The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-06-11
(Signed) WARREN G. HARDING y
Mr.. HUGHES'S STATEMENT RINGS WITH AMERICANlSM
OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE GREAT AMERICAN REPUBLIC

WASHINGTON, June 1O-Folowiag is the telegram Justice
Hughes sent in reply to Chairman Harding:
Mr. Chairman Deegaies- have not desired the nom
nation have wished to remain the bench but in this
cal period in our national history recognize that it H RIGHT
to and that it my duty respond You
speak at time OF national egency anscendng merely partisan
considerations You voice the demand dominant thorough
going Americansm with firm protective upbuiding policies
sena to our and safety and that call in this crisis
fail with the pledge in me to the SER
vice of country
Therefore accept the nomination stand for the firm and
maintenance OF all the rights of American citizens
neither mpugn motives underestimate difficulties but
Is most rgeab true that in foreign relations have
ered ncauab from the weak vacang which has
been taken with regard to Meco-a amentaby wrong
with regard both rights and duties We nterered with
out consistency while seeking when we were not
concerned utterly failed appreciate and discharge plain
duty to our own citizens.
Wilson'S Course DepIored
AT the outset OF the administration the high responsibilities
OF diplomatic intercourse with foreign nations subord
mated to conception of partisan requirements presented
to the world humiatng spectacle of napude Beaed efforts
have not avaed the influence prestige
unatey sacrificed Brave words have been stripped their
by ndecsOn.
81 desire diplomacy its best standards
and have these advanced have sacrifices of national inter-
est partisan expedence to have the first ability of the country
always at Its command here and abroad diplomatic intercourse
to maintain firmly rights under international law insisting
seadasy upon all our rights neutral and fully performing
international obligations and by the clear correctness and business
of our position and manifest ability and disposition sustain
them to dignity our place among the nations.
II stand for Amecansm that knows Interior purposes for
patrosm that single and complete Whether native natur
allied OF whatever creed have but
do not for instant tolerate division of allegiance
For National Defense,
believe IN making prompt provision to absolutely
national security believe preparedness only entirely
qate for defense with respect to numbers and equipment
both and but with all thoroughnes to the that
each branch Of the service there be the utmost efficiency
der the most competent administrative heads
I've devoted to the ideals of honorable peace We wish
to promote all wise and practicable for the settle
ment OF international disputes In view of abiding ideals
there no danger of mtam in this country We have policy
OF no lust for territory no zeal for strife in this
spirit that demand adequate provision for national defense
condemn the neXcuabe neglect that has been shown in this
matter of first national Importance We the strength
which self demands the strength of efficient nation
ready for every emergency
Our Preparedness Manifold
our preparation must be industrial and economic as well
military Our severest tests will after the over We
must make fair and wise readusment of the tariff in accordance