The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-11-09
REAL VICTORY TO CONE.

When Woodrow Wilson was nom
mated al Baltimore last June, we took
occasion to comment On the event in
connection with the rising star Of
triumphant democracy" we consid-
cred that transaction Of great sighifi-
cauce To the Democratic party and to
the country, marking as It did the dis
tinct triumph Of the popular win as
opposed to mercenary interests in the
politics Of the country.
And now we are called upon to note
another sign Of that rising star which
came dangerously near arousng our
nearpoeiic muse-the election Of
Woodrow Wilson. That it was a great
party triumph IS clear to all and we
rejoice with exceeding great Joy. It is
certain thar the personality Of the
Democratic candidate entered into the
result but in a larger sense the verdict
resyesents he preference by the peo-
PIE for the principles and policies %
which be is committed.
Ol course some win contend that the
election Of Wilson was caunN wholly
by the split in the Republican party,
pointing to the failure Of Wilson to
receive a popular majority in proof,
but these authorities assume to know
what they don't know i e the proper,
tioa Of the Taft.Roosevelt vote that
would have gone to Wilson Il he had
had. .but one opponent That is ques-
tions which IS purely speculative and
We leave you to do your own speculat
ing On Il IN view Of the RESULTS as
We uoY know then our own opinion
Is that the country was ripe for
change and Wilson would ha,ss won
even q the opposition party had not
been divided But this isn't what we
started out to say
Al mere party triumph the cleo
ti0n VI Wilson is an occasion for great
rejoicing but
Tie real victory for the Democratic
rarfy yet remains to be won
e ase IN Illustration. the party is
iA the position of the young man who
he's iHst passed his college entrance
examinations Ii the student mas met
tae requirements and come out with
Tying colors, he is perfectly justi-
iiaale IN feeling good and celebrating
tAl incidan. in As career, but wheth-
Ell il means anything or not, whether
be SIN achieve a real success as a
student Will be determined by the
record that be makes during the four
years Of hard college work that are
to follow
Again, 70 change the figure, It is a
great personal triumph for the general
when he is chosen to be commander
in-chlel Of bis oounry's forces in time
Of war, but whether honor or shame
win Be his final portion when the his
tory Of the nation is written, depends
upon the record which he makes sub
sequent to his elevation to the posi-
tion-of commana
And SO it is with the Democratic
party and Woodrow Wilson, The
country mas seen fit to turn over to
The Democrats the administration Of
aifairs during the next four years,
committing 70 them both the execu-
live and legislative branches Of the
government. We. don't believe the
voters Of the nation have been in.
duced TO % this through mere devo-
tion to the Democratic party as a
party because a party name is no
longer a fetich, but is because they
believe Wilson and his party win do
certain things that are very necessary
for the welfare Of the country and
ihe reaI victory win not be won til
ne party delivers the goods.
According to modern ethical stand
ards, the success Of an Individual in
tbs lite Is not measured by the ma.
iefial goods which he is able to ac-
cuiaaiate. but By the service which
he renders 10 society and the same
standard musi ultimately apply to a
political marty IL 81 a necessary pre-
llmiuary TO be able 10 pile up the
votes and Win the offices but the real
ssesa 81 4 parry S It's ability 10 render
ihe service that IS eapected of IT, II
the Democratic party fills The bill it
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