Hughes Defends Durand Resignation in Speech
In a lengthy address, Hughes disputes Durand's retirement claim, says Durand resigned under pressure after Redfield challenged the narrative, and critiques civil service exemptions used by the administration. He cites figures on executive exemptions and calls for higher standards in civil service reform. He then returns to St. Paul for a subsequent program.
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Hughes Defends Preparedness and Attacks Administration
Charles E. Hughes denounces what he calls inadequate national preparedness and the Mexico policy. He cites a failed military spectacle, defends a strong industrial and military program, and urges unity and readiness for the twentieth century.
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British protest over Fryatt execution in Belgium
Viscount Grey in a letter to the American envoy requests Berlin relay of Britain’s formal protest against the execution of Captain Fryatt of the Brussels. He denounces the trial and method as a judicial murder and urges full disclosure of the proceedings by the German foreign office.
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Chauncey Depew Sounds War End Prosperity Warning
Chauncey Depew predicts U S prosperity will end with war and argues Wilson is an opportunist while Hughes offers a path after conflict. He recalls 55 years in public life discussing Hughes Wilson Huerta Carranza and 1912 politics plus his own political stance and memoir thoughts.
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