Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-29

pendence. loyal to the constitution and
confident that if men will be imbued
with the spirit of these two documents
and will guide their public and private
life by the concepts of righteousness
therein contained peace and plenty
will bless their homes and come as a
benson to every weary. downtrodden
and oppressed soul.
The contending forces in America
are as they are in nature. There is
centripetal force which is ever draw
ing the earth toward the sun. There
Is a centrifugal force which is ever
drawing it away. These two contend
Ing forces, acting each upon the other
have kept this old world of ours safely
In its orbit. and springtime and har-
vest have not failed. Should either
force become superior desolation and
destruction only could result The
centripetal force would draw the earth
into the sun and make it but fuel for
the warmth of other planets. The CEN
trifugal force would send it whirling
out of its orbit to the northern pole of
stellar spaces. There are times in July
when we long for the north pole. and
there are times in January when we
pray to be nearer the sun. But our
sober second thought convinces us that
the middle course is the safe course
for the world
Founded by the Fathers.
The coutending forces of political
life are commonly denominated reac-
ttonary and revolutionary They are
the paternalistic forces of the Repub-
lican party. which would draw our
government out of it's orbit and con-
sumo it in the fiery heat Of the lust and
greed of the favored few and the So
cialistic forces. which would draw it
away from it's constitutional concep-
ton Of three coordinate branches and
from Its guaranty to each individual
of an opportunity to assert his natural
and acquired talents in an honest en-
deavor to succeed The historic Demo
cratic party. of which | am humble
member, stands between these con-
tending forces and believes that some
harvests for humanity may be garner
ed by proceeding in the old orbit which
the fathers founded. by meeting in the
old way each generation of men as
they shall rise. by never forgetting
that this government was founded not
for business nor success. nor for in
competency and for failure. hut to
guarantee in lawful ways the oppor-
tunity of every man for liberty and
for the pursuit of happiness. Old
principles applied in new ways will
convince these two extremes OF
thought that our historic party can
make exist what now is but a name
Democracy under representative
form of government
Faith In Democracy.
If l doubted that the return of the
historic Democratic party to power
would fail to right the wrongs of in
dustrial life. to wipe out the injustices
Of legislation and to preserve the OPP
portunity of every man for happiness.
then my voice. now weak. would be
silent. If did not believe that in so
far as human agency can this party of
ours will promote the brotherhood of
mankind l would here and now repu-
diate it. But believing as | do that
| the republic had its origin in an inspi-
ration which did not come from the
mere brain of a mere man. but sprang
from the heart of humanity. believing
that this age more than any which has
preceded 1t calls for conscience and
brotherhood In governmental affairs,
hoping that every sacrifice of mind and
body and personal good which has
been made. is a guaranty of the per-
petuity of this. the latest and greatest
experiment upon the part of Democ-
racy to work out its ideals in govern
ment. and trusting that the God of
Washington, the founder. and of Lin
coin, the preserver will still he the
God of the republic and will not per-
NIT his chosen people to forever wan
der In the wilderness of legislative sin,
l accept upon its platform the nomina-
ton Of the Democratic party for vice
president of the United States. And
may my right hand forget her cum
ming and my tongue cleave to the roof
Of my mouth if in all my gettings |
fail to get that greatest gift-wisdom
and understanding to know the heart
break and the need of our common
humanity