This declaration, epoch-making in the legitimate sense of that abused
phrase, was followed by a demonstration which proved that Mr. Wilson had brought into complete harmony all the various degrees of opinion about the relations of America and Germany. All were behind him, all at his service. There Lad been nothing like such enthusiasm since the die was cast for war with Spain in 1898. Even before Mx. Wilson addressed Congress it was known that the country would support him in whatever he cared to dc. Apart from the " hyphenated " Press, there was scarcely a dissen- tient voice in the newspapers. If Mr. Wilson was for war, all Americans were for war. As it is, the United States waits breath- lessly for an " overt act." Out own belief is that such an act cannot be long delayed, even by accident, since Germany showa no sign of relenting.
