The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-01-12

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ing the United States as fulfilling the
hign function of servant Of mankind" "
President wilson's speech here today
was full of words Of peace and prom
ise to business, OF caution and admo-
milton to his party, of invitation and
compliment to the Independent voter,
of fairness to struggling Mexico, of
friendly neutrality to the embattled
powers, of fealty and devotion to the
great spirit of the United States as a
nation.
Especially significant were the pres
ident's references to the relations be-
tween the United States and others of
the earth. Preeminently interesting,
perhaps, was mis- statement that so
long as lie had the power, the Mexi-
can should be given tie opportunity
to work out their own salvation, ever
if bloodshed were necessary to pay
the price of their evolution Europe
was shedding blood daily to settle its
problems, he said, and Mexico should
be allowed the chance to enfranchise
itself in the hard school of experience.
The president spoke OF the opportu-
nifty for business men, telling of the
achievements of congress in the fight
TO make business ways better and
clearer, and touched on the bright in
dustrial prospects.
That the United States will ulti-
mately stand as the mediator in tie
great European war was another con-
viction expressed by the president. He
pointed to the future, when the ma
tons of the earth shall recognize
Americas position and attitude and
come to the Western giant with their
mediation plans.
A federal employment bureau and
reform in court procedure advanced
by the president were the two new
questions taken up in Iais address. 1t
was understood tonight that he would
press both subjects on congress at the
earliest possible oportunity.
The president said in part:
"Gov. Ralston Ladies and Gentle
men: You have given me most royal
welcome, for which i thank you from
the bottom of my heart 1t is rather
lonely living in Washington. have.
been confined for two years at hard
labor and even now l feel that l am
simply out on parole. You notice that
one of the most distinguished mem
bers of the United States senate is
here to see that l go back. And yet,
with sincere apologies to the senate
and house of representatives, l want
to say that 1 draw more inspiration
from you than l do from them.
'fThey, like myself, are only SER
wants of the people Of the United
States. Our sinews consist in your
sympathy and support, and our re-
newal comes from contact with you
and with the strong movemt nts OF
public opinion N this country. That
is the reason why l 70" one would
prefer thai ous thoughts should not
too often cross tie ocean but 10, id
centre themselves upon tae policies
and duties of the United States. II
we think of the United States, when
the time comes we shall know this
country can serve the world. will
borrow very interesting phrase from
distinguished gentleman of my ac-
quaintance and beg that you will
keep your molar powder dry.
Jackson Fortnight Man.
"But l have come here on Jackson
day. If there are Republicans pres
ent hope they will feel the compel
ling influences OF such a DAY. lhele
was nothing mild about Andrew Jack
son; that is the reason l spoke Of the
Compelling influences of the day. An
drew Jackson was fortnight man
who believed everything he did be-
lieve in fighting earnest. And really,
ladies and gentlemen, in public lie
that is the only sort of man worth
thinking about for a moment.
"If was not ready to fight for
everything I believe in, would think
if my duty to go back and take
back seat. 1 like, therefore, to breathe
the air of Jackson day. 1 like to be
reminded OF the old militant hosts OF
Democracy which I believe have come
fo life again in our time.