Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-13
Waiting for Hughes Formally
to Declare Himself Regard
ing Germany and German
American Activities.
PLATFORMS IN ACCORD
WITH PR0GRESSlVES
Differences Of Declarations
Mostly Of Minor Import
ance; Rough Rider Expected
10 Be Fully Satisfied,

tspsciAL cosHsspospsNcs TO MORNING JoUREsp
Washington, June 12.--The unex-
pected usually occurs where Colonel
Roosevelt Is concerned, but the belief
is general here that he will come out
in support OF Charles Evans Hughes
1hat support is not expected to be an
nounced before the republican nomi-
nee is formally notified and delivers
his speech of acceptance.
The telegram from Justice Hughes
to the convention was an acceptance,
OF course and it was couched in well
chosen language which might have
been written by any weli-educated
American citizen not in harmony with
the Wilson policies 1t is believed here
that Colonel Roosevelt is not satisfied
with the Hughes declaration, princi-
paly because it emphasized dissatis
faction with the presidents Mexican
policies, but waS not specific regarding
the attitude of the administration to-
ward Germany.
Resents Hyphen Attacks.
1t is known here that Roosevelt re-
sents the attacks of the German Amer
leans on his candidacy. The an
nouncement Of high officials of the
American alliance, before the
Chicago convention met that the hy-
phen had eliminated the rough rider,
and that, IL by any chance he would
be nominated, the German Americans
would defeat him at the polls, is said
to have thrown him into rage from
which he has not recovered. and IS
not likely to recover for some time.
So far as the republican and bull
moose platforms are concerned, they
are naarly identical. Both emphasize.
Americanism as the supreme issue
Points OF Similarity.
The republicans declare for one flag
and one faith in America united
people, true TO American ideals, know
ing no allegiance except to the consti-
tuition, government and flag of the
United States; the progressives de-
mand deep loyalty and undivided al
legiance to America.
The republicans demand a navy
strong enough to protect the country
from invasion on either coast the
progressives navy once more second
in the word of efficiency.
The republicans want an army large
enough TO protect the country's bor-
ders, and form a strong nucleus for
national defense in case of war; the
progressives are more specific in nam
ing an army of II quarter of million
men as the first line of land defense.
AS for our foreign policy, the repuD-
llcans declare for an honest neutrality
that shall insist on our rights as neu-
trails without fear or favor, and that
shall restore us To our riBhtful place
among the nations of the world. There
Is also a declaration for settlement of
International disputes by a world
court. The progressives stand for
peace with justice, for a policy recog-
nlzlng that the United States, as part
OF world-system of civilization, has
three basic duties: To secure the
rights and equal treatment of all our
citizens on land or sea: to guard the
honor of the nation: to maintain the
integrity of international law.
Accord on the Tariff.
There is sufficient accord on the
tariff and the need of q permanent
tariff commission. The republican OPP
position to government ownership OF
vessels, and commitment to mail sub
sidies with privileges of re0uisition IN
tlme of war, is approved by Roose-
Velt' The refusal to daily with the
initiative and referendum may be OBJ
noxlous to him. The pledge to enact
child labor law and other social jus
uce legislation is satisfactory. The
remuneration Of the Mexican policy
ana of the plan OF scuttie in the Phil
ippines are in accord with the pro-
gressives.
IN the matter of woman suffrage
'he progressives declare for It unre-
servedly, while the republicans declare
ior II In principle, but point out that
Is a question for the individual
states and not for federal action.
me republican declaration for
.onlplete federal control of transpor-
,atlon looks forward to the inevitable.
me present system of subieeting the
taliroads 10 the regulation of forty
v.sht different states in addition to
uiat of the Interstate Commerce COM
MISSION Is becoming intolerable in
Foosevelt's opinion.
Should BE satisfactory.
i. can be seen at once that there is
~o'ilng In the republican national
p.aliorm to which the colonel can
axe exception If the progressive plat
iih iolih was TO his liking. But il is be-
aa.Ved mere that he wants a specific
%eciaration from Hughes which will
snow that Hughes is in sympathy with
"e Roosevelt policy regarding Ger
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