The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-09

Following Is a verbatim account OF
Resident Wilson's first strictly polit-
pal speech since he took the office as
emocratic President of the United
fates. The address WINS delivered yes
Frday Mt Indianapolis, Ind.
Governor Ralson, Ladies' and Gen.
emen-You have given me a most
byal welcome. for which l thank you
rom the bottom of my heart It is
hther lonely living in Washington. |
ave been confined for two years at
ard labor and even now l feel that
am simply out on parole. You notice
hat one of the most distinguished
LENDERS of the United States Senate
here to see that 1 go back. And
It, with sincere apologies to the Sem
Re and House. of Representatives, l
ant to say that 1 draw more inspir-
ton from you than l do from them.
They, like myself, are only servants
the people of the United States. Our
news consist in your sympathy and
Import, and our renewal comes from
Pntact with you and with the strong
fovements of public opinion in this
Puntry. That is the reason why I
pr one would prefer that our Thoughts
hould not too often cross the ocean
ut should center themselves upon the
olicies and duties of the United States
we think of the United States when
ne time comes we shall know how this
Puntry can serve the world. will bor-
Pw very interesting phrase from a
distinguished gentleman of my ac-
|uaintance and beg that you will keep
bur moral powder dry. es. .y-,a
Praises Jackson
But have come here on jackson
by. If there are republicans present
hope they will feel the compelling
hfluences of such a day. There was
|othjng mild about Andrew Jackson;
bat is the reason / spoke of the COM
billing influences of the day Andrew
hckson was a forty-right man who be
|eved everything he did believe in
|ghting earnest. And really, ladies and
entlemen, in public life that is the
hly sort of man worth thinking about
pr moment. ssaa
If I was not ready to fight for ev-
Fything l believe in, I would think il
Fat. I like, therefore. to breathe the
ir of Jackson day. ] like to be re-
'inded of the old militant hosts of
emocracy which 1 believe have come
, life again in our time.
THE United States had almost for
often that it must keep it's fighting
rdor in behalf of mankind when An
rev Jackson became President and
OH will notice that whenever the Uni
10 forr &c at-1A
ind, a democrat is elected President
he trouble with the republican party
that it has not had a new idea for
years. I am not speaking as pol
ician; / am speaking as an nistor-
N. I have looked for new ideas in
he records and ! have not found any
roceeding from the republican ranks
They have had leaders from time to
me who suggested new ideas but they
cver did anything to carry them out
suppose there was no harm in their
liking, provided they could not do
nything. Therefore. when it WAS nee
,sary to say that we have talked about
lings long enough which it was nee
,sary to do. and the time had com q
} do them, it was indispensable that
democrat should be elected FRESH
INT.
Harb0rs No Disrespect
'1 would not speak with disrespect
the republican party. I always
,ealS with great respect for the past. |
he past was necessary to the present |
Id was a sure prediction of the fu-
ire. The. republican. party is sril1 ia
vert and refuge for those who arc |
raid; for those who want to con-
ut their grandfathers about every
ing. You will notice that most of |
e advice taken by the republican |
lrty is taken from gentlemen old |
rough to be grandfathers; and that |
hen they claim that a reaction has |
ken place, they react to the re cleo |
on of the oldest members of their |
lrty. They will not trust the young |
ers. They are afraid the youngsters |
ay have something up their sleeves. |
You will see. therefore, that have
me to you in the spirit of jackson
ny. I got tired of staying in Wash
gton and saying sweet things. 7 want
to come out and get in contact with
u once more and say what I really
ought
My friends. what I particularly want
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