Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-04-21

that is coupled with the highest hopes and |
possibilities Of the nation. And it is here
to be noted that, blind to the inevitable re.
suits of such a policy, the Democratic
leaders are shaping their course to bid for
the support of the communistic sentiment.
This was manifest not later than yester-
day in the organ of the party
the San Francisco EJdnliner-in res
onant platitudes, of which demagogy
never tires. 1t processes to see in
the natural development of the transpor-
tation industry, for instance, which is the
largest employer, the most successful de-
veloper, and the most economic agent for
the right adjustment of commercial rela-
tions between the various sections of the
country, an enemy to the material inter-
ests of the people and their liberties. In
this it is insincere, for none better know
than the Examiner the conservative infu
ence of every agency that binds the Union
together, and more than all else, aids in
the development OF the resources of the
whole country.
There is no reason except blind envy and
the hate of the indolent for the existence OF
any communistic spirit in America. It is
the land of the broadcast opportunities and
liberties in the world, and no theoretical
condition can be presented that will sur
pass it. We are told by the telegraph that
the political economist, Professor Winchell,
is out in new essay predicting an early
and bloody revolution. He bases his judg-
ment on the belief that communistic doc
trines have taken deeproot in this country,
and that no legislation can reach the source
of the evil. On the contrary, he finds its
expression in the Legislature of the first
State in the Union, where red-moushed
communism from the beginning of the ses-
sion has been raiding upon capital. Pro-
lessor Winchell, we think, Judges of sur
face manifestations too gravely. That a
great number of our countrymen have been
led to espouse doctrines, from misappre-
tensions of their logical consequences,
and which they do not comprehend,
is true. Bishop O'Connor, whom
we have already quoted, holds in
his essay to different view from that
taken by Professor Winchell. He believes
that there is no danger, at least for long
| years to come, that communism will be-
come generally popular in this country,
much less that it will change or seriously
affect its institutions. Nevertheless, he
believes there are very grave dangers to be
apprehended from communism in the
United States.
We believe that when the full infamy of
the teachings of communism are exposed,
and its real nature is laid bare, such peo.
pie as have unwittingly accorded its sophis-
tries sympathy will turn from them in
horror. To this duty of exposure and an.
tagonism the Republican party is bound
by its intelligence, inherent conservatism,
and the very nature of its constitution.
Communism, nihilism, socialism, as re-
vealed to the thinking American, are
appalling as being synonymous with assas-
sinstion and all foul crimes. 1t makes no
difference that in Russia the Nihilists stand
upon a platform demanding the liberty
American institutions accord. It is not
the desire always, but the methods en-
ployed that are abhorrent to him. He re-
Allies that all the revolutionists in Europe
ask we enjoy, and more, and that who
soever lifts his hand to destroy the fabric
of this republic is an enemy of the best the
world has given to man, and that which
answers in the fullest sense to all his needs.
If there is to burst upon this country a
storm resulting from the insidious poison
diffused by the vermin of Europe that has
swarmed to our shores, the Republican
party. inspired by the patriotic sentiments
and pure resolves that gave it birth, will be
found the nucleus around which the men
of the nation will rally to preserve repub-
lican institutions. 1t can, therefore, stand
in no other light than the present, con-
slant and incorporating foe of commu-
nistic tendencies of every form and nature.