The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-06
Godspccd Him.

Our work is n work OF rcstoration."
In these seven words Woodrow VIII
son. when delivering his Inaugural adj
dress yesterday, epitomizcd at once the
aspirations and the purpose OF the
Democratic party. The Democratic ad-
ihinlstration has come into power to
restore; TO reconstruct: TO bark back
to first principles, and to summon them
INTO action--to build with the idea OF
Adjusting governmental activities to
economic and social evolution, but in
II way TO make II so that the govern
ment of and for and by the people shall
not pass away "Who shall live up
to the great trust?" inquired the in
trepid Democratic chief-the now
President Of the nation-"who shall
1--we up TO tho great trust? Who darcs
fan to try. ! summon all honest, all
iorward-looking men to my side. Cod
helping me. shall not fail If they but
counsel and sustain Thus from the
lips of the head OF the government
proceeds challenge, clear-cut, we'll
defined. brarcly spoken. IT is to-day
sounding and ringing throughout the
iand IL Is addressed directly TO tho
patriotism of all good citizcns II is
an appeal TO the public conscience II
Is stirring appeal to public opinion
that 1T aid an honest man In doing an
honest work towards promoting the
welfare and simplifying the bencficence
OF government that viii be indie
structible as long AS It is employed
TO perpetuatc tho doctrine of human
liberty out OF which tho republic was
born And II suggests and emphasizes
the vital truth that President or an
administration can achieve little nv
himself alone or OF itself alonc-that
good citizens regardless of party
Shouid be sYmpathetically inclined to-
wards every forward and wholesome
reform sought to be accomplished by
tat t,.,.t IT,.
partisan OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES out of
account tho bitterness and disa ppoipt-
ments springing from scrambles for
official place. and holding only in view
the best interests OF tho country and
the happiness and contentment Of the
people. with good grace. indeed can
such an appeal come from the new
President. For Mr.. Wilson himself is
no partisan. y loyal Democrat is he
to be sure. but not narrowly Drciu-
diced, not intolerant. not bigotcd I'm
his political views lie regards no
hticai party as but AN agency to tho
accomplishment of desired end and
II is the end, not the agency, which
holds place OF first Importance in his
philosopiiy And therefore he types
me highest form OF national patriotism
ana can the moro consistently and the
more imprcssvcly. because the more
consistently. Issue the summons that
calls all honest men, all patriotic men
TO his side.
There Is abundant reason to hone
that with Wilson the leading force
Democratic professions will be hand
someiy indicated in Democratic poll
cles made operative by Democratic leg
isiation For few days or few
weeks. the party will merely mark
Tune, but when Wilson sounds tho call
TO advance. wo confidently look for
ward TO prompt, enthusiastic Iinc-up
among Democratic congressman and
a forward movement that VIII count
largely and permanently for the pub
lie welfare.
President Wilson'S speech. in it's con-
ciseness OF structure definiteness OF
outline and earnest conservation Of
spirit, furnishes happy augury for
the success of the great work TO which
he has just dedicated all that is heat
and highest and noblest within him
Godspeed and sustain this man as he
now taxes up his supremacy important
sihilitics!-Lynchburg News