The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-16
WOODROW WILSON
DID NOT FAIL"
Laid Foundation of New Order,
Says McAdOO

"huteNeT may De the lIupcIleC-
tions OF the treaty from n political
or economical standpoint. Woodrow
Wilson did not fail" says William
q. McAdoo. former secretary Of the
treasury. In a statement made at the
request OF the New York Globe
w oodrow Wilson, the man,wil die"
MIR. McAdoo says. but Woodrow
wilson, the apostle Of peace, will live
forever" "In his martyrdom there
ts not defeat--there Is triumph"
1T Is with hesitation that / com
ply with your request" the former
secretary OF the treasury says in
prefacing his statement of his opin-
Ion OF the ex-president, because
my Intimate relationship may incline
cyntcal or prejudiced minds TO say
that ! am not an impartial observer.
His retirement from the presidency
marks, however, an epoch Of such
profound significance to the world
that can not resist the temptation
To say few words about one phase
or his career.
Il do not agree with those who
hastily and inconsiderately adjudge
the presidents work at the peace
conference q failure. Whatever ma,
bc the imperfections OF the treaty
from q political or economic stand
point. Woodrow Wilson did not fail.
The outstanding thing for which he
fought. the thing that transcends po-
litical and economic considerations,
II the permanent peace Of tho world.
Unless this Is secured all else is q
abyss; without this the sublimest
hope OF humanity Is sunk i'm the black
abyss; without this all political and
economic adjustments are unstable
aud sooner or later will disappear.
Woodrow Wilson laid the founda-
Ions of the world peace and a new or
der In the Versailles treaty. This Is the
supreme need OF civilizations; this
Is his greatest work. The fact that
the crown.ng structure has not yet
reached completion. that 1t has been
halted by the selfishness OF designing
politicians and the greed of ma
teriaiistic national interests, has
neither impaired nor destroyed those
foundations. The tiles of reaction
WIN ignominiously exhaust them
selves and the work OF Woodrow
Wilson will emerge unscathed and
stand like the eternal rocks as the
support Of a new and better order
Of which peace and justice will be
the keystone.
This In woodr,w Wilson's match
less contribution to his time. Great
and noble as have been his other
unparalleled achievements in the
helds OF politics, economics and let
tcrs; this In his enduring monument.
He has put a new star In the Ameri-
can fiag--like the Star Of Bethlehem,
with iss eternal message of peace,
good win and hope. No one can tear
that star from the flag. With it
America win lead the vanguard of
humanity and civilization to a new
day OF human brotherhood and world
order. This will not come immee-
lately, but IL will come inevitably In
the slow and sure processes Of time.
Woodrow Wilson. the man, viii
die: but Woodrow Wilson, the apos-
tie OF OF peace. will live forever. Out
OF his sacrifice and suffering -
borne with admirable dignity ana
sublime courage-the good no has
to q noble fruition and re.:eive n
splendid though perhaps be;atcd rec
ognition. In his martyrdom there Is
not defeat--there Is triumph, Iiis@
tory will do him justice. sIe can
await It's verdict with seventy"