive to any foreign
influence or swerved by allan machina-
tons"
Mr. Hughes declaration was made at
the first of three meetings at which he
spoke in New York city tonight. The
other two meetings were held in IIar
lem and the Bronx.
at is hardly nece ssary to say that II
am elected" Mr.. Hughes declared,
I'VE shall have an exclusively Amer
lean policy in the service Of American
interests. I have no secret under
standings, no unstated purpose. II
anyone supposes that in case of my
election the right and interests of
American citizens will be subordinated
to any Interior purpose or to the in
terest of the policies of any foreign
mower whatever he is doomed to dis
appointment.
IL am an American. free and clear
of all foreign entanglements. We pro-
pose to have an administration, an
American administration and while
dealing with all nations on basis of the
most absolute fairness will maintain
unshakingly American rights on land
and sea.
1--WE shall not tolerate the use of our
soil for foreign intrigue. We shall not
permit threats from any quarter or any
foreign influence to swerve US from our
action. I believe that the great mass
of American people are sincerely
patriotic.
Il said long ago in my speech of ac-
ccptance that whether nhtive or natural
lied. of whatever race or creed, we have
a common country and we could not
tolerate divided allegiance.
II desire the support of every true
American who stands for my principles.
whatever his race and do not want the
support of any one who has any inter
ests superior to that of the United
States. The United States must be su-
preme.
And as to any who would have an
allegiance that is not single and COM
plete, as to any VINO would not instantly
champion the rights and interests OF
as to any who would seek immunity fol
foreign aggression. or who would have
the power of this nation held captive tc
any foreign influence or swervcd by
alien Vaccinations. let them not vote fol
me"
! There was only one attempt to hecklt
the nominee. and that occurred early il
his first speech Mr.. Hughes was speak
ing Of democratic promises made fou
years ago" enumerating what lie termed
the three leading promises. They were
he said
First, they were going to reduce thu
cost of living. Second. they would no
disturb the business of the country
Third, they would provide suhicien
revenue from imports.
Now" the nominee continued, "wha
/ did they do"
A man in the gallery arose:
What did you dor" he shouted, "a
governor of New York;"
We'll" Mr. Hughes relied. as the hors
echoed with cries of put him OUT Isl
down" We'll did n great many thing
as governor OF New York for the peopl
of the State of New York"
The heclller sought to ask another que
ton, bu; apparently was confused. an
sat down.
If our friend can ask intelligentlv.
Mr. Hughes said. II will try to answer II.
The nominee then went on with h
, speech, which was largely devoted to HI
, tariff views.
, At the Harlem and Bronx meetings. MI
Hughes was frequently interrupted by NJ
. plause and by shouts from the audienc
; of go to L, Charley" GIVE 'em anothe
. one Charley" and Hit em again"
, Mr. Hughes will spend tomorrow in Ne
. York. He will speak tomorrow night !
>. Brooklyn and will leave on the fourt
and last trip of the campaign Thursda
morning