The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-11

bcneyolently. and for the general wei |
fare. Ii ii therefore insisted that the /
hindering inlermeddling with she pur
poses 10 righteously solve this prob
lem shall cease; for whatever the mo
live may be, such interference II mis-
directed, hurtiul aud often open %
suspicion AZ being accompanied with
inaneerity, selhshncss Or ignorance
of Southern conditions,
| The Twin Sentiment For The Union
And The Constitution.
II win profit our statesman and all
other students NJ our Government u
they win fully consider the estimate
placed by the citizens Of the United
States on the present value of the
Union together with the intense de
vction OF the people also 70 the Con
sti,uton as the protector Of their per
sonal liberties. and the saviour Of the
powers and dignities of their respect
| i've states from possible ruthless
rayage. These two potent popular
estimates Of the Constitution and the
Union are consistent and co-opera-
| tive. They are the indissoluble com
moments Of good government, and
both are sentiments very dear 70 the
American heart
We remember the power Of the
masterfnl Union Sentiment when the
appeal was made TO save the imperil-
ed life Of the Union. even by war II
was feeling inherited from our an
eestors OF the American Revolution,
and had been nj various times dis
played throughout the South and in
| the North when threats OF secession
were made by the Northern states
man. Our fathers felt that in form
ing this Union they had gained true
government Of United States which
would abide forever They were
thrilled by the patriotic sensation that
safety was secured for all rights, and
defense was provided against al
wrongs. This has therefore been II
!, all our country's history a powerful
! sentiment, and il is that same love o.
country which still warns the sou
OF the true citizen when he sees th'
Union truly illustrated by the full ex
ercise OF all powers delegated and re
served so as TO serve every section
: 10 protect the interests OF every c'ti
zen. 10 save every right and thu
!. achieve durable magnificent great
ness
In the keeping OF that Constitution
4 there Is great reward II sacredl,
. observed it win be the perpetua
! foundation OF civic blessings, becaus
/, the states will be the everlasting
springs which shall keep that foun
= tain full, and the people shall hav
!, their liberties secured as permanent
!. " as the stars are fixed in the frma
4 ment Of heaven.
Within the range OF the true patri
!. ots' present view there are four ideal
i Of equal worth They are the State
: the Constitution, the Union, and IN
:. general welfare of all the people
/ Consider these four great entities a
4 they arise in order OF time, sequence
/, and relation They are the people, tn
= States, the Constitution, the Union
i Out Of these our Government aros
:, in its remarkable form. As such
was dedicated to Liberty; as such
Is devoted to maintain equality, ant
as such it is organized 10 promot
fraternity. We will therefore take tn
i sentiments which were laid in tn
] cradle OF our Government and max
:. their unity the basis Of our amity
their concord the assurance OF on
:, liberties, their united reign the pro
: lection OF our country from ever.
foe. These principles ruling the heart
+ OF the people will make our land tn
leader Of the world by the blessing
= Of Almighty God.