Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1892-01-27
Mrs. Jerry Simpson.
[OUR wAsH1SoroE CoRarsposDrsr.l
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, q. 8.
WASHINGTON. d, c. Jan. Is. 1892.

excellent place, in which a very good
knowledge of human nature may be OBJ
tanned, by those who keep their ears
and eyes open. Embrace an opportuni-
ty to discover many of the main springs
of human action, as it is developed By
those who are seeking to worship at the
shrine of fame and fortune.
The plain Washington of about a
century ago, then resting on basis of
democratic-republican simplicity, as we
learn from its history and traditions.
and especially during the adminlstra-
ton of Thomas jefferson, has grown
into methods that ape a royalty that OBJ
tains in the capital cities of monarchlcal
governments in the Eastern hemis-
phere. In the early part of new year
this fact becomes visible even to the
most casual observer of white house"
reception. Fixed conventionahties
may justify prominence that is given
to the diplomatic body representing
foreign nations; it may be meet that
they should be welcomed separately,
and with hearty good cheer, even on
such occasions, for they are all accredit-
ed to the president of theUnited States,
but according to the genius of institu-
tions, sycophancy might be drawn at
that line. But where is the good taste.
and sOcalled democratic fraternity, i'll
arbitrarily, assigning places of special
ly marked distinctions to judges of
courts, congressman, the military, var
iOus societies-political and social-of
located rank, high and low, thereby
receiving" large assemblage by a
peremptory order of discrimination, in
the drawing of lines; in fact, between
American officials, no matter how sub
ordinate their positions, and the great
body of the people, who produce the
wealth, in persistent toll, and who pay
the taxes to maintain this almost regal
splendor? Is it meet, that 1.-THE pearly
gates of the White House should be
broadly opened to the chosen few, while
the common handwriting, plain people,
must needs come in at the rear, in a
most hurried manner, at the close of
the ceremonial, as if these last corners,
with rush, we're lntruders on the pa
thence of the chief executive of the re-
public?
And yet, with our ideal of free gov
eminent, claimed to be the freest on
earth, here in the United States of
America, on account of Office and
wealth, recognition is given seemingly,
as matter of course, to the possessors
and votaries of these elements of arti-
fetal power and position, by the grace
and favor of long suffering, patient,
and formerly, perhaps, too trusting
people. But these officials, high IN
power and influence, seem to take it
for granted that the unprivileged class
es in the large cities, in the manufac-
turing centers, and on the broad prair-
les, often sparsely settled, can be fiat
tered and tickled into almost anything
that they may command or provide for
them. AS an illustration of the FORE
going, the following is quoted from the
speech made few days ago by Repre-
sentative Henderson, him oh ,c.,.- ~! 81
the republican pilltaer know $50 S...s
| and, one of the most I0oIaGrOus defend
ers of this national ADMINISTRATION, near.
ly three years in power. He said:
I'm compliance with public demands and re-
publican pledges, we revised the tariff and re-
duced the income of the government; but, Mr.
tn Afr, SN
the product of the farmer, made it certain
that the laborer would get just and true com
pensation, and made it utterly impossible fol
starvation to enter the republic and dwell un
der the folds of the American flag
Suppose cotton planter, a wheat
raiser, beef and pork producer and a
wool grower were to ask the questions
in sincerity of this congressional stump
speaker, show, when and where" has
this national administration increased
the price of the product of the farmer
could he give anything approximating
to satisfactory answerY
Impossible for starvation to enter
the Republic" of these United States of
America, is itP Notice the following
from a late issue of the Washington
| Star:
1.-The snow storm brought suffering to many
families but poorly provided against such con.
| tingencies. Mr.. l.. s, Emery. general secretary
of the Associated Charities told Star report
er that 300 families that depended for their
fuel upon picking up cinders we're left without
| any means for warming these poor habitations
now that the deep snow covers the ground and
prevents the gathering of cinders. Mr.. Emery
| said that the Associated Charities, anticipat.
| ing the storm, had already sent out so loads OF
wood, but the organization is absolutely with
out a supply of coal, which is very much need
ed, or of money with which to buy coal. He
makes an earnest appeal for money or coal tc
meet the present emergency and relieve the
existing suffering"
Does the foregoing matter indicate
that even in this. the capital city
of this great republic. where the gener-
al government is annually appropriat
ing millions for these highly favored
people; here, right here, comes a Mace
donian cry. help ua to better food
more fuel and safer shelter!'' "HelE
us here and now"
Now if these things occur in a greer
tree, what shall be done in dry? Die
1.-THE song of the Shirt with its plain
tive strains. ever tall upon the ears G.
this republican attorney, who boasting
ly declares that starvation is impossi
BILE under the folds of American flag?'
Is it not possible for this statesman t.
understand that many and many
struggling, toiling woman Is on tn,
verge of starvation, and that thousand
upon thousands Of anxious, innocen
children are often put upon the scanti
est ratiOns, so that they cry for NOR
food? Might he not understand tina
there is no evening rain bow indicatin,
fairer skies and brighter days for al
innumerable quantity of families VIII,
settled upon the public lands, and, II