anaheim-gazette 1916-04-20

BURTON SCORES PRESIDENT'S POLICY DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION ONE OF BROKEN PROMISES AND VIOLATED PLEDGES PRESIDENT'S COURSE IN MEXICO WEAK AND VACILLATING, ATTITUDE TOWARD GERMANY INCONSISTENT Declaring that the entire administration of President Woodrow Wilson has been one of violated pledges, of broken promises and of weakness and vacillation, I declare E. Burton, former United States senator from Ohio, vigorously attacked the democratic party and its policies in an address at a banquet of the Los Angeles Realty Board, in that city on Saturday afternoon. "We have the melancholy reflection," said Mr. Burton, in referring to the Mexican situation, "that the arms and ammunition through which American blood is being shed in Mexico were furnished to Villa and his bandits by orders of this government. The bullets, which may penetrate the breasts of our courageous soldiers, will be no other than of American manufacture. "I deplore armed intervention, but the situation which confronts us is critical. Better intervention than humiliation." Senator Burton went on to say that the principles of American patriotism in time of a great emergency removed were furnished to Villa and his bandits by orders of this government. The bullets, which may penetrate the breasts of our courageous soldiers, will be no other than of American manufacture. "I deplore armed intervention, but the situation which confronts us is critical. Better intervention than humiliation." Senator Burton went on to say that the principles of American patriotism in time of a great emergency removed the party lines drawn by republicans, democrats or prohibitionists. Touching on the problem of national preparedness, Mr. Burton said: "The American people believe in peace as their highest ideal. We do not take to the armed camp. We have hoped that all differences between nations might be adjusted by an international court. But in this time of world war and rebellion, it is our duty to prepare to defend ourselves on sea and land. It is not in the spirit of aggressiveness that we should seek to increase the efficiency of our army and our navy or for the purpose of acquiring the territory which belongs to other nations. But the time has come for action." The former Ohio Senator called particular attention to the fact that the president had once referred to those who wanted a larger army and navy as "nervous and excited." "What since has come to pass?" he asked. Mr. Garrison, our secretary of war, resigned because the administration's stand on preparedness was not sufficiently vigorous in its character; Mr. Bryan, our secretary of peace, left the cabinet because the administration was too vigorous in insisting upon its demands for army and navy increase." In other words, the president was neither on one side nor the other of this momentous question, the speaker pointed out. Going deeper into the Mexican situation Mr. Burton declared: "We have coddled every bandit chief in Mexico; alternately opening and closing our gates to the shipment of American arms and ammunition, as the mood of favoritism changed. Finally, we recognized Carranza, whose followers had been as eager in murder and spoliation as any of the others. While we recognized Carranza, he does not seem to have recognized us. All our dealings with Mexico have been "We have coddled every bandit chief in Mexico; alternately opening and closing our gates to the shipment of American arms and ammunition, as the mood of favoritism changed. Finally, we recognized Carranza, whose followers had been as eager in murder and spoliation as any of the others. While we recognized Carranza, he does not seem to have recognized us. All our dealings with Mexico have been so characterized by the personal partiality of the administration, by meddling officiousness, lack of firmness and consistency, as to cause us to lose the respect not merely of the Mexicans, but of the world. "Not only has the president embarrassed this country by his policies in Mexico, but the same has been true with respect to Germany. The administration has taken the position that the warring nations had the right to arm merchant ships, and at the same time it was asked that these ships should not be fired upon lost American lives might be lost. The position is one of inconsistency." Following his address Mr. Burton held an informal reception. He left in the evening for San Francisco where he delivered another strong address. THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY The campaign for the election of delegates to the national party conventions in Chicago and St. Louis is now definitely mapped out. The contest of predominant interest is in the republican party. Two tickets have been named. One is made up of republicans. It is the outcome of a convention of members of the republican party—members of the state central committee, elected by the people, in accordance with the law, to participate in and direct the party organization. This convention was thoroughly representative of the republican voters of the state. It was attended by delegates from every section and in larger numbers than have participated in a party convention during the last ten years. The convention adopted a platform outlining the plan of battle this fall to prevent the reelection of a democratic president. It is progressive, forward-looking platform, dwelling exclusively upon present national and international issues. This convention ticket is made up of representative republicans and citizens. The candidates are in the open, representing and speaking for the republican organization and republican principles. The character of the men upon the ticket is such that the attempt to dub the ticket reactionary falls of its own weight. It was created by the only honest method to be followed. The other ticket was the outcome of mysterious motives and methods. Guy C. Earl, regent of the Ulniversity of California and attorney for the Great Western Power company, issued a call to a small list of his friends and acquaintances, several of whom are associated through interlocking power interests in the state. He issued two sets of calls, in fact; one endorsing the administration of Governor Johnson and the other attracting to his influence who would participate in a handful of Earls' hotel in San Francisco to participate in an event to all exceedingly invited to the most changeable Earls' hotel known as the best pretending that they between the programs. No states from the truth. Is not represented party. The mode and the method ever prevent iters who place them on the pinnacle and put their unity of an indictment at the attempt of the state to control and progressively absolutely contrain national leaders exhibited. National leader and program agreed that only presidential ticket defeated this faction of the national co- ANAHEIM GAZETTE—THURSDAY, APRIL 20 CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES TO NATIONAL GONVENTION Mott Charles C. Chapman Francis V. Keesling Abbie E. Krebs William C. Musher J.C. Berendsen Presley I. Lancaster Alexander Russell V.S. Clayton J.C.Berendsen Presley I.Lancaster Alexander Russell V.S.Clayton Luke McDonald Amiel Hochheimer Walter Dordwell Ephriam Light Peter Crosby R.R.Veale William H.Crocker F.B.Cressey Jr John S.Akerman Joseph F.Grlston E.W.Dritt L.Lostutter J.F.Gibson the accord- inion. This presentations of the delegates larger number in years. Platform is fall to democratic forward-exclusive internation tickiative recording candirepresenting organicles. The ticket club owns the only end. outcome of goods. Guy diversity of the Great need a call and account are asg power issued two tendorsing for Johnson and the other omitting such endorsement, obviously with the view of attracting to his scheme men of prominence who would not be willing to participate in a Johnson meeting. This handful of Earl conferees held a meeting a small rom in the St. Francis hotel in San Francisco. The privilege to participate in discussions was denied to all except those who were invited to the meeting by the interchangeable Earl calls. This Earl ticket, now commonly known as the hydro-electric ticket, is pretending that it is for harmony between the progressives and republicans. No statement could be farther from the truth. In the first place, it is not representative of the republican party. The motives of its founders and the methods of its formation forever prevent it being approved by voters who place the welfare of the nation and the party above the opportunity of an individual. It represents the attempt of the progressives of the state to control both the republican and progressive delegations, which is absolutely contrary to the spirit the national leaders of both parties have exhibited. National leaders of both the republican and progressive parties have agreed that only by uniting upon one presidential ticket can Mr. Wilson be defeated this fall. It was agreed that the national conventions of the two parties be held in Chicago, on the same date, with the purpose of effecting, if possible, a harmony agreement between the national conventions. It is fair and proper that the republicans of the stag should send a republican delegation to their convention, and the progressives a progressive delegation to their convention. The act of the progressive machine in starting a factional fight, even of its mean proportions, within the republican party, is discreditable and will defeat the object which the leaders of both parties have in view. Only a republican delegation will have any influence in the republican national convention. The only hope for the success of the progressive plan to capture the republican delegation rests in the primary law now under referendum, but which administration, through suspending a popular constitutional provision, has prevented from being held up for the May primaries. It will not be in effect at the August primaries. The progressives are endeavoring to pack the jury at Chicago. It is their second attempt at burglary in California. The duty of the republican voters is clear; they should send a republican delegation to the republican convention, the one selected by the legal representatives of the party in regular state convention. They should defeat the plans of the Earl Progressives to raid the republican primaries under false colors and in the interest of an individual who has just registered as a progressive. Republican voters will find 52 names of delegates to the national convention printed upon their ballots. The first 26 names are those of the Earl hydro-electric ticket. They were given first places upon the ballot by the fact that their rnames were first filed with the secretary of state. This was made possible by the fact that the Earl controlled county clerk of Alameda county, certified, in five hours' time to more than 46,000 names signed to the Earl candidates' petitions in that county. This particularly shady work on the part of the Alameda county clerk gives the Earl ticket first place upon the ballot. The regular republican nominees are the second 26 names upon the ballot. The first name is that of Walter Bordwell, and the last is that of C. C. Chapman. Republicans should stamp their crosses in the squares opposite the names of these 26 candidates... Begin with Bordwell and end with Chapman. Place your crosses in the squares opposite these 26 names only. If you vote for more than 26 nominees, you invalidate your ballot. Begin with Bordwell and end with Chapman. Be on your guard! WANTED—Sewing. Phone 189-J. California Wine Co. Finest Brands of Wines and Liquors Always In Stock. We Can Suit Your Palate Give us a trial; be convinced. We Appreciate Your Business 128 West Center St. Anaheim, Cal. BOTH PHONES TO CHICAGO for $13.00 would be a very low expense for such a long trip. That is the price, however, for a lower berth in the standard sleeper from California points. An upper berth is only $10.40, and if you will be contented to go in the tourist car, which is a very comfortable way to go, a berth will cost you only $7.00, or $5.60 for an upper. 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