Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-11-16
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16, 1910.
DEMOCRACY TRIUMPHS.

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The next Congress, which con-
venes in December, 1911. will be
safely Democratic, while there will
be only a difference of about ten
votes between the Republicans and
the Democrats in the Senate.
Right here it is pertinent to say
that we think the law which per-
mits the change in Congress, which
the people have demanded. TO be
delayed more than year, is a
foolish law. Present conditions
ndpresentcandidates have brought
the voters To a point where they
completely upset the Outstanding
Republican majority. Thirteen
months from now, who can tell
what issues will confront the peo-
pie or what candidates will he in
the fieldl We repeat, the law
which permits an elected majority
to be delayed in taking control for
more than year after the election
is fool law, and should be changed
by the very majority which has
now been elected.
Some men stand out head and
shoulders above the other success
full ones since last Tuesday. among
them being Woodrow Wilson, of
New Jersey, and Judson Harmon.
of Ohio. The first-named we be-
lieve TO be the brainiest and most
capable man who has been men
toned for the Presidency within
fifty years. In fact, few really
able men ever devote enough time
To the political game to reach high
Office. But in Wilson we have a
man who ranks among the first of
the world as an educator, and one
whose opinions upon intellectual
subjects are quoted as authority.
Added to all his other great
qualifications, the fact that he is a
born Virginian does not tend to
belittle him in any sense.
Harmon, elected for the second
time to the Governorship of Ohio,
has given that State clean admin
istration, a capable and efficient
government, a law-abiding and
confidence establishing rule. SO
that, when all is told, he has made
a Governor of whom the State feels
justly proud, and has given an
administration which not only in
spired respect and confidence, but
justified and received approval by
reelection.
In Virginia, all Democratic Con-
gressmen are elected except in the
Ninth, and, with a fairly good
knowledge of conditions through
out the Ninth, we advise Henry
Stuart to carry his contest to the
highest reviewing authority, as
we believe careful investigation
will show that the true will of the
people is that he succeed Slemp.
In Tennessee, Hooper. a clean
man personally and politically, has
been elected on a Republican
Fusion ticket, defeating even the
beloved Bob Taylor, who was
drafted as forlorn hope, after the
Patterson action. 1t is a deserved
rebuke to the Patterson stripe of
Democracy, and will do the party
good In every way, as it will
eliminate the boss" from Tennes-
see politics for many days.
1t was a real Democratic land
slide, and, as we see it., all the
Democrats need To do is to hold
fast to their advantage, keep their
hands and skirts clean, nomi-
nate men of ability and honesty
as their candidates in 1912, and 90
into absolute control Of the White
House and both branches of Con-
gress.
The Republicans have worn out
their welcome. The old battle cry
of protect the infant industries
and sound money" have been
exploded wind-bags for 10 these
many days. The people realize
that the Republican party offers
nothing to the farmer or small
merchant or manufacturer, but
gives everything to the big manu-
facturers and the trusts in the shape
of high-tariff robbery.
We say to Democrats every
where, keep your armor bright.
The victory is awaiting You in 1912.