The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-03
PUT A STOP
TO EXTRAVAGANCE,
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tions and states have employed to adj
vantage this method of settling dis
puted questions. states have invoked
its aid with good results, and individ-
uals frequently have resort to it III adj
justing questions of difference. The
Hague Tribunal, representing the sem
timent of Cancellation, is the highest
practical expression of intelligent
thought on this subject. The princi-
pies of arbitration are the same,
whether governing in the great court
of nations or applied i'm the affairs of
Industrial life. Its permanent estab-
lishment as a part of the Industrial
system of the country. upon a basis OF
mutual consent of all parties to d con-
troVersy, would insure more friendly
relations between employer and en-
ployed, for the interest of the work
ingman and the employer is identical.
1t affords safe and equitable method
of determining differences that may
arise, and has been called a reason
able and natural mode" of settling
such disputes. The spirit of arbitra-
tion is kindred to the love of law and
order. 1t is the arbiter of peace in
stead of war. and makes for happiness
instead of sorrow.
The Race Issue.
All AONNlS VI THEIR tOuiiily must uNp-
recate the rehabilitation by the Repub-
lican party of disappearing race is
sue, at time when every effort should
be made to promote rather than retard
the progress which was being made in
the states where slavery had existed.
toward kindlier relations between the
two races. The revival of this ISSUE
with all its attendant evils must of
necessity retard the development of
the Southern States. whose people are
struggling manfully with conditions
left by the war. and seriously inter-
feres with the industrial progress Of
both races.
Fraud in the Public Service.
Population and fraud in the public
service under the present administra-
ton, especially in the postofice and
land departments, reached such pro-
portions that knowledge of the evils
practiced became public property.
Prosecutions naturally followed, but
thorough and impartial investigation
by Congress, proposed and urged by
the Democratic minority, was refused
by the Republicans at the mandate, it
is believed, of the Administration.
Congress adjourned earlier than at
any long session for manM years for
the purpose, it is believed, Of prevent
ing further agitation of the question
and in an effort to curtail expenses. /
The Civil Service.
Offices are created and filed in pur-
5uance Of law to carry on the govern
ment, and not to further party ambi-
tons and the selfish purpose of any
citizen. Many of the hundred thous-
and federal officeholders, servants of
all the people, while under salary, are
now vigorously some covertly and
some openly, working and contribute
ing in the present campaign to secure
the success of the Republican party,
in defiant violation of the civil service
laws, rules and regulations. Several
members of the cabinet and other Off
Gals of the government. forsaking their
duties and the departments at Wash
ington, are spending their time in maxi
ing speeches and using all the influence
and power of their official positions to
elect their chief
Judge Parker.
The late Democratic convention. and
its candidate for President, have given
signal exhibition of mutual respect
and confidence almost unprecedented
in our political history, and our party
has received new inspiration and hope
in its appeal to the people, who al
ways appreciate and admire courage,
character and discretion in their lead
ers. Our candidate has these quail
ties and can be depended upon at all
times to observe that self-control in
speech and action which is SO neces-
sary to safe reasoning and sound
Judgment.
With undated trust in the efficiency
of the cardinal principles of our great
party, when applied to the practical
administration of government, to re-
alize the blessings of peace and pros
perity for all, and believing that the
people will correct the present abuses
of administration by a change of party
in power. / await with confidence the
result of their judgment at the polls.
Very truly yours. H. G. Davis.