Arizona republican., 1916-06-30
Republican a. p. Leased Wirel


 PHILADELPHIA, June 29.-Presi- dent Wilson, describing himself as "in fighting mood" enunciated today to a large crowd in Independence Square, his conception of some of the cardinal American ideals. He de- clared that America in dealing with other nations must 'Vindicate at whatever cost" it's principles on liber- ty, justice and humanity; that Amer ica first must be translated into ac- tion eSalting it above all selfish in terest: and that the nations policy and development must Ne guided by the whole people and not by any small group.
 Applause repeatedly interrupted the address. The crowd liked particularly the presidents declaration that Amer ican principle must be Vindicated in the country's foreign relations, which apparently was interpreted as re- ferrins to the Mexican situation. At no time. however, did MT. Wilson mention Mexico or any other foreign nation directly.
 "t believe" the president said, that America, the country which prevails in our thoughts, should be ready iE every point of policy and of action, to vindicate at whatever cost, the principles of liberty. of justice and of humanity to which We have been de- voted from the first.
 T believe that at whatever cost America should be just to other peo- pie and treat other people as she de- mands that they should treat her. She has a right to demand that they treat her with justice and respect, and she has a right to insist that they treat her in that fashion, but she cannot with dignity or with self respect in Sist upon that unless she is willing to act in that same fashion toward them.
 That I am ready to fight for at any cost tn myself"
 Urging that the whole people should kelp the national policies the presi- dent said that some men pretended to believe in the average man but the way they acted they showed they did not
 "Oh. you Teddy" some one shouted and the president hastened to explain | that he was not referring to any one | individual.
 America first means nothing until you translate it in what you do was statement that brought prolonged 1 applause Cheers also greeted thl presidents declaration that while he was not interested in fighting for himself, he was immensely interested | in fighting for the things that I be- lieve in and so far as they are con- cerned. I am a challenger to all | comers
 Officially the president addressed delegates to the convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, but a mixed crowd heard him | He spoke in the open air, under the | shadows of Independence hall. He left for Washington immediately after the address.
 The full text of President Wilson's address follows:
 You will understand that I have not come here to. make an extended ad- dress l do not need to explain tC | made it impossible that I should pre- pare an extended address, but I coun myself very fortunate to be able tC leave my duties at Washington lone enough to face this interesting com pany of men who have the very fin' conception that it is their duty to If the standards and ideals of their pro fession.
 q understand, gentlemen, that yol have associated yourselves together il order to promote candor and truth il the advertisement of your business.
 wish very much gentlemen that can dor and truth might always be tn standard of politics as well as tn standard of business 1 want to chal lenge your attention for a moment t this aspect of your activities l d
 not see how man can devote himsel to candor and truth in the promotio of a particular business Wthou studying the life of the great natio 3 to whom he addresses his advertising do not see how a man can fail, hay