The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-22

esty and good faith fix ti.1 stan "a of
individual character in a cc lunity
than DO these same rules determine the
character and standing of a nation in
the world of civilization. Neither the
glitter of its power. nor the tinsel of its
commercial prosperity. nor the gaudy
show Of its peoples wealth, can con-
ceal the cankering rust of national dis
honesty and cover the meannesS of ma
tiOnal bad faith. "A constant stream
of thoughtful, educated men should
come from our universities and col
leges preaching national honor and in
tegrity and teaching that a belief in
the necessity Of national obedience to
the laws Of God ts not borne of super
stition.
II do not forget the practical neces-
sity OF political parties, nor do I deny
their desirability I recognize whole
some diferences of opinion touching le
gitmate governmental policies, and
would by no means control, or limit the
utmost freedom in their discussion.
have only attempted to suggest the inn
portant patriotic service which our in
stitutions of higher education and their
graduates are fitted to render to our
people IN the enforcement of those i'm
mutable truths and fundamental prin-
ciples which are related to our national
condition, but should never be dragged
into the field of political strife, nor inn
pressed into the service OF partisan
contention
When the excitement of party war
fare presses dangerously near our ma
tiOnal safeguards, I would have the in
telligent conservatism of our universi-
ties and colleges warn the contestants
in Impressive tones against the perils
of q breach impossible to repair
When popular discomfort and pas
sion are stimulated by the arts of de-
signing partisans to a pitch perilously
near to class hatred or sectional an
ger, 1 would have our universities and
colleges sound the alarm in the name
of American brotherhood and frater-
nal dependence.
When the attempt is made to de-
lude the people into the belief that
their suffrages can change the opera
tiOu of natural laws, I would have our
universities and colleges proclaim that
those laws are inexOrable and far re-
moved from political control.
w hen selfish interest seeks undue
private benefit through governmental
aid and public places are claimed as
reward of party service. L would hive
our universities and colleges persuade
the people to a relinQuishment of the
dema2d for party spoils and exhort
them to disinterested and patriotic
love of their government for its own
sake and because in its true adjust
ment and unperverted operation it Sc
cures to every citizen his just share of
the safety and prosperity it holds in
store for all.
When a design is apparent to lure
the people from their honest thoughts
and TO blind their eyes to the sad plight
of national dishOnor and bad faith, I
would have Princeton university panO-
glorious memories and Joined by all the
other universities and colleges of our
land, cry out against the inflictiOn of
this treacherOus and fatal wound I
would have the influence of these insti-
tutions ON the side of religion and
morality. I would have those they send
out among the people, not ashamed to
acknowledge God and to proclaim his
interposition in the affairs of men, en-
joining perpetuity and prosperity
II hasten to cOncede the good already
accomplished by our educated men i'm
purifying and steadying political senti-
ment. but / hope I may be allowed to
intimate my belief that their work in
these directions would be easier and
more useful if it were less spasmodic
and occasional The disposition OF our
people is such that while they may be
inclined to distrust those who only on
rare 0ccasinos come among them from
an eXclusiVeness savoring of assumed
superiority. they readily listen to those
who exhibit a real fellowship and a
friendly and habitual interest in all
that concerns the common welfare Such
q condition of intimacy would. I believe
not only improve the general political
atmosphere, but would vastly increase 4
the influence of our universities and
colleges IN their efforts to prevent pop
ular delusiOns, or correct them before
an acute and dangerous point.
u am certain therefore that a more
constant and active participation in
political affairs On the part Of our men
Of education would be of the greatest
possible value to our country 1t is ex-
ceedingly unfortunate that politics
should be regarded in any quarter as
an unclean thing to be avoided by those
claiming to be educated or respectable.
lt would be strange indeed, if anything
related to the administration of our
government or the welfare Of our ma
ton should be essentially degrading.
believe it is not a superstiti0us senti-
ment that leads to the conviction that
God has watched over our national life
from its beginning. Who viii say that
the things worthy of Gods regard and
fostering care are unworthy of the
touch of the wisest and best of men.
"I would have those sent out by our
universities and colleges not only the
cOunsell0rs of their fellow cOuntrymen
but the tribunes of the peOple-fully ap-
precIating every condition that presses 4
upon the daily life. sympathetic in
every untOward situation, quick and
earnest in every effort to advance their
happiness and welfare. and prompt and
sturdy in the defense of all their rights.
II have but imperfectly expressed
the thoughts to which L have not been
able to deny utterance on an occasion
SO full of glad significance and so per-
vaded by the atmosphere of patriotic
aspiration. Born or these surroundings
the hope cannot be vain that the time
is at hand when all our countrymen
viii more deeply appreciate the bless
lngs of American citizenship when their
alSlnlerested love OF their government
Will be quickened when fanaticism and
passion shall be banished from the
neld OF politics, and when all our peO-
PIE dlscarding every difference of con-
ulLion or opportunity viii be seen under
the banner of American brotherhood.
marching steadily and unfalterfnalv
On towards the bright heights of our
national destiny"
Tour Of Governors Flying souad.1
Chicago, Oct 22.-"G Governors Flying
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