Taft Charges Wilson Seeks to Be Dictator
Former President Taft accuses Wilson of aiming to rule absolutely and claims Republicans have aided him. He says a crucial time lies ahead when peace must be settled.
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
3
Former President Taft accuses Wilson of aiming to rule absolutely and claims Republicans have aided him. He says a crucial time lies ahead when peace must be settled.
The piece argues President Wilson seeks unchecked power to shape war policy and peace terms, risking autocratic control. It contends a democratic congress is essential, praising Republican support in wartime and warning against a dictatorship that could undo democratic processes.
The passage critiques illegal means a president might use to sway Congress. It lists tactics from patronage and bargaining to covert interference and overt orders, arguing such acts undermine constitutional government and threaten the president’s own reputation and power.
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