The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-04

Washington , March 4-PreSIden wilson at noon today rounded out his third year as Chief Executive of the government. On his third anniversary in the White House the President con- siders the two great accomplishments Of his administration are: i. A reorganization of the finan- e,itI system of the country where by the hand of Wall Street has loosened its grip on the govern rnent and on the business of the country.
 2.A constant WatchfuIness whereby peace has been matn- tained with honor. In both of the great achievements of, the administration the President, to an unprecedented degree has been squeezed between two great well de fined groups, which have made his courses peculiarly difficult. In bridling privilege he has been bounded constantly by those whose power he would minimize, and in fol- lowing the course of neutrality he has been ceaselessly opposed by the var ious classes of hyphenates who desired him to give up American rights for the benefit of one or the other set of belligerents.
 The greatest element in opposition to his activities recently is represented in those who are supposed to support him in Congress It is known that be has of late been worried more by the actions of those who have failed him as leaders in the Congress than by all of those who have criticised him from other standpoints. Economic Achievements. In the way of economic reorganiza- ton the Presidents greatest successes have been evidenced in the following legislative acts:
 The passage of the Glass Currency Bill, which he compelled an unwilling fled to judge are unanimous in the opinion that the enactment of this act saved the country from a panic which would have crippled business at the. outbreak of war.
 The tariff bill which has squeezed privilege from the custom house As a completion of this legislation he has urged Congress to create a, tariff board which will help American business men to adjust their affairs to the twisted world trade channels which result from the war.
 The lobby representing the vested interests has been reduced as a result Of the exposures which have been brought about during the last three years
 Two important amendments to the Constitution were ratified during his direct election of Senators and the Income Tax Law
 Passage Of the Panama Canal Act whereby the national honor was sus- tanned by amending the original act, So that the -stdpulations of the treaty with Great Britain would be effec- tive.
 Among MT Wilson's achievements in connection with the war are:
 The emergency acts passed when Sr1Ta 7ead appropriations for bringing Ameri- cans out of the war region, the crea- ton of. a special war risk bureau whereby American ships were insured at fair rates, and special, taxation laws which capitalized the normal re- fell off as a result of the war.
 Every possible means for staibi1izing American trade at home and strength ening it abroad.
 A determined attempt to procure ships for American trade.
 Passage of the antitrust laws whereby labor was recognized before Street curtadled by eliminating vari- ous subterfuges used to control busf- ness
 Honest Interest Rates
 A vigorous campaign by the Comp troller of the Currency so that bank CTS in rural communities have been compelled to reduce exorbitant rates of interest
 The announcement of a pan-Amer- ican doctrine whereby the Admins tratfon hopes to establish more friendly feelings between the Latin republics and the United States. The use of every legitimate means to en- large American trade with these re- publics.
 A proclamation of neutrality when the war comm menced followed by re- peated attempts to induce AEneri- can citizens to do nothing to shake the boat-''
 The use of the highest form Of diplomacy, evidenced by notes which will be models for the future in an attempt to force Great Britain to re- spect American rights in commerce, and Germany to respect American lives on the high seas
 The announcements that sIbm arines have right to destroy comm cree and the creation of a set of rules where by they may operate within the law.
 American diplomats under the di- rection of the President have been the trunk lines of world diplomacy by handling the affairs of all the belligerents at the various capi- ta,lS.
 American diplomats have been the guardians and protectors of prison CTS of war held by the various be1lig- erents.
 Repeated efforts to induce Turkey to treat the Arrnenians humanelv coupled with attempts to ameIiorate the condition of the Jews and Poles in Russia and the rBelgians both be- hind the German lines and as refu- gees.
 The establishment of an altogether new set of rules governing the use of wireless in war time.
 During the entire period of the war patience has been the Presidents