The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-24

ment But they were published, ac-
companied by a brief and good natured
editorial reference to them Our re-
ward for this courtesy is to be AS
SAILED IN THE LANGUAGE OF
THE BAGNIO AND THE FISH
MARKET. 1t is not the first time
We have cast PEARLS BEFORE
SWINE. But it is the clearest case
of it within our recollection at pres
emit"
Following that castigation, the Char
lotte Observer cut the Biblical Recorder
from its exchange list and Editor Bailey
couldn't denounce the Observer IN too
bitter language. For the past few years
Tor to be exact, since the national cam
paign of 1900, when both supported Me
Kinley)-these two papers have formed
mutual admiration society, praising each
other for 'liberality of thought free
dom from narrowness,' and political in
Dependence terms which, as used by these
papers, are known to mean devotion to
Republicanism without openly joining
the Republican party. Nothing but the
hatred of these two papers to Democracy
and to the News and Observer would have
caused them, in the light of the above de-
nunciations 'in the language OF
the bagnio and the fish-market,' to be
come affectionate yoke fellows. The pres
ent fellowship is all the more marked be-
cause, while Mr. Bailey is the chairman
of the Anti-Saloon organization, the Char
lotte Observer is now. and has always
been, the open opponent of temperance leg
islation and the closing of saloons. Ha red
of Democracy and the News and Obser-
yer in both papers is such,
however as to make all other differences
seem. sman, even such abuse of each other
as is printed above.
Once upon time the pot called the ket-
lie black. Mr. Bailey accuses the News
and Observer of "hectoring. This charge
coming from some sources might chal-
vokes a smile, coming as it does from the
man who has denounced his betters every
time they have stood in the way of his
ambitious policy to manipulate the poll
ties of the State; from the man, with no
record of loyalty to the Democratic party,
who tries to hector" those who are faith
full and loyal to its principles and organlza-
ton; the man who became a part of Rus
sells administration and then, when 1t
was evident that the white people pro-
posed to take possession of the State gov
eminent, turned States evidence against
it; the man who has traded in politics,
using his position as editor of a church
paper to threaten political leaders. 'Hec-
toring" indeed. If ever man lived who
tried to dominate church and State by
'hectoring," that man is Josiah Bailey.
There is one paragraph in Mr.. Bailey's
letter that would be unworthy a ghoul
He seeks to invoke the name of the saint
ed Rev. Columbus Durham to give weight
to his attempt to destroy the News and
Observer. There is no language to fifty
characterize this use Of the name of a
it cannot be doubted that this portion Of
Mr.. Bailey's article will be resented by
all who hold in honor the name of that
good man. Everybody in North Carolina
knows that Dr. Durham ably, vigorously
and persistently fought the States policy
toward the University, the A. and M. Col
lege, and the State Normal and Industrial
College. Everybody knows equally as well
that the News and Observer as ably as it
could, vigorously and persistently fought
to continue and increase appropriations to
all those institutions. Naturally there was
conflict of opinion upon a public policy
No good can come of renewing contest
long since settled, or recalling any
examinations or recriminations growing
out of that controversy. This much must
be said: DR.. Durham was courageous man
who fought in the fair field. He was an
honest partisan whose plans were as open
as the day. He was an opponent worthy
of any mans steel and he gave heavy
blows, always above the belt. I never
said or wrote one word that could have
wounded him. l never reflected upon
his honor or integrity. II is utterly alb
surd that the differences between him
and the News and Observer upon pub
lie question could have shortened his life,
and Mr.. Bailey ought to be ashamed of
himself for playing the hyena.
But though there is much more that
might be 81 i'd to show why Mr.. Bailey
has issued his decree to destroy the
News and Observer, the above will suf-
fee There is no good reason why he
should while the News and Observer was
disposed to be friendly when he first
became editor Of the Recorder, have been
an enemy of this paper, except set