The Detroit times., 1912-01-04
SENTIMENT FOR GOV.
WILSON is GROWING
THROUGH MICHIGAN
Leading Democrats Say New
Jersey Executive Has Proven
a Great Leader.
RECORD is EXCELLENT.
They Agree That He Is Logical
Man For Nomination
For President.

PONTIAC Mich. Jan. 4.-lf presi-
dental primary were held in Michi-
gan, Oakland county, Democrats would
line up for Woodrow Wilson in 1912.
AT lodge meeting straw ballot was
taken, and the Democrats registered
Wilson 80. Harmon o. and Bryan .
That Is a good indication OF the
sentiment in the county. Although
Harmon IL westerner the farmer
voters, especially those who are Dem
ocrats. believe he is tied up too close
ly with the corporations and that II
he is the man Wali-st wants, he Is
not the man for them.
The rural vote, which is large
one, Will not go to TAFT because OF
his stand for reciprocity and many
, Republican farmers have stated they
will support Wilson II he is NOM
mated.
He is progressive. but conserva-
tive, and that is what We like" they
say.
One farmers club, whose member
ship is composed OF Republicans ana
Democrats. has already indorsed Will
son. No move has as yet been made
to organize the Democrats in the
county but several avowed Wilson
workers are contemplating the forma-
tion OF Wilson" club.
HILLSDALE, Mich, Jan. At Is
generally conceded that the majority
OF the Democrats OF Hillsdale county
favor Gov. Woodrow Wilson for presi-
dent. They admire his progressive
declarations.
Few counties anywhere have 1t on
Hillsdale when 1t comes 10 progress
siveness.
Progressive Republicans are in a
great majority In Hillsdale and are
strong for LaFollette and the rank
and file OF the Democrats are for eth
~er Wilson 1T Bryan. Wilson is, OF
course, favored as the standard-bear-
ar, because of his better chance OF
winning, but Bryan has many more
friends than Harmon. ~
A good Illustration of the political
unrest I'm this county was brought TO
light yesterday. Charles Cox. prom
inent farmer OF Wheatland township,
stated that in the last presidential
' election, there were 10 Democratic
votes to about 800 Republican. II Is
the strongest Republican township in
The county. In spite of this fact. Mr.
Cox states that he, does not believe
there Is a Republican in the whole
township who would come out open
ly and declare that he is for Taft.
Wouldn't IL make some difference
who the Democrats name, whether or
not the Republicans would desert
Taft?" he was asked.
'tT don't hpliaya II would =" he re-
piled. THEY would vote for any
body in preference TO Taft. OF course
IL Harmon and Taft should be the
nominees, many would undoubtedly
vote the Socialistic ticket
Is, II there was n primary vote, Will
Son and LaFoll~tte would distance
all candidates in this county.
CHARLOTTE, Mich, Jan. +-From
present Indications, the sentiment
among the leading Democrats OF
Eaton county, Is very strongly in
favor OF Gov. Woodrow Wilson. OF
New Jersey, as the next Democratic
nominee for president. nine out of 10
favor the New Jersey man and be
lieve him TO be the ideal candidate.
There are some who would like to see
Folk of Missouri. brought forward as
the Democratic standard bearer but
there Is very little sentiment for Har-
mon.
Chairman OF the Democratic county
committee. Dwight Bachus. says: Il
am strongly. In favor OF Gov, Wilson
, and have reason TO believe That the
greater majority of the Democrats OF
my section of the county favor him"
Sherir Robert Donovan, who is per
haps in the best position OF any politi-
clan TO know the feeling that prevails
throughout the county says: II am
Canfinned ON t.nEe Two.