Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 150, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 June 1914 — WILSON PREDICTS PROSPEROUS ERA [ARTICLE]

WILSON PREDICTS PROSPEROUS ERA

In Addressing Virginia Editors, He Promises Boom in Business Heretofore Unprecedented. Washington, June 25.—Under a “new constitution of freedom” for business given by anti-trust legislation soon to be passed by congress, President WilScn today promised the country the greatest business boom in its history. This was the president’s Anal answer to the opponents of trust legislation at this session of congress and to prophets of evil times, delivered with determined expression and every word emphasized with a clenched Aist. “We know wihat we are doing, said Mr. Wilson, ‘Jive propose to do it under the advice, for we have been fortunate enough to obtain the advice, of mien Who understand the business of the country; and we know that ithe effect is going to be exactly whait the effect of the currency (reform was, a sense of relief and isecurity." The president spoke ito a group of Virginia editors in the east room of the white house, but his assurances were intended for the country. A military aide in full dress uniform stood beside him and there was every indication that the speech was meant to be one of the most important of the administration. News of the failure of the H. B. Cla Ain company ip New York had reached white house earlier in the diay, but the president did not mention the incident

The Canadian Pacific excursion to Canada, which will leave Rensselaer July 7th, promises to be liberally patronized, as many have signified their intention of taking the trip. Fred Arnott, of Rensselaer, took this trip five yeans ago, and was more than delighted with the trip, and says it will pay one to take the trip even if they have no intention of locating in that country. The trip will be especially delightful at this time, as one will be able to escape the sweltering heat prevalent here now. The climato qf Canada is delightful at this time of year, and the nights are especially fine for sleeping.