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look up the definitions Of the different
dictionaries herein mentioned and world
famous men. on Socialism.
The ethics of Socialism are identicsl
with the ethics OF Christianity. "-Ency-
clopedia Britannica.
The abolition OF that industrial action
on which modern society depends, and the
substition OF a regulated system or CO.
operative action. Imperial Dictionary.
"A theory OF society that advocates
more precise, orderly and harmonious ar
rangement OF the social relations OF man
kind than that which has hitherto pre-
vailed. Webster.
"A science OF reconstructing society on
an entirely new basis by substituting the
principles OF association for those OF com
petition in every branch OF INDUSTRY -
Worcesters Dictionary.
ANY theory or system OF local orgahi-
zation which would abolish entirely or In
greater part. the individual enort and
competition on which modern society
rests. and substitute cooperation; would
Introduce a more perfect and equal dis
tribution, and would make land and cap
itsl, as the instruments OF production.
the joint possession OF the community. -
Century Dictionary.
"A theory Of policy that aims to secure
the reconstruction OF society. increase OF
wealth. and a more equal distribution OF
tho production OF labor through the pub
lie collective ownership OF labor and cap
ital (as distinguished from property and
the public collective management OF in
dustries, its motto Is. Every one accord
ing TO his deeds. STANDARD Dictionary.
Socialism is simply. APPLIED Christian
ity: the golden rule applied Ia everyday
life Prof Ely.
THE deepest depth OF vulgarism is
that OF setting up money as the ark Of
the covenant Thomas Carlyle.
Socialism is the ideal and hope OF
new society founded on industrial peace
and forethought, aiming at new and
higher life for all men. William Morris.
The answer OF Socialism To the capital
ist Is. that society can do without him,
just as society now does without the
slave owners and the feudal lord both
were formerly regarded as necessary TO
the well being and even the very exist
ence OF society."--Prof. W. Clark.
The citizens Of a large union indus
triallv organized have rea ched their hap
piness when the producing. distributing
and other activities are such that each
energies and aptitudes. while he obtains
the means OF satisfying all OF his de-
sires Herbert Spencer.
The whole aim and purpose of Social
ism is a closer union OF social factors, the
present need Is growth In that direction" >"
-R. T. Ely.
"No thinking man will contradict that
associated Industry Is the most powerful
agent OF production and that the princi-
pies Of association are susceptible Of fur
ther and beneficial development. john
Stuart Mil.
Socialism does not wish to abolish pri-
vate property. or accumulation OF wealth
but II aims to dsplace the present sys-
tenn OF private capital, by system OF col
leotive capital. which would introduce a
unified organization OF national labor
Prof. Schaffle.
Socialism being the product OF social
evolution. the only danger lies IN OBJ.
structing it"-Rev. r. NJ. Sprague.
Government and cooperation are In al
things and eternaily the laws of life: an
archy and competition eternally and In all
things. the laws of death"-Johp Ruskin
Socialism does not teach any such in
justice as robbing a man OF his little
home or the old lady of her little candy
store. the peddler or. in fact. anyone else
All such statements are false and mis-,
leading, whether so Intended or not, and
II anyone supposes they can make any
thinking. acting, rational, Intelligent, be
Ing believe that Socialists contemplate
doing any such inconsistent things they
mako mistake. and when Mr. Hewitt
says II Is a sorry thing to think OF, tha
our boasted American manhood shoult
ought to know that such would never b'
the case, for IL is too absurd TO euppos,
the people would have any such ridicu
lous Ideas OF Socialism for the Socialist
see and know. that We are under too
much OF a robber system at present, ant
the Socialists propose to and would stoy
IL.
I hope you will come with US and hell
US do 1t. Mr.. Hewitt I hope when we heal
from YOU again. IL may be as you said a
your writing on April 10th. something
more interesting. something besides sup
positions and opinions. as they have beer
very erroneous in the past
Opinions do not count for so much al
facts. The people want facts, and shoult
have them, for they cannot depend OF
the suppositions, or the mistaken ideas o
any man. II would be well to remembe
the old Arabian proverb. which read,
thus. He that knows not and knows no
that he knows not. IL fool. Avoid him
He that knows not and knows that h,
knows not, is simple. Teach him.
He that knows and knows not that h,
knows, is asleep. Wake him. But he tha
knows and knows that he knows, is
wise man. Follow him. and In conclusion
will say. that Mr.. Nickersop, the So
cialist. has given a very plain and goos
explanation OF Socialism and being 3,
young a man he deserves great credit ant
! am very sorry that Mr., Hewitt ha
failed TO understand him. Hoping he ma,
be more successful in future. l am yours
very respectfully,
DIR. WILLIAM REX.