The sun., 1901-02-28
Z. H. T.'s LETTER.

Order Society Intruding--- The
Quay Regime viii punish "Insur-
gents"
Philadelphia, February 27.
Enthusiastic manifestations of delight
mark the acceptance of President Nc
Ainley's Cuban policy by his Philadel-
jhia admirers. OF course, there are
hose who do not comprehend why the
President insists upon any policy ut all
IN the handling of the affairs of the is
and, and because of this political strab
SINUS, these. individuals are disposed not
only to shrug their shoulders ut Mr.. Nc
lkinley, but TO squint in Il most deplorable
way when the names Of their Senutors
are mentioned in connection. with tho
lffair. 1t was stated by these curious
composites of the human kind that Mr.,
was demanding entirely too
much, and that his claims would not he
olerated by the gentlemen who make the
avs. There was curious transforma-
ion of thought in the minds of these
,bjectors, when it was observed that
congress intended to ask for more and
'eally did go farther in its demands.
No one who has studied the President
an call him inconservative or impolitic.
lie possesses the singular ability. of
measuring the wishes of the people be-
ore taking any definite step in important
matters, and especially in such matters
$ effect the whole country.
Consery atism frequently bars pro-
;ress, but as adopted by the President
becomes II sort Of lubricator for the
most progressive stride towards great
less ever seen in this country. Mr.
Ickinley's last act III reference to
Iuba has, therefore. won him hosts Of
tdmirers, even from the ranks of those
Who have heretofore clnssed him as un-
progressive and too strongly Republican
o yield TO the wishes Of the masses.
1t is this broatlncSS Of the man that is
living his admirers so much real pleas
ire, as only the narrow minded indi
ilual, who possibly cannot name the
residents Of the United States in
uccessive order without first consulting
authority, are the persons who are dis
oscd to protest.
Ignorance is noisy, demonstrativc and
Troublesome, but no trouble is feared
egarding Mr.. Mckinlcy's much dis
ussed Cuban policy. for the very excel
ant reason that Congress has surpassed
i'm and may ultimately demand more
han he has asked.
The yellow journals whose chief bust
css il seems to he is to find fault with
verything and everybody, show their
,oisonous fangs in discussing Cuba and
ur treatment Of her, but their editorial
,roadsides can do no harm. The com
lon-sense people read them and accept
hem for what they are worth. often
orgctting the venom in the burning col.
INNS before they take up the depend
bic, sober minded papers from which
0 draw deductions.
An extra session Of Congress nc
ouht will be called to dispose of this
Important question. whether the vel
)w journals deem it proper or not aS
is understood Mr.. Mckinley is ex
rcnely anxious to come to an early
understanding Of our exact attitude to
yard the young Republic.
Indications point to an interesting pas
age of arms between the legitimate
lubs and the Law and Order Society,
Ill because the representatives of til,
ociety persist in spying and crying
whenever they can possibly do so, undel
he guisc of reform. The clubs insist
hat they will not stand the inguisitorial
Methods Of the agents, whom they charge
With distortions and unbocomng pro
eedings.
The organizations want to he let alone
entirely alone-to enjoy their houses
Is they may see proper, and if they have
| beverage or delicious concoction upon
he sdeboaid, they want the privlcg,
f treating their friends when business
ares have been left behind for The day.
N its eageIncss to score points in its
aNor, the Law and Order Society has
late been unusually active, bending
Is energies in almost every conceivable
Erection until it has invaded the club
louscS Of the wealthy ana influential.
t is quite needless to say that these
'odies comply with every requirement
demanded by the law, ana being legaliZed
he same rs Il hotel or any other public
nstitution, they are naturally indignant
It the sly visits and attacks Of the men
Who pretend 10 operate in tci1alf of the
anne law that bestowed upon the clubs
he particular privileges they enjoy.
There are illcgitimate clubs in all
parts of the city, managed so shrewdly
oy shrewd men. that the hirelings OF the
Law and Order Society ave unable Il
-ain an entrance TO them, and because
this inability and in connection with II.
the Unsuitable desire to achieve fame and
notoriety in the columns Of the "yaler
log journals the respectable clubs ART
made to suffer.
They are asaailtd in manifold ways
light under the noses of their officers
ind until the present, the officers have
held their peace.
This silence, however, will soon br
broken. as the members of the swell"
ubs do not propose 10 sit quiet ana per-
nit evil reports 10 be circulated about
own regarding their superbly appointed
lo'lseS The members of these clubs con.
end that they have the same rights and
rivilogcS that they enjoy in their homes.
md that hereafter the agents Of the law
md Order Society will be treated ~
unlawful invaders and ordered off the
premises II they refuse 70 90 they will
he hustled ont by the strong arm Of law.
under whose protection the Clubs exist.
The row will, in MI likelihood. get
INTO the courts, and then there will he
m airing Of sensations and methods
lbont which the general public knows
nothing, except what it secs through the
yellow glasses Of the yellow journals.
Wouldn't il sound strange to hear Of
he dieniiicd Union League Club, or the
swell Iittcnhonsc, or the wealthy ATcr-
nentilc being brought before the bar Of
Justice by the pccping Toms Of the Law
md Order Society. when some of the
most prominent iu1pps and 1iSfinUuiJl,nJ