The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-06-07
CHAUTAUQUA.
MODERN GOVERNMENTS.
By a Member of Glass ID.

Today we know of but one government that
has been successful where policy of conquest
and subsection has been followed; namely. that
of England. Well may America be glad of the
fact that they braved the storm in its infancy:
that they resisted the first acts of oppression.
1t is true that the unlawful tax on tea amounted
to but little but it showed clearly the greed that
has ever been characteristic OF the English gov
eminent. Had Ireland availed herself of the
opportunities offered at such times when her
OppreSsor was engaged in one of her many wars
and thrown off the yoke OF bondage, the En-
erad Isle would be free to-day. AS it is, on all
the fields where EngliShmen have fought Irish
men have battled, side by side, with them-forg-
ing stronger chains for their own country.
England's policy with India and Africa seems
to be this "YOu natives,' she says, "have fine
country, but you are unciviliZed; so il is best
that l should rule you. l will take your trade,
tax you, make your laws, or, in other words,
take all your liberties from you. You may. how
ever, work for me and educate yourself" An
ancient prOverb says The miser's hoard and
the misers lust shall reap harvest of molder-
ing dust" If that be true, England will certain
ly gather large crop of dust
Spain and Italy, have in times gone by, per-
sued the same policy and to-day are compelled
to take third rate positions among the worlds
nations.
The public seem to be but little acquainted
with the government of Russia, and the criticism
of the Cars policy regarding the Jews, has been
quite severe. The facts in the case, think, do
not warrant them. About 80 per cent. of the
Jewish race live in Russia and some supersti-
tiOus belief causes them to look upon that cOun-
try as their proper home. Honesty among the
Jews in all countries when dealing with gentiles,
is almost an unknown quality. la Russia it is
even worse. They rob the peasantry without
mercy; they bride officials, and, although like all
European countries, Russia is compelled to
maintain an enormous standing army. the Car
has found it impossible to get military service
from them. Their favorite maxim is: 1T takes
a man with strong back and weak head to
do hard labor This maxim applies also to
fighting as well.
How long would any civilized country tolerate
such actions? A certain class absolutely retus-
ing to protect their country, refusing to comply
with the laws; robbing the ignorant and forever
brbing officials? l believe not long.
Among the many good laws of Russia, the fol-
lowing is worthy of mention. The government
supplies an attorney to defend as we'll as to pros
ecute; both receive equal payment. The poor.
by this means, have equality of legal talent with
the rich and consequently have justice admins
tered equally. Crime in all countries is commit
ted by the rich as well as the poor. Go the Rus
sian prisons and you will find as many rich men
as there are poor men, serving sentences. Can
you show me any other government i'll the world
where such state of affairs exists? How many
men could you find within the United States who
have been convicted and sentenced to prison
and who were wealthy at the time of conviction?
Very few.
The expulsion Of Jews from Russia was last
resort, and no doubt was well considered by TIE
Gar before the ukase was promulgated