Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-01-20
BAL / GIN G 3 ESUL1TS:

IBA GIN G n RESULTS
NJ #4ts ---- 2 aG sss Me- sS
1.-the LAW or CONSEQUENCES AMI
IL: THE PROBLEMS or LIFE.
Good or Evil In Things u discovered
by observations Of COnseQ1ences
Morals Are Determined by the Cons
sequences Of Human Actions. II s35 SASs
+ A reaction is the consequence Of an
action; an effect Is the consequence OF
. cause; a result Is the consequence OF
m antecedent 1t is evident that the
words reaction, effect, result and con-
sequence express different MANIFESTO
tons Of one law, usually called the
law Of causation, thought would be,
I believe, more correctly named the
law Of consequences, pfstE;& si{.aJ a. ~
We shall understand more clearly the
Intersections in human affairs when we
recognize that the meaning of; the
words reaction, eject and result 10 In
Guided in the word consequence. We
may doubt the importance OF reaction
In our affairs, but we shall not doubt
the Importance Of consequences. Ia
We are compelled to give considera-
ton to consequences in the most trivial
affairs. One has consequences In view
when he strikes match, sets pot
to boil, plants seed, pulls a, weed,
sharpens q pencil, mends a fence. Shall
take an umbrella7s balance the
danger Of rain against the annoyance
Of the umbrella and decide accordingly.
Shall I change my coat? Take another
cup Of coffee? Walk or ride? Each
question will be decided in accordance
with my estimate of the balance Of re-
suits. In considering possible advan-
tagesi or disadvantages, gains or losses,
we are balancing consequences, en-
deavoring to anticipate and weigh the
results of our actions. f-~2tr
Regret Is usually a reminder Of a
neglect or misjudgment Of conse-
quences, while repentance and reforma-
ton indicate a waking up concerning
consequences. Our interest, curiosity,
anxieties, fears, hopes and ambitions
are concentrated upon consequences.
We seek advice when we are doubtful
about consequences. Precepts and ex-
amplesl elucidate consequences. We
work and rest, eat and drink, scheme
and plan, spend and save, for conse-
.Quences. w.. r. 4s,.sss
= The, lesson Of consequences which
the individual often learns slowly and
imperfectly the sound business organ
ixations acquire quickly and, enforce
by discipline. The statesmen In sue
cessful store are characterized by tidi-
ness, promptness and desire to please;
the employees Of the important rail-
roads are not even permitted to an;
swer insult with insult. The industry
that lis fntelligently q. managed will;
avoid Misrepresentation and decep-
ton, knowing that q reputation for
truth and fairness is vital to cOntinu-
Gus success. The cshrewdest 3maxims
Of trade are built upon the observation
Of Consequences ..s,ss .s:,.y +. .t 'st
That mind 10 the strongest which has
the clearest judgment Of consequence
The fools are those: who know little;
about consequences. The child must
be guarded because it IT, ignorant Of:
consequences, What we know OF mar
coticss stimulants, anti otes. ahygisne,
surgery, chemistry, agriculture, me-.
ichanics, commerce, culture. e,hnov
through the Observations tof sseonss..
squences. The best razor, pillow. sanis.
.tary system, plan Of social betterment,
- that which produces the best results.
Knowledge; learning and :expes1en
deal wholly with cause and .ccnse.,
fquence. The science OF astronomy
seeks to comprehend the heavenly rbods
les and their influences upon each 9th
or. The science Of chemistry explains
the consequences of chemical action.
The science Of political economy aims.
10 distinguish and marx the good ana
evil results Of difnerent systems Of land
tenure, taxation, trade and hnancss
The science Of government would de-
termins what political system Il 9bsst
for a people. The science Of war seeks
to know what arms, equipments, forces
and maneuvers will infiict the great
est injurysupon the enemy. with . min
imum Of expenditure. The science Or
language deals with the utility OF
words, pronunciation and forms OF ex-
precision. And SO on through the whole
Of human experience knowledge seeks
10 distinguish that which has the best
results from that which has inferior
Or evil results. .ssgtE 5Ss3,..ss::s 'f sst
Our ideassof right and wrong are due
70 the nature of the responses to hui
man actions. How do we know that
truth IL better than falsehood7 Z BE-
cause we are better pleased with our-
selves when we speak truthfully than
when we liz; because truth " essential
20 understanding; because We despise
lying in others; because lying leads %
confusion, tlnesrtainty, chaos, enmity
and to other evil consequence. Ana
% also We have formed ., Judgment Of
loyalty and 'treachsry,aA cruelty and
kindness, virtue and vice. BY their con
sequences. s53s III
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