The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-04-23

linen. the Colonel began 70 TAX ABOUT ar
experiment Of his own, saying: .
Il Is much easier for a paper TO be bi-par-
! tisan than non partisan: that IL, easier 10
( represent both sides than 10 discuss public
questions without taking aither side. II
the proprietor really wants 10 conduct a
non partisan paper and II the readers really
I want 10 subscribe for a non-partlsan paper,
why would not both proprietor and reader
be better satisfied with a paper which re-
presented the new impartially In is news
columns and then gave to each party repre-
sentation on ~ editorial page? II. for in
stance, a big metropolitan paper wants to
become really independent, why should II
not employ a representative OF each Of the
parties to furnish signed editorials on po-
lliiCal questions;
such a paper would appeal to all parties
and especially TO those who are anxious to
know both sides Of every public question?
IL II not on experiment worth trying? The
so-cslled independent paper Is very apt TO
become partisan just before the election.
This may suit the proprietor II he Is anxious
TO make his paper a party organ. But II
Is sure to disappolnt those who dlier from
him and who have become subscribers be-
cause OF the ella i'm Of independence.
II the editorials are signed by men who
frankly ayow their intention Of presenting
questions from a party standpoint, the reader
can make allowance for partissnship, and
weigh argument against argument.
Patrick Francis Murphy followed Col,
Bryan.
MIR. Murphy referred to Gov; Hughes
and Mr., Bryan as the prospective leaders
Of the two opposite parties Other things
he said were
Many a true word Is printed In error, and
many a thing said the right way produces a
wrong impression-liJe the heading on the
front page Of the country newspaper: For
the evil effects OF alcohol our inside.
Bismarck boosted that he deceived the whole
world by telling the truth so in politics II Is
sometimes found that TO tell the exact truth
is the surest way 10 convey misinlormation.
some lew years ago there lived an original
man OF lettcrs-KinR Solomon, lie was q
generous patron Of art and matrimony. He
had an 10 ectiOnEte nature, aud by constantly
changing his wives he was the most Cor-
slant husband the world has ever known.
Politicians have also found that to be constant
In ONCE their principles must be subject to
pleasant inhdelities.
70 be great Is TO De Misunderstood; II there
were no critical press no would the great
men ha We to misunderstood them? As tenni
bail iskept In elevation by successive blows,
so pubic men hsve become macadamized to
The fact that it is better to be abused into
prominence than forgotten. ltis one Of the
iniustices Of fate that a public man is meas
ured not 30 much by the good ~ has accom-
plished az bv the blunders he has not conf
mitted. one swallow does not make a sum
- - l.y - a. tVNta,raaF ooh aH
has caused 4 winter Of political discomfort.
Senator Knox was the las, speaker.
He said that we lived in an age
Of publicity, when the real ruler was pubic
He reminded his hearers OF their
share of responsibility for that public
which would either make or mar
the republic. Then he said in part:
Your duty to he true TO the institutions Of
country and the hest Ideals Of the re-
public is as great as any sworn officer OF the
law. or even the robed Justice. What il
rue Of the Judges in the courts OF law Is
rue Of YOU Judges who. in your editorial
ohnces, pronounce not the sentences Of the
aw. but the equally great sentences Of public
Agreeable as popular applause NAV
be to you, as TO oil OF MS, 1t must not make
you deaf to the higher demands OF orr COM
mon country.
MaH q mischievous law has found its way
the statute books because demanded by
|. public opinion which has been mistakenly
by the press. just as many a great
-eform could never have been accomplished
the patriotic support OF the American
The great need Of our country
o-day ia peace between all interests and CON
idence in ourselves. With these the financial
,onvulsion Of the last year will soon pass
and the American press. even more
han any other class OF public servants. can
~ calming popular passion and promoting
confidence bring back again In even greater
measure the prosperity oil our COMMON coun-
ry.
He quoted from Senator Bowles, who said
hat the Journalist has one client, one
one 6Ock-that is to say, the whole
community He should beware Of all en-
angling alliances and 'let the honOrs and
OF public Office 60 to other
Alr. Knox added; .
The Affirmative and negative power Of the
be exerted TO effect q consistent.
iarmOni Gus and cumulative evolution Of
eglsiation and administration bottomed upon
fundamental purposes Of the republic.
The press should lend is influence to
the power Of the States in matters
yer which they have and should exercise
u-iye control and to strengthen the Fed
cral Coy eminent 10 matters committed 10 II
, NclusIvely.
Its presChments should be q stimulus TO
the energy and courage Of the people. and II
should be quite "a keen 10 discourage un.
necessary and yeIatlous interference with
he daily AFFAIRS Of the ninety and nine who are
their own happiness and building w
,ur country by diligently pursuing their ac-
ustOmsd avOcations as il is keen 10 hunt
own the buctSueer selling under ~self-cTe-
ted letters Of commercial marque and re-
risal and proving upon the Of The
Torld,