Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-06

Woodrow Wilson devoted several I
years TO analyzing forms of govern
ment and to oVtlining political reforms
before he entered the political arena. (
He was so widely known as educator,
historian and political essayist when
he became a candidate for the COVER
norship of New Jersey that he was
given the title of "schoolmaster in pol
itics." He is progressive and has.
defined that term as a conservative
on the move"
When he found himself in the class
of working politicians he was forced
by circumstances 10 modify or aban-
don some theories that he had held
and taught; he defends any change in
his views as proof OF progress rather
than as evidence Of Inconsistency.
Admirers excuse moves that have
provoked criticism and reply that Mr.
Wilson is not practical politician, but
sincere reformer who yields neither
for friend or foe
BECOMES LAWYER AND TEA CHER.
Mr.. Wilson was born. bred and part
~ schooled in the Old Dominion. He
was born at Staunton, Va, Dec. ~.
1856. He was named Thomas Wood
row Wilson for his mothers father,
but dropped the first name soon after
he entered a profe ssiunal career. He
studied first al a North Carolina col
l"re and took the degree Of bachelor
OF arts at Princeton. his law degree
came from the University OF Virginia
and lis graduation as doctor Of philOs-
ophy was from Johns Hopkins.
In 1929 he practiced law at At
lanta. Ga. and from 1885 to 1885 he
was professor of history and political
economy al Bryn Mawr college.
For two years, 1855 TO 1890, he held
a similar chair IN Wesleyan univer-
sity al Middletown. Conn. He became
connected with Princeton as professor
OF Jurisprudence and politics in 1890.
and held the chair y years, being
made president Of the university in
1902 He resigned in 1910 70 enter the
campaign that resulted in his election
as governor OF New Jersey.
BOOKS DISCUSS POLITICS.
Mr Wilson's first book, published in
1885. on Congressional Government"
made for him a name as a scholar and
L thinker on political questions. 1t is
a standard textbook in colleges and
has been highly praised by experts on
the subject Al home and abroad.
His next book. The State" publish
ID I'm yynrly In
fish 10 present the subject Of the opera.
tons OF all constitutional governments.
and likewise has become textbook
Division and Reunion" which came
out In 1898. is a sketch Of the period
from 1929 20 1889: AN Old Master
and other Political Essays" was pub
ushed in 1898. and in the same year
was given 10 the world also Mere l. <
erature and Other Essays" George
Washington" which appeared in 1896
IS considered a brilliant bit of writing
The History OF the People Of the
United States" which appeared in
1902. is an elaborate work which has
been highly praised, and is the frs
important history Of the United States
written by southerner.
CLASH WITH HARPER'S.
In March, 1906, Harper's Weekly
sounded IN " leading editorial thu
praises OF Nr Wilson and gave var
ious reasons why he should be nom
mated aud elected president OF III,
United States. He was made to ap
pear paragon Of political and privat,
virtues. Issues in the latter part o
1911 displayed the name Of Mr. Wilson
in bold type as the magazines candi
date for president. Mr.. Wilson fearet
this announcement might prejudice
him with the masses Of the people ant
frankly said so 20 his friend. Georg
Harvey. editor Of that publication. Il
the second issue OF January. 1915
there vas printed the following ed
torial announcement:
we make the following reply 4
many inquiries from readers OF Hal
pers Weekly.
The name Of Woodrow Wilson a
our candidate for president was take
down from the head Of these column
IN response 10 a statement made .
Us directly by Governor Wilson TO III