Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 197, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 August 1916 — A POLICY OF FIRMNESS AND CONSISTENCY NEEDED. [ARTICLE]

A POLICY OF FIRMNESS AND CONSISTENCY NEEDED.

The nation has no policy of aggression toward Mexico. We have no desire for any part of her territory. We wish her to have peace, stability and prosperity. We shall have to adopt a new policy, a policy of firmness and consistency through which alone we can promote an enduring friendship. We demand from Mexico the protection of the Ilves and the property of our citizens and the security of our border from depredations. Much will be gained If Mexico is convinced that we contemplate no meddlesome Interference with what does not concern us, but that we propose to insist in a firm and candid manner upon the performance of International obligations. To a stable government, appropriately discharging its International duties, we dtrouM give ungrudging support. A short period of firm, consistent and friendly dealing will accomplish more than many years of vacillation. From Mr. Hughes* Speech of Acceptance.