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Editorial
November 2, 1913
The Caucasian
Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana
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The Chicago Iconoclast editorial praises President Woodrow Wilson's first seven months in office, highlighting his integrity, fulfillment of promises, handling of tariff and currency reforms, resistance to prohibitionist pressures, and cool-headed approach to Mexico tensions.
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Wilson Is Winning.
Chicago Iconoclast: President Wilson is winning. He has been President less than seven months and during this time has convinced the average citizen that he is not only on the square with the people, but a man of character, courage and conscience.
He is doing all that he promised to do and more. It is too early to judge the effect of some of the things, but Wilson is keeping the faith. He has met every reasonable expectation. Presbyterian though he be, Wilson refused to listen to the senseless protest filed against his private secretary by the Guardians of Bigotry.
Though a supporter of Bryan's grape juice diplomacy, Wilson refused to heed the fanatical prohibition outcry against the appointment of Charles Vopiska, a Chicago brewer, as minister to the Balkans.
On the question of tariff, Wilson occupies a middle position. In this he has shown much wisdom. You can depend upon him to stand pat.
In the matter of currency legislation he has been prompt, sane, wise, conservative and effective. The bill is not conservative, and it is not too radical. It goes far enough for the present.
When certain interests were crying for war in Mexico, President Wilson kept perfectly cool. It is well that he did. The jingoes do most of their fighting with their mouths. War is hell. In a game of diplomacy, hell should be the last resort.
The country is to be congratulated upon the election to the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson. He has ample time to make mistakes, but up till now he has made none that are worth mentioning.
Chicago Iconoclast: President Wilson is winning. He has been President less than seven months and during this time has convinced the average citizen that he is not only on the square with the people, but a man of character, courage and conscience.
He is doing all that he promised to do and more. It is too early to judge the effect of some of the things, but Wilson is keeping the faith. He has met every reasonable expectation. Presbyterian though he be, Wilson refused to listen to the senseless protest filed against his private secretary by the Guardians of Bigotry.
Though a supporter of Bryan's grape juice diplomacy, Wilson refused to heed the fanatical prohibition outcry against the appointment of Charles Vopiska, a Chicago brewer, as minister to the Balkans.
On the question of tariff, Wilson occupies a middle position. In this he has shown much wisdom. You can depend upon him to stand pat.
In the matter of currency legislation he has been prompt, sane, wise, conservative and effective. The bill is not conservative, and it is not too radical. It goes far enough for the present.
When certain interests were crying for war in Mexico, President Wilson kept perfectly cool. It is well that he did. The jingoes do most of their fighting with their mouths. War is hell. In a game of diplomacy, hell should be the last resort.
The country is to be congratulated upon the election to the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson. He has ample time to make mistakes, but up till now he has made none that are worth mentioning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Woodrow Wilson
Presidency
Tariff Reform
Currency Bill
Mexico Policy
Prohibition
Diplomacy
What entities or persons were involved?
Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Charles Vopiska
Guardians Of Bigotry
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For President Wilson's Early Performance
Stance / Tone
Enthusiastic Endorsement
Key Figures
Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Charles Vopiska
Guardians Of Bigotry
Key Arguments
Wilson Has Convinced Citizens Of His Character And Integrity
He Is Fulfilling Promises And Meeting Expectations
Refused Protests Against Private Secretary From Guardians Of Bigotry
Ignored Prohibitionist Outcry Against Brewer's Appointment
Occupies Wise Middle Position On Tariff
Prompt And Effective In Currency Legislation
Kept Cool Amid Calls For War In Mexico
No Significant Mistakes In First Seven Months