The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-14
Monarchy Is Outworn.

The republican form Of government
has proved Itself vital and practical.
The seeds of democracy have been
sown in every nation of the world.
Those seeds have terminated, are
growing.
The mental and moral poverty Of
most Of the kingly tribe furnishes a
horrible example that is vastly aiding
the spread Of republican sentiment.
The spectacle furnished by the hered-
1tary rulers supplies more powerful
argument for the democratic idea in
government than all the books that
could be written on the subject.
Look at them-in most cases lot Of
mediocre degenerates who are poison
ing the moral atmosphere Of the world!
Profigate, Idle, sensual, their blood de-
pleted by intermarriage, there is
scarcely a v1rile, clean or really able
man in the whole list.
William of Germany Is probably the
strongest Of the lot. He has escaped
the moral faint that disgraces most of
them. He can boast of intellectual at
tainments, though his attempt to pose
as universal genius has made him
the laughing stock Of thinking men and
women everywhere. He really believes
ne is endowed with the divine right to
rule, and his attempts to play In that
high and mighty role are often ludi-
crous, sometimes even painful. His
spectacular and sensational exhibits Of
egotism are not particularly harmful,
but his opposition to the new spirit Of
the age is. Taken all in all, however,
he is probably the least Objectionable
Of any Of the m0narchs Of the greater
nations. But, granting this, is he such
man as free and great people would
voluntarily choose to rule over them?
Without the accident Of birth, would
he be considered for moment in that
relation?
Edward Of England can hardly be
considered in the light Of ruler. He
is fgurehead, tolerated because of a
tradition. He simply serves to consume
large amount Of public revenues that
might be used in more beneficial ways.
He is good fellow, and when that is
said practically all is said. True, it is
reported that his influence had some
thing to do In ending the Boer war.
But that attitude was probably due to
no love for the Beers, but to the more
selfish desire that there might be moth
ing to mar his coronation. Even his
most ardent admirers have never play
ed him up on the score Of intellectuali-
ty. Morally his claims to public re-
gard are still less.
Nicholas Of Russia Is the creature Of
an autocracy, bureaucracy and an
aristocracy stronger than himself He
is to be credited with a desire for
peace, which he has not been vigorous
enough to make Of any effect.
These three monarchs are all de-
scendants Of Victoria and from that
fact are not so discreditable as some
Of their brethren. There are three 9TH
ers that can be mentioned with some
degree Of respect-Oscar of Sweden,
Franz Joseph Of Austria and the new
king Of italy. Little is known Of the
last, but he has shown some friendship
for the people, and because Of this
much can be forgiven him.
Outside of these the list is sorry
enough. Gaze on them:
Alfonso OF Spain, whose escapades
since he came to the throne have caus-
ed his best friends to believe aim In
sane!
Leopold OF Belgium, whose conduct
has shocked all Europe and who re-
Gently drove his daughter from the
body of her dead mother!
Peter Of Servia, who gained his
throne through the assassinati ton Of his
predecessor!
George Of Greece, whose affairs have
become so common that they have al
most ceased to cause comment!
And, last and worst Of all, Abdul
Hamid of Turkey, debilftated by ex-
cesses before his time, in terror Of his
life, paying his debts at the point Of
the guns of an ironclad!
Do they not furnish an elevating
spectacle?
Compare this precious company with
real men like the presidents OF France
and of America. These men have won
their way from the ranks by the sheer
force of character and ability.
They are shining testimonial to the
rule Of the people.
In this day, when our toad eaters are
bowling down to foreign kings, when
there is secret desire among few
simpletons for the stronger govern
ment Of a monarchy, it Is well to call
attention RI fhoSo ftaY1Oc