The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-15
THURSDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1901 1901.
Roosevelt and Bryan.

Roosevelt and Bryan.
a., Tuesday We reviewed an article
u The Outlook by Mr.. William ] Bryan
IN The reorganization OF the Denocrauc
IA nart1r. since then We have seen an arti li
n Mr.. Brya,,'s own paper, The Commohet'
4, ,.,-,ev. 4, President Roosevet's recent
mes sage to Congress, and We are nm
dressed with the fact that MI. brs'l IN
who was twice the nominee OF the i'ci ni'
cratic party for the presidency, ana VINO
IN tn. late campaign took an active paI'
IN onnosition to Mr.. Roosevelts cleo
lion nov comes forward and nearby
con,,nends several OF the recommenda-
tons which the President makes to Con
rrsss. Referring to what the Preslusi ~
eald about the youth Of to-day, MI. Erya van
replies that ..'his words are rcbuke 70
n such as measure a nation by tue wealth.
f,,ld refinement of the few rather than the
health. strength, Intelligence and virtue
Of the masses" and adds that II me
President will carry into all the WORK
OF his administration the same nigh mo-
tive that is manifested In these WORDS
he viii leave a record which Will do more
Ia distinguish him than the large popu-
lar plurality which he received on cleo
ton day.
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Roosevelt are both
regarded as extremists. However WRONG
they may be on econ onic questions, on
questions Of government policy each IS
a conscientious champion OF civic right
co,isness, and It is not surprising that
4 although politically opposed. they should
find themselves in agreement on me
higher questions of peace and happiness
truth and Justice religion and pety
II is upon these solid foundations tina
our government. our laws and our instl-
s,utions must be buildcd. and II is in
th. spirit of these that our government
affairs must be conducted, II we would
attain 10 the highest civilization ana
tal,ave a perfected republic Men may DIS
agreo in politics and honestly disagree on
economic questions, but there can be no
disagreement between honest and Just
5,i,en on questions OF honesty and justice.
EENTc cannot afford TO build upon o'her
foundations than these. ard sc cannot
AFFORD to make and execute laws which
10 not keep these fundamentals In view.
ut would be we'll, also, 81 men IN brs-
ness; men who ta:opduct the great corpo-
,at!ons. men WHO. conesict the labor Or
Ganizatons, would also keep II mind
that they cannot have permanent Sue,
cess unless they. too. keep thtse funda.
,neutala in mind in conducting their nf-
fairs. They may succeed in getting isgis-
]ation favorable 10 their selfish schemes:
itsit even favorable Legislation will not
save them. for soonersor later the public
will demand the repeal of all such iegis-
extreme md make laws of a hostile char
sic:e1'. Nothing can hare permanent sue
saHs but right, for IN tho long ron tlir
right will prevail. let ri. ,to may.
why do .iot al. nel, realize This fact?
1f So. lhey would not be- undone By their
own grasp and greed. There are rici.
men vino reem 10 conI!der nothing but
In. almighty dollar. They 20 In for
laws that VIII help their affairs and they
onroFa AL laws tina; may DO hurtful 10
tsicir interests. no matter that the public
welfare may demand. The ono question
which they consider Is: Where 10 l come
ing But there Is a GREED which over
Breachcs stseif and brings lts own des,ruc,
stton. II the corporations would only ne.
Shave and have regard for the public IN.
tte-rest, there you'd be no occasion fol
flaws to hamper them in their operation
fand no demand for such lnws. But whe,
corporations become arrogant and com
mil trespaSs: when railroads charge OK
brilliant rntcs or discriminate against on,
III section In favor OF another, or give re
bades which In turn give advantage Il
5inr class OF shippers over another class
ITO resentment nt the sufferers Is nat
ITaily aroused. and they say that II th
corporations will not behave Of their ow
accord, thfy must be made TO behave b
iaw.
THE matter Is largely In the hands d
f.le corporations themselves They wi
ind that isis ahea per andrin every wa
r1ors 70 their interest 10 deal fairly Wit
q Inc pubicg thqll ia hgh, hostile ,egisla
f!on. Thsre win be no hostile leglslato
10 fight uhtsss ttl,e corporations then
s4lyes make 1t Unnecessary
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