The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-05-05


LEON JASTREMsKI,
j. q. TRIMBLE,
COMMITTEES
The following paper was the
read by Mr.. SandOz:-
THE ETHICS OF JOURNALISM.
Mr.. President and Members of tn
Louisiana Press Association
In response to kind invitation
/ from our honored President TO con
tribute a paper cognate TO the an
uual reunion of the mem bers OF th
Louisiana Press Association on thi
fraternal occasion l have with muct
besitancy and doubt of capacit,
chosen as my theme, ''The Ethics
of Journa Iism." | shall not attemp
anything like a full exposition OF
this subject so fraught with vita
interest and teeming with suct
grave responsibility to the confrere'
of the Prsss.
The profession of journalism
stands second to none other of the
noble and grand pursuits OF life
and il one that calls to It's dignltied
and efficient maintenance the lot.
TEST attributes of mind and soul,
ssThe Pen is mightier than the
Sword" The press is one of the
prandest educators Of our people
whether in polilcs, morals or rell-
gIon. Here we perceive the qual'fl-
cations that are necessary to fully
equip an editor or newspaper writer
Tor the moulding or shaping public
opinion upon the great questions
of the day.
No one can too highly appreciate
the power Of the press, or too deep
Iy depreciate its abuses. News
papers have become the great high
way of that intelligence which ex.
erts a controlling power over ou'
nation, catering the every day food
of the mind. Show us all intelligent
family of boys and girls, and We
will show you a family where good
newspapers aud periodicals are
plenty. Nobody who has been with
out lh. Sc private tutors can know
their educating power for good OF
evil.
Have you ever thought of the N
Vulnerable topics of discussion
which they suggest at the break
fast table; the important pubic
measures with Which thus early
our children become acquainted;
the great philanthropic questions
of the day, 20 which, unconsc.oasIy
their atteni Oh is awakened, aud the
general spirit Of Intelligence which
is evoked by these quiet visitors!
that makes home pleasan.
cheerful and cbat'y, lhlhs the
haunts of vice aud the thousand aud
one temptations, should certainly
be regarde when We consider MS
Influence on the minds OF the
young, as a great social and moral
light. Take away the press and the
vast educating power OF the school
id tie college would soon largely
come 10 an end. The press lhen,
being such an engine for eood OF
evil III educating the nassts, every
should lie careful of the
mental pabulam which he furnish
es his readers, On, It IS ternLl.
power that We have, this power
IT influences on The destiny OF hui
y =
nan lie, and sclings TO us. 4
il eaks, IL AMalks, ,tmoves III ever3
Inc VI the newspaper. We c:nno
i've to ourselves. We must either
~ a lignl to illumlne, or a tempe.,
. destroy. Our sphere may. be con.
tacsei, our II flaence may be small,
,ul sphere aud All ILflueace VI
rely have, fer good or i'll, and he
5 Wise wnh a wisdom aOuve earth,
Who s,eSs " put form tae hlghe,t
over Tor good IN a cabin or
What We can etfoc. as journal
its depends on what we are. W.,
aus, have ,nvictions OF right or
'rong and have the courage OF
nose c nsicllons. If that self lie
.ue and blgh, pure and kind, vig-I
rous and iorceful, Your strikes