Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
An Admirable Speech.


Hon. William j, Bryan. Governor
Wilson'S speech OF acceptance is adj
mirable It is original In its treatment
Of the issues ut the campaign | am
sure the address will Impress the coun.
try favorahly."
Appeals Strongly to Every Legitimate
Business Interest.
John w Kern, Senator From Indi-
ana-"Governor Wilson's speech of nc.
ceptance is Il masterpiece, setting forth
with great clcarness his conception OF
the work to he accomplished by the
Democratic party under his leadership.
1t is In complete harmony with the
progressive sentiment OF the country.
but also appeals strongly to every le-
Ultimate business interest"
Will Take High Rank.
Champ Clark, Speaker OF the House
OF Representatives. from
literary standpoint. Governor VIII
sons speech OF acceptance will take
high rank In the political output OF the
year. II will make pleasant reading
and therefore will prove fetching
campaign document. He discusses the
issues OF the day philosophically. clear
ly and forcihly. Its courteous tone
will allay opposition and win him
friends II is an admira BILE pronounce.
ment"
Battle Hymn Of Democracy.
Senator Gore OF Oklahoma. THE
closing sentence Of his speech will be-
come the battle hymn OF Democracy
in the pending campaign: I thank God
and take courage. II Is at once n
paean OF praise and Is a summons Of
patriotic duty"
Discreet. Able, Safe and Sane.
John +. Lamb, ex-Representative
From Indiana. Speech Is discreet
able, safe and sane. Governor Wilson
believes In the efficacy OF the scalpel
rather than the big stick. His dissec-
ton Of trust and tariff evils Is unique
and convincing. His suggestions Of re-
form in methods OF government and
reduction OF tariff schedules will meet
with approval Of legitimate business
and the laborng masses as we'll"
Points tho Way For Justice.
Hoke Smith. Senator From Georgia.
~ am delighted with Governor Will
sons speech OF acceptance. It Is a
superb statement OF the present pur-
pose Of the Democracy and points the
way for justice to all through real
progress by law under the constitution,
With his election assured. 1t should
givo confidence to honest business and
new courage to those who need n
square deal"
Lays His Soul Bare.
John r. Fitzgerald, Mayor Of Boston.
-"Governor Wilson's acceptance Is
characteristic OF the man. lie lays his
soul bare to the people and asks them
to Join with him. irrespective OF party.
In righting present wrongs without un-
due cIamor or injury to legitimate in
terests. He lays emphasis on con
structive thinking. and | believe this
eptomizes one OF the nations great
est needs nj the present time, II will
be President Wilson overwhelmingly
In November"
Progressive, but Not Wild.
Thomas Mott Osborne Auburn. N. y.
-"Govcrnor Wilson's speech fits the
occasion and the man-progressive but
not wild: sane. strong and unmlstaka-
bly, Democratic. 1t makes an inspir-
ing opening Of the campaign, indicat-
ing clearly and nobly the spirit In
which the leaders Of our regeneratcd
Democratic party must work; not one
OF mere partisan make believe but
of honesty and justice toward all
men"
Prophetic Of Success.
Governor William II. Mann OF vir-
speech 1t was wise. conservative.
comprehensive. prophetic not only of
Democratic success, but OF Democratic
supremacy for years to come"
Rings True In Every Sentence.
Governor Frederick w PIaisted OF
Maine.-"It is splendid presentation
of the issues for the American people.
1t rings true in every sentence and In
every word It represents the spirit
OF the Democracy Of today. II is the
address OF statesman"
An Admirable Presentation.
Governor Eugene Foss. Massachu-
sets 1t WIS an admirable presenta