Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-09
As IT IS TO-DAY.

bidc time, and CritlC:Sc Mr.. w llSon.
who most Of the time, was very
sick man.
The present Congress. is begin
ming to fall out among themselves.
Republican Senators arc becoming
arraied against Republican Repre-
ScntativeS. and nothing accomplish
cd so far. il is timely 10 turn to the
record of accomplishments of the
Democratic Administration as St.
out in speech by Representative
James G.. Contrib. of Kentucky:
"'rhc Republican party in al OF
its campaigns has charged that The
Democratic party lacked conHtruc-
tive ability and WAS unable to prop
crly conduct the Government. All
fair-mindrd people know, OF course
that >uch Il charge is purely Tor po-
liiic;l effect and That such a charge
is contrary TO the history Of our
country. TO call 10 mind those
things fresh in the memory OF the
people | assert without fear Of con-
tradiction that during the eight
years OF the administrations Wood
row Wilson more constructive leg
written on the statute books Of our
Nation than under any previous adj
ministration in our history, and The
substantial achievements brought
about during the eight years Of
Democratic control will make up
The brightest pages Of our National
history.
"Undcr the Wilson administra-
ton the greatest war in the worlds
history was fought and won. Let
us not forget that Woodrow Wilson
was Communicated of the
Army and Navy in that great strug
gle. The American Army and Navy
brought the World War to a success
full conclusion and secured impcr-
ishablc fame for the American Re-
public. The Democratic Adminis-
tration financed not only the World
War for our own country, but IL
nanced our Allies and came through
without panic and with the credit
of four Nations, secure surely in a
business way the most stupendous
undertaking in history.
"The Democratic Party passed
the Federal reserve law, which has
made us the creditor Nation Of the
earth.
The Democratic Party passed
the Federal farm loan law. which
enables the farmer to borrow mo-
ncy on lOnS-tcrm notes at low rates
OF interest in order that the farms
OF our country might be developed
and cur food supply made secure.
"The Democratic Party passed
The Underwood tariff law under
watch our Nation saw the greatest
prosperity i'll lis history.
The Democratic Party and its
leaders had control and won the
war and the Republican Party dur
ing its two years Of power has been
unable to even make a treaty Of
peace.
"Thc Democratic Party passed
the Smith-Lcver Agricultural EN-
tension Act. established the Bureau
of Markets, the Bureau of Farm
Management, the cotton future ACT
the grain grades bill, the coopcra.
live farm administration act. and
the Federal warehouse act.
1T was the Democratic PARTY
which developed the parcels pos
act and gave the American people
relief from the express companies
trust.
'T'hc Democratic Party establish
cd the Department of Labor and
gave the labOring man member il
the Presidents Cabinet.
"The Democratic Party passc;
The child labor act and the working
mans COnDcnSat act.
'The Democratic Party establish
ed Il wOnan'S bureau in the Depart
ment Of Labor, which has since
been destroyed by Republican
Congress, Withholding appropria
lions for its support.
1T was a Democratic Presidcn
who appeared before Congress anl
urged that the woman sulfrag,
amendment be submitted TO tn,
State for ratification.
"A list Of other measures enact
cd under Democratic administra
ton for The public welfare could b,
named, but TO what single mcasur,
can the Republican Party, since IT,
Two years III power, point witt
pride in the interest of the grca
majority in both branches Of Con
gr"ss for the past two years."
Mr.. Wilson was stricken down il
The midst OF his most m.duou
duties. Ills tasks were not com
pi"tcd, Tic would not s.oop L
those vino would Swcrvc him from
the path of duty, but maintainct
with fixed determination a sicrl