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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1916
Page
12
A quotation attributed to Woodrow Wilson emphasizes the flag as a symbol of honor and universal rights, defending political liberty and self governance regardless of race or antecedents, warning that abandonment erodes American traditions.
The article argues for submitting the prohibition issue to voters as a fundamental public right. It warns against denying this right, notes the distinction from prohibition itself, and asserts that refusing submission harms democratic principles and faith in government. It cites party dynamics and calls for fair-minded citizens to support allowing a vote.
The piece argues that constructive restraint, not force, will restore stable governance in Mexico without US troop engagements. It forecasts peace before election day, a constitutional government, and reduced American casualties, with outside intervention deemed unnecessary. It cautions that the Mexican question may fade from US politics if events unfold as hoped.
The piece argues that non intervention by the United States avoided further suffering in Mexico by letting internal factions settle their quarrels. It credits General Carranza with moving toward democracy by calling a constitutional congress on October 15, framing watchful waiting as preferable to subjugation or recognizing Huerta. It also notes Governor Kendrick as an advocate for the enlarged homestead act.
President Wilson’s acceptance speech frames the Democratic record of four years. He cites tariff revision, Federal Reserve Act, rural credits, good roads, income tax, Federal Trade Commission, ship purchase act, child labor, Alaskan railway, agricultural extension, workmen’s comp, Philippine independence, preparedness, and international policy as achievements. Republicans counter with criticism of tariff, preparedness, and grazing homestead bill standoff.
The article notes Republican worry over Kendrick and Clark enthusiasm spreading nationwide. It cites Tribune efforts to twist stories for political ends and reports from across the state predicting Kendrick’s U S Senate victory by a large majority. William Howard Taft comments on Huerta recognition.
In a broad interview Morgenthau argues Wilson's policies strengthened business with the Federal Reserve Act and rural credits law. He contends many business leaders support Wilson, cites anti monopolistic finance, and warns defeat would threaten neutrality and progress while inviting Wall Street control.
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