New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17

gence. and docs not require very wise man to
see that the nation which is utilizing all Its best
material Irrespective OF class or position must win
in the long
The truth IS all sections Of the community In
America are becoming alive to tho altered condi-
lions of life ana industry, with IT'S high speciaiza-
ton. This new phase destroys the individuality OF
the workuer: shat fosteTed for generations
through the apprenticeship system. which latter IS
fast becoming thing Of the past in consequence
Of this subdivision and specialization If the meth
ods at present In vogue he continued 1t must tend
to weaken the Industrial efficiency Of the nation.
but American workmen and thinkers are in good
time determined to grappIe with this problem by
the establishment OF trade schools to I'LL the place
OF tho old apprenticeship system and TO train the
rising generation in handcraft and the general
principles underlying fitness for mechanical and
Industrial processes.
Before the United States IS many years older
We shall see such trads schools multiplying all
the country backed by the united voice Of the
masses. who are determined that their children
shall lose no opportunity Of becoming helpful msnn
bsrs OF the community. and IN their efforts the
masses are being nbly assisted by their trade
unions. which alive to the danger OF the pres
ent system
again. I believe our travellers have been I'm
pressed with the close touch between pupil and
teacher, and the way In which the parents in
vited. and even urged. to attend evening confer
ences IN the schools. that they may know
thing Of the teacher who has charge OF their chill
dren while the parents themselves are able to speak
OF their hopes and fears to the future Of their
offspring OF the direction IN which they wish their
child educated. and can take counsel with tbs
teacher to what the children's strong points
and for what calling Ia life they should bs most
suitable This only lead TO efficiency and we
need. in this country also. greater sympathy IN
operation between the teacher and pupil and tie
parents
u think also that the system adopted IN the
United States. Of trying 70 stimulate the chn1's
imagination and individuality. together with the
invaluable rule Of compelling them 70 express their
thoughts before the whole class and give the why
and wherefore for arriving az certain conclusions.
Is excellent
ION the other hand. do not believe that our
teachers consider everything they SEQ on the other
side is either good applicable to this country,
nor would II be natural that Il should DO 80: but
they have gone across for the purpose OF noting
the good points. while seeing the weaknesses cId
learning hw to wisely avoid them
"One final word now TO what observe IN the
United States from time to time What must i'm
press any visitor at present Is the enormous pros
perity OF the country, which shows itself IN every
direction The cities are fun 70 overdowing. build
ing 70 going on with feverSh activity, the railway
companies cannot cope with either the passenger
or the freight traffic, and must doublc-track their
lines and extend in every direction. The flow OF
immigration is endless and ever increasing in vol
Ume.
The cry Is on all sides We cannot get raw ma
Railways cannot carry our goods we are short
OF labor OF all descriptions and 80 on Wages
have increased enormously and rents are rising
but DO not think. IN spite OF what may be said
to the contrary that the cost OF living has out
stripped the increase Of wages or the advantages
OF regular employ meat. nor can the workinsrne1
expect win great prosperity and ample employ
ment to reap al these advantages without hav-
Ing TO part with some OF their earnings in extra
expense; but perhaps the greatest danger and
CtAlPe houceaU.e IN this come cuO1 ls the high
standard OF living, II not ruthless eXtravarancs
yesterday are considered measures tor s5
%nsie |.s Is 70 end IL IS qfCqit TO torese and
present moment everything Is keyed up 10 % hiCb
sster and Vet thTss cannot go o T'f s- dtS,
the present lines
u am bound 70 say. however that see no sign
OF reaction 50 far; but II FOR m other reason. a
halt would probably have TO be cafes from the
sheer want OF money. The DEVELOPMENTS in the
States are so great now and OF - suge 4 seal
demand FOR none, IN ~ AZ" le enormous
2 serious high rate OF interest IN Europe. and We
PROFITS to paw Tor eitinsts adm our n Gosscst
the present ruling rates Of money. -''OseS ~
I wish to record nat I see signs o. serious
~ the people OF the United States Is to contint
even worse feature theT ber rs ,eadiHS to an
incllcieucy and corruption. In bygoue years one
cvcrythin Vas done and ev9rT detail fho IN ThG4
IN the States. but the same IS not true to-day on
coming sIlpshod, work inetH~Ieutiy performed ana
ed and sbovs all everybody appears In TOO ETe9 a.
hurry. that IN the race for success and wealth
many OF the former good characteristics OF the
country diSqpnNariTE.
Again, finance IN the United States OF America
Is showing signs OF UusounduesS by the enormous
heSht TO which DTices OF all prCDertv and secure
ties are being pushed. and above all. by The Ia "a
exposures of dishonesty land that points where
honor, but while this IS bad there ie me 70
deemiuC feature or strong public opinion trying
20 correct these evils and expose the guilty pa rites
although the lato exposures have created so pro-
found ~ tn'NressOu among the masses tIat the
hasty remedies proposed may be even worse than
the existing ovid: and the and public nlIka
nlercileSs In their condemnation OF tho dis
honest practice of certain hnanciers. Would tia.
II so IN country!
Unfortunately, as bad worse IS going on
here in the city OF London IN connection with
bubble companies. and the method In which a cer-
tain claes OF company mongers conduct taeir bust
lous directors md their following. LAWYERS and a.,
counrants. When this system OF unsavorv dnauCo
Is fully exposed-as exposed II will he in the long
run-the people here Will stand aghast AT vEaf
has been going on unchecked under their y,rv
owes. aCd st the vast sums which have been IOs+
bringing ruin to countless thousands TO saw moth,
ing or the check II must give to confidence among
tho investing public, and its retardtng iuduencs
upen genuine enterprise and development
the nations of the world may be growing rfcbsr
but unless honesty and realization OF the res al
oIlues or wealth are TO accompany this material
progress. we are better without it. Yours faith
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