Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
TOURS NEW ENGLAND.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT VISITS
MANY CITIES.
Hearty Receptions Accorded to the
Nations Executive Speaks About
Trusts-Says Organization is Good,
bnt Advocates Publicity.

bat Advocates Publicity.
President Roosevelt closed his second
das 5 journey through New England at
Newport, II. L.. where he was the guest
OF Mr. Winthrop CHAMBER. Upon the
conclusion of his speech at City Hall,
providence, he was driven to the dock,
where he boarded a private yacht for
the residence of Senator Aldrich at War
WICK Newport was reached soon after.
Perhaps the most enthusiastic recep-
ton accorded hire by the smaller places
where stops We're made was at River
Point, r. L., in the Pawtucket valley.
Pastime Park. which adjoins the railroad
track, was thronEed with people. among
them being hundreds of Grand Army vet
Grams who formed a semi-circle in front
OF the platform
The Presidents audience applauded his
tribute to the veterans of the Civil War
for their answering valor and devotion
to duty, and his reference to the people
of Rhode Island concerning the util1a-
ton OF their resources met -..uch distinct
favor.
The demonstration at Providence was
the climax to an eventful day In his
speech, taking the trusts for his theme,
The President said that great general
prosperity fosterei unwholesome condi-
tons, as well as healthy. The sunshine
anu rain that make the crops thrive, also
give life TO weeds In part he said:
In dealing with the great aggrega-
tons Of capital We must exercise all our
judgment and avoid the spirit of envy
rhgt HllS h., u. - 81 h.,x~
failed to win foriune, and eager to tear
down those buildel by the industry and
wisdom of others. We must possess the
qualities of prudence. self-knowledge and
self restraint. There is every need of
striving in all possible ways, individually
and collectively. by combination among
ourselves in private life and through the
recognized organs of the government for
the cutting out OF these evils. Only let
us be sure that we do not use the knife
with an ignorant zsal which would make
1t more dangerous TO the patient man
than to the disease.
Much Of the complaint against com
binations is unwarrantcd. Under present
conditions it is as necessary to have cor
porati0ns in the business world as il is TO
have organizations among wage workers.
But we have a right to ask in each case
that they shall do good and not harm.
Exactly as labor organizations, when
managed intelligently and in a spirit OF
justice and fair play, are of very great
service, not only 20 the wage workers,
but to the whole community, as the his
tory on many labor organizations has
conclusively shown so wealth. not merely
individual, but corporate, when used
Alright, is not merely beneficial to the
community as a whole, but Indispensable
TO the upbuilding 0f the country under
the conditions which at present the coun-
try has grown not only to accept, but to
demand as normal.
The only remedy is found in the pro-
per administration Of the laws we have
and the enactment Of other laws to deal
with new conditions as they arise. The
power vested in the proper official must
be exercised with the greatest of care
The first exercise os that power should be
the securing an interstate business. The
publicity, though non-inquisitorial, should
be thorough as to al important facts with
which the public bp5 concern. The full
light of day is great discourager of
evil Such publicity would by itself tend
to cure the evils 81 which there Is just
complaint and where the alleged evils are
ina ginary, it would tend to show that
such was the case. When publicity is at
tanned it would then be possible to see
what further should be done u the way of
regulation"
President Roosevelt ended Tuesdays
tour through New England in Augusta,
Me-. as the guest Of Gov. Hill Before
his departure from Maine he visited ev-
cry principal city In each district and the
home cities of the United States Sena
toys.
When the President reached Portland
he was met by a delegation Of citizens,
and Thomas b. Reed was among them.
The President was escorted 20 raised
platform just outside the trainshed ana
smoke for fifteen minutes