The Ordway new era., 1916-08-11

voted to Mexico. Step after stem tak.
en- by the administration with rofer.
ence to Mexico was assailed from tho
nays OF Huerta TO the noe sent the
ue iacto government by the State De.
partment June 20 last, part of which
was quoted in the speech.
The seizure of Vera Cruz. the nomi
nee SAID was war. of course"
Later we retired from Vera Cruz F"
he continued, giving up this noble
""rlafe Recently the naked truth
was admitted by a cabinet officer We
are no" informed that we did not 20
10 vera Cruz to force Huerta to sa.
'u'e the flag. We are told that we
went there to show Mexico that we
were in earnest in our demand that
Huerta must CO."
America, Mr.. Hughes continued bas
no poiicy OF aggression toward Mex.
lco' no desire for any part of her terri.
Tory, but wishes her to have peace.
stability and prosperity.
Brave Words in Notes"
The conduct of the administra.
tion has created difficulties we shall
nave TO surmount," he said. we de.
hiahd 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 bv the
administration, he said. There had
been brave words in series of
notes." but what does il avail to use
some of the strongest words known
to diplomacy If ambassadors receive
the Impression that the words are
not to be taken seriously?"
The nominee reiterated his declara-
ton that had this government left no
doubt that it meant to hold Germany
to strict accountability there would
have been no loss OF life on the Lusi
tania.
Discussing preparedness, Mr. Hughes
said it was apparent that the United
States was "shockingly unprepared."
Fails in Responsibilities.
THE administration has failed to
discharge its responsibilities" Mf.
Hughes continued. apparently it is
now seeking to meet political exigen-
cies by its naval program But it has
imposed on the country an incompe-
tent naval administration.
I'VE demand adequate protection on
hnth
We demand thoroughness and eff
cheney in both arms of the service
1t seems to be plain that our regular
army is too small. We are too great
a country to require of our citizens
who are engaged in peaceful voca-
tions the sort of military service to
which they are now called"
OF the present prosperity Mr..
Hughes said: I'VE are living in
FOOLS paradise" 1t is. he said, pros.
perty brought about by the abnormal
of war. For the protection
Of the industries and workingmen Of
the United States against the compe-
tition of IAN energized Europe" Mr.
Hughes said it was plain that we must
have protective, upbuilding policies.
Other measures, too. should be ap
piled, he said, notably the upbuilding
Of merchant marine.
International Tribunal.
To make peace lasting and effective
when the present war shall end Mr..
Hughes advocated the formation of
IN international tribunal to dispose
IF controversies of justifiable sort,
packed by the cooperation of the ma
ions to prevent war before peaceful
methods of adjustment end.
Mr.. Hughes also declared for the
of the just interests of
abor," for conservation of natural re-
sources and for a national budget.
Our opponents promised economy,
,ut they have shown a reckless ex-
ravagance. 1t is time we had fiscal
'eform."
Mr.. Hughes closed with an indorse-
ment of the Republican platform
adopted by the national convention,
md a formal acceptance of the nom
nation.