The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-31
The People Know.

"presidcnt Wilson will make no
swing around the states. HIS speech
Of acceptance will be made at his sum
mer home and may be supplemented
from time to time 10y appropriate short
addresses. These will enable the peo-
pie 10 keep in sufficiently close touch
eitn bis views upon issues that may or
plans that may be- devised or conditions
Jnlr may develop.
This plan Of campaigning is in keep
iug with the lofty dignity Of his high
Office. Besides the great masses of the
people of the country are already IA
miIiar with the achievements Of his ad.
ministration their purposes and their
already develop d results.
For four years he has been the cen
trail figure Of American politics. The
fierce light Of publicity all that while
has beaten upon him and his acts. Pub
ucily has been given tohis every utter
aace, 10 his every deed II he has made
bIunders, the people have had their
abundant opportunity to know and TO
consmer them If he has been guilty
Of Inconsistencies, he has avowed them
and they rs well as his ayowals have
been given 10 the world. If he has rem
dorcd loyal and unceasing service, that
ha, been shown.
10 he has taken seriously and with all
bis energy TO the sacred task entrusted
To him -four years ago, the voters know
10. the has burned midn ght oil in his
study of unforeseen problems which have
confronted him as they have confronted
mo other President, that, TOO, is known
Ifhe has at times differed with his
party leaders,, the public has been
promptly advised N he has kept the
faith, the public knows it. II he has
shown patience and tact and statesman.
ship no speeches from him are needed
~ cuHghten the country
II he has been bold when holiness
was demanded, diplomatic when great
crrosuIts could be secured 10y diplomacy
than 10y .mpotuosity they who are to
decide the coming contest know it.
II he has kept the country out Of a
war, the tragedies Of which no man
could oyoreslmaLe, they know IT,
u he has fortified the country by
vast sshcmo Of preparedness, they
know il.
II he maintained his country's honor,
un,ulIied and above reproach and its
respect acknowledged 10y the world they
know IL.
n he has been callous to the attacks
of political enemies or captious critics
f.r SELF or party advancement, they
.aow H.
II me has shown his own and the
country, sympathies with those who
must suffer from the raging conflicts
uuataro holding civilization in q state
Olnmll.d horror, they know it.
d be wishes no unfair advantage to
come 10 his own people from the Gala
mlc, Of those Of other lands, they
know JD
ltha has brought to his country out
J' these dire conditions such pros
pr.ly as no nation in all history has
achieved, they know it, II by the lcgis-
Igron he has espousod, he has helped
ai c.H,se, Of our people, those who
Uubou and those who loaf, has given
equality all honest endaayor to the
former and stimulus to energy to the
IUuar lney know IL.
n the nation today is raliying to
u'0or,jaaIs than ever before SUCCESS
.lnIg appealed 10 it, they know it,
Therefore, and in all confidence OF a
vote Of approval by the country, he Is
irrs'ugha case upon his deeds, the
character be has shown the policies he
| aa, advocated; and viii leave the use
u words TO those who are his opponents
o this cappUga'