The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-13
PRAISES ROOSEVELT.
Japanese Magazines Tribute
to the President.
ALWAYS DOES SQUARE THING
Cannot Eject His Policy Without
Having Lofty Purpose and High
COuragc-Great Showdown of Med
ern DemOcracy-Causes of Corrup-
tiOn of Political World.

An extract from a japanese magazine
article entitled "The Presidents Lofty
Courage" is published in the Hawaiian
japanese Daily Chronicle, of Honolulu, as
follows:
America is a leader Of both modern
civilization and wealth. yet she is in a
state Of unrest on account Of the evil
customs of its civilization and the bad
influences Of its wealth.
''The present President is one Of the
few statesmen in the world who knows
the guiding principles of civilization. but
sometimes he does not choose to exercise
an extremely bold action
Although his policy against the almighty
power of the wealth is an avoidable mat
ter Of the day, yet he cannot effect this
policy without having lofty purpose
and high courage. Had he been born
IN 4 warlike age. he would have been.
perhaps, a hero Of the Napoleon class.
His success has been brought by this
great courage If he had shown favorit-
ism in behalf of the individual. and
given freedom to businessmen to do as
they pleased, regardless Of equity, he
would not have won the popularity he
enjoys to-day with Americans.
HIS active principles of civilization and
his ability. together with his fndomitable
courage. are certainly in curious con-
tTast, but when these are considered to-
gether there is at once a great show
down OF modern democracy.
Presidents Lofty Courage.
There are occasions to exercise such
lofty courage; therefore. we are unable
10 judge from his proper Cor improper
management of the matters whether he
Is really the statesman to wisely direct
a constitutional government OF not
There has been nothing whatever which
the present American President did not
meet and perform with bold courage. On
every occasion, as we understand. he has
been received with great joy and accla-
mauQR by the people OF the United
States% his visits are epochs.
Does the square Thing.
IN this manner his invlncibIe courage
has materially helped to shape public
opinion. He did not refuse. even. To lis
ten TO the Indignation of many capitalists.
OF TO jeopardize temporarily the CONNER
cial interests of his entire country; he
does the square thing by and with all
classes
"Cn this account, many Of the conditions
in America have been changed. and in
fact, North Americans are on the eve of
great changes. The booming Of Mr..
Bryan is nothing bat taking advantage
OF one Of the supposed Democratic oppor-
tunities.
In the coming Presidential election
many OF the bad influences, both in the
economical and in tie Industrial world.
viii be pointed out and viii be much dis
cUssed as needed reforms. There are evil /
practices OF both the political parties.
Money = authority.
"Of course, country like America.
where. il is believed. money is the au-
thority, the Alpha and the OMEGA. il
could not but be expected that politicians
could be conquered only By the almighty
power of the rich whose evil customs
have terminated contentious and much
unhappiness.
The Republican party is now wishing
to thrust aside contributions from the
wealthy, and in lieu TO raise money for
carrying on the Presidential campaign by 4
each member and thus every one would
hold an equal share in the responsibilities
o. the necessary campaign expenses
The Democratic party also hopes 20
pay the expenses for Bryan's reception
from 81 contributions made by its mem
bers. They would not accept more than
so from an individual.
Direct the Destinfes.
Moreover, it has been advised 10 regis
ter all the names of the contributors wnc
offer s. or under $50 and publish these to
the public. Both the Republican and
Democratic parties cannot put their heads
above the capitalists; they always have.
and always intend 70 direct the destinies
Of their political world.
However. there may be a change IN
circumstances. and the conditions Of the
present time greatly altered.
The peaceful and easy time Of many
politicians has been much disturbed b.
the present President in his usual courage
Gus manner IN dealing with matters Of
public policy, and most people now be
heve it is not good politics TO have the
influence Of the rich people alonc-they
are but one class
Causes of Corruption
Though 1t is a little matter, yet It will
have its influence generally. The causes
of corruption of the political world are
the result of seeking the almighty dollar.
the root of all evil No wonder that the
political world in America is much i'm
proved. They have already thrust aside
help from the wealthy people. and J.ow
only depend upon the politicians them
the necessary fund for running the vast
Presidential political machine-of both
parties.
THE true knowledge of the plans of
both parties for the general election will
soon begin 10 be shown up in the political
world of America where corruption n. :
been generally as rampant during former
campaigns