The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-11

of his labor and have even - times, by
statutory enactments compelled all young
men to learn u trade. But while treating
the labor as inseparabic from the person
ality of the laborer, they did nothing TO
protect him in his labor. Under the prin-
ciples of equal justice to all, the laborcr
will be protected in his labor, as the en-
ployer is in his capital. The interests of
the laborer and his employer, if properly
understood, are reciprocal. They are in
terested to bring about one result, the
profitable EN- mployment of labor to the good
of both labor and capital. 1t is to the in
terest of capital to have efficient and con-
tented labor. 1t is to the interest of labor
in order to increase the demand for labor.
Under the principles of equality and JUS
tice. this relation will be so we'll under
stood that it will bring about system of
legal arbitration. similar to the principles
governing courts of equity. that will de-
termine questions arising between labor
and its employers in such manner as
will advance the interests of both.
1t was reserved for the christianized in
tellect of the 10th century to repudiate the
unchris tian governmental systems of pre-
vious ages, and to construct an organized
political system of government which re-
cognized the truth that governments were
made for man. and intended to make hiEl
a responsible moral as we'll as intellectu
subject; that they were intended to secure
human freedom, freedom of conscience,
freedom of intellect, and freedom of ac-
ton; that they are to be founded on the
great moral law proclaimed from Mt.
Sinai, and that nations as we'll as indivil-
uals were to be subject to its commands,
and that they were intended to be the hu-
man agencies not only to bless their sub
jscts but the world. The republican gov
ernment of the United States is the most
perfect the world has ever SEEN 1t is a
government based upon the rock founda-
tion of the peoples rights to govern them
selves under the sanctions of an enlight-
ened conscience and Of the moral law.
Perfect individual and national liberty
is guaranteed by it, and its great purpose
is to promote the general welfare. Truly
the hand of God has been in this wonder
full age of human progress, and has been
instrumental in raising up QUE republic as
a beacon light to the world and the gov
ernmental instrumentality which is to
spread the blessings Of human liberty and
civilization.
GODS PURPOSE IN EXPANSION.
With this heaven appointed destiny,
what splendid opportunities are afforded
us as nation. Some are disposed to talk
fiippautly about the advent Of the United
States into the arena of the struggle
among the great powers of the earth.
They oppose the extension of our terri
tory, of our commerce. of the blessings of
our political institutions and Christian
civilization because it increases our ma
tional obligations. They forget that no
nation ever acquired power and influence
without inviting increased responsibilities
and marching forward with unfinching
boldness towards its destiny. A shrinking
from responsibility is cowardice, and the
American people are not towards.
Carthage, with the richest merchants
and the finest shipping in the world, at
tempted to extend her commerce without
extending her territory, and the result
was her destruction, because there was no
unity between her and the people with
whom she dealt. Our own great city Of
New York could not continue to exist If
all the states except New York were for
elgn territory. London's continual pros
perity rests upon the intimate relations be-
tween Great Britain and her colonies.
Paris, although numerically great. has no
power as a commercial city of the world,
but contents itself with leading only in
fashion and scandal.
What would Rome have been, without
an extension of her empire, but an insig-
hificans city on the banks of the Tiber?
Without her expansion the pages of his
tory would have never been blaZoned with
the glories of the eternal city. Without
the expansion of her empire, Greece would
have been little speck on the map of the
world. and the splendors of Athens and
the glories of Marathon would never have
been recorded as tributes to human learn
ing and valor. In all ages nations have
had national obligations imposed upon
them, and. when discharged, they have
fourished for time, but they finally per
ished because they were not equal to their
increased responsibilities. Shall we, with
the experience of the past before US,
shrink from our obligations as nation
and prove recreant to the high trust of
being sponsor for the Christian religion
and bearer of the glad tidincs of great JOY
to all peoples? Shall we fail in this auspi-
cious hour of opportunity to enjoy and
strive to perp.tuate the freedom which is
the birthright of the race. and to work for
its universal enjoyment? Shall we foun-
der on the rock upon which all other ma.
tions have foundereds Away with such
uQpaCClOClC anu uuCuTlotlail oUJCCIioito ~
the expansion Of our political institu-
tions.
The line of duty marked out for US AS
nation is straight and narrow way. There
is no need for us to mistake it. We have
the pillar of cloud" by day and the "pil-
lar of fire" by night to guide us. If we
watch those with steady gaze we Will
safely pass through the Red sea" Of dan
ger before us, and at last reach the goal
of our national aspirations and opportun-
tiles.
Our land is the most favored of earth.
We have diversity of soil and climate
unequalled. Our diversity of production
is marvellous. Our versatility of scien-
tific and inventive geniusis the wonder of
the world. We are able not only to feed
our millions of population but the hungry
of all nations. We can clothe the hum
dreds of millions of people in the Orient.
Our wealth is fabulous With all these
advantages can we afford to shut up our
selves in :'pent up Utica" aud allow the
very redundance of our products to make
us Door? No other nation ever had the