Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
Is Hailed by Democrats
Greatest President in
Half Century.
HARMONY CONVENTION
Governor Dunno Declares Fac
tionaI Fights Settled at Pri-
mary-SuIIivan Talks.

Springfield. IL, Sept 1s.-Indorse-
neut Of President Wilson for a second
term is expected TO be made by the
democratic state convention today,
which promised to be the most har-
uonious In years Speeches were
scheduled by Roger Sullivan, candidate
fo- United States senator, Governor
Dune and Congressman Rainey. the
latter temporary chairman.
Accepting the permanent chairman
ship Of the convention. Governor
Dunno said that factionaI fights had
been decided at the primary election
and that now all democrats in the
state should take of their coats and
work for the nominees. He pointed to
the accomplishments OF the national
Administration. saying of its attitude
toward Mexico: ''It has given the fin
est exposition OF national restraint
under provocation that the world has
ever seen Speaking of peace treaties
he referred to Bryan as Our great sec
retary Of state"
Predicts Continued Victories.
Congressman Rainey. temporary
chairman, predicted continued political
victories for the democrats because OF
the party's administrative and legisla-
tive record.
Before the next election the cheap
ening Of prices. because of the new
tariff and the curbing Of trusts, will
make impossible the success of any
party which advocates restoration of
oppressive republican tariff schedules"
he declared. The orator asserted that
Wilson was the greatest president in
half century, and referred to the REQ
ord Of the democratic congress as
marvellous" and asserted that among
It's accomplishments including the COM
pletion of the Panama canal, the re-
establishment OF an American mer-
chant marine was already an accomp-
Hshed fact
Sullivan Expresses Gratitude.
In his first convention speech after
33 years in politics, Mr.. Sullivan ad-
vocated a merchant marine, pledged
aid TO the good roads improvement,
aud IN passing laws 10 stop criminal
practices OF big business Mr.. Sui
Ivan said in part:
Words are but poor things when
the heart is full. and it IS not with
words that / intend 10 repay the faith
IN me which the democrats of Illinois
have expressed by their votes. have
been worker all my life I began
working when a boy; / kept it up when
] could have ceased work. ! have
loved labor. and / still love Il; for it
Is only By honest labor in the public
service that / can discharge the obli- !
cation the democratic party of Illinois |
has laid upon me. When go to Wash |
ington as United States senator from |
Iiinois-snd / will go-it will not be 4
10 shine as an orator, not to crafty 1
social aspirations. not TO serve politi- /
cal ambitions. but TO work, without /
reservation. for those policies and for /
that program which havo advocated 1
throughout the campaign for my nom
nation.
friends and opponents alike have
SAD that ] have constructive ability.
an thankful for II. for these are con-
ttructiye days.
The Campaign for the November
e.ection Is 70 be. upon our part, a cam
pa'en for right and justice and good
government. a campaign to preserve
ne constructive work already achiey-
g BY democratOc national admin
Is-stton, and 10 buttress that work by
completing the constructive program
low IN hand. We enter this campaign
a the advocates OF peace. prosperity
aao progress everywhere. To mark
me sincerity OF our purpose. we offer
Ae record OF our party since IL came
mo power q little more than is
months ago.
Counseis Peace Policy.
We are not at peace by acct
eent We are at peace because Wood ;
row Wilson had the vision, the jus
Hoe and the courage 70 stand firm for
ptece and the methods Of peace against l
Sianor for war. Had hot blood, rash
ps'Oe and arrogance OF power been
gwen their way, We would have been
= war with Mexico, and God alone
-noWs where else. before the war
sVllt swept Europe. But, steadfast
q TIE knowledge that he was right,
sae president took the unfair criticism
u.4t assailed him and turned the jibes
VI lhe boasters and the self-serying
.4'o the gratitude of millions. He is 1
- washington, sticking to his job
-oSoins our country TO the course OF 1
: ye@ee' meeting with sound sense and
purpose ali the problems of
11s great war, and ready, on the first {