The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
DOES NOT KNOW A
SINGLE DEMOCRAT
OPPOSING WILSON
Governor Mann Sees Solid
Party in Virginia Behind
the Candidate
PEOPLE OF EVERY
CLASS WANT HIM
After Study of Situation
Executive Believes Three
fourths of States Are
for Jersey Man


apart there is small hope of their
ever again getting together the Demo-
cratic party In Virginia is more close
Is united behind the candidate than
ever before in the history of the par
ty. according to Governor Mann.
Further, Governor Mann believes
Woodrow Wilson viii carry three
fourths or all the States in the Union
Democrats of the State will vote
solidly for Wilson, not only because
he IL Nirginian and the nominee
OF the Democratic convention in Bal
timore, but because in their Judgment
lie is the best man Tor the place, says
Governor Mann.
Il do not know a single Democrat
who will not cheerfuliy and enthu-
siastically support Governor Aiis0n,
tbs. Virginia executive adds.
Governor Wilson. in his speech Of
acceptance. said this is not d pattl-
Sian nght. and the thinking, non par
iisian members OF the Republican
party have reached the conclusion
that justice and right are better than
party dogmas: they are not satisfied
with the position of their party on the
tariff, and the trusts; they demand
tariff reductions ane tnG enforcement
Of antitrust laws, and realize, ~
never before. that IL the tariff Is TO
be SO revised IA to meet the demands
OF the people, Il must be dome by the
party which stands for al tariff for
revenue with the incidental protection
which necessarily results.
Condemn Tariff Steal.
They condemn the annual coiiee-
a. -t..E.. d.. 80 -aaH
two billions OF dollars OF which not
more than three hundred and thirty
five millions find their way Into the
treasury, the balance going steadily
and continuously into the pockets 81
The protected manufacturers.
The people. whether Democrats.
Republicans, or Third Termers. are
opposed 10 all trusts and combinations
born OF the tariG or otherwise which
create monopolieS and stranIie ind1-
viauai enterprise and competition. hat
favor equal opportunity 10 all and the
punishment OF the indiy iduals who
transgresS the laws prohibiting trusts
Just as other lawbreakers are pun.
ished.
They want an honest. economical
administration Of the eminent,
with due regard 10 the interests of
the people, by a president who Is TN
HAA TO N0fhSAtift4s tSRi ''f7 w AAi'hft'tN"i
t. any special interest
They want d progressive president.
who is wise enough to keep up ~ith
the ever advancing needs and require
nents ~ the people, and y ho under
stands that some things. s@ch for in
stance, as a downward tariff revision.
rausl be brought about gradually bat
steadily, with proper regard for the
business interests OF the countr". "a
a. t.4t. {1sS
directly or Indirectly interested
Many Republicans Dissatisfied.
1.-The q ned Republican and
Third r. or willy support Gov
ernor w fecause they realize
that he is naieng his fight for the
people; that he IL taking them into
his confidence, and seeking counsel
from them. not as one who directs
and controls. hut as one who leads
for t9ae purpose vf carrying into ef-
feet their policies and wishes.
Governor Wilson has been through
The cruclbe of the primary and has
come out without spot or hlemish
''Hc has demonstrated in New Jer-
sew his capacity fer leadership. and
his feaitv 10 pre- election pledges. lie
II "A clean. strong man, willing and
able to meet squarely and bravelH
every Issue which NAV arise Ia thG
campaign or after II.
Tie knows that there is wisdom IN
COUNCIL and will surround himself
with advisers of intelligence. charae-
ter. and standing and viii SO admin
lister the government as TO carry HHt
the pledges uf himself and party, ard
by securing the approval OF the neo-
pie Will entrench in power the party If
equal rights for all, and special priv
iieses to none
II have reached the conclusion. from
a careful study OF the political sl;ua-
tion, that Governor Wilson will carry
two-thirds. II not three -foarths, Of all
tho States. and have deserved and
abundant entrance into power"
Alabama is Crippled.
NORFOLK, VA. August 25--The
hatteship Alabama WI be unable 20
take part in the target practice of
the Atlantic feet mt Tangier Sound
rangement Of the machinery in her
that the big guns located there canno.
be moved. and the Alabama will be
sent 10 Norfolk or Philadelphia for re:
pairs
Remaining ships Of the fleet will
xo to Tangier Sound for the target
shooting which Is only for battleships.
The target will be a skeleton mast
erected on the hulk Of the old bat
tleship San Marcos
Troops Start Riot
TIEN TSIN. CHINA. August %
The recent edict ordering that all
queues must be cut on started -ioting
among General Chang Quetiq's troops