Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-21

that it is to carry to the country a
final word from the Democratic lead
err, and will give the voters OF
the nation something to think about
before they 90 to the polls three days
later.
The idea of the Wilson and Mar
shall Dav originated with William q.
McAdoo. vice chairman, and Josephus
Daniels, Chairman of the Publicity
Committee, of the National Demo
cratic Committee, and in the first an
nouncement sent out it was suggested
that October 81 would be designated
as the day for the national celebra-
ton. For various reasons it was
subsequently decided to hold the ceie-
bration at later date.
From forty-eight State chairmen,
to whom the original announcement
of the Wilson and Marshall Day was
sent, forty-two have notified Vice
Chairman McAdoo that they are il
accord with the idea and that they
will cooperate in every possible man
ner to make the day a memorable
success. Many of the State chairmen
have already set in motion the ma
chinery of the State organizations bS
notifying county chairmen and pre-
cinct leaders everywhere to make
preparations for the big day by rally
ing the voters in every town and Al
every crossroads in their respective
localities.
1t was first planned 10 have the
nationwide rally in the evening
only, but from many Southern ana
Western States. came requests that
the celebration be held in the after
noon as well, in order to give th2
country people better opportunity
for taking part in the big demonstr'-
ton.
This suggestion was approved by
the National Committee and no"
preparations are in full swing all over
the country. The idea is something
new in presidential campaigning, and
is being enthusiastically suppo2rted
in every section of the country. I'M
some cities and larger towns plans
are being made for big street parades
and fireworks, to conclude with gene
raj mass-meetings when the message
from Governor Wilson will be read.
In several OF the Southern States thc
leaders have reported that they are
preparing for big picnic and gene
raj holiday in each county, and that
large crowds and a jolly good time
are expected In thousands Of coun-
try places the people will assemble IN
the evening around huge bonfires ana
hear the message read.
There is psychological novelty in
the consciousness that the same
words are to he heard simultaneously
by millions Of people from ocean to
ocean and throughout the country
Democratic leaders and Democratic
newspapers are enthusiastically pre-
pairing to make the occasion one OF
ybc telling features of the campaign.
No matter how remote from the
popuious centres locality MAJ DC
the people of that place will be sure
10 ret the message, as arrangements
have already been perfected whereby
State Chairman will be enabled to
transmit the message to every sec
lion of their respective State.
The idea of great national mool-
lizing Of Democrats is not on!j' OF
vast importance in arousing eAthu5-
asm for the national ticket, bat /.
will be an occasion Of great aaTan-
.aoc to all local candidates in r"oYld-
ing an opportunity for them TO get
their forces together and TO impress
upon the voters the necessit; i''
hard work on fhc following TUESDAY