Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
COLONEL HARVEY IS
OUT FOR GOV. WILSON
Harper's Forsets Old Clash And Pro-
phesies Election Of The Demo-
cratic Candidate

its old place at the masthead of Har-
per's Weekly, but in the Weekly Of
| July 13 Col George Harvey predicts
Governor Wilson's election to the
| Presidency, and seems almost as en-
/ thusiastic about him as he was in the
days before Colonel Harvey's paper
at a hint from the Governor fell alb
ruptly silent.
If the Democrats cannot elect Gov
ernor Wilson, says Colonel Harvey,
they could not elect anybody. He
thinks the BaltinoreI conventions!
which he attended, elected the strong
est candidate, and he says:
Granting the probability of the
election this year of any reputable
statesman who could hold substantial
ly the full support of his party, there
can be no doubt that Woodrow Will
son will poll at least half a million
more votes than any other whose
name was presented"
Intelligent choice the colonel de-
clares, was restricted to Champ Clark
THE sturdy representative of the old
order" and Governor Wilson, "the
virile champion of the new" He goes
on:
The foundation of Mr.. Wilson's
| two-thirds was the feeling that he
was a winner enhanced by admira-
| ton of his exceptional intellectual ca
pacity. consideration of his freedom
from entanglements and respect for
his moral courage. AS between the
two the correctness of the ultimate
decisions, from the standpoint of
availability, is beyond question.
No democratic national canvass
since Jackson's has been inaugural
ed more auspiciously. The points of
vantage may be summarized briefly
as follows:
"a Democratic year. The people
are Disguised with the Republican
party and eager for change.
Disruption of the opposition.
IAN open and honest convention. In
marked contrast with the doings at
Chicago there was at Baltimore no
arbitrary action on behalf of one can
ddate and no suggestion of bribery
in the interest of another
THE main issue. AT last the line
is sharply drawn between excessive
protection and revenue tariff,
AN unpledged candidate. Nobody
pretends that Mr.. Wilson is under the
slightest obligation to any man or
group of men for his nomination.
elimination of bosses. So far from
catering to those accustomed to con
troll, Mr. Wilson defied them, He had
not hesitated to denounce Mr. Muir
ply, Mr. Sullivan and Mr.. Taggart by
name. His sole appeal was to public
opinion.
Removal of the blight of Organism
Independent support. Almost with
out exception the powerful public
journals have already pledged the ex-
ercise of their utmost endeavors on
behalf of the Democratic standard
bearer.
Moral sentiment, The widespread
revulsion of conscientious citizens
against political depravity which Mr..
Roosevelt has tried with consum.
mate skill to capitalize for his own
advancement now inures to the adj
vantage of Governor Wilson to the
great relief of millions who distrust-
ed Roosevelt, but knew not where
else to turn.
"a vivid personality Mr.. Wilson
has demonstrated matchless power Of
effective appeal to the masses gener-
ally, and to active, enthusiastic young
er men in particular. This means
that his canvass will be surcharged
with the same electrical, persuasive
energy which achieved his nomina
ton"
Colonel Harvey says that it is his
own prudent judgement, 'uninfluenc-
ed by the billowy enthusiasm of the
moment" that Governor Wilson will
win, but he adds, many a Democrat
has been elected in July only to be
buried under an avalanche of votes
in November"
The Colonel has not lost his liking
for President Taft, of whom he writes
Mr.. Taft's prospects are now at their
| lowest ebb. First driven by treach-
cry and shameful abuse to the ex-
IRENE of undignified personal defense
then fought with uneXampled bitter
ness in his contest for a deserved re-
nomination and now confronting not
only an open detachment from his
own ranks, but also a most resource
full and daring Democratic opponent
his record OF accomplishments upon
which he must ultimately rely is for
the moment eclipsed But the fact
that few Presidents have rendered
more valuable service under trying
conditions remains. Mr.. Tafts fidelity
his conscientious endeavors, his sims
leness Of unselfsh purpose his puri-
ty of intent, his notable achievements
are forgotten only for the time. They
will be recalled with gratitude and
emphasized with effect"
Colonel Harvey rejoices to believe