Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-11-13
Salutatory.


AS was announced in the last issue
OF the Herald, it now passes from the
control Of J.. NJ. .Tadlock into mine.
In assuming the editorial management
OF the Herald, 1 feel in no small degree,
the magnitude OF the task, and the
responsibility it places upon me. AT
the outset, it seems fitting that a
statement of the policies Of the new
"Herald" is due its patrons and
friends.
1t shall be my ambition to make the
Herald one of the best local newSpa-
perS in this part of the state, and one
which the subscriber will not be
ashamed to have In his home. With
this in view, the moral tone OF the
paper will be kept up to the highest
standard and perfect fairness shall
characterize its dealings with patrons
and the public. Careful attention
will be given the matter which makes
up the composition Of the paper, so
that the best service may be rendered.
The Herald will stand for the en-
forcement OF all law, whether it meets
the favorable opinion Of the editor, or
not. II the law enacts a principle
which does not seem proper, the
remedy Is in repeal Of the law and
no. disregard OF it. To aid in the en-
forcement of the laws public officials
will receive the encouragement that
the exigencies of the case seem to
demand. The public Is at all times
entitled to knowledge Of the actions
OF its servants, and such official acts
as appear to be of general interest will
be reliably reported and free from
personal predujice.
The political principles of which a
paper is an exponent is one Of its lead
ing features, and the one which most
have always been firm believer in
the theories enunciated by the repub-
lican party, but never so radical that
could not give the others credit for
being as sincere and patriotic in prin-
ciple and teaching as the republican.
But republican views appeal to me as
the ones most expedient and best
suited to the needs Of our government.
The political party is an integral
part OF the government, and therefore,
deserves support, if its theories meet
approval. fractional fights are to be
deplored. They are seldom productive
Of good and always tend to destroy
the party. Hence the Herald will be
a republican paper. and will seek to
further the interests OF the party, be-
lieving that by such position, it will
stand for prosperity, progress and
humanity.
Newspaper ''Scraps"are always dis
gushing and barren Of good results.
1t shall be the policy Of the Herald to
avoid them; but this does not mean
that 1t will not fearlessly stand for a
principle it advocates as right, or that
1t will not respond when attacked.
A local paper can be Of great value
to the community in which it is pub
lished. 1t can do much to keep the
public spirit up to high standard.
but its success does not depend entire
ly upon, the energy and talent OF its
editor. 1t must receive the encourage
ment and support of the public and
the better the support the more valu-
able the paper ought to become. The
advantages OF paper and patron are
reciprocal. therefore, solicit the
most hearty cooperation Of Herald
patrons, new or old, and promise the
best service it is possible for me to
give. Very respectfully yours,
LYMAN w. MATTEsoN.