New-York tribune., 1916-02-16
Two Democratic Defects;
Wilson and Legislature

Two Democratic Defects,
Wilson and Legislature
"These characteristics will no, chsnu
President Wilson cannot change n,
nature; the Democratic party will n,,
change the character Of ia represents.
tives; and there is no escape tror
having the same causes Of weskn,u
which have controlled our goverrns,,
for the last three years continued r
the future except the withdrawal {.
power from the Democratic party. Vs
must not deceive ourselves by assuni,r
that the critical period arising frc-
the great war has passed. The res!
dangers and the real tests Of hs
strength OF our institutions lie beior
US. The most e1acting demands upc,
the wisdom, the spirit. and the coursg.
of our country are still 70 be made.
ain this great conflict all forms q
government are on trial democrscT
with the rest. The principles o. "a.
tional morality are on trial. We mus,
play our part In the universal TIA
WntlUtI We Will VI Nv AWN eyyA sat
result depends directly the question
whether our Republic 81 endure. !;
cannot endure upon wealth alone rs
life is the spirit Of free self-gOver.
ment, and If the light OF tha, spir:
be quenched in the world the Am,r
can Republic will disintegrate and is@
Honesty and Efficiency.
"But what art the people TO sIpx
II the Republican party is restor9F
power7
This much We can say now;
"They may expect with confds's
that their govern ment VIII meet 9.
economic situation with which We ms
deal imme diately upon the close o. g.
war with policy Of moderate bli g.
equate protection 10 American ladlsirH
based upon ascerteined and estaolls,'l
facts and inspired By sympathy Nin
all honest American enterprise srd
desire for the prosperity and happins'
OF Americans of every calling and y
every state.
"They may expect that the govern.
ment will be administered with ne
honesty and efficiency which hare
marked Republican administrations 70
the past, In the interest OF no sectioa
or class, but for the interest OF ne
nation as a whole and IN every psrt
"They may expect that the best pos,
sible course for the preservation o.
peace will be followed By a iore'sn
policy which, with courtesy and irleni'
liness to all nations, Is frank and 'eai,
less and honest in It's assertion q
American rights and leaves no doI,'
anywhere IN the world Of Amereh
purpose and courage 70 protect and o.
fcnd her independence, her terrl'sp
end the lives and just rights OF ."
citizens under tho lsw OF nations
The Republican Party.
"They may expect that their govsr'
ment will stand for full snd adeqasr
preparation by the American peops
for their own defence. The Republics
party loves peace and hates var .
abhors and will never submit 20 MI,
itary domination; but Il "a conlpo,o
Of men who love our country ana VIZ
deem that the independence, me .ipsl,
IS, the honor and the opportunity -
A4lt <NAAEkAEhA4 uflAWA & a. %" 49, -.
20 be talked about with wesA anD
aabby sentiment. but are % be man,
tanned and safeguarded by the pIae.J.
power OF a virile and patriotic peopN.
II is clear sighted enough 20 see W.
preparation for defence must as'
due relation 20 the possibilities OF o..
tack: that under the conditions y.
modern warfare much preparstion n''.
be made before q possible attaeh y
all preparation will be Impossible s'''
the attack.
"The Republican party stands JOY
citizenship made competent by FSi.,
ing 20 perform the freeman's d1ty ~.
defence for his country. u stanas ~
n regular army no larger than is hs.
essary, but as large as IS necessay
serve as q frst line, a neucleuS' sO..r ~,
of instruction and OF adrlinisIiS..s.,,
for the army OF American eitiZens sI.
may 30 called upon 20 defend 'ns~
country. And the Republican psis
stands for the gospel Of patrioue :"
vice 20 our country By every e'Il1'.
according TO his ability in peace ana "
war.
OlhuQs LOT
81. stands for reawakening -
American patriotism. 10 is not CO...
that while the people Of other lsho; y. I
rendering the last Full measure oi =.
votion In sacrifice and suffering 81
diving for their countries, AmerlSs .a'~. ~
remain alone dull TO the caii o. .,s
trv and satisfied In the eom'or"
pleasures of prosperity
"They may expect that assured lso~ -,
ness for defence will give power w. nssss
diplomacy in the maintenance o. .rs
"They may expect that the poNs ,tsir
will Of united people 70 deten., 70
country will prevent the apphes..vJ, ~
our peaceful and prosperous g. "A.
the hateful doctrine that ahvns a.
tions might makes right, regsrdi..sr
the rules OF justice and humani'l,,.,
"Thev may expect that the MANN
potential strength and compe'sn..;;vs.
the nation viii maintain the neliey
ness and reality Of that great P,,
of national safety which IN ,hs ,hsss .shs he
tion OF President Monroe folDl 49,. Is.
destruction OF our security oy n.rer,
tablishment OF hostile military
"They may expect that their s f''sr.r .,.r
ment will not forget. out VI. las
maintain, the principles Of aHs,hs "a ne
freedom, the duties OF Ameses .pd
peace and progress Of the WS''S SSs,les
those ideals Of liberty ana n.
for all mankind which above srssy
make the true greatness o. 'Ss
can democracy"