The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-31
Confession and Criticism by a SUN Reader

To THE EDITOR OF THE SrS--Sir. ! read THB
SuH, although do not agree with It politically or
In many other respects. II is. however. well
written" paper and a newspaper. IL Is the only
paper In New York that makes an effort to cover
the entire country In Its news columns. Having
travelled great deal am naturally interested IN
affairs outside OF New York city, but THE sun Is the
only paper In the metropolis that seems 10 realize
this country extends beyond Jersey. am native
OF New York city. but have learned that there -
West Middle West and South and the people
of these sections are quite as progressive. as well
educated and as deserving as those OF New York
city. All credit to THE SUN for having looked
beyond jersey.
But in my humble opinion. THE Sun is not al
ways fair. This. to my mind. Is revealed in Its
editorial. dramatic and book review departments
The paper Is oftentimes too "bright"n my humble
opinion. Mind you do not say am right, nor do
pretend to compare myself. In respect to ability.
with the editors of The Sun, But do say that
never read an article In that paper that was not
positive the inference being that the paper could
not possibly be wrong.
Take. for instance, the editorial Of TO day en-
.lt!ed Mr., Bryan and tho Iegncy." Now. have
taken the deepest interest in that will contest hav
Ing read all THE Sun and other papers published
about II. M Bryan has never been an Idol OF mine
and yet would be fair TO him. as you should be-
Consequently do not think and do not believe you
think, "A Literally endowed sty would seem to MI
the bill for him" Nor do think. hgurat,vey speak
ing, he Is pig You published his defence, which.
In my humble opinion. at least indicated that he Is
not only good speaker. but not the fortune hunter
the attorney for the widow would have US believe.
He has right to favor the free coinage OF silver.
Mr.. Jefferson aud Mr.. Hamilton differed on political
questions. the meaning OF Union, its scope &c. as
applied to the States and yet there Is none to deny
she sincerity OF either Both were gentlemen and
believe Mr.. Bryan Is a gentleman. and as sincere
IN his political convictions as our third President
or Mr.. Burrs victim. II Is perfectly natural that
Mr., Bryan and Mr.. Bennett should desire TO estab-
lish a school or provide a fund for teaching their
theories Of government. Mr.. Jefferson became
the head OF school which taught his theories OF
government.
Have you positive proof that Mr. Bennett was
not very strong in intellectuals" or tina! he Was
- very amiable man, am sure do not know.
although have read all You have said about him.
You said nothing In your news columns OF his in
teuectuals" or Anlabiity but mako positive asser-
sion regarding them In tho editorial
I would Judge. however. nAsmuch as Mr.. Ben
nsSt made great deal OF money. that he was pretty
wen endowed with brains and II like most men who
have made money. was somewhat lacking In amia-
bility. I merely call attention TO these things. In
q perfectly friendly way. TO show that. In my hum
bic opinion. you may be too positive at times too
prone TO base q judgment when facts are lacking.
Just like Messrs. Cochran and Jerome fear you
are. Liar" and obscene creature" Is the manner
In which they speak Of each other. and yet, In my
humble opinion, neither Is what he Is called. Clay
and Adams accused OF pooling Issues to defeat
jackson. and poor: Jfanti Fcderns, faith believed
It when the Charge was made. They though!
Webster was IN on the deal but do Democrats
even Mr.. Bryan. think so now newspaper should
try to inculcase moderation In Judging others and
not wsis for postsrity 10 arrive a, the truth.
Your unfaness In reviewing books and crtlcIs.