The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-05-07

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more liberal blessings than other races.
The conditions in foreign countries
have made it necessary to adopt aud
enforce laws, some of which are oom-
others deplorable, but in
general survey civilized nations have
adopted systems for the general good
of all persons. However, it appears
that American jurisprudence is more
for fairness toward delin-
quents, irrespective of race, color or
creed, than is apparent in foreign cOun-
tries. The reason for this is that our
administrative systems are entrusted
to persons for specified terms of two
to four years, whereas other nations
appoint magistrates, etc., whose terms
are indefinite. Another reason is that
race hatred works injustice in some
lands while here it is not notable
factor. Customs are allied to forms
of government and the only material
difference in civilized lands is inter-
probation, i. g., the natives of a coun-
try are usually favored versus for
eigners. The majority of nations fa-
vor natives even tho iDjustices are
wrought, whereas, in America the
merits of an issue are given chief con-
sideration, regardless of individual
contentious, or race.
Government forms have been de-
rived from English methods and grad
ually given broader scope to conform
to American needs. That our gov
ernment system is unparalleled there
can be no doubt. The reasons being
injustlces toward the early inhabitants
of this nation. Our policies are more
liberal and this is necessary to meet
requirements which exist in no other
land. Therefore the scope, aims, and
generalities, cOnduce to make Ameri-
can forms of government somewhat
superior to that of any other nation.
The social conditions of America
are naturally different from those in
other countries. Persons come hither
from all parts of the world. 10 enjoy
social life it appears that freer inter.
course is necessary. American ideas
being broader in scope than even Eng
lands, such conditions become part OF
national life. Another important fac
tor is the lack of titled classes. One il
judged by character-outward mani
festation of good character occasion
ally admits wolves into high society
yet the various features are more com
mendable than the passport variety O.
foreign lands. Again, our social con
ditions are made necessary from vary
ing changes.
A few remarks aneut our navy ant
army may not be amiss. The success
of American arms is remarkable
From the outset of this national his
tory no power has overcome or out
classed the defenders of the stars an,
stripes. Their achievements on lsn'
and sea are, to say the least, unparal
leled. You may direct attention t
larger foreign armies and navies, bu
where is the power that has overcom
the nations claim to unequalled trl
!. umphs! The stars that have eve
guided this nation in conflicts ar
: Right and Truth, and the predominant
interests for the veal and woe Of man
kind. Petty quarrels and mere vanit
of conquests are numbered on pages Q
history but not pages Of America
history.
We have the liberty of choosing life
/ vocations, freedom of speech, and ad
herring to, or renouncing tradition
i In England, Germany, France, etc, tn
/ people are somewhat fettered wit
} principles established by predecessor
> Not so in America! Here ideas of r.
l ligion and life are matters of indivit
, ual choice. l might cite illustratlv
! cases, but the broadness of principle
: in this country are we'll establishe
. and understood. Thus foreigne
: may, by individual effort, attain hig
s place in any vocation, where, in oths
: lands, the mere fact that he is an allie
] hampers him, makes impossible 81
7 trance into various fields, and prevent
8 attainment Of prominent places I
: as compared with America.
Briefly, but trust fairly, I have su