Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-02

Long Branch. N. j., Sept. 2.-Presi-
dent Wilson came to his summer home
here today to receive the official notiii-
cation that he was the nominee of the
democratic party for president. Build
ings were draped with flags and the
entire town was in holiday mood.
The notification committee was re-
ceived on the lawn of the summer
home. The notification address was
delivered by Senator Ollie James
The day was celebrated with enthu-
siasm by more than 10000 persons. in
cluding democratic leaders from all over
the United States. President Wilson
rose early and spent the afternoon
shaking hands with party leaders and
renewing friendships with New Jer-
sey members of his party.
Wilson's Acceptance.
President Wilson formally accepted
his denomination here this afternoon
with an address recounting the legls-
latiye record of the democratic party,
| a vigorous defense of his Mexican pol
| lev, his dealings with the European
beriigerents, and an outline OF MS view
| Of americas obligations for the future
| With the members of the notification
committee, headed by Senator James
grouped about him at Shadow Lawn
| the summer White House, the Presl-
dent declared the republican party was
lust the party that cannot meet the
new conditions of a new age. and that
the day of little Americanism, when
methods of protection and Industrial
nursing were the chief study OF our
/ provincial statesmen" was past and
gone.
I'VE can no longer indulge our ira
djtional provincialism,' said the presl-
Ident. Eve are to play leading part
Iir the world drama whether We wish
Etotor not. .w wet Shall lend, not ehorroHfi
4 act for ourselves, not initiate or follow;
! organize and initiate. not peep about
merely to see where we can get In.
Speaking of his diplomatic negotia-
tions with the European belligerents
the president followed declaration
that while property rights might De
v.ndicated by claims for damages tne
loss of life and the fundamental rights
| of humanity never could be with TINS
statement:
..The record is clear and consistent
throughout and stands distinct ana
definite for anyone to judge who wishes
| to know the truth about 1t.
Immediately afterwards he said:
"I am the candidate of party. but
I am above all things else an American
citizen 1 neither seek the favor nor
fear the displeasure of that small alien
element amongst US which puts loyalty
to any foreign power before loyalty to
| the United States"
Defends Mexican Policy.
Regarding his Mexican policy, tho
| nresident reiterated that the people OF
Mexico were struggling "blindly. II
may be, and as yet Intellectually" t.
free themselves from alien interests.
"some Of them Americans pressing fol
things they could never have got ir
their own country" and that he wouc
do everything in his power to prevent
anyone standing in their way.
at is hard doctrine" said he, only
for those who wish to get something
for themselves out OF Mexco.' A
another point the president said.
"Mistakes, I have no doubt have
been made in this perplexing business
but not in purpose or object nc
declared a another point: --~
! "T am more interested In the for
tunes Of oppressed men and pitifu
women and children than In any prop
erty rights whatever"
At the outset of his references to the
legislative achievements Of his party
| tha LAY
nlaced on the statute books relating tc
business, including tariff revision, anti
trust laws, revision of the banking anc
| currency system, rural credits, reha-
Utilization OF the merchant marine ant
creation of the federal trade commits
sion.
what other party has understood
the task so well or executed 1t so intel
ll.gently and energetically?" he asked
I"What other party has attempted 1t a.
all? The republican leaders apparentl!
know Of no means Of assisting business
hit protection. How to stimulate |
land nut IL upon new footing Of energy
and enterprise they have not sugs
gested."
At the conclusion Of his review O.
the party record, the president de-
clarcd:
This extraordinary recital mus
sound like platform, list OF san.
sui1e promises; bit II is not. Il is 6
4 record OF promises made four year!
4 lago and now actually redeemed in con.
j structive legislation" Then later III
said: 1--WE have In four years com'
very near to carrying out the platform
OF the progressive party as well as oui
4 own: for we are also progressives."
Il The presidents address was some
/ K D0O words long, one of the mos
lengthy he has delivered on any occa
zion since taking office.