The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-06-20

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From the Voice:
C@sar's Column.
In the preceding editorial we have
very clearly set forth that the
Plutocrats hate the idea of having
u Heaven on earth at the end OF the
twentieth century.
This being the case we are logical,
" justified in assuming that they
would be pleased with reverse con-
dition at that time.
Those who love darkness natural
" hate the light, and those who shun
virture must take kindly to vice.
Therefore, these aristocratic haters
of "Looking Backward" and it's
vision OF paradise at the end Of the
twentieth century should be very
much delighted with Caesars Col
umn" and it's vision OF a hell at the
end of the twentieth century.
In this choice these millionaire Plu-
tocrats certainly show very queer
taste; but that is there own lookout.
Edmund Boisgilbert, NJ. D., the pre-
sumed author OF Caesars Column
is by no means firey-eyed anarchist
or red reV0lutiOnaile.
He does not desire to see modern
civilization 90 down amid blood and
flames, and have another night OF a
thousand years spread it's darkness
over the earth.
His mission is one Of warning; he
would wake the people OF America to
the awful dangers that threaten them
before it is too late.
The author is at once philosopher,
philanthropist and prophet.
He sees with terrible clearness that
if the mighty stream OF events be
not diverted from it's present course,
our country will ultimately make
Carlyle's predicted Niagara plunge
into night and chaos.
In his preface, the author states
his feelings on this point in a manner
which cannot be misinterpreted and
uses words OF eloquence that cannot
be improved upon.
He says: cit is to you, 0 thought:
full and considerable public, that
dedicate this book. May it under
the providence OF God, do good tc
this generation and posterity.
81 earnestly hope my meaning il
the writing thereof may not be
Inexperienced.
ct must not be thought because
I am constrained to describe the
overthrow OF civilization, that l de
sire it. The prophet is not respon
sible for the event he foretells. He
may contemplate it with the pro
foundest sorrow. Christ wept over
the doom of Jerusalem.
"Neither am l an anarchist, for
paint dreadful picture OF the world
wreck which successful anarchisn
would produce. 81 seek to preach
into the ears OF the able, rich anC
powerful the great truth that neglect
of the sufferings OF their fellows, in.
difference to the bond Of brotherhood
which lies at the base of Christianity
and blind, brutal and degrading
worship OF mere wealth, must-given
time and pressure enough-eventuate
in the overthrow OF society and dis
truction of civilization.
II come to the churches with my
heartflled with the profoundest re
spect for the essentials OF religion.
seek to show them why they have
lost their hold upon their poor, that
vast multitude, the best beloved o
Gods kingdom, and | point out
to them how they may regain it.
II tell them that if religion is to
reassume her ancient station as
crowned mistress OF the souls OF men
she must stand in shining armol
bright with the serpent beneath hel
feet, the champion and defender O.
mankind against all it's oppressors
The world OF to-day clamors fol-
deeds, not creeds; for bread, not
dogma; for charity, not ceremony
for love, not intellect.
"Some will say the events described
in this book are absurdly impossible
"Who is it that is satisfied with
the present unhappy condition O.
society? 1t is conceded that life is 8
dark and wretched failure for the
great mass of manhood. The many
are plundered to enrich the few
Vast combinations depress the price
of labor and increase the cost OF the
necessaries OF existence. The rich as
a rule despise the poor and the poor
are coming to hate the rich. III.
face of labor grows sullen, the old
tender Christian love isgone. Stand
ing armies are formed on one side
and great communistic organiza