Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

in New York, Ohio and Massachusetts.
He was second also in Wisconsin, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island, Delaware.
New Jersey, Missouri, Montana and
Oregon. Roosevelt ran second in
Maine, Indiana, West Virginia, Colo
RADIO, Minnesota, Iowa, Arizona, Ne
vada, California and Montana. In most
of the southern states Roosevelt ran
second to Wilson. Wilson ran second
in Pennsylvania, Michigan, South Da-
kota and Washington.
A byphase of the election was the
success of woman's suffrage in four of
the five states where constitutional
amendments were submitted to the
people. The victory of the women was
complete in Kansas, Arizona and Michi-
gan. In Oregon they apparently have
succeeded by small margin. The
equal suffrage proposal was decisively
defeated in Wisconsin.
Y Wilson Makes Statement. ~
Princeton, N. J.-Governor Wilson,
with a party Of friends, received the
returns at his home in this city. The
first results the governor got were
encouraging, but he would not per-
NIT himself to become overconfident.
When a message came from Chair
man McCombs assuring him Of his
election he could not hide his satisfac-
ton. -. 81
He scnt the following reply to Mr..
McCombs: I'D.
Il deeply appreciate your telegram
and wish to extend to you and the
members of the campaign committee
my warm congratulations on the part
you have played in the organization
and conduct of a campaign fought out
upon essential issues.
"a great cause has triumphed. Ev-
cry Democrat, every true progressive,
Of whatever alliance, must now lend
his full force and enthusiasm to the
fulfillment Of the peoples hope, SO
that justice and progress may 60 hand
In hand"
This was Governor Wilson's first ut
terance Of a public character follow
ing his acceptance of the reports that
he had been elected.
Roosevelt to Wilson.
Oyster Bay.-Colonel Roosevelt
seemed not at all perturbed over the
failure of the progressives to win this
election. He issued the following
statement:
THE American people by great
plurality have decided in favor Of Mr..
kh1 to- nv
Like all good citizens I accept the
result with entire good humor and
contentment. AS for the Progressive
cause I can only repeat what have
already said SO many times: The fate
of the leader for the time being is OF
little consequence, but the cause It,
self must in the end triumph, for its
triumph is essential to the well being
of the American people.
(Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
At the same time he issued his
statement Colonel Roosevelt sent the
following telegram to Governor VIII
son:
1.-The American people by great
plural1Ly nave COUIeTTeu upOu yOo IAo
highest honor in their gift. Congratr
ulate you thereon. Il
(Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Taft to Wilson.
President Taft sent kilograms to
Governor Wilson and Chairman Hilles
OF the Republican national commit
tee.
Here are the messages:
"Hon. Woodrow Wilson. Princeton,
IN. ]. % #,1
Il cordially congratulate you on
your election. and extend to you my
best wishes for a successful admins
tration.
(signed) civilian H. TAFT
Hon. Charles D. Hilles, Chairman
Republican National Committee,
Times Building, New York: You have
conducted a most difficult campaign
in the face of unusual obstacles.
congratulate you heartily on the fight
you have made, and am deeply CRATE
full to you for it. s
civilian H. TAFT"