Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 241, 18 August 1913 — Page 4
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PAGEPCR TO&IUCrafOKS PALLADIUM AgiD SIWELEGBAM, MONDAY, HKSFST 18, 1913
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Disrupted by Its Own Poisons D. M. Parry, of Indianapolis, a former presi- , dent of the National Association of Manufacturers, is quoted as saying the present senatorial ' investigation and the Mulhall testimony seem to be an attempt to discredit and disrupt that i association. Mr. Parry puts the cart before the horse. If t this association is being disrupted it is thoroughly discredited it is because of its past actions. The investigation going on at Washington has brought out only those things against i the general good of the country that this association has been responsible for. The hiring of legislative bribery agents and lobbyists, the sending of "yellow dog" funds into congressional districts to be used for favored candidates or to encompass the defeat of candidates for re-election who while in congress refused to bow low to the golden calf set up by the , association have been enough to discredit the National Association of Manufacturers in the eyes of all loyal citizens of the nation. If the association is being disrupted it is because it, like so many other organizations in American business life, has been in reality controlled by a vicious minority and used for that minority's personal ends. The majority of members of this association probably is composed of decent and clean minded citizen manufacturers
who would not stoop to bribery or coercion and properly resent being linked with those who made such weapons their chief stock in trade. If this association is disrupted it will be a God send to the nation. It has been used for nefarious purposes by as dirty a set of Catalines as ever drew forth the denunciation of a Cicero. This country's economic and political ills can be directly traced to just such malign influences as have been used by such organizations. If the association does not die of its exposure, then the surgeon's knife should be requisitioned and a radical end made of it, for the good of the rest of the body politic.
Business Outlook The news that the southwest drought has been broken by copious rains is welcome news to American business men. Up to the time this dry spell first began to affect Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, fundamental conditions in the country's agriculture had never been better in the nation's history. A large part of a big wheat crop was out of the way and corn was looked to for a bumper yield. About four or five weeks ago, business and trade began to respond to the excellent crop outlook. The prices of bonds and securities on the New York stock exchange, undoubtedly a good trade barometer, began to move upward for the first time in months. Discounting a return of prosperity was under way. The drought has destroyed several hundred million bushels of corn in the states mentioned above. Present indications, howeverpoint to a total crop of this staple in excess of 2,500,000,000 bushels which would have been considered a bumper crop ten years ago. The late rain came in time to save the live stock in the affected states so that even their condition is vastly better than it appeared up to Saturday night. The chances are that the worst crop news of the year is now safely past and that bad as is the damage that has been done, it will not interfere with the industrial and trade improvement that has set in during the past few weeks.
Thaw's Escape All people will be interested in reading of Harry Thaw's escape from the New York state asylum for the criminally insane, many will be amused by its highly dramatic features, but few will wish him luck on his daring dash for liberty. While the evidence introduced at Thaw's trial showed that Stanford White was a thoroughly bad man and that a decent husband would have had a good excuse for killing him, Thaw's own life had been such a dirty, rotten existence that he was the last man in the world who had any right to resent White's part in Evelyn Nesbit's life.
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
KINDLY LITTLE ATTENTION. Syracuse Post-Standard. If Queen Mary comes to America we propose subscription to buy her a new hat
STILL PLENTY OF ROOM. Boston Transcript. Paraguay having signed an extradition treaty with tha United States there is now no refuge for an American crook except in New Yorkv .
SEEMS WITHIN HIS RIGHTS. Toledo Blade. VA Fort Wayne man has been adjudged insane for rubbing bis legs with sandpaper. So long as fhcy were bis ova lagfr should any. oge care?
By H. L. Mayweed. UVUF ...... k . .. .
"s HE lengeet way round . is "the shortest way
neme." xnis nentely eld saying is the expression of one ef the moat certain of all social certainties, namely that no short cut is
possible in soolal reconstruction. In reform, as in almost all activity, to get in a hurry is to lose time. To bring to birth a much needed change before conditions are rise far it is almost certain to end in fail ure and that always Invites reaction which means a long waste of time before the reform can once mores be gotten under way. It is very easy to dream out a scheme
for a perfect society; Plato did it, and More, Fourier, LeBlanc, and Owen, but all their fine plans ended in abortion for the simple reason that they were in such a hurry they tried to wind it all up at once and introduce the New Jerusalem at a blow. All such brilliant experiments are doomed to failure. We can't get there ahead of ourselves. What we don't earn we can never really possess and to construct a society artificially and Impose it from without on the people is to delude them into thinking they have a possession when really they have only a mirage. Social progress must be achieved and wrought out of actual experience; otherwise it can't be retained. And all attempts to cut the Gordian knot, to make a short cut, to reconstruct society artificially, are vain and vicious. The Paris Commune may be used in a ceratin sense as an example of this. There was a scheme planned out by clever men and fastened willy-nilly on the community but it worked more harm than good and brought on reaction simply because it was ahead of the people. They were not prepared for it. A society cannot move any faster than its own resources, its own inner and genuine progress, and the character of its citizenship will permit. Vermont "Prohibitionists" have learned this. They were in such a hurry to get rid of the saloons they didn't stop to make very careful investigations into the roots and causes of the saloon business consequently they have found, according to the last official reports, that they have merely switched drinkers over onto the track of the drug habits and. thus have made opium and ether fiends out of the erstwhile alcoholists. By one fell stroke they expected to reform the state; but they couldn't do it. On the contrary they have only succeeded in throwing one more reactionary obstacle across the path of certain progress. Another conspicuous example of the futility of haste is revealed in the interesting story of the English Labor
laws. Bright, Mill, Cobden, and those other splendid men and leaders fought like heroes to wipe out that cry
ing shame of child and woman labor which for so long made parts of England comparable only to the "Black Hole" of Calcutta. After titanic efforts they finally succeeded in getting passed a few laws which put a stop to it. But now what is the result? Professor Karl Pearson, working In his Eugenics laboratory at Oxford, has traced the increase of crime, insanity; degenerative maladies and imbecility straight to those laws. To get relief to the suffering victims of the mine and factory owners was admirable but it was a great error to rest their oars after the laws were passed thinking the task was accomplished. Social reconstruction can be wrought by no suoh cheap and speedy methods as passing a law. But the most fatal and dangerous of all uses of this passion for. short cuts comes out in the theories of benevolent paternalism which are being so plentifully bp idled about our heads. Benevolent paternalism is the theory that the people are unfit to rule themselves therefore able and benevolent persons must be permitted to rule for them. Carlyle's theory that prosperity and progress can alone come when we find a hero who is strong and kind to take charge of us. is an example. Benevolent paternalism means of course sooner or
later, class rule and that means sooner or later the sapping out of the blood of liberty and independenoy from the veins of the people. Nothing could therefore be more fatal to a genuine democracy. And yet there are any
number of good people, sincerely democratic in feeling, who advocate it! Why is this? Simply because these good folks grow so impatient with the slow development of the masses they can't resist the temptation to hurry the process. "How stupid and hard-headed these people
are," they exclaim, "how much better we could do it for them! Come let us persuade them to give up the attempt at self-government and permit us to do it in their stead." It is in this way that the very best men and women have so often stood across the path of real democratic growth and so served as to brake on progress. For it is plain that nothing can be more subversive of actual democracy than this very theory. It is as if the teacher should say, "How slow this boy is in learning to spell! I shall boost him along by getting his lesson for him." Or as if a mother should say. "My child is so slow in learning to walk that I shall walk for It. When it sees me walking maybe it will want to walk." This, of course, is not growth or education at all, but merely the appearance of it. "The only final educative force in the world," says Professor Dewey, "is participation in the realities of life." The only possible way to learn but to unlearn; it is actually to unfit ourselves for learning at all. And this holds true of self-government. The masses can learn to govern themselves in only one way and that is by governing themselves. They will make mistakes and stupid blunders but that is the only way they can learn. To quote English Walling, "The essence of democracy is not that the people will necessarily rule well, but that it is indispensable that they rule themselves, in order that they may learn to rule." And in the excellent pages of Henry W. Nevinson's "The Growth of Freedom," we have this splendid paragraph which says all that needs to be said on this subject: "It Is, perhaps, the official, rather than the Crown, the aristocracy, or even the plutocrat, who now most endangers liberty, bureaucratic interference with personal life, long the plague of most European capitals from Lisbon to St. Petersburg, threatens to infest the world. We are called upon to accept "the expert" as our controlling guide, and "efficiency" as the final test of government Many of the perils of monarchy or any other form of government from above lurk in such advice. Even under the most efficient officialdom, the governed suffer a degrading loss of personality. It is disastrous to maintain order, however mechanically perfect, or to organize virtue and comfort, however, judiciously proportionate, if personality and variety are gone. 'Self government is better than good government, and self government implies the right to go wrong. It is nobler for a nation, as for a man, to struggle towards excellence with its own natural force and vitality, however blindly and vainly, guidance from without."
Penrose A i tacks Hale, Wilson's Envoy in Mexico
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Left to right: William Bayard Hale and Senator Penrose.) WASHINGTON, Aug. 18. It is expected that Senator Penrose will gle more details in his promised speech before the Seriate than he did in his attack on William Bayard Hale, the personal envoy of President Wilson in Mexico, on last Friday. At that time Senator Penrose said that he had known Hale several years and that he left Ardmere. Pa., about thirteen years ago under ciroumstances which he need not "more than mention." He added that the: sooner Dr. Hale's connections were severed the better it would be for the unfortunate Americans now in Mexico.
REPORTS FROM BUSINESS IN WEST ARE ENCOURAGING
However, Conservative Estimate Places Corn Crop At 400000,000 Less Than Last Year.
BETTER HARK TO PLAIN JOHN. Indianapolis News. While it may not flatter Senor Huerta's vanity to listen to Mr. Lind, it is his best chance to hear something for his own good and fthe good of his country.
EVEN EDITORS LOOK EASY. Cleveland Plain Dealer . There are pleasanter-jobs than carrring a message to Huerta,
By HENRY CLEWS. NEW YORK, Au. 18. Profit-takin induced a sharp reaction in the stock market during the latter part of the week, but the forces behind the recent advanoe are still ia evidence and are altogether too powerful to have bo quickly exerted their full foroe. The causes of this rise are deep-seated and radical. We have had a continuous decline in values lasting for nearly a year. Twelve months of pessimism is a very, very long spell. Human nature revolts against such prolonged depression, and the reaotion in sentiment when it does come , is almost sure to be more or less violent, especially under the mercurial American temperament. But more impartant than this influence which is of necessity, unstable, is the radical change in the money markets all over the world. The end of the Balkan war which suddenly arrested trade and Industry when running at a record-breaking speed, almost brought ns upon a world panic. Retrenchments and economy were promptly and vigorously enforoed in all the great nations. By Skillful piloting the great bankers (unfortunately an unpopular class in the United States) averted grave international disaster. Excessive capital applications were effectively restrained. Credit was curtailed within severe limits'. Weaw spots were eliminated by painful liquidation. Bank reserves were restored and a basis was thus laid for a new expansion and a fresh forward movement in due time. This is the story of monetary operations from the world point of view. The period of rest cure is now over for some of the parties interested, and and nearly over for some o fthe others. Curative influences have almost unconsciously done their beneficent work and recuperation is now in order. For two years at least the United States has ben a lagard In commercial activity compared with England and Germany, and for well known reasons, we have been constantly marking time. Being beyond the zone of direct influence from the Balkan war, it is but natural that we should come first In leading the movement for recovery. The monetary position at all financial centers in this country has greatly Improved. The reports from the business centers of the west are excedingly encouraging. There is general activity at all the principal commercial centers and little or none of the gloominess which has ,ben so conspicious in the east. The one point of disappointment in the present situation is the unquestioned damage done to the corn crop, which conservative estimates now place at about 400,000,000 bushels less than a year ago. This is a real disappointment w hich should not be underestimated. It is quite possible, however, that the damage has been exaggerated to some extent, and it should not be overlooked that in the northern sections of the corn belt there haa been considerable improvement in condition which may partially offset the losses in Kansas, Missouri and Oklamhoma. Jn other respects the crop outlook continues satisfactory. Wheat, as is well known, promisee a tmiufijer crop, a large cotton
crop seems also aceured. though thte crop and corn will be in danger of early frost for several weeks to come. There has beeo some cessation of activity in the steel trade as well as a reduction in prices. The latter, however, promisee to stimulate orders, which are sure to come with increasing volume as the trade recovery already started makes further progress. Easier money will also facilitate new orders. Current railroad earnings when reported are likely to show satisfactory gains. There has been an unusually heavy grain movement, particularly of wheat, during the last few weeks, and August returns should prove more encouraging than those of previous months. Technically the stock market is in good condition. While the recent upward movement had its incentive in the influences noted above, it has been largely accentuated by the covering of an important short interest not yet by any means eliminated. While the market has shown increasing activity and some of the advances have been rather too violent and rapid to last, still the general undertone is sound and satisfactory.
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At the Murrey. Week of Aug. 18 "In Wyoming."
"In Wyoming." "In Wyoming" a western play without a shot, will be used by the Francis Sayles Players at the Murray theatre
ton4ght when they enter into their sixteenth week. This is the longest run a stock company has ever had in Richmond. However, the plays have all been above the average piay seen by a stock company and many of them equal to the dollar and a half attractions. A beautiful production has been billed "In Wyoming" and the performance tonight will be as near complete ae possible. The first matinee of the week will be given tomorrow.
"A Bachelor's Romance." The Sayles Players will offer at the Murray theatre all next week Sol Smith Russell's greatest success "A Bachelor's Romance." This will give Mr. Sayles another chance to play an old man part, one on the same order as he played In "The House Next Door," however the part Is entirely different.
Palace. For today's program the Palace presents the splendid 2 part Thanhouser mystery drama "The Missing Witness" and one o fthe biggest and best Keystone comedies ever shown in this city, "The Riot." "The Missing Witness" is a powerful political story and takes up the important problem of the giver of Important testimony, who fails to show up when the trial is called. The Keystone is a riot of fun and laughter, dealing with the Kelly's and Cohen quarrel which ends after the police, the fire department and militia have been called.
Murrette. Starting today and continuing throughout the present week, the Murrette will offer a moving picture made during the parade, of the HagenbeckWallace clrcue In Richmond recently. This picture shows Main street from 12th street to 4th street, and if you were on Main street during the time the parade, was passing you are no doubt in this picture. The picture is a remarkably clear one and persons can easily be recognized. Don't overlook this opportunity to see this remarkable picture.
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FROM A HAN WHO KNEW No honor, n. rrwtrd. t-iOwr grrat. can t e-il to tha aobt:. sMtactlca that mn fe-I hfa h. can point l Ms work and a. "Th. iV I rmtaJ t perform wriih all loalty ar.d hancaty lo tha utm! of tcjr ability la flntahad" tianry M Star.Ty Kliic words from s man U knew both the iuternul Mlifaouoo mt tasks hont!y Mrrform4 aud th external fciory f niCh honor won! When Jain- tiorJoo Bennett ami Stanley to Africa to tlnd I.tTtngatone neitbvr iijapeT Dianager.'Wr tUe youni: nun-i.e wn nl twavstyeijht -o-uld foree tlie order of tb kniKtitlKHtl of the Raib KllUertag ou the I -so ui of tte future euiihtear ef darkest Afncn. Neither iouUI prefigure the secretaries of tbe world's bijcbet ctenUrie societies thronging arouud Stanley's Wr to bririi; to him certificates of honorary tm-rutruli tn their ranks. It whs to n tk Dennett sent Stanlev, not to honors He ierrrnied the task. The honor, came afterward So it Is with ttie tuan who does things, great or small, lie glories la the doing, in the accomplishment of results When the honors come he accepts them modestly. They spur bl:n on to greater endearor. Stanley was sent to find LtTlngntona. tie found him. In his book be tells of the pathetic meeting In tbe heart of the African Jungle. There is miKh expression of the joy be felt tn the finding, with no thought of reward. When -the work Is truly done tbe reward follows, as the night the day. In Stanley's caste It came in the shape of greater opportunity for exploration in Africa. He bad tolled through Jungl and swamp tn leading bis first great exploration party. Tbe others brought him wider fields and won for bim the name of being the world's leading explorer. They teok him Into assocta- , tlon with the great of the earth and gare blra riches, a titled handle for his narae and a seat ia parliament But It is nowhere recorded that la anything ele he felt so much satinfao tlon as In tbe doing of tbe first great task set for him. In bidding good by to Mr. Bennett he bad said: "Good night, sir. What ts In tbe power of human nature to do I will do, snd on such sn errand as 1 go upon God will be with me." And God was with him. May we not say. In the words of Stanley, that God will be with all of as when we set oat te find oar LItI nest ones? We shall net seed te go to. Africa; we shall not bare to toil through thousands of miles of ferer and sarage Infested territory, forfeited before by men of oar kind. But we shall bsre to work, snd In the work we shall findNo honor, no reward, howsrer great, equal te the satisfaction that we shall feel when we csn point ts oar work and say. "Tbe task I premised to perfersa with all loyalty sad honesty te the at moat ef say ability Is finished."
MASONIC CALENDAR
Wednesday, August 20, Webb Ledge No. 24. F. & A. M. Stated meeting. Webb lodge. No. 24. Free and Accept' Masons will hold an Important meeting Wednesday evening, at whlcfi all members are urgently requested to be present
On Hie Jea. Actor Did the doctor stoa- ytm Creta eating meat? Poet No; the butcher. Woman's Hoaoe Companion.
PALACE TODAY-p,, Keystone THE RIOT A Big Laugh Thanhouser 2 Part Drama "The Missing Witness' ALWAYS A FEATURE
MURRETTE TODAY! Circus Day in Richmond
If you were on Mala street during the parade of the Hag-enbeck-Wallace Circus, you are in this picture.
Murray ALL THIS WEEK Francis Sayles' Players In a Romance of the Western Plains IN WYOMING A Western Play Without a Shot PRICES Matinees Tues. Thurs. eV Sat, 10 and 20c Nights at t:15 10, 20, snd SOc Next Week -A Bachelor's Romance.
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