Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-17

hcrent strength Of the nation, as the
supreme issue Of this day in which the
whole world faces the crisis Of mani
fold change. II summons all men Of
whatever origin or creed, who would
count themselves Americans TO join
In making clear TO all the world the
unity and consequent power Of Amer
lea.
"This IL an issue OF patriotism. To
faint Il with partisanship would be
to defllc Il. In this day Of test Amer
lea must show itself, not nation Of
partlsnns, but a nation Of patriots.
There Is gathered here in America the
best Of the blood, the industry and
the genius of the whole world. the
elements Of great race and a mag
nlficent society to be melted into
a mighty and splendid nation.
IfyphcBIsm Scored.
whoever. actuated by the purpose
to promote the interest OF foreign
bower In disregard OF our own coun-
try's welfare or 70 lnjure this govern
ment In It's foreign relations or crip-
pie its industries at home, and who
ever by arousing prejudlces OF a RAJ
cial. religious or other nature creates
discord and strife among our people
so as TO obstruct the wholesale prog
gress OF unification IL faithless to the
trust which the privileges of citizen
ship repose In him and disloyal TO his
country.
1--WE therefore condemn as suhver-
sive of this nations unity and integ-
rity, and rs destructive OF Its welfare,
the activities and designs OF every
group or organization, political or
otherwise, that has for It's object the
advancement Of the interests OF for
eien power, whether such object IL
promoted by lntlmidating the govern
ment, political party. or represent
atives OF the people, or which Is cal
culated and tends to divide our peo-
Pile into antagonistic groups and thus
10 destroy that complete agreement
and solidarity Of the people and that
unity of sentiment and national pur-
pose 50 essential TO the perpetuity of
The nation and its free institutions.
I'VE eeondemn all alliances and
combinations Of individuals in this
country OF whatever nationality or
lescent, who agree and conspire to-
gether for the purpose of cmbarrhss-
ing or weakening our government or
Of Improperly Influencing or coerclng
our public representatives In dealing
or negotiating with any foreign power.
We charge that such conepiracies
among "A limited number exist and
have been instigatcd for the purpose
OF advancing the interests of foreign
countries TO the prejudice and detri-
mont of our own country. We con-
denim any political party which in
view of the activity of such conspira7
tors surrenders It's integrity or modi-
flies it's policy.
Philippine Islands.
"We heartily endorse the provisions
OF the bill recently passed by the
house, further promoting self govern
ment in the Philippine islands as be-
Ing IN fufillment of the policy de-
clared by the democratic party In its
last national platform and we reiter-
ate our endorsement of the purpose
of ultimate independence for the phil
ippino islands. expressed in the pre-
amble of that measure.
Woman Suffrage.
1--WE recommend the extension OF
franchise 60 the women of the couu-
Try by the states upon the same terms
as to men.
Protection of Citizens.
we again declare the policy that
the sncred rights OF American ciu-
zenship must be preserved ut home
and abroad, aud that no treaty with
any other government shall receive
tho sanction Of our government which
does not expressly recognize the alb
solutc equality of all our citizens. ir-
respective of race creed or previous
and which does not rec
uenize the right OF expntriation. The
American citizens In their rights not
only at home but abroad, ana any
country having government should
be held TO strict accountability for
any wrongs done them. either TO per-
son or property AT the earliest prac-
teal opportunity. our country should
strive earnestly for peace among the
nations of Europe and seek