The New York herald., 1920-01-09

issues which II has raised arc passed
upon by the great court OF appeals in
America and the judgment OF the people
is entered
The record which has led to the issue
of the war was written by the Democratic
party. Upon that record we shall stand
The part which the Republican leaders
have chosen to play has been merely to
critcise our methods, belittle our achieve
ments, investigate our victories and rob
America and the wcrId of their fruits.
Lot them stand also upon the record
They laid at our door Americas alleged
unpreparcdness. It may be true that in
tho narrow military sense We were not
ready. But the war was fought not by
armies but by nations
VIII Feel Womcn's Influence.
Mrs Peter Oleson, of CIoquet. MINI,
associate member or the Democratic Ma.
tional Committee from that State, aaid
that as the home has been blessed "by the
ideals OF women. the world is now to feel
their influence politically"
women do not scott at ideals; they be-
lieve in putting ideals into action" she
said Ideals are tested in time OF war;
The Democratic party has stood the test
Its ideals are not that property rights are
supreme, but that human rights arc para
mount. 1t has served all classes The
progressive legislation which the women
Of America desire will find an avenue Of
expression through the party which ever
aaimed at constructive laws for tho beno-
fit of all.
THE campaign Of the Democratic party
In 1870 Is not merely political campaign:-
IL is crusade on behalf Of tho progress
sive forces of American life"
Says Bryan Founded League.
William, Jennings Bryan was given credit
by Secretary Daniels for laying the founda
tiCas OF the League Of Nations covenant
through the arbitration treaties negotiated
by him az Secretary Of State.
In view OF published reports that the
three times nominee OF the Democrats for
the Presidency again aspirod TO lead the
party in 'a'campaign, Mr.. Daniels state
nent created one of tho most interesting
moments of the dinner.
THE Declaration OF Independence and
the covenant Of the League of Nations. 4"
the Secretary said. are the two living
light fountains Of liberty and peace. II is
the glory of the Democratic party that
through Jefferson and Wilson we have
given these safe charts for all time for
safe navigation upon all seas.
THE covenant will yet bring free nations
into such accord that reason and not force
will rule among nation as among .indi-
vdualS. long step toward this ideal
was reached In the celebra ted and benef-
icent Bryan treaties which Germany
alone Of European nations refused and
forecasted its action in 1914 in precipitating
the war. The principles and spirit Of the
Bryan treaties expanded and enlarged are
embodied IN tho treaty Of peace.
These last seven years Of accomplish
ment by the national administration will
live as the golden era OF American power.
American wisdom, and American vision"
OWEN Asks Liberals - Help.
The Democratic part is "the one great
liberal party OF the country" and should
vite into it's ranks "all progressive Repub-
leans and progressive and liberal citizens
Of all parties in order TO pass the great re
construction acts required at the end OF
the war" Senator owen, of Oklahoma, de-
cared
Senator owen summarized the duties be-
fore the party as follows:--
I'VE should pass the peace treaty I'm
mediately, take concrete steps to finance
the sale Of our excess products 60 Europe
increase production. improve distribution
repeal the excess profits tax. require prof
its on neceesaries to be reasonable put a
firm hand on profiteerfng. deal firmly and
thoroughly with organizations advocating
destruction Of government, sustain law and
order at the sane time promoting liberty.
organizing governmental publicity and