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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
DEMOCRACY AND FREE TRADE.

In making a tariff revision the dominant note OF the
campaign textbook now just issued. the national
Democratic Campaign Committee testifes before the
people that American Democracy is still steadfast to
the sound policy which prevailed in this country until
the Republican party surrendered to the New Eng
land demand for special protection privileges at the
sacrifice of the peoples rights.
Free trade put into effect will mean that there shall
be no tariff duties imposed on any imports into the
United States save such as are necessary to create a
revenue to defray the cost OF a government economi-
cally administered.
1t does not mean the absolute removal OF all tariff
duties in this country any more than it means this
same thing in England, where a moderate tariff for
revenue is imposed. But il does mean that there shall
be no prohibitive tariff. the sole intent of which is TO
shut out the products of the outside world In order
that the trusts shall have a monopoly of American
markets.
clear an understanding OF the bunko nature of high
protection that the Democratic party's outspoken
declaration in favor of free trade will meet with the
sincerest favor. The high tariff idea is, in its material
ization into concrete fact, a thing of but about twenty
years growth. Within that time Americans have wit
messed the most malign development in our national
life. A condition has been created wherein the wealth
Of the country has passed into the hands OF a power
full caste. limited in numbers and with unlimited priv
ileges. A few hundred multimillionaires have, through
the operation Of the high tariff. secured a monopoly
control Of all important lines of trade and industry in
a country Of 100000 population, with retailers and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
WORLD'S-1eO4-FAIR.
RESULT OF DISHONEST POLITICS.

RESULT OF POLITICS.
1t is not surprising that no considerable number OF
Republicans have rallied to the support of the ousted
sixteen members Of the City Committee. Any student
of local politics could have foreseen that once the
power OF machine control was taken from the old
Ziegenhetn henchmen the organization would crumble
to dust.
In the finding Of facts presented TO the Republican
State Committe by the Executive Committee is
enough material 10 show the depths to which the ma
5ority of the old committee had fallen. According 10
statements made in that document. money. offices and
appointments were considered as political assets which
could be used in efecting a trade.
By reorganizing the City Committee, the State
Committee has done a work which has compelled the
acquiescence Of all good citizens. The wrath Of the
Kerens-Meriwether manipulators is worth nothing
against the aroused sentiment OF the people.
This must necessarily be true. No man can be
bound to the fusion deal from a sense Of principle.
The uniting OF such men as Kerens, Phelps, Meri-
wether and Butler in a scheme to carry the election
can attract only one class OF voters outside Of the IN
thinking. When the hoodlun element is unanimous
In support of such an aggregation, the better element
Df citizens make quick choice Of favorites.
It is difficult to see how the courts will reverse the
decision declaring that the State Committee OF q party
party cohesions threatened. Proceedings which have
been instituted will not change the drift of public
sentiment. The people, regardless of party, want po-
litical integrity. That cannot be maintained by the
Kerens- combination.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05

consumers in every part Of the Union absolutely at
their mercy. So complete Is their monopoly that they
are enabled 10 compel Americans to pay more for
their products at home than foreigners pay for the
same products in foreign markets. This monopoly
caste. by means OF dominating the Republican party.
IS now in effect in control OF the American Govern
ment.
\ return 10 the consistent American policy OF free
trade will relieve the people OF the oppression or
monopoly. II WIN not inture any American industry.
Il will restore competition as the vital element OF
healthy trade. 1t will offer greater and fuller and
more frequent opportunity for success in business TO
the man in moderate circumstances by taking away
the unjust powers OF the monopoly caste. II Will
lessen the cost of living at the same time that it in
creases general prosperity. These truths. presented
TO the American people throughout the campaigns OF
1902 and 1904. mean overwhelming Democratic VIC
tory at the polls.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
RECENT COMMENT.
Lesson for Safeguards and Coward.

ALleFLea -Ar4lGsle-
The career ot MIR. Alfred Baitour. the recently appointed
known story, special interest from e therapeutic stand
point Mr.. Balfour has never been a strong man. and
though an enthusiastic athlete. especially as regards such
rildsr outdoor exercise az golf. his deHcacy OF health IN
early manhood was a source OF no little alarm TO his
friends. He has always been an intense student and his
overfaithful devotion to his books. during the period be-
tween his thirueth and thirty-hfth year. Just before and
after the publication OF his work, Foundations OF Belief"
seem 10 have further undermined his health. In 1850. when
he secured the much-coveted position OF Lord Rector OF ST.
Andrews University. OF Edinburgh. hi, health was so dubi-
Gus that many CT his friends were thoroughly persuaded
that he was doomed to an early death.
About this tine a distinguished English physician eve
understand IT was Si- Andrew Clark, is said TO have told
him that his only hope for future good health Law, not IN
constant care OF himself, nor in n life OF LEISURE. however
elegant, that would give him too many opportunities for
Oppressive introspectoq. hut In his securing some occura-
ton that would demand all his attention. absorb all his
energies and Il possible at the same tims give him an in
tense interest IN his work. Within the year Mr. Balfour
found his opportunity 10 take such a remedy as had been
thus suggested. It was heroic. but he took # without
rinching. He vas offered the post OF Chief Secretary for
Ireland. This vas at the very heighth OF the Land League
agitation. Already several chief secretaries had found
themselves unequal 10 the trying responsibility OF the 20
sitIon- II was undoubtedly tho most strenuous post under
the Government There was no doubt that IL. occupant
would have constant mental occupation OF the most in
tensely absorbing kind.
Under the stress OF hourly calls TO duty. Mr.. Ba1rour's
health constantly improved and at the end Of his term he
was ready for the other commanding political positions that
have come TO him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
NO "lnTAG0NlSM7 IS FELT.
Secretary Hitchcock Thinks People
Understand Roosevelt.
EETrRIrr sPrrrAI.

49, 'A-- go q
W~.~hl.SLaE. Sept. &-Sscretary Hitchcock
c: tie Department OF the Interior 3 at hts
cesk daily after a vacation OF siI weeks.
Frent on his farm. at SiOuadnock. y. h
The harvest time was spent by hia In Tia
fed and te has returned 10 the city with
g rudy brown complexion tia; oetohers
good health
4r. Hitchcock has not had much con-
uunIcatioa with political leaders Curing
these six weeks. but in a way. has kept In
touch with affairs. re believes that no
danger exists Of any failure OF the country
20 return a good working Republican
Trato-tt- IN the House OF Representa-
tiyes. lie is satisfied that when the Pred
dents pcI5-- on the s-biect Of legislation n
relation 70 ths trusts Is fully understood. he
viii have the Endorsement. no; only Of thu
people at large. but of the most conserve
tive interests as well.
DO you belieFe that great nntsgonsn Il
now felt toward Mr. Roosevelt or the part
OF the leading fnencisrs?" Mr.. Hitchcock
was asked to-day.
Il would not use zach n strong word as
antaGonism." he replied. Undoubtedly
there are people who dyer from him. but
they cannot but absolutely irdorSe and >
prove his sterling Honesty. integrity and
sincerity. The only difficulty is that he has
been misunderstood The people have had
an idea that he Intended TO tear down and
pull 10 pieces these great financial interests
and corporations. whereas the speech hs
made the other day explains the situa-
ton He Illustrated his purpose admirably
when h said he did not regard It aS neceS-
sary TO kill q patient IN order to make him
well. The President rs I understand his
purpose. simply means 10 enforce a strict
compliance with the laws as they stand
IS what good citizenship means as de-
scribed by the President. I do rot think
there Is the slightest occasion for fear or
anxiety Tor the commercial interests OF the
country"
you think the leaders in the financial
world think that way about IT.
That I cannot say. because I have not
been IN financial ci-cles.' he said. 1T
seems 20 ne that 81 what they ought TO feel
IL they 90 not. The President Is going to
DO his duty as he sees il. and he sees u
from tho very highest plane OF citizenship
Will not swerve an iota from what
no believes 20 be for thu best interests OF
the people who. after all. are sovereign"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
THE MISSOURI STATE DEBT ISSUE.

THE MISSOURI STATE DEBT ISSUE
In endeavoring to manufacture 4 campaign issue by
means OF a reiteration of grOundlcss charges OF Demo
cratic acknowledgement in the reduction Of the State
debt, the Republican organization in Missouri has
craftly hoped 10 obscure Missouri Democracys
strongest claim for continued popular support.
The steady and uninterrupted paying of OF Mis-
souris Indebtedness under an economical administra-
ton of the States affairs 10y the Democratic party. a
process begun when the Republicans had swamped
the State with debts aggregating over S2o,000OOo and
continued until Missouri is now about 10 be freed or
all obligations save the bonds in which the School
Fund is invested. constituted an argument in favor
OF Democratic control which Republican campaign
orators and newspaper organs have never been able TO
overcome.
Especially was this Democratic achievement re-
pugnant and disastrous 70 Republicans when con-
trasted with the calamitous record of Republican ad-
minstration OF the States affairs.
Under Republican rule the lobby and the railroads
were supreme in this State. a criminal extravaganza
prevailed, the interests of the State were invariably
sacrificed IN dealing with railroad corporations, and
the ultimate result was the creation of q State indebt-
edness Of gigantic proportions. While this was being
done, the tax rate of Missouri was placed and kept al
its highest point. The people OF the State bore the
heaviest tax burden ever laid upon them. and all that
the State had TO show for it when the Republicans
went out of power Was a State indebtedness that would
nave InednL bankruptcy anu 1epuulalou save " lne
relief which came from Democratic rule.
In every political campaign since that time the Re
publican party in Missouri has been confronted by this
~answerab argument in favor of retaining Mis-
souri, Democracy in power.
A bold and cunning resolve, born OF desperation, to
attack with a campaign of lies this record OF Mis-
souri, Democracy that has been so fatal to Republican
hopes Of victory, accounts for the brazen Republican
charges of incompetency and wastefulness in the re.
duction of the State debt. 1t is hoped that. by sling
ing mud in sufficient quantities. some Of it will stick.
Al any rate. the Republicans reason. their party can
lose nothing by assuming the offensive on an issue
which has so often resulted in their defeat while act
ing on the defensive. They have not attempted to
submit serious and convincing proof Of the truth of
their charges, because they knew the charges We're
nothing more or less than a pack of lies. They have
simply preferred them and kept on repeating them in
an inscriptions attempt to belittle and pervert the
record of Democratic achievement in Missouri. Hap
PLY, the people of this State are not to be bamboozled
by such %trickery. They know the truth. and on the
truth they continue their majority support of Missouri
Democracy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED.
Missouri State University Faculty
Is Organized.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Columbia. Mo, Sept. 4-Thc following
committees have been appointed by ths
president and Beard OF Cur.tors Of the
University OF Missouri for the session %
lS2-iSJS. the first named in each case is
the chairman OF the committee:
wc-li's Fsir-Doetors John Picka-a Is:dor
L1e6. y. J. Waters AID II. b shaw.
,9r K9y:asnd Weeks ard Doctor isidor Loeb.
cor u l. Ltgscomb and Ar. j. G. E2an
t-Is@F@Is TSiSaio n .n5 z
-Masegms-poe,or George IecevTe. Professor c
L. Mamford AMI DoctcT c. A EiiwoOd-
RuieSEJudse John D L1Vt1n.
iu5iic Exsrclsss-poc.or J R. Scott. yuers J.
At5ieuc czr-Professc c w. H~eathHingt5u.
judge J.. u. LAWSON. Doet3r = Ialy. Docier
YoI1r aiu-un-si. aui the captains o. the baa-
hail. f>1toan ard tack teana
TfiiIv, a weeEs ana AlInstsdt-
Arorcvsd ~SohocIs-Dcctors r n. Jesse. Z. A.
AIsr. J. NJ. White. W. C. Brown. L LoeA l.
EnJ1y by CerJidcsts-Doctor L Loeb
" se5 e yaa ~ s J. 81 7SSit.. Green. H.tssnsS
,d Lssml9ariIn % e G,a', a. oS "a Ioxfl.,--: A,sT:
Board of R'Se@msseassa To- T.seRrrHE
len and Raymond Weeks
GTatuation 1Sr Aeadsn5s Nd eaffn2enA Hss-
Special s5aien,s-Th. dean q zach depart Tor
his advisors the professors OF the subjects he
100, O, observation-disclosures. II. B. Shay.
Greene ans :. P. spaieins. acting under the
Lectures BefGTs High sOsenis-Protesor Aim
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
Shade Trees in Paris.
Nrunfr'paI Journal

municipal Journal
The lily OF Paris. France. spends abou; SOH0 every year
in maintaining its trees. There are about $50 trees in the
city. and they grow in rows along the sidewalks. This num-
Der. however. does not include the trees in the parks o.
squares. To care for these trees n corps ~ inspectors IS
constantly on the watch. The soil about them is frequently
renewed. and Iron guards are placed around young trees to
protect them. To prevent the injury % trees which is
caused by the asphalt and sidewalks shutting out the
water. 6 circle Of at least . feet in diameter around the
base Of each tree - kept free from asphalt or any pave
ment. This circle Is generally covered with an iron grating
The trees are watcred by the street hose. and large eT-
cavations are made around tho trees so that the water can
collect abclt the base Of the trunk and percoate TO the
roots. Many kinds % trees are planted. hrt horse chest
nuts are great favontes because they put forth their leaves
so early in the year. II has been calculated that Paris has
at least one tree for every oao OF its Inhabitants. and the
city officials fully appreciate the great good that the trees
do toward improving the health rate. To approach tho
standard that Paris has set with respect 10 trees. New
York should plant over 10000 trees in its streets: Chicago
should have over 5lce; Philadelphia over 5000; -. Louis
over Eco; Boston over 1900: Baltimore over i5ca. This
number OF trees refers only TO those on streets and at tho
Paris street rate OF one for every 81 OF Its Inhabitants.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
A GEORGIA NEW ZEALAND.

Rousseau has been outdone by a band Of Georgia
negroes. The social contract of which he wrote with
such force is now receiving the rigorous test Of prac-
teal experience. According 10 all reports success has
followed the trial. something which cannot be said of
the -~cataclysm which he helped to bring upon liberty
loving France.
This band of negroes in Georgia is bound together
by a written agreement. Being knitted by this con-
tract Of unanimous consent, nothing can be done with
out the sanction Of the individual. Higher warrant
there cannot be for government. at least on this ter
r~estrial sphere.
OF greatest interest is the regular inquisition into
the habits and morals Of the Members. Not alone are
large defections from the established code punished,
but minor infractions receive equal attention from
those whose duty it is to detect and examine delin-
quents.
Corporal punishment is the established corrective
for those who fail to keep the standard of citizenship.
He who sins is whipped before the assembled COM
munity. However, he is first repr1manded by the au-
thorities and told 10 beware. Persistence calls forth a
court-martial wherein the accused is presumed limo
cent until he or his counsel is unable to break down
the convicting evidence. II he is found guilty, the
whipping follows Immediately, there being no appeal
to a higher court, Z regulation which possesses good
points in view Of the %vexatious delays which we Of the
outside are compelled to permit.
From all accounts, the scheme is working we'll.
There have been numerous fogg1ngs bearing good
fruit. For instance. Mark Caldwell neglected to buy
his wife a washpot. though he had been repeatedly
warned by the authorities of the dire consequences
which would follow a failure to obey the Injunction.
Upon conviction. Mark was given his due of stripes
and Mrs. Caldwell now has her washpot. Even the
fact that her recreant husband is an elder in the soci-
ETY. and closely related to the secretary did not save
his black epidermis.
Early Busch Is another member Of the association
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05

Perhaps the most convincing proof that President
Roosevelt is really in earnest in his antitrust utter
ances may come in the form of an arrogant trust
resentment which shall array the Presidents own
party against him Such a development now seems
extremely likely. and, msterializing into accomplished
fact. will emphasize anew the utter and absolute sub
serviency OF the Republican machine organization to
the will Of the trusts. IL is not impossible that this
trust domination of the Republican party will result
in the defeat of Mr.. Roosevelt for the presidential
nomination in 199i. The ultimate significance of the
situation now developing in the Republican party Is
that American Democracy must be intrusted with the
task OF restricting the Trust evil. About all that Mr..
Roosevelt can accomplish within the Republican lines
is TO provoke a peculiarly bitter Republican revolt
against his leadership.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
TINE TO SETTLE THE COAL STRIKE.

There viii be a very widespread hope that Mr.
lierpont Morgan has, rs is reported. begun action
looking toward the settlement Of the anthracite coal
strike in the Pennsylvania region and that he may he
able to dominate the situation for an adjustment OF
existing differences.
The time has certainly come when mine operators
and miners alike should be willing 10 accept equitable
terms in order to reach n settlement. Both have suf-
fered grievously by reason OF the strike. and IFS con
tinuance means TO each a loss appalingly out Of pro-
portion TO the issue at stake.
II Mr.. Morgan is in reality moving to bring them TO-
gether. only a reckless folly OF rancor and resentment
on their part must be responsible for the failure Of
his effort.
1t is incumbent upon both parties to remember
that the public possesses certain rights that may not
Justly be disregarded.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
How Missouri Republican, Feel.

Bloomfield. No. Cocrier He7G
We are opposed to fusion with Lee Meriwether's party
or with any other party holding views antasonistic 20
those held by the party to which we belong, it's a source
OF weakness and not Of strength. Republicanisn. II II Is
anything. stands for principles well defined ard grounded
In right as firmly as the ROCKS OF the eternal hills. and
while success at the polls is always wished for. It should
never be desired at the sacrifice OF these principles. The
coalition OF Repuhlicanisnl. in the coming campaign. with
the strange creed OF the socailsd Municipal Ownership
party. simply means that we are expected to lose sight
OF honest convictions in the mad chase TO elect the ticket
The country Republicans who have fought the battles OF
the party for years and years. have not done 50 with this
in Wow. They are wiling AID anxious for those WHO feel
Il, their duty to co so to vote with them for the prosperity
OF the people and the equality OF all men before the law.
but they viii nsver sacrifice their CONSIDERATION TO prin-
dple in order to axsist q Dratcai dictator to the Cnitsd
States Senate.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
RACED THROUGH FOUNTAINS
TO SEE DYING HUSBAND.
Mrs. DaEe Hired Special Train FroEz
NinsIOy, ArI-., tn Denver and
Found sinn Alive.

Denver. Sept. a Santa Fe special train.
bringing Mrs. >. =. DaEe and daughter
from Ninsl5w. Ariz. To Denver. where Mt.
Dake - dying. covered the So miles be-
tween the two cities IN twenty houSs and
Twelve minutes.
The average speed for tho entife distanr>.
half q il through g mountainous country
VS. .orsj; miles an hour. Mrs. DaSe paid
me- EDr the train.
Tais bats ali IPng-distauce records IN
the West. with the exception Ot that q the
Mayhau special on the Burlington I;al-
roaa from Chicago TO Denysr. which ran
les miles ~ the rate Of forty-ssvsa miles
a. hoUr.
Nj uaxe vou n. race with death and
foun9 h-- husband still alive and conscious.
huJ very lev.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-05
90
!, TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
TO-DAY IN ST. LOUIS.

. From the Republic. September s 1877.
q No trace was found OF BeaulRh I
= Hatton. 6 years old. ot Sixth and
Q GrstIot streets. who was believed to
o have been kidnapped September 4 4
q while returning from the Lacieds 4
School. 4
= The grandchildren OF Mrs Lowering Z
0 OF Eighth and Gratiot streets gave a 4
. fair and ralDed siT for St Luks's 4
Q HOSPITAL. 4
. The Thirtieth Annual Conference OF I
o the Southern Methodist Church met 4
o az Centenary Church. Bishop Marvin 4
g presiding. The Reverend ". NJ Shell 4
O ton was appointed recretary and I
O among the chairnen Of committees 4
. were Samuel Cupples and the Rever- Z
. end ]. w. Lewis OF ST. Louis 4
Den,r.v Marshal Chris Overlook. Z
q while attempting to arrest a man for 4
D beatin~ a mule. vas kicked by ths 4
q uncrsteful beast. I
q AZ the Reiievile Fair Edward Cum Z
. nirgham Of 81. Louis won a mule 4
d race. John Neube-zer and John Kane. 4
q also OF this city, won races. 4
q The C~arondelst Police Court was
. abolished. the busires, being trans I
. ferred to the -Four Courts. 4
q VorePs Reed Band gave a concert
O al Lafayette Park I
o The price OF school books was re-
. drce6 Is per cent. A contract was
. awarded to Gray & Baker. Other
. booksellers and their friends criticised
o the Board OF Education. charging IA
. vo=ttlsul- 4
9 1855 Daisy Lppman. an assistant
. teacher IN the Peabody Kinderrartsn, 4
0 refused TO accept pay for her ssrv- 4
. ices
. Dramshop mon formed an organ,sa- 4
. ton under The namc The New Re- 4
q forr Club"