The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-03

Ihe declaration III the 81, Louis
platform In favor Of arbitration II
one that appeals to my sense Of fair
ness. Nations and states have EN-
ployed to advantage this method Of
settling disputed questions. States
have invoked It's all with good re-
SUITS. and individuals frequently have
ihscrt 10 ii In adjusting questions Of
difference. The Hague tribunal, rep
rcsenting the sentiment Of conclla.
ton, Is the highest practical express
sion Of intelligent thought upon this
subject The principles OF arbitration
the same, whether governing In the
great Court Of Nations, or applied in
the affairs OF Industrial life. lta per.
manen. establishment as part Of
the industrial system of a country
upon basis Of mutual consent Of all
| parties to controversy would insure
more friendly relations between en-
! ployer and employed for the interest
| of the wurklngman and he employer
| Is Identical 1t affords a safe and
! equitable method OF determining diff
\ ielenccs that may arise. and has been
called reasonable ana natural
mode" OF settling such disputes. The
/ spirit If arbitration is kindred 20
the love of law ana order II Is tho
frbiter of peace instead of war. and
l.3akes for happiness instead of sor-
row.
Tba Eara leere
All lovers Of their country must
deprecate the rehabilitation by the
republican party OF a disappearing
race Issue, at time when every eff
fort should be made to promote rather
than retard the progress which wa.
Icing made in the states where STAY
cry had existed, toward n klndller re-
lation3 between the two races. The
revival OF this issue, with all its at
tendant evils. must of necessity retard
the development of the southern
states. whoe people are Struggling
Iuanfully with conditions left by the
fal, and seriously interferes with the !
Industrial progress Of both races
Fraud In the Public Service.
PecuIaton and fraud in the public
ceryIcs under the presen' adminstra /
ton. especially in the postofhco and
land departments, reached such pro,
portions that knowledge of the evils
praCticed became public property
naturally followed, but
a thorough and impartial inyestiga
ton by congress. proposed and urged
BY the democratic minority, was re-
fused by the republicans at the man
la'e. it is believed, of the administca-
lion. Congress adjourned earlier than
NJ any long session for many years
ror tho. purpose, 1t is believed, Of pre-
,onting further agitation OF the quos
ton, and In an effort tC eurtail ex
Dcnael.
The Civil Service.
Offices are created and fllel II
pursuance of law TO oarrr On he
government and not to further party
and the selfish purpose OF
any citizen Many Of the hundred
.lousand federal office holder, sery
ln.s of the people while Under sal
Try. are nov vigorously, some covert.
) AMI some openly working and con {
In the present campaign 10 I
ecuso the success Of the republican +
,srty. II defiant violation CT thc Civil {
service laws. rules and regulations 1
several members OF the cabinet and 5
;har official, of the government, 4
ursaking their duties anl ao &c
at Washington. are spend
ne their time in making speeches ana
isi8g all the lnautrcc and power of !
heir Official positions 10 eject their
hief
Jud1e Parker. :
Tho laie democratic convention and /
IS candidate for president, have Civ :
n signal exhibition OF a mutual re- {
poet and confidence almost unpcccc
ented in our political history, aad
ur party has received new in7plra-
ion and hope in it appeal to he
'eople, who always appreciate AMI
dmira courage, character anl dscre
on IN their leaders Our candidate .
as these qualities and can be de.
ended upon at all times to Observe
lat selfcon rel In speech a1l action
'hich Is so necessary TO safe rca-oa
&c and ind judgment
W.th undated tru in the cfhcicn
y oil the cardinal principles of our l
-eat party, when applied 10 the prac.
cal administration OF government
D realize The blessings OF peace and
losperlty for all, and believing that
be- people will correct the present d
buges of ADMINISTRATION by a change q
{ party in power. | await with con ;
drce ,he result Of their judgment t'
2 the polls.
Very truly yours.
II. G. DAVIS.