The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-13
conditions have arisen, new problems have
presented themselves, compelling new

conditions have arisen, new problems have
presented themselves, compelling new
adaptations of old principles.
1t is not by the mere enunciation. the
strident proclamation, of the principle,
..equal and exact justice to all, special
privileges to none but by the statutes
and the policies which evince the just
application of the principle, so as to work
out in satisfactory solution the problem OF
the grea test good to the greatest number.
that our party establishes it's claim to
popular confidence and popular support.
ANCIENT GLORIES
No party can live upon the contempla-
ton of it's ancient giories. 1t requires
something more than the declamatory
repetition of sonorous generalities to at
tract the thoughtful and intelligent men.
who are to be relied upon to make a po-
litical organization q potent agency Tor
good
If the Democratic party canI1ot deal
with modern problems according to the
eNiSenties Of modern conditions. 1t Will
soon become a shadow OF its former self.
To use a homely phrase, it will go out
of business. II it shines at all. It Will
not shine with Its own effugence, but
with the reflection of the light of other
days. Every age presents it's own pecu-
liar, social. Industrial and political prob
lens. In the modern trust the political
party of to-day Is confronted with
problem more puzziins, more intricate
and more difficult of solution than any
ever offered to our forefatherS.
No one defends the ancient form Of
trust, the exclusive monopoly derived
from the grant of the crown, but the
modern trust, which. by virtue of the
conditions permitted by the Government,
exercises as complete dominion over the
markets, and the industries which 1t
controls, as ever did the old monopoltes
over the fields of trade in which they
were supreme by royal gift, is not without
its jealous adherents and ardent advo-
Gates.
In proportion as the trusts have grown
in years and in material wealth they
have grown in grace and in favor with
the Republican party.
Three years ago the Republicans looked
at them askance. There were none so
poor to do them reverence. To-day they
have changed front with marvellous IA
cility They speak of them with bated
breath and in terms of whispering hum
bleness A trust is now described as
necessary and wholesome evolution Of
business methods in. dealing with exist
ing conditions of trade and commerce.
AS TO fRUsTs.
organized philanthropy. It is set upon
a pinnacle for worship. Censers are
swung before it, and while the smoke of
the incense ascends all the people of the
new imperial United States. from the
stately masnates of the stock exchanges
to the tsusky denizens of Hawaii, and the
poIySamous Mohammedans and the fierce
Tagals of the Philippines. are invited to
join in one great acclaim of joy over the
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industrial world. Such Is the Repubii-
can view Of trusts from the new point
of view. But the point Of view
of the Republican party is sub
ject to sudden changes, especially when
there is money in the change.
There is a story in one of Levers nov
els of an Irishman who lived on little
piece of disputed territory between two
counties. Many surveys We're made. but
1t could never be ascertatned to which
county he belonged.
In the meanwhile he took full advan-
tage of the situation. He paid taxes In
neither county, but he was careful to:
vote in both. The trusts are equally
wide awake They pay no taxes in many
States and pay as little taxes as they
can in any. Not possessing any trouble
some political convictions. they contrib
ute with exact impartiaiity to the cam
padgn FUNDS of all parties. There is no-
thing like having a friend at court. and
they never forget to cast an anchor to-
the windward. When one party goes out
and another comes In they are ready, like
the royalists OF old to exclaIn The
King is dea: long live the King e The
only thing that they really fearsgis a
party led by a man in deadly earnest.
a In 1896 they recognized such man In
Mr.. Bryan, therefore they feared him..
therefore they hated him. therefore they
defeated him.
THE RATTLE AGAIN.
But the battle Is on again SttlI other
issues will engage US IN thts contest Mcs5