Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-01-25
Let us have a Symposium

Let us have a Symposium.
St.,er II commune atoms setting forth
widely differing opinions as to the just
ness of certain Transactions have been
published in your columns. Time would
not he wasted if given to thorough
consideration and discussion of the in
terestug arguments already submitted.
aud to the expression of opinions formed
hy intelligent readers thereby, many
of whom take a lively interest in social
obligations Attention to the question
hat has lately been raised by well
known and respected citizens, aud
/ righteous determination of tins uhiqui-
Gus issue could greatly affect the rating
Of our own town. the importance Of
which depends upon the volume of trade
| in the market places The term CUBIC
uitouS issue is suggested 10y rccultc-
ton OF the many protests that have been
caused 10y a tendency on the part of
number of citizens having ready cash to
spend, to import goods for themselves.
| thus Withholding their aid from the de-
velopment of the home market. Is such
conduct just, all things considered ?
| That is the question. Now an assertion
| that a man has no right to consult his
own interest or fancy in the expenditure
of his means would get scant attention
from liberty loving people, What Is
really needed is the argument that will
prove conclusivplv that settlers in
community can better themselves by
aiding the social aims OF their neigh
bors. The writer regrets that the npces-
sary information at hand /, not sufficient
| OF the making of such an argument. at
this writing. Only a sentimental view
If the matter can be submitted.
It would seem that the highest stand
ard of citizenship, shall We say pa-
| 'riotism has been attained when We
regard the whole number If the inhabi
tants of the home town or county as one
family each branch inteIljgently recog-
MIXING the rights of the other. That n
certain degree of such srntim ent is in
evidence cannot be denied. This fellow
feeling has resulted in an organization
puposing the improvement in the social
condition and appearance of the home
OF the family. The ambition to make
this place a thriving business center. in.
stead of the sleepy hollow it could easily
become II a penny wise policy was the
generally accepted rule for the conduct
OF business, is a laudabe effort which
so far has not tagged. But the most
resourcetul set of men would be unable
to realize any considerable scheme for
the general welfare if announcement of
the right kind was not accorded, Actual
antagonisms retarding the proper devel
opment of such scheme is unspe.ka-
bic. Considering that we have no great
amount of capital, comparatively sneak
ing, the improvement in the business
section is really remarkable. and stands
rs 'rrefnlabIe evidence of the pluck of
orr public spirited business men, These
are all IN agreement as to the necessity
OF g"oi nnderS anding on all cues
ions relating to the general welfare
which would result in combined etrnrt
toward highly crrditahle realization
Each Tor himself" is an idea that none
OF our people will favor after "A thorough
consideration of the subject. And there
are reasons for believing that such a
Pol'cy would not pay in the long run. |
And if it did pay. the gain in none,
could not give the satisfaction that can |
DE derived from citizenship of the first
class.
Leu us have symposium.
ESSEN