The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-01-04

ly strong for Gov. Wilson. | am
against sending an instructed deiega'
ton to the next convention but be
lleve Eaton county's delegates will
all work for Wilson"
f., A. Ellis, publisher of the Char
lotte Leader. (Democratic), says, Il
would feel II a pleasure TO support
either Mr.. Harmon or Mr.. Wilson, but
think the general sentiment, at the
present time, points strongly toward
Gov. Wilson"
MONROE, Mich, Jan. 4.--The senu-
ment OF the local Democratic rank
and Ale i'm reference 10 the preslden'
tial nominee has undergone a markeu
change during the last six weeks,
Prior 10 that time, Gov Harmon Oh
Ohio, appeared TO have the pest OF
the popular sentiment.
At the present time, however New
Jerseys champion, Woodrow wilson,
Is coming by leaps and bounds.
Wilson continues his rapid stride II
Is practically certain that by the GATE
of the Democratic national conVeh
ton. he will be practically the unani-
nous Democratic choice or this COM
munity. These opinions are based
upon the canvass OF the leading local
Democratic authorities.
A prominent Democrat expressed
the party sentiment. He stated that
Wilson stands we'll among the leading
Democrats and his nomination VII
70 very acceptable 10 all wings OF the
party.
ANN ARBOR, Mich, Jan. 4.-While
there are doubtless Harmon Demo
Gratis scattered throughout Washtenaw
county, by far the greater number IN
terytewed by The Times correspon-
dent are enthusiastic boosting
Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic
nomination for president.
Some OF the most influential Demo
Gratis in the county expressed them
selves heartily in favor OF wilson,
and steps have already been taken 10
form in this county a Wilson CLUB 10
boost him.
City Clerk Ross Granger. who Is
chairman of the Washtenaw county
Democratic committee, 10 an enthusi-
astic supporter OF the former Prince
ton head.
L III a w AASoh hAoAs SO
have been ever since his name was
mentioned az a candidate Tor tne
place"
Mayor William Walk, former City
Treasurer Hammond, Register OF
Deeds H. j. Abbott, City Assessor >.
w. Beakes and many others are CIV
ing impetus to Wilson sentiment In
this county, and II Is certainty that
IL IL were possible to hold primary
election on the question, Wilson would
be q winner.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Jan. A.
There Ia a general sentiment that
shows q strong leaning toward Gov.
Wilson, but leading Democrats de
clare that at this stage OF the game,
a positive choice between the num-
Der OF candidates would be inadvis-
able.
Several OF those whose names are
mentioned prominently in connection
with the Democratic nomination VIII
be guests of local organizations dur
ing the campaign
Gov. Wilson holds a high place In
the list, his greatest rival being Har-
mon
Thomas +. Carroll, leading Kent
county Democrat, Is heartily in favor
of Wilson
HE il a great man." he said, and
would make q fine president. But
am not in favor OF Michigan making
a declaration for him at this time.
There are many strong men In the
Democratic race"
CoLDwATER, Mich, Jan. 4.-Burt
z. Barlow, a local attorney, said:
The majority Of the Democrats OF
Branch county are In favor OF WOOD
row Wilson as the candidate for prest
dent in 1912. This feeling is due to
his clean administration In New Jer-
sey and his positive stand against
graft, also to the high position which
he occupies"
Judge Elmer e. Palmer said: Il
Wilson as the possible presidential
candidate in 1919; yet | have thought
well of Champ Clark. Wilson Is all
right, and should he be the nominee,
will get my hearty support"
DR.. r. F. Gamble: II am for VIII
son. He 10 above reproach In every
particular and would carry the en-
tire Democratic vote Of Branch coun-
ty.''
Former Mayor A. A. Sherman: Il
have been a Harmon man, but in
Woodrow Wilson | see one OF the
cleanest and best statesmen.
The next president will be Demo
crat, and II will be no misfortune to
us IL that man Ia Woodrow Wilson"
C. u. Champion, attorney There
Is SO much good material among the
leading Democrats that X Is difncult
to say at this early day who might
be preferred. consider Woodrow
Wilson one OF the men most likely to
get the nomination, and In that case
he would have my unqualified sup
port"