The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-07
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Sectionnllsm no More.
standing here in the Capital Of the
Confederacy, I can say. speaking Tor
the entire south that the passions and
prejudices enEendered by that fierce
conflict of war have subsidized. and the
Irightful nightmare of seCiionas nate
nas disappeared in the glorious dawn
tt re-united country.
..There Is now no North. no South
no East. no West In terms Of division
and d!ssension. but they stand united
as four great pillars. sustaining the
superstructure of the most splendid
government in the worlds history. i
went 10 assure YOU delegates. from
whatever State or section you may
come, that you are welcome in city
and state whose hearts pulsate with
rational patriotism and love.
Il wish 10 assure you that as Gov
erytor OF Virginia, and as such. speak
ing for her people. that am in thor
ongh accord with the noble purposes
which animate this conference. OH.
tnat the rich of the world felt fully
the weight OF their responsibility and
the vastness OF their opportunity. How
narrowed, unsatisfactory and selfish Is
the averages life OF MANI of the rich.
IT is inconceivabie TO think tina. the
spirit OF man can be satisfied by ac-
cumulating millions. not 10 be used for
noble and lofty purposes, but 10 be
either boarded or consumed in friva-
lous and fashionable display.
Deplcres Dazzling Life.
ut seems strange that so many of
the rich should perfer the incense of
praise derived from the cringing syco-
plants who share their bounty and
pleasures and not the loving words of
gratitude bestowed by the poor and
unfortunate relieved. 1t seems strange
that SO many should leave rnagnifi-
cent palaces and furnishings as a
monument 10 their egotictic selfish
ness instead of hospitals, schools and
colleges as an eternal monument to
+, their loft!ness OF soul and devotion, to
humanity. When all the rich of his
generation. who spent their lives in
iuxuriant enjoyment and selfish de-
lights are forgotten, George Peabody
will be remembered during the coming
centuries 70. his magnificent character
and unstinted generosity No estimate
can be made of the amelioration that
would result to humanity If the rich
could be fought that their vast wealth
was a trust TO be administered, and
not an acquisition to be used for self
Ash ends and purposes
How to Solve Problem.
THE new problem confronting the
world Is just distribution OF the vast
wealth now produced In private char
ity. in the halls of legislation, In the
{, platforms of parties this question will
be the one around which most of the
conflicts of the future Will centre. III
church and in State this will be the
pressing problem of the age The scale
of justice and legislation must be ad
4 5usted so that the rich. the few and
the strong cannot despoil the many. 1t
must also be adjusted so that the law
and improvident and reckless cannot
plumber the savings of the frugal and
Industrious. The ul-.oly alliance he
/ tween predatory wealth and govern
nent must be severed. and govern
ment be administered fairly and justly
FOR the benefit OF the many and not the
/ enrichment of the few. While govern
ment can create mo wealth 1t is the
most potential of all factors in its
distribution when created.
IAN honest and good government Is
government which gives to each the
fruits Of his own toll and let's the
wealth remain in the pockets Of those
who produced 1t. Dishonest govern
ment is a government which takes from
gives 1t to the favored few. Special
favors must be destroyed and govern
ment must shed It's blessings and bene.
Ats equally to all.
"Those who in the past have accumu-
lated vast fortunes by governmental
favors and benefits must be restrained
!, and the door of opportunity once again
opened to those to whom 1t is now
closed under present indutrial cond.-
lions. Private monopoly must dissp-
pear and equal opportunity to all must
& come The time must come again In
America when every enterprise and
Iworthy toiler must be given an oppor-
Ixunity to make his fortune and have
IAN equal chance In life. We want in
kAmeriua no industrial slaYsrv,y .,orse
xhan feudal times, when thousands
must have their fortunes and lives de-
pendent upon selfish, industrial kings,
Hopeful Of the FIXTURE.
Governor Swanson spoke hopefully
Of the future. "a broader philanthro-
ply" he said, sis touching the hearts
,tof men, and bringing everywhere
,1oftler ideals of both private and pub
tllc life. Hands stained with ill-sotten
,xains axe SaaklnR Ia make restitution
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