Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
God moves in mysterious way
His wonders to perform:
He plants his footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.

Down at Shenandoah, which is in
Page county, and which is the home
Of Jameson, is one c. N. Marvin,
newspaper man, with something
against him If the record were to be
gone into. Having reached determine
ton, however, to lay down his arms.
he addressed letter of congratula-
ton to Des Moines, and he has In
reply letter addressed to my dear
Mr.. Marvin The information con-
yeyed is confirmatory Of other reports
touching the appearance of peace. u
intend to do all cam" says the high
authority, ito make the factional diff
ferences in Iowa a memory only"
That is not the equal Of forgetfulness.
but it represents progress II want to
see the party absolutely united" the
distinguished writer continues, going
straight along the path Of good gov
eminent" Desultory reports from
Senator Dolliver indicate that he has
it in mind to take the same path.
Desire for peace is widespread and
the fact that there is not to be an
other primary election, in the ordi-
nary course Of events, until 1910, adds
materially to the hope that the dove
has made a satisfactory landing.
1t is very great delight to find the
balance Of power has shifted to the
lovers of harmony. 1t seems like liv-
ing again-perhaps like being born
again There may be some dissent in
the ranks, for a prolonged war always
produces a crop of freebooters to
whom the appearance of peace is as
a thief in the night. But the merits
of peace are not to be set aside on
that account
That sincere purpose is involved in
the present instance Is indicated by
the reassuring fact that conditions are
not imposed predicated upon the ac-
tion of the legislature or the action OF
congress in the field Of reform. The
promise is Of peace whether or no
Without reference to the policies Of
the incoming state administration
with whatever question there may be
as to reactionary tendencies, we are to
have peace. Without reference tt
possibilities in the Taft administra-
ton, the pecadillo Of Speaker Cannon
or the offenses of Mr.. Payne and Mr.
Dalzell concerning the tariff, we are
to have peace 1t is all very crafty
ing, unless it be to those charged with
responsibility for maintaining oul
chautauquas ON paying basis.
What the fight has been about is to
be only a memory, and we are to pro-
coed with one mind to smooth out al
wrinkles, and to say no more Of takers
or Of whatsoever may be calculated te
give angry speech to memory. The
great purpose of the war has been
accomplished, and the work before us
is the work of restoration and the
cultivation of amity and brotherly re-
lation The prospect is altogether
cheering.
If anyone shall go about with a
torch to rellindle passion, or shall sci
himself up as orator to prejudice, the
promise is that he Will be denied audi
ence, and that he shall receive a tag
whereby he may be known as an
enemy to progress and to harmony
The new order of things may put tc
the test Of severe patriotism individu-
ais here and there who have not yet
realized upon their ambitions, anl
who may still insist that there should
be no dissolution of friends who have
fought and bled. But something on
this point may be found in Milton
namely:
Peace hath her victories,
No less renowned than war.