The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25
SOCIETY OF THE UNBIASED.

TT really begins to look as if United states diplomacy
Is of the gtedged sort, said General Prodde after
the records last meeting had been read. Our
crossed the and through their eoquence
and oraory persuaded Lord verstone TO throw Canada
the lire of her territory TO the
United States
II you, Mr. President, said Professor Lin
quail that society pass vote of thanks this
great English 5urst Here is man broad enough and
free enough from bias decide question its merits
rather than his prejudices
Before the motion put" said Colonel Hoekington
Il would amend it include the three American COM
missioners who equally broad-mnded and equally
right by electing them honorary
members of this society That is compliment they VIII
appreciate
am in favor of electing Americans hon
members said DIR. File. but no foreigner can
have my to enter society honorary
member 1t is foreign influences that are raising trouble
in this nation and while tolerant and unprecedented
1 hope love my country than the principles
of this society. I oppose the motion"
Wait minute said Captain Greenwich. rs it
tain that Lord recognition.
matter of fact what would America think of Elihu
Root Cabot Lodge had either of decided in
of Canada? We them to the conference TO grab and
hold and if they hadn't grabbed and they held
what would this country have done to them? Now isn't
1t possible that Canada feels the same way toward AL
verstone and amt they condemning him calling him
all sorts of traitors and forth?'
But Canada is prejudiced. you know said Parson
Billings. Our northern neighbor hasn't learned
arbitration the broad spirit which this country
has manifested Now when the Plus fund matter was
in arbitration Mexico showed lette annoyance
the adverse decision but the United States, the
broadminded federation accepted the award without
murmur and without complaint To be the award
il favor. but that a incident. Now
in this Alaskan boundary award 1 perceive the same
grand acquiescence the part of the United States
tell you proud to live in country faithful
the grand principle of arbitration"
Il cannot any in the point offered by Cap
tain Greenwich" said Bud Poster. I'VE the
Alaskan country and Lord Averstone has given
Now when gives what want and arbitrates
in favor it would that he could be greater
beralminded broader in intellect far that
particular favor goes urge that this club
possible honor Lord Alverstone."
ITO make my point clear said Captain Greenwich
Suppose Elhu Root had voted to give the disputed
territory to Canada
He would have been damned scoundreI." said Bud
Poster.
Yes, yes exactly" said Captain Greenwich land
isn't it reasonable Canada think Alverstone
damned scoundrel and wouldn't Canada have praised
Root the skies if had in their favor?"
"Canaa might be fool enough to praise Root under
such circumstances said Bud. but the United States
would hang him 1 opposed lynch law except when
sworn officials betray their country and then would
be glad to help pull the rope that hangs them
ut said Major Venthrup, 'that the
nudded contion of this discussion springs from the folly
of seeking two sides to question Whenever such
condition arises there is intolerance argument dispua-
ton and quarreling Root didn't decide Canada
so that point is ruled by the chair Alverstone did
decide for the United States the gratitude of all
true Americans should go him. isn't place
10 view the subject from Canadian standpoint AS
presiding officer during this debate rule that has but
side that the affirmative and Lord Alverstone
is hereby made and confirmed honorary members Of
this club. AS Root Lodge the other member
whose do not recall just now, they have served
their country highest consideration
The secretary will please transmit the resolution to the
gentlemen"
do like to call public attention to the fact"
said, but there postage stamps in the treasury
Send 'em marked copy of the Eagle" suggested
Major venthrup
But that takes money. I buy the
papers and stamp Them too suggested.
Pass the hat said Corporal Washington. 'Dr File is
fumbing in his pocket and if he has dime the hat will
catch it. While this society is liberal in its views
noticed that the members decidedly shy of Win
some philosophical member explain that?"
THAT is easy" said DR.. File I'VE liberal in
views and always trying give to our friends
We much attention to this effort that have
neither the time inclination to give other things
Now, there is Major Venthrup. He will spend hours
giving his political and religious views right
anybody who will take them but gives cent
money to anybody or anything. 1t is enough for
man to give freely of his opinions. who
has opinion to donate give money"
You may think your sarcasm funny" retorted the
Major, but if you your donations of
ash you might be you owe me a large
sum of money whenever 1 you giving freely to any
object, say there goes my money and feel that I
I'm doing my full share for charity
But do you credit it asked the Doctor.
If you do l don't you very much"
THAT reminds of Miller" said Corporal Mis-
ngon Once closet listed old fellow intending drop
into box by mistake drop
'ed fve-dollar goldpiece. He tried withdraw It,
he Deacon told him he couldn't Well said the miser
then give credit for the gold-piece "Oh no. said
he Deacon, God will only give you credit
Il have ode to Alaska which would Offer" said
captain Greenwich
Let it be owed" said the Corporal move We ad-
ourn." MR. SIMON SIMPLE Secretary