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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-10-10

than by force, there can be but little
doubt Of the result of the agitation
Of questions whose solution depends
upon correct reasoning and logic
al conclusion.
And the impotcncy and inadequa-
cy Of the force Of arms in this con-
test will be recognized in due time
on the part Of the people, for the
simple reason that they cannot sue
ccssfull y combat the organized armed
forces Of the ruling class represented
in government; and on the part of
the ruling class as matter of cxpc-
ricncc, for while they may imprison
an inconsidcrabIc number of midi
vduals, they cannot destroy co -
rect principle which will always find
new votarics, until it is firmly fixed
in the minds of the people. The
prOiit-ta kers. no matter how strongly
cntrenched and powerful physically,
would hardly agree to kill the
goose that lays the golden egg
Thus can the working people be
of good cheer while they organize
their forces, and use the peaceful
means at hand for their emancipation.
1t will be time enough to think Of
using force when the organization of
Labor has so far advanced that its
demands are crystallized into law
and the defeated yotarics Of capital
ism rise in armed rebellion against
the people, n contingency not to be
expected at the hands of u cowardly
class.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-10-10
Second Congressional district.
RUSTLiNG LEAVES.

This is the season Of breczcs and
blows, Of rafting shingles and yell
lowing vcrdurc; Natures season of
change. SO we'll are the autumnal
phcnomcn established. that any
change of program in Natures cter-
nal play would cause surprise and
apprehension among the children Of
men. The proyidcnt lay in stores
for coming months, and the men of
affairs are reminded Of the necessity
of closer attention to business in
trusted to them, while at the same
time they keep watchful eye upon
the doings of their ncighbors. 1t is
the season for gathering strength, for
"bracing up" against the storms Of
winter.
Thus it is not strange to find the
ruling class prepare against the cx-
pcctcd onslaught of the common pco-
pie in these times of change, for
politics comes with the autumn
winds, and the peoples voice may be
likcncd to the roaring Of the gale
which stri ps the srrc foliage from
the trees, and scattcrs it over
the earth, Each rumor, Ikea zephyr,
creates a rustling among the trcmb-
ling parasites whose hold upon the
wealth created by labor is growing
weaker rs the contest for life grows
earnest, and the storm of discomfort
approaches. Fam would they other
wise interpret the mmistakabIr signs
of the times gladly would they
postpone the day of reckoning: vet
ever nearer draws the crisis labor
is moving forward the men of Drawn
are developing into men of brain AS
well ; they are about To throw oil the
yoke Of scrfdom and refuse to pay
tribute to the thing of their own
creation-capital. Therefore, tn,
movements Of the labor army are Of
vital interest to the capitalists, and
fear magnides where stupidity ig.
nores the importance Of 4 move upon
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-10-10

the chessboard of the times. The
organized workmcn Of this city have,
for instance, maintained little
weekly paper in their interests until
it has become Il factor, inconslder-
able, perhaps, but still IA factor, in
local affairs. It's tone has from the
start been radical and honest it had
the confidence Of honest men, and
never betrayed the trust. But it
was understood by It's captalIStlc
contemporaries to be unable to con-
tlnue the battle for the people, The
rumor was spread that it had been
sold, and would be removed from
New Haven. Vain hope, false ru-
NOR. Then the capitalist papers at
tempted to yillify the persons en-
gagged upon the paper, and hit the
wrong parties. More ammunition
wasted. Suddenly strong breeze
shakes the ancient journalistic tree
Of the Elm City. Shades Of departed
mossbacks, The socialists are com
ing to invade US , And there is such
n rustling Of dry leaves that one
would imagine there was indeed Il
storm raging. And what is the cause
Of it? Why, the workmcn's little
paper has gained the good will Of
Iabors best friends and capitalism $
most powerful enemies, the socialists,
and they have practically ntmated
that they will in future assist most
materially in It's support. This en-
couraglng suggestion, il it be con-
snmmatcd, will secure to the organ
wed workmcn of New Haven their
official Journal as IL permanent in
stitution, and this is what worries
the enemies of the labor cause. They
know full well that the labor move
mcnt in this city will be thoroughly
benefited by the support of IN inter
national organization, while they
had hoped to dcmoraIizc the work
ingmcn by dragging some Of them
into this party and that, and thus
array them against each other.
As for the organized workmcn,
they will enjoy the bracing brcczcs
of the season, and be undIsturbcd by
the rustlng leaves Of capitalism.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-10-10
PROF. ELYS NEW BOOK
1.-THE Labor Movement in America"

Professor Ely appears to represent that
benevolent diIettantc class of critics who
bring to the study of the labor question
at large and Of Socialism in particular.
CancStnCSS. good intention. a desire to
be fair, some capacity for Work-in a
word, everything necessary for their task
except the understanding of the nature
of it. To this conclusion, not, | hope,
har9hly formed or too crudely expressed,
| came, after seeing this authors "French
ana German Socialism," One portion
alone of that work warrants, | think. my
criticism on its writer. That is the part
IN which an attempt is made to explain
the nature of the teachings of Marx, As
transIators of "DaS kaJdt0i, am bound
to state that the presentation of his
views in Professor Ely's earlier book is
neither clear nor accurate. And, unhap-
PLY. the impression left ON my mind by
the reading of "Frerch and German So
ciaIiSm an impression recorded above
is confirmed by the perusal of the same
writer's most recent work, on The
Labor MuEcment in America"
It is to bc understood that this general
criticism only applies to Professor Ely $
own criticisms. Ia his reasonings and in
auctions from facts. The facts are care
fully collected and collated. They are
presented in admirable order and ar
rmgrmrnt and with admirable distinct
ness. Asa European reader. for one.
am grateful fer the interesting and, on
the fac" "f them, accurate ,ist.tii, rs "a
the labor organ cations and cooperation
in America given in this new book: and |
take ii that even those who know Amer
lea will know it better after reading this
work. But. when its author comes to
the consideration of the labor movement
~ a whole, OF even la the consideration
of one Of its large phases. such as Trades
/ ni"nism or Socialism. no special ac-
! quaintancc with America is needed to
sce that h" hardly grasps the full signif-
/ canoe Of these subjects.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-10-10
FORCE VS.. REASON.

One Of the points touched upon
by William Iicbknccht in his lecture
at Gcrmania Hall last Saturday eve
ming was the futillty of attempting
to use force - that is, physical force
against those powerful consrryators
OF the present order, tn" govern
mcnts of all ''clyillHcd" nations.
While the daily press is tecming with
dcnunciatons of those who expose
the terrible shortcomings, not to SAY
CrimlnaIltics, Of the prevailing social
regime, these agtors are pcrsIStcntly
advocating the cause Of the working
men, by peaceful and lawful methods,
and warning the converts to the
movement against war.Iikc exhibit
tons Of their dissatisfaction and
righteous Indignation.
The inrNpcdrncy of the use of
force is apparent when one considers
that all reforms, to be permanent.
must be based upon the intelligent
will Of the people; upon their con-
yictlons Of right.
In his remarks upon this subject
Mr., lIchknnrht told of the incrcas-
my influence and power Of the Social
Democracy of Germany, of which he
is is one Of the honorcd representa-
tivcs in the kcichstag. The govern
mcnt harnesses and pcrSccutcs the
leaders in the reform movement and
opposes it with physical force without
avail. Bismarck thus attacks the
Social Democrats at their weakest
point, while they in turn offer no
resistance there. but conduct IN ag-
grcsslyc agitation which ever wldcns
the breach at aristocracy's most
vulnerable point, and practically
meets with no resistance. 50 the
cause OF monarchy and arlstocracy,
and Of commcrcialism is doomed tC
destruction by default.
While reason is powcrlcss against
brutc-forcc, the latter is also power
less against reason, and as civilized
humanity is guided more by reason
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-10-10

Indifferent scribblers, have dubbed
their sheets labor papers, and name
them honest names only to corral
the unwcary readers, who like drown
ing men grasp at straws. And while
these editors" have howlcd for
freedom and shouted themselves
hoarsc over the wrongs Of Labor, they
were only plotting to inycigIc their
duprs to yotc-for their old masters.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-10-10
A SAD EXPOSITION.

Although our readers are prcsum-
ably prepared for any literary folly
pcrpctratcd by the capitalist press,
we believe they will be rather sur
priscd, and ut the same time amused,
at the following piece Of combined
stupidity, falschood and hate, which
appeared editorIalIy in the ErrUing
Re1iSier last Tuesday. and which
we consider fair material to use for
agItatlng our cause:
"Anothcr deadly enemy of labor is
socialism. This is another wolf in sleeps
clothing. The radical principle Of social
ism is that private property should he
abolished, and that all property should he
owned by society, that is by the public
Property is of two kinds labor and CAPT
tai. The laboring man is as truly man
of property as the capitalist. The scheme
is that the public should own all the
labor and all the capital, and that it
should take care of all the labOrers and
all the capitalists, and manage all their
business affairs for them. The present
order of society is called individualism.
according to which every man owns his
own labor and his own capital, (which
together constitute his property,l and
every man takes the responsibility of his
own business and of his own and his
family's support. In the present order Of
society, there can he such thing as in
dividual Independence and constitutional
liberty. In the proposed order of society,
although every man IL to have enough
to eat and drink and wear, and to have
bed to lie ON and II roof over his head
yet every man must be Il town pHupcr.
! People now in the puor-hOllSc have
enough to eat and drink and wear, and
| good beds and light roofs, but they are
town paupcrs still. In the proposed or
der Of things thrrr can he no ronstitu.
| tOnal liberty the rank and file will he
| all slaves. The bosses will serve out to-
| them their food, their politics and their
religion with the same spoon. All the
men will he men of the town, all the
women will be women of the town, all
| the children will be children of the town.
| All will be slaves except the big bugs.
| This is the entertainment to which social
| ism is sending out cards of invitation to
| the workingmcn of the country. 1t has
| its missionaries all ONrrthC land: it Creeps
| into many organizations. ANY assoCi-
! alton which dtpriNt~ the Iabnrrr ui li~u-
| lutte control of his labor, is soclalStir in
its spirit. We say therefore to every
] th.yn,up tl.,tl
| it, turn from it, and pass away. If you
| must meet it, strike it on the head and
| kill it rs you would II snake 1t isa friend
| of hell an rmiSsary from the hottomcSs
| pit. We here and now declare an rN-
! terminating war against it.
As to the declaration of war, all
we have to say is: "Comc on !" And
to give the editor of the hegiSicr an
opportunity to show his prowess, We
challenge him or any Of his friends
to a debate upon the question, before
such Of the public as may desire ia
hear socialism talked about. But We
would suggest that before engaging
in the conflict, the gentle warrior
arm himself with II little more
| knowledge of his subject than the
above quotation would indicate him
possessed Of.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-10-10
WHAT OTHERS SAY.
THE GEORGE RATIFICATION.

THE GEORGE RATIFICATION.
The mass meeting at Cooper Union
last night, at which Henry George
accepted the labor union nomination
for Mayor, was us notable for num-
bers and enthusiasm rs for the
noycltyof the candidaturc it Endorsed
The very large number of partci-
pants from motives of curiosity were
swallowed up and lost sight of in the
great mass Of workingmcn, hetcro-
gencouS as to race, language and
variety of manual occupations, but
evidently firmly united in conviction
and purpose. 1t was grand meet
ing Of laborers for a distinctively
labor candidate, and was more order
Iy, intelligent, apprecatiye and re-
Sponsiyc to the sentiments Of the
speeches and resolutions than politi-
cal meetings Of the best managed
and longest established organizations
usually are.
Henry Georges audience was Il
reasoning one. and no attentive OBJ
server could fail to note that mere
cIoqucncc or appeals to passion and
prejudice had comparatively little
effect upon it. In this characteristic
Of the gathering there is assurance
that the great popular political de-
bate Of this month will have benc.
tical effect as an educating force, and
that its result will be determined by
the conscientious reasoning of voters,
and not merely by prcjudiccs arising
ont OF conditions or occupations in
life, t'lattied that Mr.. George and
his supporters have utilized their
magnificent demonstration to give to
the contention for city offices the
stamp of n campaign Of intelligence,
We chcerfuIIy accept their invitation
to u discussion of the ways in which
the interest of the entire community
can be best promoted through the
protection and fullest recognition of
the rights of labor. And, in our
turn, not in the forum of q few
crowded meetings, but through the
daily discussions Of this journal de-
lIbcrately read by workbench and
tiresidc, we say to the supporters of
Henry George, "Comc, let us reason
together, ". y. star (copiiuliSO.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-10-10
NOTES

luslOlllSJ WOTk lll9illtll us ny any hHI-
tation the independents are likely to
engage in.
The New York SIM says that the
George boom has begun too soon.
Yes; and the labor movement has
advanced all too quickly for Dana
and his iIk, slow rs the progress may
seem to ardent labor rcformcrs.
One Of our local editors proposes
to cytcrmlnatc Socialism. The pro-
cess of determination will be an in
tcrcsting one to observe, and the re-
suit is likely to be the same us when
chattcl slavery pcrsoniiitd tried to
cXtcrminatc abolition.
The PhiIistinc press is recording
the downfall Of Monscigncur CapcI,
church dignitary and successful con-
ycrtcr Of sinners to the faith. 1t
seems that the holy man lived a fast
life, and has been found ont, which
latter circumstance has great weight
with the philiStncs.
The New York Ti,v is Il bold
"dcmocratic" paper. As will be
seen by an editorial quoted from it
in another column, the star ilattcrs
the Henry George campalgncrs, and
actually accepts the invitation Of
Labor "Comc, let us reason to-
| grthcr." We say this is bold, for
there are few who would engage in
combat with strange arms
1t may be interesting to some of
our readers to know who the great
scrlbcs Of the RrGiNIor are. in view
Of the very notable articles on the
labor question which amuSc its read.
crs from time to time. As near us
We can discover they are named us
follows: Norris G. Osborn, editor
in-chicf William Rodman. city cdi-
tor; and Mr.. Thompson. who is
said to oi1iciatc in Mr.. Osborn'Y alb
scncc. "Ilonor to whom honor is
due. ." Which of the three dare
claim the authorship of the crnditc
editorial quoted in another column?
in another column will be found
u criticism by Dr. Edward AycIing
of Professor Richard Y. Ely's
"Ihc Labor Movement in America,
or rather, Of Professor tIy's reason
ings and deductions from facts re-
corded in his work. DR.. Aycling
has promised further paper ON the
body Of Professor Ely's work, which
we hope to print in n week or two.
, With these critical investigations the
value of the work in question will be
enhanced for the earnest student of
the labor question; for while one
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-10-10

There is an impudcncc in undis-
covered frauds that is astonishing to
the ordinary, everyday citizen. and
our exchange list shows several c>-
ampIrs of this. But the political
campaigns serve to bring them out
in their true colors, and they are re-
yealrd as naked. unblushing mrr-
ccnarics. Their owners, mostly IRE
sponsIblc individuals, self-appojntcl,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-10-16
unnledrsd and unmored.

Frank L. Coombs. of Napa, who was
nominated for the Assembly by the Re-
publicans, received the letter sent out by
the San Francisco Chronicle proprietor, and
while claiming the right to do as he saw fit
in voting for United States Senator in case
he was chosen to represent Napa in the
Legislature, referred the note from the
C7tro4eicls and his reply thereto to the Re-
publican County Com mittee, the Chairman
of which sent Mr.. Coombs the following
reply;
Dear Str Referring 10 You letter OF the 18th
instant, with transcript Of circular letter re-
it affords me pleasure TO reply that at meeting
of the Napa Republican County Central Com
mittee this day held, the whole matter was
made known and freely discussed, and, as q re-
suit, the following preamble and resolutions
were adopted
WHEREAS, The San Francisco C7srontc1s, deem
ing itself the political censor of the city, county
and State, has by circular letter interrogated,
with view to intimidating or controlling our
nominee for Assembly on the subject Of the
United States Senatorship: and whereas, said
Chronicle having no voice IN the nomination OF
said candidate, will in no wise be held regp0nsi-
Bile for his official acts and whereas, we, as rep
resentstives of the party that nominated MT.
Coombs. have an Increasing and abiding faith
in his honor, Judgment and ability, therefore,
Reso,yed. That we most heartily and unsni-
mously indorse his position as an unpledged
candidate, and insist that he remain unswed
and unmoved By the exaeting demands of any
person or paper that would unduly prejudice
him in the performance OF any public duty.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolution be
held to apply TO Colonel 3. o. Carr our nominee
for Joint Senator IN case he is similarly cate
chised by the San FraDeisco Chronicle.
These resolutions, believe, amply cover the
ground. They are certainly inspired by a desire
TO see what is dignihed and right in politics up
K held g. NJ. FRANCIS,
Chairman Republican County Central Com.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-10-16
10 nIE-To SLEEP. y

How could we bear the anguish and the strife
That vex our souls forever meath the sky,
Or how endure the earking cares of life,
Did we not know that one day we should die3
That some blest day We shall find perfect rest,
Far from eaTthis toTments and its madd' ming
With idle hands upon pulaeless breast.
Weshall be Tapped in endless pesce and quiet?
Then grief shall come no more, nor care, nor
To call us forth to suffer OF to dare;
No mocking dreams shall break our rest again,
Telling us of Joy to rouse US to despair
No fear of coming loss shall smite US sore,
Making us clasp dear forms in wild dismay;
The dead alone need never fear death more
Only from them he stealeth naught away.
There is one door through which Grief cannot
And Care must crave admittance there in
vain;
There is no space within that narrow home
For the grim forms OF Misery or Pain.
Sleep dweIleth there and peace and perfect rest,
And silence sweeter than the song OF bird;
The widest wall from burning lips e'er pressed
Lies on the threshold, nor within is heard.
Zen Love must pause without and can but
Pale blossoms with the worlds one sweetness
fraught-
Alas! less mortal in their whitening,
The fragile gaTlsnds than the love that
brought.
A gift God giveth His beloved-sleep,
Unvexed by dreams, uncursed by sudden
Wakingl
How soft your shadow O er our lids shall creep,
Der burning brain, and heart well nigh TO
breakingl
We can live on, and suffer. and endure
Still saying softly, when Despair is nigh,
{" The way is weary, but the rest is sure
Bear up, heart, for one day we shall die"
Lucy II. Hooper IN AppLeton' Journal.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-10-16
Drifting of the Episcopal Convention.

Drifting of the Episcopal Convention
EDS. RECORD MON A good many plain
church people, who do not trouble much
beforehand about conventions, but still
read the news in the daily or weekly
press, are beginning to open their eyes in
amazement at the proceedings going on in
Chicago, affecting church matters. The
plain church people have my sympathy,
for ! am one of them, although | admit
l do not observe the ordinances as
much as 1 ought to do, and as
have always regarded that all the
Christian Rcts are so many branches,
or converging rays, to the root Of
our faith in Christ; SO, wherever there was
good preaching, l have been apt to stray,
like the busy bee culling sweets from
every flower" and perhaps l have Scripture
warrant for it, too which tells us distinctly
we must not say TO others, We have no
need of thee" at the same time, no more
than "the hand, or :" the foot" are we to
give up our own individuality, and
that is just where the point comes in, that
each church should stand TO their own
principles and practice, and there should
be No fusions, or Dolly Vardenism, lest it
may be hard, by and by, to define what we
do believe; and unbelievers may "put us
to our open shame AS St. Paul remarks
also, Things may be lawful, but not ex-
pedient," and it seems to me highly mex
pedient for any minister or body of
ministers to give rise to such "a furry" as
| has already been created And il strikes
| me further. that the proper course of the
| President of the Convention would have
| been at once to have declared that DR..
Hopkins, and Others were entirely out OF
| order-for the ratification of the Book
of Common Prayer" adopted in America
October 10, 1879, requiring that it be re-
ceived by all the members of the Church,
and used from and after October l. 1890"
| gave no room for any amendment
! hereafter, otherwise that Convention
| should have added, Subject to re-
vision by any future Convention" Nosuch
expression occurs after requiring its use or
adoption. The only plea that DR.. Hopkins
or others can have for making changes, is
the sort of license that the preface to the
| book of common prayer seems to afford
| but mere preface can have no authority
| like the ratification" of the clergy them
selves. However well intentioned, DR.
Hopkins extraordinary proposition ia To
admit 10 the Church any Christian liturgy
that was " ever sanctioned in any age II
would be the most dangerous inroad tina.
could be made to the stability of the Epis-
copal Church, for many of the obsolete
| customs, long since regarded IS supersti-
| tious. and full of errors, which began to
! make their appearance even in st. PauPs
! time, might be restored, and error held &c
| be truth BY some eccentric clergyman, and
uniformity of worship be torn down. Nor
would the Bishops have the power to check