The Delta independent., 1890-10-28
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.

All progress 10 the result Of continuous
strife with the dissatisfied and d,scontented
sepolutionists that infect society. aiming 10
bring about new era ~ words rather than
works. True progress is conservative and
and the history of the past ~ It teaches the
truths Of social development !. ever the
xurest guide to the right path. The schemes
Of the political economist whose financial
training hssun and ended as u peddler OF
cabbage or potatoes are certainly Of less val.
ne than those of men whose life has been
passed In practical and theoretical study
Of the subject In the 6nancial centers Of the
world. It is not difficult 70 promulgate
theories that appear plausible and give prom.
ise Of Justice to all; hat human deprsvity has
existed through all the ages. and even now.
its strength is in no wise abated; the hon.
est granger buys up all the oats or potatoes
that he can and hold for the high prices In
the spring-but this is no trust-not money
enough invested. Merchants csmblns and
buy up the wheat and hold for . higher
price-this is . trast-thers was more money
invested and tho results were greater. De
the beautiful theories with their white wings
ever tske into consideration the fact that
We sre, .. least, several yesrs dissnt from
the day Of perfscsion and that oas lAUA must
BE- ~ regulated that they apply "A both saint
and anuer. On certain portions of The front.
Ter the horse thief 10 the most dangerous Of
the criminal element and the tree snd rops
do their duty aAs wise protection for society
~ there organized. In what 10 sometimes
called more civilized sosiety, ninety days In
the county Jail u ample. punishment. The
conditions di1er and the legal rlsn fails-
the punishnent hfs the crime.
In this state Of Affairs the vsy Of the hon.
est man trusting IN the teachings Of others
is hard indeed; his bsst plan Is to probe the
promises asG TO enquire into the theories and
IL .imprsct,csbIs, fur,hsr consideration 10
waite Of tins. A promise that cannot bs
ful6lled 10 worthless and no nan has the
right V make IL. Frss tsads IL IN example
ofa bsautifal theory that u thoroughly in.
practicable.
II tks people Of the entire eonusscial
worA we're on TIN same footing As 70 intel.
liaensS and manper Of lifs-sus great nation
- IL were-with perfect laws and perfect
Hohes shers WoNM appear 70 DC sone ieas1'
biiitv In the sshepre, but with each ~.
sien Of the earth striving for tho sdvan,age.
In struggle for The survival Of ths 6ttest'
the sondy -goody plsn soss to the vail snd
the stern facta Of life become the dominant
feature apd our industries are protected by
dusieS, Or such Is the aim, that prevent the
goods Of other countries from being brought
In 70 undsrsell our own and thereby re,isc.
ing wsges. the opportanisy for work, and
the chances for living In . civilized wsy.
The prosperity ofths country. fts credit At
home and abroad sets tho seal Of success mp.
on the policy Of the nation. Abuses there
are and thsir corssction 10 the aim Of all
parties, bas the methods TO BE- employed ere
ss different as are the various Judgements sf
men. The Wild dresMA Of . Utopia nust ~.
suit In fsilure. What the furtura may have
tp store will depend npon the conduct Of
those now moviag she nation. q
The moral, ifany, u % think esd knsw
foT oues self, hare sosas AxsA sina and act
up te Il.