Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-11-16
LEoNARDTowN ND THURSDAY MORNING. NOV q 1916

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American people have again chosen Woodrow
Wilson as their chief executive to guide the
destnies Of our great country for another term.
Despite the fact that the margin Of selection
was rather close in the choice Of electors, his
popular majority totals over half million. His
selection is eminentIy fitting and comes as al
reward for services faithfully and well perform
ed, and demonstrates to the world that as ma
ton we look rather to the counhys better IN
terests than to partisan advantages.
The constructive legislation Of his past adj
minisuation, his untiring efforts in main
tanning peaceful relations with the nations
Of war-tom Europe, his program For adequate
national preparedness and the many other valu-
able and progressive methods have won for him
place in the hearts Of the people whose APP
probation was so enthusiastically demonstrated at
the polls. His answering devotion to the
cause Of peace with honor and the success that
crowned his gigantic efforts will long remain
bright spot in the galaxy Of our national glory
and will become more kcenly realized and APP
preciated when the horrors of the present world
war are better known and realized by the peo-
pie of the earth.
From the beginning Of the war he has used
his untining efforts and great craftsmanship In
averting break with the belligerents whose
construction Of fair and impartial neutrality is
biased by the partisan feeling that plunged them
into the terrible chaos that reigns in Europe
But we have steadfastly maintained our even
course, and despite the fact that the way has
been fraught with all manner Of hardships, we
enjoy the admiration and envy of the civillz-
ed world, and have thus far succeeded In main
tanning peace with honor. Domestic entangle-
ments have been encountered and have been
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small wonder that the people made SO Aattenng
demonstration Of their keen appreciation at
the polls.
1t is with feeling Of satisfaction and security
that we look forward to the next four years
with confidence and with the abiding hope that
the Congress will contribute their unreserved
support to our twice-chosen chief, and continue
the program which has characterized the past
three and half years.
We feel confident that America will come
into her own in the near future and with the
assurance Of equal and exact justice to all and
special privileges to none believe that all will
receive their reward orhaving chosen SO wisely
SO capable chief.
We fondly hope and ferently pray that the
scourage Of war may be speedily removed. But
if it continue until the last vestage Of Europes
proud civilization shall be obliterated, ours may
it be to continue the bulwalk Of humanity, toI
succor mankind and remain faithful to the ideals
upon which our great nation was founded.
This we feel Mr.. Wilson eminently fitted and
capable Of accomplishing.
With malice towards none, with charity for
all, with 6mness in the night as God gives him
to see it. we confidently believe MIR. Wilson
will succeed in binding up the wounds Of the
nations, in caring for them that have borne the
brunt Of battles and for their widows and or
phans and will do all that may make for last
ing peace throughout the entire world
Our good wishes attend on him.