Connecticut western news., 1920-09-09

mark casually, however, that If should l be. as l fully expect 10 he, elected 1 President of this just anI honorable republic, will not empower an assist ant secretary of the navy 10 draft constitution for helpless neighbors in l the West Indies and jam it down their throats 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 a veil of secrecy repeated acts of un- warranted interference In domestic af- l 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 rightfully discredited our country as their trusted neighbor
 Will Submit to No Wrong.
 -On the other hand, l 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 solemnity. with enmity for none and friendship for all If 1t particularly applies to Mexico. the application has been d. rected by the robbery and murder of hundreds of our own people in that unhappy country who were lawfully there and were entitled to protection One must admit 'h@t these outrages upon Americans are largely the conse- ouences of the wiggling and wohbnng. I 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, 1 or when one ip complete accord sue ceeds it.
 ~This admonition is not directed e1- ciusively toward our next door neigh Dor to whom we would gladly hold forth helping hand, and whom primarily. certainly in preference to far off peoples tn Europe, Asia and Africa. H is our manifest duty to serve with a whole heart and gener- ous tolerance. It 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 ican lives and the just protection of American properties.
 Line of Demarcation Plain. ! '.The line 1f demarcation between our attitude and that of our political opponents is perfectly plain The president has made his position clear by lis acts DO .ess .han by his words. Twice there came to Jim an oppor- unity to obtain ratification II 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 He still holds 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- sions reJected by the President and denounced 5y the party platform Is to impugn his integrity. Ta. insinuate. as those who in proclaEhSg them ] selves for the Democraticffeandi and the league with reservations do lnsinuate that he would pursue such course in seeking ratification is not | d to .hallenge his sincerity.
 "For myself l do not question for a moment the truth of what the Demo cratic nominee says on this subject. 1 He mas flatly said he Is in favor of i goiI.g in on the basis announced by the President. 1 am not. That Is the whole difference between us, bu. 1t Is a most vital one, because 1t in- wolves the disparity between a world court of justice supplemented by a 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 but profound.
 "rhe one ic a Judicial tribunal to be governed bv fixed and definite prin- ciples of law administered without passion or prejudice. The other Is an 1 association of diplomats and politi- clans whose determinations are sure to be influenced by considerations of expediency and national eelfishness.
 "l do not mean 10 say noI do l mean to permit any such construction, that would decline to co-operato with other nations in an honest endeavor to prevent wars. Nobody living would take that position The only question Is one of method or of prac- ticabiuty within the bounds prescrih cd 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 to such l snhama as that and I snank knnuu