Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-18
THE FUNCTION OF THE PRESS.

When @ man has tried his hand at a dozen different things, failing at every venture, it not infrequently dawns upon him that he would be a bowling success as a newspaper publisher. And when he becomes thoroughly imbued with this idea the papers in his bailiwick all at once become to him stale and flat. They are not a patch on what he could build-in his mind-if only somebody would provide the monetary where withal. When such an one is let loose he becomes public nuisance. Advice in a spirit of friendliness is always carefully weighed and treated for what it is worth by the men of the press. They always treat with respectful considera- tion the counsel of their friends. But it is painful to be compelled to listen to the nonsense of the wiseacres to be found in every community, who are forever finding fault with the local press. Their words have no weight, but are aggravating, nevertheless; es- pecially, when the grumbler has never rendered the financial ald necessary to make paper such as his soul yearns for. And the offense is even more ex- asperating when the fault-finder's name is on the list of those who will not pay their just debts. Advice from such a source is an insult.
 A newspaper, to be successful, must be conducted upon business principles. It is published, first of all, to make money. The capital employed and the ability expended are directed to one end I-pecuniary reward. It is not the province of 8 newspaper to be the mouth-piece of individuals with selfish motives. People with axes to grind should know that in justice to the public, if for no other reason, the columns of 8 truly successful paper, can not be turned to their prlvate uses. The day of "organs" has gone by. There was no field for them. To be successful newspaper must be as free as air in it's opinions.
 Speaking of the function of the press one of the brightest editors in the world says: "Instead of debasing the news paper, this purpose of securing material , profit is essential to it's elevation and tc the proper performance of it's function conservative, restraining and broaden ) ing influence. By reason of it the pub lie themselves are made partners in tht enterprise, and the newspaper is made more sensitive to it's obligations to them : It's interests and the public interests arC becoming essentially the same, for it prosperity depends on its fidelity to thu public welfare ard the consequent popu lar confidence and respect by meritinf them. It's own talents are involved il it's enlightened comprehension of tn, r needs and the sentiments of society 3 Hence, by the very necessity of it's exis tence as prosperous bushes enterprise, a newspaper is forced t, adopt principals and methods whicl partake of the character of the highes and purest statesmanship and have . distinctly altruistic quality. It canno take a narrow and selflsh view. I must survey all society and subordinat, personal considerations to the genera welfare"
 The best proof that newspaper IS be ing conducted upon the right lines, i seen in it's success. Without popuIa confidence 1t languishes and dies. It . public servant in that the interests O the people must be defended.
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