Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-16

be. as I fully expect to be, elected
President Of this just and honorable
republic, will not empower an assist
ant secretary Of the navy to draft
constitution for helpless neighbors in
the West Indies and jam II down their
threats at the point Of bayonets borne
by United States marines. We have
a higher service for our gallant ma
rines than that. Nor will misuse the
power Of the executive to cover with
veil Of secrecy repeated acts OF UNI
warranted interference in domestic af-
fairs OF the little republics Of the west
ern hemisphere, such as In the past few
years have not only made enemies Of
those who should be our friends, but
have rightfuly discredited our country
as their trusted neighbor.
viii Submit to No Wrong.
ION the other hand. 1 will not or
shall not. as you prefer, submit To any
wrong against any American citizen.
with respect TO either his life or his
property, by any government. This
statement Is made In all solemniy,
with enmity for none and friendship
for ALL II II particularly applies to
Mexico. the application has been di-
rccted by the robbery and murder OF
hundreds OF our own people i'm that
| unhappy country who were lawfully
| there and were entitled TO protection.
| One must admit that these outrages
| upon Americans are largely the conse-
| Quences of the wiggling and wobbling
| the supine waiting of our own govern
| ment, though the admission neither
! helps the hurt. nor gives the hope OF
| security for the future while the pres
ent administration remains In power.
| or when one In complete accord sue
| ceeds It,
"This admonition Is not directed ex-
! clusively toward our next door neigh
+, Dor to whom we would gladly hold
forth helping hand, and whom
! primarily, certainly ~ preference TO
| far of peoples In Europe. Asia and
| Africa, II Is our manifest duty to
serve with a whole heart and gener-
Gus tolerance. 1t Is intended for a
| plain notice to every government on
the face Of the earth that the entire
resources OF this nation are pledged
TO maintain the sacredness of Amer
lean lives and the just protection Of
American properties.
Line Of Dema re alton Plain.
"The line of demarcation between
our attitude and that OF our political
opponents is perfectly plain. The
president has made his position clear
by his acts no less than by his words.
Twice there came to him an oppOr-
tunity to obtain ratification at the
hands Of the senate and twice he put
the opportunity aside, because he
would not accept reservations design
ed solely to safeguard American
rights. lie stil hOtis Article 10 TO
be the heart Of the covenant. SO does
the Democratic platform. SO does the
Democratic nominee TO assume that
the nominee would accept the reserva-
tons rejected ny the President and
denounced by the party platform Is
to impugn his integrity. T" insinuate,
as those who In proclaiming them.
selves for the Democratic candidate
insinuate that he would pursue such
course In seeking ratification is not
10 pay him compliment, but rather
to challenge his sincerity.
"For myself do not question for a
moment the truth Of what the Demo.
cratic nominee says on this subject.
He has fatty said he il in favor nj
going In on the basis announced by
the President. l am not, That Is the
whole difference between us, but Ii
Is most vital one. because II in
wolves the disparity between world
court Of justice supplemented by u
world association for conference. on
the one hand, and the council of the
league, on the other
The Difference.
THE difference between a court Of
International justice and the council
created by the league covenant is
simple hut profound
THE one is judicial tribunal to
be governed by fixed and definite prin-
ciples of law administered without
passion or prejudice. The other is an
USSoCIdttou W UiI'ptlIJtS anu nOIItl-
clans whose determinations are sure
to be influenced by considerations OF
expectancy and national seifishness
II do not mean Ia say. nor do |
mean Ia permit any such construction,
that l would decline In cooperate with
other nations i'm an honest endeavor
to. prevent wars. Nobody living
would take that position. The only
question is one of method mr. OF prac-
ticahility within the bounds prescrib-
ed by fundamental principles.
There are distinctly Two types Of
International relationship One is an
offensive and defensive alliance OF
great powers. like that created at
Versailles. to impose their will upon
the helpless peoples Of the world.
Frankly, l am opposed 10 such n
scheme as that, and | speak know
ingly when | say that the associated
pow rs. with whom we fought the war.
were reluctant TO accept such propo
Sition
II am opposed tn the very thought
1T our republic becoming party to