Evening star., 1922-11-12
WILSON EXPECTED
TO LEAD HIS PARTY
IN 1924 CAMPAIGN

IN 1924 CAMPAIGN
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able duty towards their fellow nations
in Europe"
See League Issue.
This reference to the elections
brought a smile and a low cry of
Hear! Hearw from the former Chief
Executive.
In his remarks Mr. Wilson spoke
clearly and distinctly and with much
Of his old time rapidity. Necessarily,
however, there was lacking the once
characteristic vigor Of delivery and
his voice carried only slightly beyond
the inner edges of the crowd.
Senator Caraway's letter was con-
sidered in some quarters a forerunner
of a movement on the part Of Mr..
Wilson to resume leadership OF the
democratic party and to participate
actively in the shaping of its policies.
That he will endeayor to make the
league of nations again an active
issue in this country, and that he
will attempt to bring about the
dent in 1924, who will make the
league part of the party platform,
was predicted here last night.
Mr.. Wilson, it was said. is appar-
emily In better condition today than
he has been since he left the White
House. His participation in confer
ences OF democratic leaders In the
near future-conferences which will
be held in the street home Of the
former Presidents expected.
Efforts to inject the league issue
into the political arena are likely
to bring about dissension IN the dem
ocrattc ranks. however. and to solid
ify the republicans, it is believed.
Senator Reed Of Missouri, who has
Just been reelected and Senator
walsh OF Massachusetts,, who was
chairman of the democratic sena-
torial committee in the recent cam
paign. would scarcely LOOK with IA
vor on a return Of the league issue
with the democratic party uphold
ing it.
Letter to Caraway.
The radical republicans, who are
expected by the democrats to be
thorn in the side of the adninistra-
to the league Of nations and IL they
thought it was to be brought for
ward seriously again they would be
found with the rest of +he repub-
licans, fighting the democrats.
Mr.. Wilson's letter to Senator Cara
Senator Caraway, in which the Arkansas
senator said: "All your friends rejoice
as much as you in the result of the re-
cent election, which is a vindication of
the principles for which you fought"
The text OF Mr.. Wilson's letter to Sen
MY dear senator:
1t makes me very proud that you
and other generous friends should at
tribute the results Of Tuesday in some
measure to the peoples thought Of me,
and I am truly grateful to you for your
own generous expression of confidence
and approval.
II have seen no detailed reports from
Arkansas, but hope that the voting
there went as you and Senator Robinson
desired.
I'VE must now clear our minds and
try in 1924 exactly the service it most
needs and the candidate who can best
render that service.
with warm appreciation and regards.
Faithfully yours,
WOODROW WILSON"
To BE Carried out Yearly,
The occasion of Mr.. Wilson's speech
was an Armistice day pilgrimage to
his home similar to the pilgrimage
held last year. The idea, said to have
been originated by James w. Cope
land, is planned to be carried out each
year: Among those in charge Of this
years ceremonies was q women's
committee OF the District of Columbia,
headed by Mrs. Kate Trenholm
Abrams, and included Mrs. Huston
Thompson. wife Of the federal trade
cnnrnfsSIonor. Mira 0ljvar Nn,,.
man. former Districts Commissioners
wife, and Mrs. Steven Bonsal and
Mrs. James William Copeland, both
wives Of local newspapermen.
Long before the appointed time,
which was 3 o'clock, the crowds be.
Wilson home. The space directly in
front was partly roped of, and by Q
o'clock the crowds had completely
lined the ropes. many of them seeking
viewpoint on the hill Of a vacant
lot across the street. An amusing
man in trying to get an advantageous
point on the top OF the hill, fell, and
after rolling over several times,
landed In a heap Of leaves and grass
by a hedge at the bottom. An ava
lanche of stones and loose dirt fol-
individual was entirely unhurt at the
mishap, Q voice exclaimed in audible
tones, my, it looks like the demo-
cratic landslide" The sally caused
considerable merriment among the
spectators.
Organizations On Scene.
Shortly before o'clock the follow
ing organizations had arrived and
taken their positions In the space
provided In front Of the house: The
district Of Columbia Nom partisan
league Of nations committee, headed
By its chairman, Mrs. Abrams; The
Woman's Democratic Club OF Mont
kcmefy county, Nd, headed by It's
president, Mrs Jesse w. Nicholson;
twenty small children in costume rep
resenting the Little Health Crusad-
ers'' Of the National Tuberculosis As.
sociation, headed by Mrs. Ernest r.
Grant; . chorus Of thirty singers,
headed by Mrs. Charles Hamilton
Fred, and the Carry-On Club Of ex-
service vocational students, headed
by. Richard II. Lee. Notables In the
crowd Included Edwin Meridith, ex-
Secretary OF Akricuttufe; Edwin A.
,AJaHfnaAh, president OF the Uhivefsity
OF virginia, an party; Oliver z. New
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