Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 356, 30 October 1911 — Page 6
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THE RICHMOND PAfcULDIUM AND OUN-TEUEGBAM, MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1911.
COMMITTEE MAKES PUBLICSTATEME!IT Cannot Aid La Follette to Exploit His Candidacy for President.
Following its action in refusing to hold the La Follette meeting here under its auspices the Wayne County Republican Central committee has issued the following statement: "The Wayne County Republican Central Committee was by its officers called in session on Saturday, October 28, for the purpose of considering whether or not the meeting of Senator La Follette, which has been announced will be held n Richmond about the middle of next month, ought to be held under the auspices of this committee. "And we believe that it is right and proper for us to state to the public our conclusion in regard to this matter as well as the reasons for this action. "Under date of the 23d inst. Rudolph O. Leeds addressed a letter to each member of this committee, stating that Senator La Follette had selected Richmond as one of the two cities in Indiana in which to make a set speech, and that he intends to be here about the middle of next month, and asking that the members of this committee express whether or not they think this meeting should be held under the auspices of this committee. La Follette Purposes. "This letter, as well as recent publlactlons In many newspapers, plainly Indicate that Mr. La Follette is coming here in his own interest as a candidate tor the office of President of the United States before the next National Republican Convention, and this also is the general understanding of the purpose of his visit. "The committee, after full and careful consideration of this matter, has reached the conclusion that it will not be right or proper for It, either directly or indirectly, to take charge of this meeting. "This committee was selected as the nucleus for a Republican Organization in this, county in 1910, and to ase'st by all honorable and fair means in the election of Republican candid:-tes after they were nominated; and we feel that we would not be truly carrying out the trust and confidence reposed in us if we should now espouse tho cause, or pursue such a course as night be construed that we are espousing the cause, of any one individual, or assist as a committee in the nomination of .any particular candidate. We understand that our duty as a committee, so far as the same pertains to the candidates of our party, commences only after these candidates are duly and legally nominated. It has never been the policy of this committee as now or heretofore organized, so far as within our knowledge, to aid or assist, or to do that which might be construed as aiding or assisting, in the nomination of any particular candidate, but the committee j has always heretofore acted fairly and Impartially toward aspirants for the nomination to any and all office?, and has only taken up the fight for them after their nomination has been m?de, and we deem this the only proper course for this committee to take at the present time. Take Neutral Stand. "This committee and each Individual member thereof has no objection whatever to this meeting being held, and its action in declining to hold the same under the auspices of this commHtee cannot rightly be construed as being In opposition to the same, or to Mr. La Follette himself, or to the principles for which he stands. Our porition In this matter would be the same whoever the candidate might be and whatever office he might be seeking, and whatever political opinions he might entertain. "We believe in honest and fair discussion of all matters, political or otherwise, and that by the exchange of thoughts and ideas, men's opinions are broadened, and that when thus broadened they are better able to meet and rightly solve the intricate and perplexing political questions which now confront us, and which will continue to arise in the future. "If we were to take charge of this meeting, it would generally be understood and perhaps heralded over the country that tho Republican party in this county is antagonistic to the present administration, and we do not believe that it is right or proper for us at this time even to attempt to commit our party, or to speak for its membership on this or any other political matter. Each Individual Republican has the right to think and act upon this question as his conscience dictates, but we do not believe that we would be Justified In undertaking to speak for all the Republicans of this county, and that If we did attempt to do so, we would be regarded as recreant to the i
trust reposed in us and subject to just censure for having exceeded our authority. This question, in our opiinon, should be left to the determination of future conventions. Read Like a Watson Speech. "We recognise that there are differences of opinion among Republicans as to the future course and policy which our party shall take, but we believe that the principles of true RepublicanIsm are sufficiently broad to afford a platform upon which all who truly desire future Republican success can easily find a place. And It is our earnest hope and desire that whatever may be the differences of Individual opinion, that we shall all be able, in ' the coming campaign, which is frought with such golden opportunities for the future of our party, to Join hands and act harmoniously together for the success of Republican Principles and the election of the nominee of our party for we have such faith in Republican principles and In the wisdom of the Republican party, that we believe that notwithstanding - any mistakes which some may think have been made In ike past, that it win nominate candl- - , " -
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WILLIE H0PPE. dates and adopt a platform which all Republicans, and others who desire the greatest good to the greatest number, can readily support. "Every member of this committee will be found fighting under the Republican banner in the coming presidential campaign; and we likewise believe that every true Republican will be found fighting under this same banner, for although many may be disappointed in the candidate or in the platform, or in both, yet we believe that it is for the ultimate good to put aside any such disappointments which may arise, turn our backs upon the past, and with firm determination and honest resolution go into the coming campaign with the unfurled flag of Republicanism waiving o'er us. And if all will profit by the history of the past, we can rest secure in the knowledge that our party will meet aright all the intricate and perplexing questions which the present holds or the future man bring forth, and that the right principles and theories of government will, under our party, ultimately prevail. Recognize Differences. "The fact that there is any difference of opinion about the propriety of holding this meeting under the auspices of this committee, readily illustrates how easily and honestly it is for men to differ, for we believe that this matter was presented to us in perfect good faith and in an honest desire for the future betterment of our party. But because of these differences, we sufficiently broaden our views and concede to each other, and to all others, the same right to entertain and to express honest opinions which we claim for ourselves. "Besides, the members of this committee will not have charge of the 1912 campaign, as our duties are now almost at an end. Within two months, according to custom, the Republican State Central committee will issue a call for a new organization, which will conduct the coming campaign, and we do not. deem it proper or right to do anything which may be construed as placing our party in a position which might be objectionable to this new committee. "We earnestly hope that upon a full, fair and impartial consideration of this matter, that our position will meet with universal approval, for we believe it to be in harmony with out highest duty as representatives of that party whose history will always live, and whose future, by the united effort of all Republicans, will but add a brighter luster to a glorious past. "We earnestly desire that all shall join together in solid phalanx, move forward along the Republican road of growth, progress and advancement. Wayne County Republican Central Committee, "F. E. McMinn, Chairman. "John E. Peltz. Secretary." SENATORS GAVE THE STARRS HARD FIGHT Until the ninth inning the Richmond Senators had the Starr Piano team blanked in a game Sunday afternoon at Athletic park for the city championship and it looked as though the semi-professional aggregation was going to walk away with the bunting. However Dr. Martin"s three-bagger with three on cinched the game and the championship for the Starrs by the score of 3 to 2. Don't miss the concert at Y. M. C. A. Wednesday night. it In the Fashion. The wearied searcher for apartments In New York had ended his bunt When be announced the result to a friend he delivered himself of this epigram: "There- are Just two kinds of apartments in New York, those yon can't afford to live in and those yea wouldn't live in anyhow." "What did yon dor asked the Moid. "On." said the searcher's wife. we followed New York fashion and took one we coutdnt afford to Uto fa-" Kcw York Sun.
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Liverpool Cables Close Wheat futures d higher; Corn d higher. E. BUFFALO LIVESTOCK East Buffalo, Oct. 30. Cattle Receipts 1,000 head; prime $7.25 (fi; 7.75. Hogs Receipts 22,100; yorkers $6.50 6.60; pigs $5.906.00; heavies $6.706.75. Calves Receipts 1400 head; choice $5.759.00. Sheep Receipts 22,000; prime $3.65. Lambs $5.755.85. PITTSBURG LIVESTOCK Pittsburg, Oct. 30. Cattle Receipts 4,000; steers $7.40 $7.65; butchers $5.756.10. Sheep Receipts 1,000; top $3.85. 6.85. Hogs Receipts 12,000; heavies $6.55 pigs $5.75. Calves Receipts 1,000; top $9.50. Lambs $5.75. INDIANAPOLIS STOCK LIVE Indianapolis, Oct. 30 Cattle Receipts 1,400; prime $4.25 5.75. Hogs Receipts E.000; top $6.75. Sheep Receipts 900; prime $3.50. Calves $9.00. Lambs $5.50, CHICAGO LIVESTOCK Chicago, Oct. 30 Hogs Receipts 2,000; top $7.00. Cattle Receipts 80; choice $7.80. Sheep Receipts 400; prime $3.80. Calves Choice $6.25. Lambs $6.10. CINCINNATI LIVESTOCK Cincinnati, Oct. 30. rnt.t.ta ReeeiDts 27: tOD $6.75. Hogs Receipts 3400; top $3.50. Sheep Receipts 600: top $3.50. Lambs $6.00. Calves $8.75. INDIANAPOLIS GRAIN Indianapolis, Oct. 30. Wheat 97 Corn 72 Oats 48 Rye 97 Clover seed $10.C0 TOLEDO GRAIN Toledo, Oct. 30. Wheat $100 Corn 74 c Clover seed $12.55 Oats 49c Alsike " $10.80 The Second Man. A teacher said to her class. "Who was the first man?" "George Washington." a little boy shouted promptly. "How do you make out that George Washington was the first man?" said the teacher, smiling indulgently. "Because," said the little boy, "he was first in wnr. first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen." But at this point a larger boy held np his hand. "Well." said the teacher to him. "who do you think was the first man?" "I don't know what his name was." said the larger boy. "but 1 know it wasn't Georre Washington, ma'am, because the history book says George Wasbington married a widow, so of course there must have been a man ahead of him." New York Press. Cities of Refuge. In the tumultuous days of old. when "every man's hand was against every other man and every other man's band against him." when the principle of "due process of law" was practically unknown and private vengeance was the rule of the day. it was absolutely necessary that there should be some place to which one could fly for safety. Such were the "cities of refuge." of which there were six in Palestine. He who succeeded in reaching such asylum when pursued by his would be destroyer was safe until his right to protection was judicially decided. In all probability there were cities of refuge In other countries than Palestine.
WHAT CONSTITUTES
Some Men Steal Money from Banks and Some Steal Other Men's Wives Honor System in the Schools Is Not a Success.
BY ESTHER GRIFFIN WHITE. What constitutes that which is called a "sense of honor." There are certain social canons upon which it is based but they are more or less elastic. They vary in kind and degree. One man wouldn't steal money. He would denounce another who did and think it the just and righteous thing for this man to be sent to the "jailhouse," as our state and national bastiles were euphoniously designated by a German comedian. And yet this man might steal another man's wife on the general principle that "might is right." They say there is "honor among thieves." This is illustrated among our industrial barons as well as among the light fingered gentry who operate on the fringes rather than in the limelight. Wasn't "Raffle3" a fascinating figure at least as depicted by Mr. Kyrle Bellew and didn't everybody feel sorry for Walsh? Not that this last observation has any particular or direct bearing on the subject if there is a subject. But it is the truth that dishonorable action is frequently condoned by individuals and soelety on account of personality and because the action hinges upon some psychological perplexity or some unfortunate combination of circumstances rather than through conscious and wilful wrong-doing. Or what is called wrong-doing. For, after all, nobody knows exactly what is "wrong" and what is "right." Standards have been set up by organizations, institutions, churches, systems and philosophies. To these fixed stars in the ethical firmament are we pointed. But, often as not, faith is pinned to the comet or the recently discovered planet. You can't make any hard and fast rules. You can't say that this is "bad," and this is "good." For everything is relative. Evil is possibly only good distorted. Nothing is absolute. No one is totally "bad." And no one entirely good. It is not possible to base your feeling or liking or friendship for any human being on any staying quality. For this is no staying quality. Much disappointment and Mtterness and unhappiness would be avoided if this was universally recognized. No one is the same all the time. Consistency is an unknown quantity. A great philosopher says something to the effect that consistency is the bugbear of little minds. And didn't Walt Whitman casually remark "Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself. I am large. I contain multitudes." This is the statement in a few words "I contain multitudes." For every human entity is the reservoir into which has been poured the thousand inherited traits of his forbears. You are a thousand, a million persons in
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A SENSE OF HONOR?
one. When you reflect upon the sources of your spiritual, mental and physical makeup you are oppressed by their multiplicity and diversity. The other day the papers told the story of a man who for ten years was unconscious of his supposed previous identity. That he, through an accident, lost his former personality, disappeared and under another name lived a commendable existence in a distant city until an operation disclosed the pressure of the bone upon a portion of his brain. This was skilfully corrected. Whereupon the man awoke as his original entity thinking it the day after the first accident. The intervening ten years were a blank. He couldn't remember the wife he had married during that time nor the life he had lived. In the meantime where had he been? And where did the other man go when he returned? And the funny part of it all was that the ten-year man's name was Kelly. However there is no use sneering at things like this because yos don't understand them. Perhaps, indeed, the shifting "sense of honor" might be explained, on the multiplication of personalities. Be that as it may "honor" is an attribute that oftener than not is associated with self-control. And the control of self comes with accumulation of birthdays. The "sense of honor" is a dangerous weapon to hand out to school-boys and girls, in instance. The writer once had a teacher who had a fine faith in the honor of the average child if "put up to him." It was her habit to retire to some remote fastnesses of the building at a stated study hour each day to discuss pedagogical questions with the principal. During this time the "honor system" was supposed to be practiced. The moment her footsteps had ceased echoing down the corridor the celebrated sense of honor evaporated. A certain tough but fascinating youth lightly skipped over the intervening desks to a table in the front of the room, swung himself gracefully to a seat on the teacher's books and papers, lighted a cigarette and began a sort of vaudevillish monologue picked off with interrogations here and there to Bill and Tom and Carl as to the whereabouts of their respective sense of honor. "Bill, I'm ashamed of you where's your sense of honor," said the star performer getting out a card pack and dextrously shuffling its individual components. Whereupon nobody studied but everybody "acted awful." It was lots of fun and we didn't feel a bit bad. The honor system came to a sudden and untimely end, however, one day when the Superintendent happened in off of schedule time. The hilarity was so unconfined that when he opened the door there wasn't time to stop. It is said, by the way, that an honor system on this order obtains at the local high-school. That it is thought to
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