The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-11-06
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 6.
EDITORIAL.


IT is stated ia the
Mrs. Ainsworths Akron papers that
DequesI' Mrs. Henry Aims.
worth placed no restrictions on her mu-
nificeut bequsst to Buchtel Coll ege.
The money can be used, on the settle
ment of the estate, where it is most
needed. 1t is one of the most oppor-
tune requests ever made in our church.
Buchtel was in sore used OF funds and
this bequest will be of the most sub
stantial service.
THERE are some very
Inc Japanese suggestive passages in
Letter the letter which we
print this week from Mr.. 10 of japan,
one of our native missionaries. There
Is as much wisdom to the square inch in
this report as in any document we have
printed in the last decade. Consider
these quaint sentences: II think it wise
to 90 on receiving the worthy, one by
one. into the membership" "Our edu-
cation in the Sunday school will be over
powered by the same in the home
"Refore we capture the children it will
be rather wise to capture the parents"
al dare not to sell too cheap; our religion
too valuable" Orderly song is the one
that makes the meeting solemn" "Vis-
ting and direct intercourse with the
people is more fruitful than preaching
Would that all our American pastors OF
the church would apply some OF these
principles of the Japan missionary work!
Success to our brother K. 10 10 his
intelligent work in Japan in behalf OF
the Universalist Church!
800
IT was the sudden
The Death OF death of a rival on
Henry George. the hustings that i'm
nailed Edmund Burke to indite the
beautiful words, what shadows we are
and what shadows we pursue" The
death of Henry George in New York
last week amid the excitement OF the
municipal campaign in which he took so
prominent part as one OF the candi-
dates for the mayoralty. again reminds
us of the uncertainty of life end how
quickly one may be snatched away with
public attention fixed steadily upon
him. The death of Mr.. George was al.
most tragic. That he died in consequence
of the terrible strain of the vigorous
canvass he was making is the verdict OF
all. A life of singular purity and devo-
ton to the high est interests OF mankind
ia closed by his sudden decease. Mr..
Georges sincerity IN the advocacy of HE
particular economic ideas and principles
is unouestioned. To the single tax idea
he devoted the last twenty years of his
life with unwavering fidelity, bringing to
the discussion of the land question the
resources of his vigorous intellect and
rare power of expression. Since the
publication in 1880 Of Progress and
Poverty" Henry Georges name has re-
sounded throughout the world and
probably over half million copies Of
the work has been sold. 1t attracted
immediate attention and translations
have rendered it into Dutch, Spanish,
French, Italian. Japanese and Chinese.
No other volume on political economy
has had so many readers. The doc
trine of Henry George" as the single tax
has come to be known. was not original
with him, but the proposed system of
taxation-"a single tax on all farm land
and town lots, by the government, equal
to its full rental value in lieu Of all other
taxation"-never had more able and
eloquent advocate. 1t came to be re-
garded by many. especially of the poorer
classes, as the one great solvent for all
the infelicities of our present social
state, and Henry George became the
idol of his followers and the cherished
reformer who was to lead in the coming
regeneration of society. The death Of
Mr.. George will be sincerely mourned
by his followers, and by all who rec
ognize the noble character of the
man, who fairly gave up his life in
the service OF what he sincerely
esteemed the interests of the people.
His theories are now committed to
the test of time. II the principles for
which Mr.. George commended are OF
the truth they will ultimately pre-
vail and come to their final victory.
IL it should prove otherwise, Henry
George will be remembered only as
among the dreamers of his time but al
ways as a man of noble aims aud ex-
allied purpose, and sincere devotion.
whose heart was filed with love for hu-
manity and who strove earnestly end
unto death to serve the best interests of
his fellow men.
NO~S
Rev. H. Yoshimura, of japan, is now in
Boston. He addressed the congregation
OF Dr. Perin's church on Sunday, Octo-
Der 3lst, appearing in native costume as
he did at the convention.