The Detroit times., 1916-05-05
WILSON is
HEARTILY
ENDORSED

(Coottnueo sr~o Te9e Vne'
with Judge Connolly al the head of
the list.
The convention was late In getting
under way. due to the tArdy arrival
OF Judge Connolly.
President Wilson's successful eff
forts 10 preserve the peace and hon
or OF the country received enthusiast
tic Endorsement.
The resolutions follow:
Whereas. The people Of the Unit
ed States are nov Experiencing the
most remarkable period OF prosper
lily In the nations history, due TO
the wise, equitable and benehcent
legislation originated by a Demo
cratic national congress and con-
CURED in by \ Democratic presi-
dent: and,
Whereas. Through the foresight,
wisdom and diplomacy OF President
Woodrow Wilson, our country has
maintained a strict neutrality dur.
ing the internecine warfare now
raging in many parts OF the world;
and in consequence OF this policy OF
our national administration. the
American people have been permit
ted TO devote their thought and
energy TO the arts OF peace. rather
than TO the devices Of war; and.
Whereas, President Woodrow
Wilson has. by his wonderful states
manship and humanity. insured to
our people future prosperity and
happiness at home, and prominence
and respect abroad. by keeping this
nation out of the madness OF war
and.
Whereas, The continued prosper
ity. happiness. greatness and infu
epce OF this republic demands the
reelection to the presidency OF the
United States. OF Woodrow Wilson
and.
whereas, The people Of the state
of Michigan, under the guidance OF
Governor Woodbridge n. Ferris. are
now enjoying the fruits OF the wis
dom and moderation with which
Gov. Ferris has suggested and &C
complished reforms for the better
ment OF our governmental system
and the contentment Of the people
OF Michigan: and the reelection Of
the good gray governor Of Michi
gan is urged upon the voters OF the
state as being vitality necessary foi
the future development. prestigs
and greatness OF our state.
Therefore, be Is resolved. thai
we. the Democrats of Wayne Coun
~, Michigan. at this, their county
convention. regularly and duly called
ard In session. do unreservedly IN
dorse the administration OF Presi
dent woodrow Wilson a. one OIL
ability. sanity and loyalty, and We
lsud President woodrow Wilson's
successful efforts TO preserve the
country's honor and we bless his
activities in behalf Of peace.
BE n further resolved, That the
delegates TO be selected by this con.
vention TO represent the Democrats
Of Wayne county at our coming
state convention 10 he held at Lans-
ing. be instructed, directed and
pledged not to agree 10 the selec-
ton Of. nor vote for, any candidate
for delegate to our national conven-
ton TO be held at 81. Louis. Mo. who
will not pledge himself TO vote for
Woodrow Wilson for denomination
for president Of the United States.
BE II further resolved. That we
heartily indorse the splendid admin
istration OF Governor Woodbridge ~
Ferris. and express the hope that
this wise, conservative. fair-minded
and great man may again announce
himself a. o candidate for the gov.
ernorship OF Michigan.
BE n further resolved. That we
renew our firm faith In the princi
pies Of the Democratic party and
pledge our unqualified support "a
those principles.
And bHs N fuythef peaoIv we'd