Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-08-29
Press and Public Men Join IN
i Chorus Of Approval
DISCREET, ABLE, SAFE, SANE
An Admirable Speech.


Hon. William ]. Bryan.-"Governor
Wilson'S sreech OF acceptance Is al
nirable. II Is original In IT'S treatment
of the issues of the campaign. L aln
sire the address will impress the coun-
try favorably."
Appeals Strongly to Every Lesitims"
Business Interest
John W. Kern, Senator From lndl-
ana.-"GoYernor Wilson's speech OF nc
centance Is a masterpiece, setting forth
with great clearness his conception OF
the work to be accomplished by the
democratic party under his leadership.
1t is In complete harmony with tne
progressive sentiment OF the country
but also appeals strongly to every 10
Ultimate business interest"
Will Take High Rank
Champ Clark. Speaker OF the House
of REPRESENTATIVES considered from
a literary standpoint. Governor VIII
sons speech OF acceptance Will take
high rank In the political output OF the
wear. 1t will make pleasant readlng
and therefore will prove a fetching
campaign document. He discusses the
issues of the day philosophically' clear
" and forclbly. Its courteous tone
will aliay opposition and win MN
friends Il is an admirable pronounce
ment"
Battle Hymn Of Democracy.
Senator Gore Of Oklahoma.-"The
closing sentence Of his speech will be-
come the battle hymn Of Democracy
in the pending campaign: thank GOD
and take courage 1t Is at once
paean of praise and Is a summons OF
patriotic duty"
Discreet, Able, Safe and Sane.
John e. Lamb, ex-Representative
From acknowledgement Is discreet
able. safe and sane Governor Wilson
believes In the efficacy Of the scalpel
rather than the big stick. Bis disco
ton Of trust and tariff evils Is unique
and convincing His suggestions or re-
form In methods of government ana
reduction of tariff schedules will meet
with approval of legitimate business
and the laboring masses as well"
Points the Way For Justice.
Hoke Smith. Senator From Georgia.
~ am delighted with Governor VIII
sons speech Of acceptance. 1t is
superb statement of the present pur-
pose of the Democracy and points tha
way for justice to all through real
progress by law under the constitution
with his election assured. 1t should
give confidence to honest business and
new courage to those who need
square deal"
Lays His Soul Bare.
John r. Fitzgerald, Mayor OF Boston.
-"Governor Wilson's acceptance Is
characteristic Of the man. he lays his
soul bare to the people and asks them
to Join with him. irrespective of party,
in righting present wrongs without un-
due clamor or injury to legitimate In
terests he lays emphasis on con-
structlve thinking, and believe this
epItomizes one Of the nations great
est needs at the present time 1t will
be President Wilson Overwhelmingly
In November"
Progressive, but Not Wild.
Thomas Mott Osborne, Auburn, N. Y.
-"Governor Wilson's speech fits the
occasion and the man-progressive. but
not wild; sane, strong and unmistaka.
bly, Democratic. It makes an inspir-
ing opening of the campaign, indicat-
ing clearly and nobly the spirit In
which the leaders OF our regenerated
Democratic party must work; not one
of mere partisan make believe but
of honesty and justice toward all
men"
Prophetic of Success.
Governor William q Mann Of Vir-
ginia.-"T think it was an admirable
speech. 1t was wise, conservative.
comprehensive, prophetic not only OF
Democratic success, but Of Democratic
supremacy for years to come"
Rings True In Every Sentences.
Governor Frederick ". Plaisted Of
Maine.--It is a splendid presentation
of the issues for the American people.
1t rings true in every sentence and In
every word 1t represents the spirit
of the Democracy Of today. 1t is the
address Of a statesman"
An Admirable Presentation.
Governor Eugene Foss, Massachu,
setts--"It was an admirable presenta-