The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-10-14
is THIS SARCASM.
remarkable Article on the Social Crisis.-It
Reminds One Of Marehiavelh prince" in
Which He Instructs Tyrants How to Govern.

As~Ai'i"SAS Ohe VI 1APcnI0Volfl Prince" In
Which He Instruets ryrants How to Govern.
(Continuation)
"A number OF measures should be carried
through to make the control more perfect
The franchise should be limited in as MANY
ways AS possible, the property qualificat ton
being the most important As many cleo
tive offices as possible should be changed
so as to be appointments and there shot u
be central control of the inspection and
counting of election returns. The secret
system OF voting should be abolished All
attempts to increase the power in the hands
o. the masses, such as direct legislation
should be fought by every means for If they
are successful there would no longer be Sc
curly IN any direction, and the within Of the
people could at moments notice bring
ABOUT the most disastrous revolution. The
science of politics is we'll understood. as
wen as the management of civil authorities
ana with united action anything can be ac-
complished
The control of the judiciary is absolutely
necessary, and corresponding care should
be taken that the, judges are in sympa thy
with the upper class. The courts are a
security against the encroachments of the
legislatures. The legislatures make the
laws. but the courts interpret or annul
them. Although the power of the courts is
great today, it will be greater tomorrow. for
they are the judges of the limitations OF
their own powers, which in consequence are
bound to widen.
Judges are like other men, and however
Conscientious they may be their opinions
of law and equity will be determined by
tt1,tps Ill
those of the class with which they identify
themselves. This fact must be remember
ed in filling all public positions especially in
the army, navy. police force. militia and
Others who have the direction of organized
physical force.
A large army and navy should be main
tanned and kept in readiness for immediate
action. This force should be permanent,
with but little interest or association with
civil affairs, trained to obey orders and ask
no questions For the rank and file it is
desirable to begin with the apprentices, or
else have a mixture of different rationale
ties-soldiers of fortune-not likely to be in
fluenced by the waves of popular feeling A
militia of the right kind, and carefully Off
cered could be made useful, but would be
Il source of danger. and should never be toll
Grated as a popular organization. The same
principle applies to the police force in the
large cities. BY high pay and special IA
/ Nors they should be made to feel themselves
as entirely distinct from the common people
and as in the army and navy, a large mix
ture of foreigners would be an element of
safety.
All official authority should be centraliZel
as much as possible to lessen the difficulty
of control.
The security of the upper class will be
increased by multiplying the number of Of
fetal positions. and filling them with friends
and also by increasing the number of those
who depend upon the expenditures of the
rich for their living.
The constitutional safeguards to property
should be increased. When necessary to
use force it should be done promptly and in
q manner that will make lasting impress
sion. but with little judgment it will seldom
be necessary. Keep the people amused
by every available means, and their atten-
ton diverted by manipulating party politics
and raising questions on which they can be
divided. The rivalry of sections, socie-
ties, and religions can be used for the pur-
pose. One great advantage the upper class
otherwise induce the common people to
fight each other in domestic or in foreign
quarrels.
Religious feeling has, and still can be
made of the greatest use, not only in dis
tracing attention, but also in creating
large class that will rally to the support Of
the existing order. The key to this power
is the priesthood and by a little tact and
perseverance their support can always be
secured. 1t would be advisable to give the
more powerful societies state recognition
and aid, securing to the priesthood their
salaries, so that their position would be en-
dangered by a revolution. Even as it is.
their support generally depends upon the
Weather Of their congregations so that
their own interests keeps them loyal
Wealthy men should endow their churches
and theological schools. as they can exer-
else more influence upon what is preached
and taught.
Religion properly taught makes many
contented who would otherwise be discon-
tented agitators; and makes many submit
without question to what they would not
otherwise believe was the will of God.
Kidd in his Social Evolution" explains
the beneficent effect Of the Christian relir-
ion in this respect
The public schools now generally pop
ular, but by making of religious jeal-
ousies. and by other means, they could be
gradually discredited and discontinued
Too much and too general education is now
recognized to be a source of danger, and
such institutions of learning as are MAIN
tanned should be under the patronage and
influence Of the wealthy.
Great universities have too often been hot
beds of socialism and revolution but this
is unnecessary, and should be stopped. The
danger is now recognized by the patrons
Of some Of our great universities.
The press will be found Of great use in all
this work. and should be fully utilized.
Even the much abused sensational features
serve an important purpose. The religious
and rural press will be found useful and
very susceptible to influences that there
should be no failure in using.
Liberty of the speech and of the press has
been much abused. and more Or less restric-
ton of it would even now not be unpopular
SO that in time it could be put under strict
censorship.
Many thoughtful people believe that the
only escape from threatening dangers is a
strong monarchy, and If other means fail n
may yet be necessary; but Il will not be
necessary If the leaders unite and act
promptly. Glass rule can be much more
complete under q Republican form of gov
eminent than under a monarchy. where too
many Of the class rights and privileges are
surrendered to the monarch.
TT this warning Is not needed and II so,,,.,