Evening journal., 1920-08-09
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modern civilization has become so
I complex as TO make 10 impossible TO
be in this world and not OF IT,"
As for home problems. he said. we
have been awakened by this war into
a startling realization OF the archaic
shortcomings Of our governmental
machinery and the need for the kind
Of recognition which only clear
/ thinking business man experienced in
the technlcalities OF governmental
procedure 10 carry out. I'VE need 10
do things. not TO talk about them y
He appealed for fairness and gen.
erosity in the campaign declaring
that inasmuch as partisanship was
bOuyed during the war 10 should not
now be revived in ancient bitterness
He urged that the American peo-
pie be dealt with without vagueness,
double-dealine or cduivocation' on
the league issue and added
"The league will not die. An idea
does not die which meets the call OF
the hearts OF our mothers"
Peace. he said can't be declared by
Congress, as war is He predicted
that soon the United States will take
its seat in the league.
Turning 10 domestic questions, to
which he devoted much ~ his speech.
Roosevelt outlined as vital needs the
following.
Bettering OF citizenship. through
elimination Of illitcracy and strength
ening n immigration laws; improve
f"r7 OF working conditions, espe-
rialy in congesied cenbers. protec-
ton Of child life and women in in
dustry; extension Of communications
10 make rural life more attractive; (;
development OF national resources !;
reform OF government by elimination
Of archaic methods in Congress and
the administrative branches OF the
government Better pay for govern
ment employees. with a higher stand
ard Of efficiency.
Mr. Roosevelt said in part.
"Mr. Cummings and Ladies and Cen
tlemen Of the Committee
II accept the nomination for the
ofllce OF Nicc-Prasident with humble
ness and with a deep wish 10 give 30
our beloved country the best that is
In me- No one could receive a higher
privilege or opportunity than 20 be
thus associated with men and ideals
which I am confident will soon re-
ceive the support 0i the majority OF
our citizens.
Two great problems will confront
the next administration our rela-
tions with the world and the pressing
need Of organized progress at home.
The latter includes systematizei
and intensified development OF our
resources and progressive better
ment OF our citizenship. These mat
lers VIII require the guiding hand Of
a President who can see his country
above his party and who, having a
clear vision OF things as they are, has
also the Independence, courage and
skill DO guide us along the road TO
things as they should be, without
sWerving one fOoistcp at the dicta-
tiOn Of narrow partlsans who Whls-
per party or Of selfish interests that
murmur profits
In our world problems. we must
either shut our eyes. sell our newly
built merchant marine DO more far
seeing foreign powers, crush utterly,
by embargo and harassing legislation
our foreign trade, close our ports,
build an impremable wall OF costly
armamenls and live. as the Orient
used to live, a hermit nation. dream
ing OF the past, or, we must open
our eyes and see that modern civlli-
zatlon has become 50 complex and the
lives OF civilized men so interwoven
with the lives OF other men in other
NWMHNINiN MN ~ AAAAhN 10 ANAAINNNAhAN ~
be in this world and not of II. We
must see that 10 Is impossible to avoid
eXccpt by monastic scclusion, those
honorable and intimate foreign rela-
uons which the fearful-hearled
shudderlngly mlscall by that dcVils
caichword, international complica-
tlons."
.'Niuch has been said OF late about
good Americanism. II is right that II
should have been said. and 10 Is right
that every chance should be seized 10
repeat the basic truths underlying
our prosperity and our national eX-
islence Itself But 1t would be an
unusual and much TO be wlshtior
thing IN in the coming presentation
OF the issues a new note 0f fairness
and generosity could be struck. Lit
tleness, mcanness, falSehOod, extreme
parhsanship-these are not In accord
with the American spirit. like TO
think that In this respect also we are
moving forward
Let us be definite. We have
passed through a great war and
armed conflict which called forth
every effort on the part OF the whole
population. The war was won by
Republicans as well as by Demo
Gratis. Men OF all parties served in
our armed forces Men and women
OF all parties served the government
lat home. They strived honestly as
Americans, not as mere nartisaans.
Republicans and Democrats allke
worked in administrative positions,
raised Liberty loans. administered
food control tohed In munition
plants. built ships. The war was
brought 10 a successful conclusion by
a glorious common eff0rt-one which
i'm the years to come Will be a ma
iional pride. / feel very certain that
our children will come 10 rcgard our
participation as memorable Tor the
broad honor and honesty which
marked it, for the absence OF unfor-
tunate scandal. and for the splendid
unily OF action which extended TO
every position OF the nation. IL
would, therefore, not only serve .hl-
tie purpose, but would conform III
to our high standards G any person
should in The heat OF political n,
valry. seek TO manufacture political
advantage out OF a nationally con-
ducled struggle. We have seen things
on too large scale TO listen in this
day 10 trles, or TO believe in The
adequacy OF triling men.
ITO this end the Democratic party
offers a treaty OF peace, which, TO
make il a real treaty for a real peace
must include a League OF Nations
because this peace treaty. II our best
and bravest are not 20 have died In
vain, must be no Ghinly disguised
armistice devised by cynical states
men 20 mask their preparations for
a renewal Of greed inspired conquests
later on. Peace must mean peace
that will last. practical. workable.
permanent, inforcible kind OF a peace
That will hold as tightly as the husi-