VERDICT IN WILSON'S FAVOR

By a vote of 43 to 38, the University Forum expressed the general opinion of the student body as favoring the policy of President Wilson and the Democratic administration. The chief phases discussed by the undergraduates were the foreign policy, both in Mexico and the Philippines, the trust question, the Panama Canal tolls, the diplomatic appointments, and the currency and tariff acts.

L. A. Frothingham '93, former Lieutenant-Governor of Massachusetts, closed the meeting, briefly pointing out his objections to the present administration, at the same time bringing out its merits.

Although not fully agreeing with President Wilson's policy on his currency and tariff platform, Mr. Frothingham believes that he should be praised for carrying out his platform so explicitly. He pointed out, however, that the Democrats had not fulfilled their campaign promises in regard to the cost of living. In another domestic matter, the Democratic Congress had unfairly favored the South by numerous appropriations for roads and dredging of creeks, while Northern states have been forced to do their own work.

The United States has been brought into a disgraceful condition by the many poor diplomatic appointments, notably those in Greece and Santo Domingo. In regard to Mexico, President Wilson says "hands off," but he has failed to follow this from the very beginning. Furthermore he has violated all precedent by sending arms to one of two warring factions, both unrecognized.

Finally, the unpreparedness of this country for war is a fact which should not be considered so lightly by the Administration. Not only have we an entirely insufficient army and navy, but that which we have is totally inefficient. Mr. Frothingham, in conclusion, heartily approved of the policy President Wilson has pursued in the present world crisis. Of all countries, the United States alone is in a position to share the confidence of the warring nations when the opportunity comes for us to help in bringing about peace.