New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-07-03

Washington Herald: Governor
johnson of Minnesota, a Democratic
reformer, who has been much talked
Of lately as of presidential size and
availability, was the orator of the day
at the commencement exercises of the
University of Pennsylvania, the first
Western man who has addressed the
students of that seat of learning on
such an occasion. 'sTall, strong,
virile and youthful, says local re-
port of the occasion, she appeared the
personiication of the spirit of the
Northwest" and the message he
brought was listened to with interest
and approval. Naturally, the Mime
sofa governor devoted much of his
Grafton to the political problems OF
the time. His temper is that of the
moderate radical, type of political
thinker that's very common nowadays.
In dealing with the complex and
manifold problems arising out of the
growth and concentration of wealth,
Governor Johnson would seek a safe
middle course. There must be, in his
view, naturally 'shappy medium, y
fair alike to invested capital and to
the public; possessors of great prop
critics must be made to feel that their
legitimate acquisitions are secure,
while the people must be protected
from monopolistic exactions. The
amassing of wealth. may be Of vast
industrial service to the nation, but it
becomes a crime when wealth is OBJ
tanned by sacrifice of personal charac-
ter, by violation of law, and by tres
pass on the right of others.
These are the expressions of man
whose mode Of thought and disposition
to do exact justice to all, from the
humblest citizen to the biggest cor
poration, closely resemble the quail
ties of mind which have elevated
Governor Hughes to commanding
place among our state executives. Like
Hughes, he is reformer without being
demagogue-hone capable and
courageous. Such executives are a
credit to the nation, as we'll as to the
states where they reside; and they are
we'll worth the close scrutiny of those
on the lookout for possible future
presidents.
The impression is growing in Toxic
that the anti-J japanese feeling and the
demonstration in San Francisco are
the outcome Of deeply-laid plan
based upon racial hatred, and the re-
cent developments apparently support
this impression. Thefear is expressed
that the danger point will soon be
reached. Although war is not dreamed
of, the mutual feeling of good will and
friendship will be seriously alienated
if prompt measures are not taken to
allay the general indignation in Japan
against the latest discrimi nation in
San Francisco, which, according to
Japanese contention, is fragrant
violation of treaty rights. Apparently
certain measures of retaliation are
seriously being contemplated by in
huential men in political and business
| circles. Just what action will be taken
has not yet developed, but boy
colt against American goods, it is be-
lieved, will certainly be one of the
I! steps taken.
This story is told on Speaker Cam
non, who is a very poor writer. One
day member of congress received a
letter from him, but was only able to
make out word or two. Disliking
to annoy Mr.. Cannon, the recipient OF
the letter took it to several of his
friends, who together were able to
make out all but one word, which was
of great Importance because it was
underscored. Finally in despair the
congressman went to Speaker Cannon
with the letter to have that one word
interpreted. After looking at it, and
then at the congressman, Cannon said,
why, you fool, that word is conf
Dental"
/ Mayor Andrews of Mankato is being
mentioned as a possible candidate for
congressional hoaors next year. Why
not wait until Hammond has had a
chancelto give an account Of himself.