The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-03

Wilson's last Word to the Democrats


 of this or that investment, of the protection of American honor and the advancement of American ideals rath- CT than always of American contracts, and lift our diplomacy to the levels of what the best minds Ihave planned for mankind. We must devote the power of the government to the service If the race and think at every turn of men and women and children, of the moral life and physical force ard spiritual betterment of those, all Yf those for whom we profess to have set government up.
 None of these high things can be done, because none of them can be conceived from the point of view Of those who at present exercise power over us at Washington No establish ed policy of the republican party can be used for such ends. "The black magic of campaign funds" cannot work these miracles. The government at Washington has not in half gen. eration been conducted from the point of view or by the counsel of the nation as a whole, but by the advice
 
 have extorted special favors from it, a very small number of persons witn their own objects constantly in view it may be unconscious of their selfish ness, certainly unconscious of the in terests of the vast majorities whom they ignored in their scheme of pros perity. The great task that waits tn. be done can be done only by a free government with it's eye upon the whole people, and such government we have not had since the Dingley |and Aldrich tariffs began to be built up favor by favor and trusts began to multiply under the very prohibi- tions of the law. The repub par ty is irretrievably committed and bound to go in the very opposite di- rection from that in which release and freedom lie. It has become a party of special points of view
 The country has already perceived this Everywhere there has been Il steadily gathering revolt by the vos- CTS. Twenty-six of the forty-eiglht state governments are now under democratic executives. In the legis-
  democrats outnumber the republicans by majority of 200. Seventy-three of the 120 chief cities of the country have democratic mayors. There are now 227 democrats in the national house of representative and only 1ol republicans. The tide gathers in greater and greater volume. Only the presidency and the senate lift their heads little above it. these citadels of power which the consti- tuition makes it hardest for the pee py. Until these are taken, the great task of putting the government at the great task will halt and wait, the great task of putting the government at the service of the people.
 Shall we not move forward to the final conquest? An organized, unit ed, and enthusiastic force stands ready, and only united and militant force to which the people can tuS-n with any prospect that they will be served, promptly, effectively and up a clear principle of action-the great democratic party now at last soili and of clear purpose To it all wno are full of hope and of the vigor that makes tomoIrows are flocking- the young men of the nation, the nobie and devoted women who wish to sec better days for their children and for all who are oppressed. the men who never grow old, but always press for ward to enterprises of the new age. all who desire free opportunity and love the public course that is just and righteous and quick with the hopes of mankind. A great people is turning its face to the light, not desiring revolution, but loving the right ana determined to set 1t up, wisely, tenn perately. honorably, with prudence and patient debate. not in irritation or in haste. but like men, not like children. It Is great day and pro pitious one. Tine responsibility Is ours, and we shall assume 1t knowing what 1t means. The decision of the 9th of November will usher in, if we be true, new day of confidence, freedom and prosperity It will De no niggardly triumph of party CT a faction. but the. triumph of peo- pie. The democratic party will be, not the selfish victor. but the trusted instrument, and the years that fol low will test every principle of the great republic God grant we shall be worthy to prevail
 WOODROW WILSON.