Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17

a. clear understanding OF and firm adher-
ence to our own rights and unfailing re.
spset for the rights OF otners s 10
the life, liberty and protection of property
and all international rights OF every
American citizen and should require
we should be equally careful to manifest
a Just regard for the rights OF other ma
tons scrupulous observance or our
international engagements when lawfully
assumed is essential to our own honor
and self-respect, and the respect OF other
nations. Subject to due regard for our
our country free to develop It's civinza-
ton along the line most conducive to
the happiness and welfare Of the peo Pee.
pie and to cast its influence on tne sloe
Of justice and right should occasion re-
quire.
The ineffective policy OF the present ad-
ministration in Mexican matters mas oeen
largely responsible for the continued loss
of American lives in that country and upon
our border: for the enormous loss OF Amer
lean and foreign property; Tor the lowering
Of American standards OF moraity ana so
cial relations with Mexico; ana LOT .ne
bringing OF American ideals OF justice ana
ma tionai honor and political integrity INTO
contempt and ridiculc IN meNico anu
throughout the world.
The policy Of wordy. futile written pro-
Tesla against the acts OF Mexican officials.
explained the following day by the Pres
ident himself. as being meaningless ana
not Intended to bc considered seriously or
enforced has but added in degree TO that
contempt and has earned for us the sneers
and ,eers of Mexican bandits, and added
insult upon Insult against our national non
or and dignity.
We should not recognize any Mexican
government unless It be a responsible gov
crrment willing and able to give sufficient
guarantees that the lives and property OIL
| American citizens are respected and pro-
! tec.ed. that wrongs will be promptly cor
| rectcd and just compensation will be made
for injury sustained. The Republican
| party pledges itself to a consistent firm
and effective policy towards Mexico that
| shall enforce respect for the American fla
and that protect the rights Of American
citizens lawfully in Mexico to security OF
life and enjoyment OF property. In connec-
tion with an established International law
| and our treaty rights.
| The Republican party is sincere friend
| Of tho Mexican people in its insstonce up
on the maintenance of order for the pro-
| lection of American citizens within its Dor
| ders. A great service will be rendered the
| Mexican people themsevs for a continue
| ton Of presen tconditions. means disaster
to their interest and patriotic aspirations.
MANDATE OF ARMENIA
We condemn President Wilson for ask
ing Congress to empower him to accept
a mandate for Armenia. The acceptance
of such mandate would throw the United
States into the very maelstrom OF Eu-
! ropean quarrels According to the esti-
mate Of the Hartford commission, or
| ganized by authority of President Wilson.
we would be called upon to send 5000
American boys to police Armenia and ia
expend s27s,OO0,oNo in the first year and
1855 oooooo in five years This estimate is
made upon the basis that we would have
only rowing bands to fight but in case Of
serious trouble with the Turks or with
| Russia. A force exceeding 10000 would
, be necessary.
No more striking illustration can be
found OF President Wilson'S disregard OF
the lives of American boys or American
interests.
We deeply sympathize with the people
Of Armenia and stand ready to helr
them in all proper ways but the Republi.
can party will oppose now and hereafter
the acceptance of a mandate for any
country in Europe or Asia.
LAW AND ORDER
The equality Of all citizens under the
law always has been policy of the
Republican party.
| Without obedience to law and mainten
snce of order. our American institutions
must perish. Our laws must be impa rtially
enforced and speedy justice should bt
secured