The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-23
JUSTICE IN MODERATION.

To the Editor OF the Eagle.
Wisdom is not the product of one-sided
views, and the correct understanding of
any question is not apt to result from
viewing it from one position-especially
if it is the standpoint of self-interest, for
where self-interest stands as an advocate
there is danger of a biased judgment
and erroneous conclusions. In the dis
cussion and agitation of the public ques-
tions now so prominently before the peo-
pie selfish demands oppose selfish de-
mands. while between them is the line
of equity and justice.
Seliishness, in its unappeasa0le covet-
BUSINESS and disregard for the rights of
others, purloins what it can not produce
by honest labor, preventing laws and in
terfering with the administration Of
public Justice, in order to rob with legal
sanction; while labor. robbed of its Just
recompense, brooding over its intensified
wrongs. in its zeal to have redress and
protect itself from unjust eXactiOns,
makes some demands which, if realized,
would do much injustice to society by
creating other evils as great as those il
proposes to remedy.
Seltishness, pushed to extremes, will
i'll the end defeat its own purposes. and
is the most eXecrable vice that afflicts
society. The golden rule in the admin
istration of public affairs is the best OF
economic rules, and the nearer the ap-
proach to its teachings the nearer the ap-
Proclamation of universal prosperity. Its
announcement was the incubation of a
correct natural law, and not an arbitrary
command. An inquiring mind, supple
mented by little industrious applica-
ton and the sense of right. and ordinary
good Judgment with which most men
are endowed. will give them such an
understanding of the proper functions OF
government and administration OF public
affairs as will enable them to perform
their duties as intelligentlv and wisely:
and enable them to perceive how much
of their adversely is the result of individ-
ual errors and must be corrected bv indi-
vidual wisdom and industry. and not
through IT by the enactment OF laws or
aid OF government.
This world was provided As q dwelling
place Tor man, with soil, moist
ure, heat. light and the laws gov
ernlng and directing chemical action.
and potential, generating energies and
making it possible for every man TO be
provided. by his own efforts and the CO.
operating efforts of others. with all
things headed for his sustenance. COM
tort and proper enjoyment, by the apph-
cation OF skill and labor in bringing
things together. subject to the operation
of natural forces. The world owes every
man a living who honestly works for il.
and if every man honestly work, for II
he would have it. il society was rightly
organized. In all pas ages false notions
have prevailed in reference to wealth,
and it has received the homage TO which
labor was more justly entitled.
For labor is money and labor i health.
Ana ,0or i duty on earth:
And never was honor, or wisdom. or
wealth.
But labor has been at its birth
The riCl-in his father, his friend or him
self
By hand or bv head must have TOLD"
All men came into the world naked
and unclothed. and leave IL with only
shroud and a coffin. and are entitled to
no special honor or distinction unless. bv
their own effort. tfev have earned IT,
Then honest labor Is entitled TO honor
respect and credit as the main factor in
the production OF wealth. and II IL were
accorded the honor and respect il Justly
merits. there would he more willing
workers, fewer Idle consumers. and les
dishonesty in the world and more hap
plnesS and prosperity existing among
men. q. !. ".