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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
9
President Wilson to-night arraigns individuals aiding anti government alliances and condemns groups seeking to modify policy. Reports say efforts in St. Louis aim to add an arms embargo plank. Editorials in foreign language newspapers urge German-Americans to back the Republican nominee.
President Wilson asserts loyalty as the nation’s test on Flag Day, denouncing a small but active minority he calls disloyal and promising to crush it. He argues sentiment must translate into action, urging unity and the sanctity of the United States as the country gathers in a national demonstration.
A reflective passage speaks of winds unfurling like linen, a guiding hand toward duty. It emphasizes perseverance, honoring the United States, and vindicating its glory through steadfast effort despite hardship and length of the journey.
A telegraphed plank on Americanism from President Wilson, denouncing organizations influencing U S policy for other powers and condemning parties that benefit from such moves, was debated by Democratic leaders in St Louis as the platform draft neared completion. The wording, guarded to avoid targeting naturalized citizens, faced careful revision before final inclusion.
The Minneapolis report reproduces Mrs Nelson O Shaughnessy asserting John Lind bore responsibility for the deaths in Mexico since spring 1914 under Villa and Carranza forces. Her new book A Diplomat's Wife in Mexico details her view of Lind as Wilson administration envoy and criticizes U S policy on munitions embargo. Lind declined comment, saying he would respond after reading the work.
William Allen White of Kansas, a prominent Progressive, says he is not for Wilson and admires him but cannot decide whom to support. He declares he is floundering in a slough of indecision. In Washington on June 14 Representative Stephens of California, a Progressive elected to Congress, telegrammed support for Charles E Hughes to George W Perkins.
Washington observed Flag Day with a huge preparedness parade led by President Wilson walking unescorted among crowds. Cabinet members and government clerks joined, forming a long line along Pennsylvania Avenue. The event highlighted civic display and political demonstrations, with a subsequent note on Democratic National Committee contests in Texas and the District of Columbia.
Boston on June 14 Kindred left for New York in a racing automobile with two police inspectors as fellow passengers to answer an indictment over a $22,000 cane payroll theft in New York the previous August. He had turned over $7,000 in cash plus valuables to police and waived examination proceedings.
Delegates in Chicago cheer for Americanism as William Glynn and James McCombs lead a long speech and parade actions proclaim neutrality and preparedness. The scene features bands, flags, and notable politicians including Murphy and Pomerene while New Jersey and Texas delegates join in a dramatic rally.
St Louis June 14 A caucus of New York Democratic delegates convened to decide if the delegation should unit-vote for a Vice Presidential candidate. Roger Sullivan’s bid has support mainly from Tammany Hall with some city delegates backing Marshall. Edwin A. Harris critiqued Justice Hughes on undiluted Americanism, noting varied views on war policy and Allied relations.
Samuel F Koenig chairman of the Republican County Committee announced the monthly meeting would be a mass gathering at Bryant Mall tonight inviting rank and file voters to hear jubilations over the Hughes nomination at City Care. Speakers include State Chairman Frederick Tanner and Columbia president Nicholas Murray Butler.
Delegates at a New York party gathering voiced support for Woodrow Wilson, pushing back on Republican tariff and currency policies. Glynn defended militarism, while Ollie James cried over tariff hardships as the crowd prepared for luncheon and a recess.
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