West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-15
NEW WILSON ACHIEVEMENTS
Committee Issues Cam
psIs" Pamphlet Showing the
Wonderful Record Made BY the
President and DsmoesstIe Congress
In Eighteen Months

Washington, Oct. Although Presi-
dent Wilson has determined not to make
stump speeches in the campaign this
fall, he retains a deep. personal interest
in 1t. While, as he says, he will "stay
on the job" he retains the perogative
OF letter-writing and personal endorse
ment Of candidates.
The Democratic National Committee
has issued as campaign document the
record Of achievements" of the first
year and half of the Wilson administra-
ton. This document will receive wide
distribution in doubtful States this fall.
Since the first edition was Issued. the
following items have been added:
The policy of "watchful waiting in
Mexico, widely condemned six months
ago. il now hailed as indicated and as
an asset.
War emergency measures are featured,
including the prompt issue Of emergency
currency, new shipping laws. the proposal
TO establish a Government-owned mer-
chant marine for emergency use, the War
Risk bill, and emergency appropriations
for the relief Of Americans abroad.
The negotiations OF eighteen peace
treaties.
The diplomatic handling OF the Japa-
nese, Mexican, and Panama tolls ques-
tons.
Death blow administered to "dollar
diplomacy" and substitution therefor OF
policy Of mutual consideration and
help.
Peace restored in Santo Domingo.
Passage Of the antitrust laws.
Passage of the Lever Agricultural Elk
tension act.
Preparations to fight hog cholera, in
Guiding an appropriation Of $500, 900 for
that purpose.
Bill apropriating $50, 900, 900 for good
roads passed the House, and declared
certain to become law at the next
session Of Congress.
Grain and cotton standards legislation
advanced, and trading i'm cotton futures
practically abolished.
Conservation program agreed upon,
including general dam bill regulating sale
OF waterpower and Federal regulation of
radium-bearing ores.
Meat inspection placed under the pure
food laws.
Rural credits system strengthened by
Federal Reserve act, and additional
legislation on that subject prepared.
Industrial peace promoted by Execu-
| tive participation in settlement OF diffie
culties between Western railroads and
their employees. and frequent conferences
with business and laboring men.
Public neutrality urged by President in
present war crisis.
Frankness with the press made part oil
"open door" policy.
New York, New Haven & Hartford
case started toward settlement.
Postal surplus OF So, 500, 900 last year.
Farm-to-table service added to parcel
post policy.
Deposits made by Treasury TO facili-
tate crop moving.
Modified self-government established
in the Philippines.
Improved marketing system on
scientific basis taught farmers.
Favoritism in Indian administration
wiped out.
Rural and industrial education en-
| couraged by Department OF Interior.
Over s,0Oo,O 900 acres OF public lands
restored to entry, economies of admin
istration established, and geological sur
yeys fastened.
Reforms in land office indicating
economy and efficiency.
Commerce encouraged and developed
by creation of commercial attaches abroad
and establishment of new offices in lead.
ing cities at home.
The document concludes with a series
OF editorials commenting the President.