Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-17

est corporation engaged i'll legitimate
business. ought TO join in the enact
ment of laws. which will protect them
and the public from the industrial
highwaymen who commit larceny upon
grand scale. Those who desire the
humiliation of the trusts are not hos
tile 10 property rights, but they pro-
test against allowing the fictitious per-
son. created by law and called a cor
pOration. to trample upon the rights
Of the natural man of flesh and blood.
If the man-made corporation supports
the Republican party, we ought to be
able To appeal for support TO the God
made man.
As To Railroad Determinations.
The railroads have by discrimina-
tons and rebates materially aided in
building up mOnopolieS. At one time
the Standard Oil company had con
tract with railroad whereby it not
only enjoyed lower rates than its COM
petitorS, but received i part of the
freight paid by its competitors. The
interstate commerce commission has
repeatedly asked for legislation which
would empower the commission to pro-
tect the public, but the Republican
party has turned a deaf ear 10 these
appeals.
1t is generally assumed that the
bankers Will cooperate with the trusts
in preventing remedial legislation. but
the banker himself is apt to fall Il vic
time of this policy of concentration.
Some are already urging the establish
ment of branch banks. and when the
branch bank is established it will be
able to run all the other banks ont of
business. Even now the association
of several great financial institutions
in New York. under the influence of
one group of financierS. is embarrass-
ing other and smaller banks.
But why multiply Illustrations of
the evil of monopoly? No matter how
tempting the present advantage; no
matter how alluring the Immediate
prospect every citizen will find it to
his permanent advantage to aid in the
overthrow of the monopolistic prin-
ciple. and in the re-eStabliShment of
the industrial system upon Il basis of
justice. Give the boy IL chance. and
let success he the reward of merit.
The attempt of the Republican par
ty 10 largely increase our military eS-
Establishment suggests another inquiry:
Is your son safe when new ideals are
substituted for the ideals cherished
during the past century, when the doc
trine of force is accepted as an Amer
lean doctrine. Up to this time we
have encouraged science and the arts;
we have proclaimed the advantages
of peace, and have preached the Cos
pei of love. What will be the effect
upon the character of future genera
tons if we encourage the professional
soldier at the expense of the civilian.
and teach the creed that might can
create right
Dangers of NIi!Itarism.
Is your son safe when a large mill
tary establishment is being built up
to protect Syndicates organized to de-
Velop distant lands? When Mr.. Nc
Kinley was iHaugurated there were
only $4,000 soldiers in the regular
army. In December. 1898. the presi-
dent recommended that the standing
army be increased 10 100000 men. y
house of representatives,
prompt to do his bidding, passed the
this was done after the
treaty of peace was signed and before
hOStilities broke out in Manila. Why
did we need such an army? Possibly
the prospectus issued by the Philip
pine Lumber and Development COM
pany will explain. The company has
an office in the Merchants Loan IL
Trust company, 133 Adams street,
The prospectus says, "Nego-
tiatiOnS are pending for timber rights, |
and some valuable timber rights have |
already been secured, and negotiations
for others are rapidly approaching |
No other company can
with this one in getting a |
first fOothold in the islands, and for |
several years at least this company |
will be ahead of all competitors" 1t |
also quotes from an article in the
American Lumberman in which APP /
pears the following: Unlike most |
tropical countries the labor problem
$ easily solved by the Chinese labor,
which is plentiful and fairly good"
The capitalist may see an advantage
II miltarism and Imperialism, but
where is the labOring mans share? He
will furnish sons for the army and
will help TO pay the expenses OF war, |
nut he has no part on the profits. AS
some one has expressed it his lot is
% Die for the dividends of Dives"
Is your son safe when the doctrine
II equality before the law is repudi-
tied. and when the arguments which
ave ever been used in support OF
,ingcraft are called into Justify taxa
ion without representation, and gov
.rnment without the consent of the
governed Many have given their
Import to an imperialistic policy with
ut fully realizing what imperialism
means Mr.. GOmpers, president OF
he Federation of Labor, in his report
made to the organization last Decem-
Ter. warns the labOring man to be-
ware Of the dangers of Imperialism
nd says: But beneath 1t all there
s the purpose of those who have lost
aith in the principles Of our republic,
hose who have no confidence In, or
Glance upon the honor, honesty and
of our people and our form
f government, and who aim to erect
throne of despOtlsm upon the tomb
f freedom, whose initiatory step Is
lrge standing army, and who, with
lilitarism rampant. hope to crush out ,
be memory OF, and the aspiration for,
rue liberty and freedom for all our {
eople."
Appeal TO Freemen.
Whether this nation shall be looked
pom as a Lafayette. aiding others to
btain their freedom and enjoying
heir gartitude or as Lord Give,