The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-03-03
SUPPORT WILSON
FOR REELECTION
New York Democrats Hold Har-
monious Convention ut SYRIA
cuSe.
FULL ENDORSEMENT
Administration Commended for
All It's POlicy-Elihu Root
Sternly Rebuked.

All Its Policy-Elihu Root
Sternly Rebuked.
Syracuse, N. Y, March lin
a keynote speech Democrats of
New York State assembled i'm
informal convention tonight,
ratified the administration of
President Wilson, and took steps
to bring about his reelection.
Harmony marked the conven-
tions deliberations, every pro-
posal being adopted unanimous
ly.
The following delegates-at-
large to the National Democra-
tic Convention at st. Louis were
recommended for the support of
the party voters at the Spring
primaries:
United States Senator James
.O'Gorman, William Church Os-
born, chairman of the Democra-
tic State Committee; George J.
Meyer of Buffalo, a German
American supporter of the Pres
ident, and Samuel Untermyer,
"a New York attorney.
The convention also adopted
resolution recommending the
reelection of Norman E. Mack
of Buffalo, as Democratic Ma
tional Committeeman.
The delegates to the National
Convention which will comprise
New York's "big four" were UNI
pledged but were nominated with
the understanding that they are
to work for second term for
Mr.. Wilson.
The keynote speech delivered
by former Governor Martin HI.
Glynn as permanent chairman.
aroused much enthusiasm. I'm
addition to commencing the ac-
tions of Mr.. Wilson during his
administration, it replied direct
ly to the criticisms of the Presi-
dent and his foreign policies
made by former Senator Elihu
Root at the recent Republican
State convention in New York.
/ The Federal reserve act, the
Underwood tariff, foreign af-
fairs and preparedness were all
dwelt upon by the former Gov
ernor.
True to Its Trust.
-Four years ago." he said.
this Nation committed its caro-
and welfare to the Democratic
party and the Democratic party
has been true to its trust. 1t has
preserved peace, observed inter-
national law and followed the
traditions of the fathers of the
country"
After reviewing the legisla-
tion enacted during the Demo.
cratic control of Congress Mr..
Glynn replied to Mr.. Roots ref
erence to the Federal reserve act,
and charged that Mr.. Root as
Senator opposed the passage OF
the measure. The legislative
act, he said, saved the country
from a panic when the European
war broke out, enabled the finan-
cial officers to meet the demands
made upon American business
and financial interests. ana
saved them from repetition OF
the panic Of 1907, which the
speaker characterized as a pain
full experience" that would al
ways be an indictment of the
Republican party"
Denying that Mr.. Root was
"the keeper of National honor"
Mr.. Glynn added:
For years Mr.. Root has been
the star performer at peace con-
ferences, and yet he condemns
President Wilson for maintain
ing peace.
/ For years Mr.. Root has been
acclaimed an apostle of peace
and in 1912 was awarded the No
bel prize for the promotion of
peace, but now he sallieS forth
rs drum and trumpet states
man."
In his foreign policy the Pres
ident, Mr. Glynn said, was fol-
lowing the example OF Washing.
ton, John Adams, jefferson, Lin
coin and Grant.
"The President" he declared,
has only shaken his finger,