The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-02

be no discussion. but that present con-
ditions should become permanent.
M. de White, Minister of Russian
Finance, is urging a protective policy
for that country, and his presentation
of the question makes a very good free
trade argument, although it upholds
the protective side of the issue; much
of the argument in favor of natural
trade" may be found in the protection
list vocabulary.
Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen
of Ephesus, once cried in the streets.
This our craft is in danger" while
we no longer sacrifice at the Shrine
of Diana" we listen to the cry of the
alarmist, and there seems a need that
our workmen be protected, even though
the cost be many times greater than
any profit.
The race riot in New York indicates
which is due to complex causes, but
which is greatly aggravated by the at
titude of extremists in the North. who
demand the unnatural elevation of
members of the negro race to position
of honor and trust, for which many of
them are i'll fitted; and this induces a
hatred by the mob so that riot is cas-
lily induced. In the recent instance the
Caucasian seems to have been the ag-
the negro.
To appoint a negro as class orator
at Harvard may tickle the vanity of
the recipient, and may please few
violent partisanS who wish to reverse
natures processes, but it will prove in
it's last analysis an injury to the race.
Whatever the future has in store for
the negro he will obtain his best train
ing in the South, where he is better
| Vuh his hest friends
know his needs and are in sympathy
with his real advancement.
The dawn of the new century
brings much of encouragement to the
| lovers of peace, those who believe in
it's ultimate triumph. Fewer men are
actively engaged in the work of
| slaughter than for long period of the
worlds history certainly more men
ans women have become peace advo-
| Gates, and so the work silently pro-
crosses.
Senator Hoar made a notable utter
ance some months since. His state
ment in substance recognized the value
| of those who hold to the other side;
yet who are in earnest in advocacy of
| the public veal. He said, Il do not
! quote exact Words if all the Republi-
cans were removed the Democrats
would carry on the government wise
|
the way the Roman Catholics would
uphold religion and preserve order and
sound doctrine: thus recognizing the
motive of those who hold different
views than his. 1t was hopeful and
encouraging view, and one thinks bet
ter of the much criticised New Eng
land culture, which, however, much II
may wander in devious paths, is yet
| the real and not the bogus article
Yet the Boston child has suffered dis
tinct loss and no longer retains be-
lief in Santa Claus, and no satisfac-
tory substitute has been found. The
distinct gain of the century has been
| and is, in the direction of larger
tolerance of men for political and theo-
logical beliefs. in which there is wide
difference. We cling to our own, but
we recognize that our neighbor must
have like privilege, and so there comes
peace, and a need that our statement
of creed should find modified expires
sions so that it may not jar or hurt
others who are trained in another
school. And here is the basis for fina
adjustment of all differences.
William Riley Boyd.