New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-01

Of responsibility. and must remember
above oil things else the hne Usol-
tons of his Office, which some me"
seem 70 have forgotten. lhere Is no
precedent IN American history toi any
action which will show that Amet'Na -
seeking TO connect herself WIN w
controversies on the other sl0e Cl 'ne
water. Those who seek 20 provoke US
TO such action have forgotten the ""N'
tons Of the United States.
Another great round OF applause
came when Mr. Wilson repeated the
pledge which has become one or 'h,S
features Of his speeches that he Will
Keen the country out Of war II rossi-
bic. There was even more enthusiasm
when he called attention 20 the is''
that ne had succeeded so far.
Defence Freezes Audience.
There was markedly less when he
declared that the people must stand
ready 20 support him II the time came
when he could not protect the honor OF
the nation without war. And there was
barely ripple when he pointed out the,
Sutv Of support Of the government, ana
,;ted jefferson as an advocate OF com
pulsory military training. HIS state
mert that he knew the people were
converted TO the need Of preparedness
fell fiat
The President enlarged 81 milwaukee,
ON the subject he Rad barely touched
this morning in his rear platform
sneech at Racine the Bryan charges
hat the agitation for defence rs m
srired by the muniuon makers. ne
admitted Tint somebody would max,
money out OF whatever the army "nl
navy might buy. but declared himseil
in favor Of Federal manufacture OF
munitions 20 an extent suncleni 10
Give the government complete control
OF the situation This statement vas
vigorously applauded. but his next, that
he believed the people preferred tha'
private capital should be active was
rot.
with tho finest burst Of eloQuence of
the trip. 20 the flag and what IL STANDS
for Defence. he said. IS intended "a
defend the integrity Of the ideals and
freedorn which have drawn people
rither from every land. and the prn-
cirles on which the nation is founded.
"Do not deceive yourselves he add
Cd cas- 70 where the colors of that flag
cor,e from. Those lines Of red are
lines Of blood SO nobly and unselnshly
soed bv men who loved the liberty of
heir fellow courtrymen more than
,hev loved their own lives and fort
unes. If Il should ever be necessary
GRAIN 70 assert the majesty and lnteg-
ritv Of those ancient and honorable
principles. that flag Will be colored once
more. and in being colored VIII be
-orihed and purified
Democratic Leaders Hesitate.
feature Of the Presidents visit
vas the fact that Democratic pohu.
cans are gathering here for the state
convention tomorrow. and many OF
thcm were in the audience. They were
unanimous in declaring that the Prcsl-
fert would be Endorsed for reelection
hrt there was some hesitation about
.-oirr on record for his defence plans
Inc majority seemed 20 believe that
nc convention would DO so. and state
chairman Martin declared hat he
v.ould resign unless 10 did. The Wis
cousin members Of Congress arc among
those who have been not more than
iukewarm in their support OF inc
Presidents programme, so thar ms
visit here may produce immediate vlsi-
bic results
The day has been the most pct
arosque Of the trip The President
and Nrs. Wilson had breakfasted when
tho train reached the Northwestern
station. in Chicago, and for half an
hour they walked up and down the
platform there. Then Mrs. Wilson
vent inside. while the President stood
outside until the train started. The
tatior was jammed, long lines Of po-
lice holding the crowd back from the
oates, but not so far that all could not
ret a good look az the Presidents
party.
Three rear-platform speeches were