The National tribune., 1892-11-24
PROGRESS AND PATRIOTISM.
Work of Committees Defined by Adjutant-
General Seaman.


Work Of Committees Defined by Adjutant-
General Seaman.
At the third annual Reunion Of the N.TC.C
Guards In Washington some curious conjeoturcs
were made upon the progress work OF our Order
After the reading OF the National Progress Com
mttce's report referring to subjects that had been
announced for reading and discussion and the lack
of interest that had been manifested in them, some
one asked. And are we to understand that this
report represents the progress OF our Order in the
past year," The progress work does not repre-
sent numerical growth advancement made In
general organization work but refers particularly
to the development and cultivation of the mental
faculties topics pertaining to all that Is OF in
terest to the good and welfare of our country and
its people. Is this not progressf The idea OF
nstitutng work of this character, applied to our
organization and under the direction OF Progress
Committee, is creation of my own. and has re-
ceived the sanction of the COMMANDMENTS Chief
and National Reunion. Following give def
milton of the Progress Committees work:
The Progress Committee shall devise ways and
means to establish and maintain work Of an edu-
caiional nature, especially affecting the progress
and welfare Of our country; shall outline a course
of reading for discussion on topics OF the day lit
erature science and art, such rs will develop an
interest among and eniighten our members on tho
trend of modern thought in political economy So
cislogy fiction, science, philosophy, and other
branches. They shal! also arrange terms with
| publishers whereby members may secure neces-
sary literature for in the course OF discussions
discount prices shall arrange for reprintin any
articles extracts by recognized
may be of value for the arguments opinions. or
information they contain, and ouch reprints shall
| be furnished to members at cost
This committee shall at all times exercise just
and equitable means to ncuicate patriotism, intel
| ligence and integrity in our country. and thus
create and encourage a progressive. patriotic and
| law -abiding people.
| This Is progress The accomplishment Of the
work set forth in the duties of tine Progress Conn
mttee opens to field for reading and study 40.
cording to tastes, capacity, or circumstances and
| surroundings in life. Emerson says: THE differ.
ence bet men is their principle in association"
| And again: THE world exists for the education OF
each man. There is age, state OF society. or
mode of action in history to which there is NOT
somewhat corresponding In his life. He must Sit
at home with might and main, and not suffer him
self to be bnlcd by kings empires, but know
| that he is greuter than all the geography aud all
tine government OF the world he must transfer
| the point of view from which history il commonly
| read-from Rome, Athens and LondOn-to himself,
and not deny the conviction that he Is the court.
and II England Or Egypt have anything TO say TO
| him he will try the case"
II is toward this association OF those enlisted In
| the cause of education and sefthinking that We
| are endeavoring to attract the attention OF our
whole people. There are many who will profit by
the reading upon such topics as may be sci ected.
whilst if properly conducted none are too wise TO
| learn. The Progress Committee, in fuhalent OF
| their duty, will necessarily have to apply them
selves but the arduouslv and carefully those
duties are performed 10 just that extent shall they
| reap their reward in self provement.
The Progress Committee shall select such sub
ects as they fit which can be presented In any
| form they desire. References DOCKS, chapters OF
books or merely quotations. articles or clippings
shall be given relating the subject under constd-
GRAFTON, bearing in mind that we are seeking for
that literature which will aid us in forming opin-
ions for the good and welfare OF our country.
lave before bulletin published in Boston
In II see article that attracts my attention, and
which viii serve an illustration OF my idea oil
subject and references.
Is PATRIOTISM DECLISTEof
Subject: Dec. l, 1892.
Pstriotis,n Is II deciining7
References:
~ Patrlotism-Iteason or lack Of III BY CLARA
Davidson. ia 20th Century, Oct. ~. 1892
(2.) BETTER Patriotism. Editor in Proyidenos
Journal, Oct. %, 1892
81 Patriotism and National Befenses. BY G. L.
Hall. No XVIII, Attn series Economic Tracts.
| a. Patriotism. BY Rev. IL w. Bolton.
o. Prejudcial Inquiries BY z. j. Morris parts
on Progress and Patriotism,
The foregoing 10 merely to illustrate my idea
Members will read references, and then discuss thu
subject from every standpoint. The list OF refer
ences will be more complete and embrace every
| phase OF the topics for reading. Suggestions to
| Committee on Literadnrcao be read will be helpful
The Editor has suggested course of reading
| the Chsuiauuua s. scourse. This indeed Ia good !;
but If possible, and with she Editors aid. let us have
@ course Of ovsn9ni p9s4
| The Chautauoua5f. an educational institution,
| with tho great Underground OF religion; the N. T.
| @. G. Guards IL educational organization, with
| the great back rouad5 Of patriotism. IL has Its
usefulness; so is there q live field for to work
In. Educate and you reuaove superstition anarchy,
| prejndices, and swfessness lgnoranco, some
|
intelligent thong dfeason; from blind leader
| ship dictation, man s is truly American. fol-
lows the dictates OF his own conscience an reasons
ing. according To the ig.it that shines within him.
Progress cannot be effected without edaoaiion In
fact education is the foundation stone OF progreBn
| and motto s = Progress and Patriotism" wc
stand for education for the weifre OF our country
The Historical Conmittee's work will be con-
| duct ed the same bHsis-referrinR to American
| history. .n1ag
| few words on prizes. and will have conclnd-
| ed. have suggested prizes as ionows; l. ror Oi-
vision making largest gain tper cent? during year
| 2 Lnrgesi Division. Guhrd securing largest
| number OF members during year. NO policy has
proven itself effective in stimulating Interest
| or progress where ever they have been offered Our
object is to attract attention to our work Fhis
| mode will effectuaiiy do it, and honestly DO IT, ~
| Offering something to hope for--some recognitios
for ability or earnest work more than mere
| thank your or honorable mention. Lot tho
| Guards have both prize and honor Ii thls JuVs-
| nile? Where is the harm donef
As TO prizes for competitive writings. pen~ro In
| giving everybody chance. For one ! an not
| much Of prize competer, but wouid not cob~-
anyo- else from this privilege u they mao DEF
| to con'pete 1t IL pe5sinstic VI 10 Hceuse Hn
NATIONAL. TrroUHE Editors oil being incompetens
| judges of meri.c-ious work. ana II there Is any
Guard who would accept the decision OF HE ma,
TIOSAL TRIBUNE Editors rs otherwisc thhn iaif anu
competent. let them now speak, ny, nor one VIII
you dnd Tho decision would merely signify that Ia