The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Wilson Backed
by the Nation

Sometimes when tension over great national
problems becomes acute in the United states
and party leaders pour out the Walls OF their
wrath upon one another; when the rank and
file Join in shouting imprecations at the men
who are bearing the brunt OF the battle; When
legislative debate is interspersed with adjectves,
and the motives of statesmen are freely I'M
pugned then doubts arise in the minds of some
as to the stability of our government, ana pro-
phets of evil are encouraged to raise their heads
Then. when the pessimist has about given up
hone and has become almost reconciled TO the
catacysm, strong clear note is sounded.
the atmosphere is cleared, and the world sees
upon what slender foundations the American
pessimist builds
The people of the United States have Just
passed through some such experience Heated
debate over the tariff, acrid discussion OF cur
rency legislation, wide differences OF opinion as
to the best method of procedure in the Mexican
situation; these and other issues fought out IN
legislative halls and through the press, served
to create in the minds Of some observers con-
fined more particularly to that section OF the
North American continent lying south OF the
Rio Grande an impression that the people of the
United States split into hopelessly embit-
tered factions So pronounced was this theory
in the mind of President Huerta that 1t swayed
him no little in his determination 10 stano out
against the demands of this country looking 10
a peaceful settlement OF the Mexican question.
Then came the strong, clear flash or sober
reason that served to subordinate all party dit
ferences and reveal this country as one great
united force.
President Wilson'S masterful summary of the
Mexican situation, revealing the earnest, cour-
ageous and firm yet humanitarian attitude OF
this country toward troubled neighbor. was
as bugle' call to loyal troops. AS the earnest
ness OF words the wisdom of the course they
revealed and the inherent patriotism OF the
President impressed themselves upon the mem
hers of congress a scene was enacted the sig
nihcance of. which Will not be lost upon the
pessimist broad nor upon the lonely calamity
bowler at home. Applause swept the house
Democrats Republicans and Progressives. men
of every party and every shade of opinion, Joined
in tremendous demonstration OF approval, and
row all the world knows that what this country
does In the Mexican matter. now or in the future.
will he done with the approval of the people
and that they arrayed in solid phalanx be-
hind the man upon whom they have conferred
the honor of leadership
American institutions stood upon a
surer foundation. In the election of great
patriot and able and wise he
Is patriotic, the people of the United States
demonstrated that their capacity for wise selec-
ton has not diminished with the passing of the
years. Their course in standing by him at this
time of stress is natural their love of
country. They know he is right, and that
is enough. Their action under the circumstances
contains element of surprise.
The wisdom of the course of President Wilson
stands justified in the eyes of the people Of this
country, and any who nursed the theory that
vital internal differences over this, any other
question, might disturb the harmony of action,
will have to readtust their views ham
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