The Washington herald., 1922-11-12
SPEAKS TO THRONC
Former President Flags
'Puny Persons" Who
Oppose Justice.
DECLARES AMERICA
MOVES FORWARD
Urges Active Co-Opera-
tion With Other Nations
For Common Aim.

Woodrow Wilson again doomed
as the leader OF the Democratic
party and the dictator Of its Issf
Presidential policies. last night.
Playing the 'puny persons" who
are standing in the way of jus
tice" at the present time. and ex-
pressing the belief that this coun-
try would soon join with the other
nations OF the world IN the forma-
ton Of permanent peace. the for
mer President. before more than
5000 persons who gathered in front
Of his home. 234o street north
west. yesterday. embarked upon
what is generally believed to be
his long-expected comeback" voy-
age.
Retains Fighting Spirit.
He was firm in reiteration of
the policies for Which he fought
during the closing years Of his sec
ond term as Chief Executiye-the
principles for which he was aght-
ing when his health collapsed
three years ago.
His crippled physical condition
has had no effect upon the fEht-
ing spirit which characterized both
OF his administrations. for yester-
day. as he addressed the thronE
of admirers. his words, caustic al
times, bespoke the Wilson Of for
mer years-the Wilson who dslrS-
cred the masterfuI war message 10
Congress in 1917.
A letter written by the war Pres
ident- and addressed TO Senator
Caraway. OF Arkansas. is believed
TO zoe further indfcaIfon OF wfrson -
return TO power in the Democratic
party.
Looks Forward 20 1874
After expressing gratitude over
the results OF last Tuesdays elec-
tions. he wrote: I'VE Democrats
must now clarity our minds AMI
purify our hearts to offer to the
country in 1924 exactly the service
II most needs and the candidate
who can best render that service"
The letter was written IN repiy
TO one from the Arkansas Senator
in which he told the ex-President
thar "all your friends rejoice as
much as you in the result Of tn.
recent election which is a vIndica-
tion of the principles for which
you have fought"
At the time Senator Carawav Was
making the letter public. the man
who sponsored the league of nations
was addressing the throng from the
steps in front Of his street res
dence.
Responds TO Crowtis' Cheers.
The crowd after gathering eroup
by group demanded the appearancs
OF the man whom they had come Il
honor. They cheened- They sang old
Southern melodies and then cheerea
again.
The door OF the transformations
home opened and the man whose
health had been shattered BY the
| turbulent times during and followins
the world war. appeared, leaning
heavily upon the arm of a negro
servant.
As he stepped stiffly from the upper
step and game into fun view Of he
assembled thousands. a thunderous
\ cheer rose. lasting for many minute
4 Salutations completed. he removed
his high hat. crooked his cane in the
upper left-hand pocket OF his frocl,
coat and began his brief but signifi-
cant address.
Attacks Motives of Senator's.
Tt is a singular circumstance" he
said. that while we subscribed II
the conditions Of the armistice we
will not concur in the establishment
| of a permanent peace"
He paused for a moment and then
with a vigor that recalled the days
of the war. said:
! That. of course. was brought
about by group in the United
States Senate who preferred per-
sonal and partisan motives to the
honor Of their country and the peace
Of the world"
His countenance took on the old
Wilson look of determination. Again
summoning all his reserve strength.
he declared emphaticaIly:
They do not represent the United
States because the United States is
moving forward and they are slip
ping backward"
America stands for Justice.
They do not" snapped woman.
Then with a slight smile that
seemed to betray he was thinking
Of the Democratic victory of Tues
! day and Senator Lodges narrow es-
| cape from defeat. he added:
| "hSic NhSlT siippint VIII enc
God only will determine"
Later in his speech, in expressing
his confidence of ultimate victory
for his principles. he called his
singing sarcasm into, play by de-
claring:
"A America has always stood for
Justice and always will stand for IT,
The puny persons who are now
standing in the way will presently
md that their weakness is no longer
to stand against the strength Of
Providence"
Peace onIy In Co-operssion.
Here the crippled mans strength
seemed TO fail him. Having to
change his strained position. ne
tecusariy asked the crowds pardon
for putting on his hat. promising
not I, talk through IT,
He seemed 20 asszii the Harding
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