Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-06-16

ioIu, HcdTIlcSJ eHOOTScmcnL OF tr00l-
dent Wilson's administration, his pol
icy of neutrality. his foreign policy
and the legislative achievements Of
the past four years, are among the
important planks of the platform
adopted by the Democratic national
convention in st. Louis this week, the
most enthusiastic and harmonious
gathering of the members of this
party for years, which promises to
make by acclamation, at sessions FRI
day night and Saturday night, the re-
nominations of President Wilson and
Vice President Marshall.
Much of the platform as adopted
by the convention was drafted by
President Wilson himself, after con-
situations with Senator Stone, chair
man of the resolutions committee,
and other party leaders. An impor-
tant section of it was plank declar-
ing for the protection of the rights
of American citizens at home and
abroad, putting life above property;
other features were provisions de-
claring for a permanent peace tri-
bunal; preparedness eight-hour day
for workingmen and civil service pen
sions, and giving a review of the leg
islation enacted during the past four
years. including reference to the fed
eral reserve law, the trade commits
sion act. the shipping bill, the tariff
commission bill, rural credits legisla-
ton and other measures passed by
congress or now being pressed by the
administration.
''Americanism and Peace"
The convention opened promptly
at noon Wednesday, and at it's first
session heard the keynote speech of
Americanism and peace. prepared
ness and prosperity sounded by for
mer Governor Martin H. Glynn, of
New York, as temporary chairman
and with q high pitch Of enthusiasm
emphatically registered by demon
stration after demonstration it's ap-
proval of President Wilson's peaceful
conduct Of foreign affairs, breaking
forth into q 16-minute demonstra-
ton when Wilson's reelection was
predicted.
The convention stirred itself into
roaring cheers as Chairman Glynn
cited historic parallels to show that
other presidents. including Repub-
licans, had adjusted threatening for
eign situations without resort to war.
"The policy Of the administration"
he declared. has been just as Amer
ican as the American flag ITSELF" He
went down the list of presidents, re-
counting their action to avoid war.
the delegates catching the spirit of
his argument. and as he referred to
each particular president some dele
gate would call. "What did he do?"
MAKES CONVENTION NO0f.
He settled the trouble by negotia-
tion," was the reply which Glynn in
variably returned and the convention
would roar its approval.
1t was plain that the telling points
on the delegates were the recital Of
President Wilson's efforts to keep the
country at peace.
This policy" he said, may not
satisfy the hre-eater and the swash-
buckler. But It does satisfy the
mothers Of the land. at whose hearth
and fireside no jingoistic war has
placed an empty chair. 1t does salts
fy the daughters of this land, from
whom bluster and brag have sent no
loving brother to the dissolution Of
the grave. It does satisfy the fathers
of this land and the sons Of this land,
who will fight for our nag and die
for our nag when reason primes the
rife, when honor draws the sword
and when justice breathes q blessing
on the standard they uphold"
No other president since the Civil
war. Glynn told the convention, had
faced such crucial problems; none
had displayed a grasp Of statesman
ship more profound.
whether the course the coun-
try has pursued during this cru
cial period Is to be continued
and whether the principles that
have been asserted as our ma
tional policy shall be Endorsed
or withdrawn" Glynn told the
convention was the paramount
question for the voter to decide.
"No lesser issue must cloud it,"
said he: mo unrelated prob
lens must confuse IT,"