The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-22
GOV. FOLK
in BOSTON
Expresses Hope of Universal
Reform.
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TO BOSTON MERCHANTS
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Governor Of Missouri Optimistic Regard
ing General Political Outlook Not
able Reception to Mayor
Fitzgerald.
no BOSTON MERCHANTS

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Boston, Jan. 2t.-The wave Of reform
which has filed so much space in the
magazines Of the country rolled over
Boston yesterday. Nothing alarming
happened; only some Of the most .promi-
ncnt Of the reforiners who have been
demonstrating conditions in various
parts Of the country came to this city
to dine with the Merchants association
last night at the Somerset.
The depth Of interest that is taken
in the movements was perhaps best
shwon BY the fact that Coy. Guild gave
the distinguished disturbers III graft d
luncheon, ANA that he and Mayor Fits-
gerald were among the speakers at the
dinner.
The chief guests were Gov. Joseph w
Folk Of Missouri and Mayor John Weav-
or of Philadelphia. Both Of them ar
lrived during the morning and were met
| BY members OF the Merchants assoeia.
ton and taken Mt once to the Somer.
set. Sec Charles Bonaparte Of the navy
| department was expected also, but could
mot come because of illness. The third
speaker, in bis absence, was Hon VIII.
lam I. Tilden Of Philadelphia, who ac-
Icompauied Mayor Weaver.
At ! o'clock Gov, Guild gave lunch.
con at the Algonquin club to the visit
ors, the officers OF the Merchants asso-
citation and one OF two other well-known
men.
Nearly 400 guests sat down 70 the
banquet board in the Somerset last
might. Pres. Amory 4. Lawrence was
| in thech air, and introduced the speak.
ers, the first Of whom was Gov Guild
Mayor Fitzgerald, Mayor Weaver, Coy
Folk and Mr. Tilden al spoke eloquent
ily, and Mrs Weaver, Mrs. Tilden and
one of two others looked on from the
balcony OF the Somerset's beautiful din
ing hall.
Coy. Folk Of Missouri, most prominent
Of those addressing the association, dewitt
upon the revolt against political oppres.
sion and corruption in public life. Coy,
Folk declared that "a civic regeneration
lis going ON all over the land, that the
moral idea in politics has come to
stay" and that the present situation
has in II brighter promise to the lovers
/ OF good government
Here are some of the bright savings
/ from Gov Folks address:
There have been great reform move.
ments OF POLITICAL nature in days gone
by, but they were merely local the
present reveals situation Of brighter
promise to the lovers of good govern.
nent. Reform shows signs Of becoming
universal. instead OF local and transitofy
The greatest obstacle that has been
in the way of representative government
the greatest hindefanee in thep rogress
af righteousness, has heen the inactivity
t the average good citizen.
II would rather have the lawless
openly against me than on my side in
any political fight would rather have
their enmity than THEN good Will
Corrupt officials represent the neglect
of the law-abidine.
1--WE need more respect for existing
flaws rather than more laws.
Every law hooks haue to the man
who wants TO break IT.
A new standard has been established
new, vet oldinst honesty; that is all
Political parties are beginning "a
| learn that honesty is after all the best
politics.
"Grafters do not recognize allegiance
10 any party. They work with both
sides.
The insurance Investigations did not
hurt legitimate insurance business.
'trhe people DO not oppose wealth.
wealth ii itself is blessing; but they
do object to the abuse Of wealth.
"The people object to corporate dom,
nation in public affairs.