Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-27

LUDLOW B.. Clark, Harry w. Bergman,
John A. Alderman. William A. Lord.
Willet B. Gano. Frank X. Schieman,
Gustave Kunz, JosephsJ. Marsh.
Resent Attack on R~oosese
MIR. Murphy. the POSTMASTER. started
to make sarcastic reference to what he
termed the bombastic style of Theodore
Roosevelt, but he cut it short when
there was a wild outburst of cheering
which lasted for several minutes. His
speech in part follows:
We meet tonight as Republicans of the
old-fashioned, Simon-pnfe. leo per cent. va
riety. We believe in party md in party or
ganization, and we believe in the Republi-
can party, We glory. IN what it has done,
and we have confidence that 1t will satisfy
the people in what 1t will do.
We are not Progfessives, although We be-
lieve in progress. We are not professional
reformers, although we believe in reform,
and we are not insurgents.
Defense OF Administration.
Those in high places, charged with the
responsibility Of government. will feel a
closer ae s,I;, at to the people and the e
the acts OF those to whom they, delegate
power than ever before, and that Is 4 long
stride forward IN government for the peo-
pie. President Taft says, in a recent in
teryiew;
''The administration of President Roose-
Welt, like a great crusade, had awakened
pllshed great advances In the operations and
powers OF the Fedral govrnment. 1t was
the business of the administration following
his to make these permanent in the form
of law"
That business is now engaging the atten-
tion of a Republican Congress with a fair
hope of success. 1t has become. In a GER
tain way, popular to c~riticise the Presi-
dent, and some Republicans do it who
should know better. They miss the noise
When Mr.. Roosevelt spoke, he was preceded
by a noise az. of thunder or the explosion
Of many bombs-and sometimes of both
with other aids TO attract attention.
someone has well said that Taft, after
Roosevelt. is like the day after the Fourth
of July, and because we do not have the
noise and the shouting many think little is
Icing accomplished. | wish every man and
woman In this country would read Mr..
Taft's interview. Their criticism would
the great things that have already been ac-
complished: they would learn in detail of
the Intentions of the present administration,
and they would come to feel that we have a
President who Is in sympathy with what
the people desire. and who. In a great,
strong, capable way-not the less strong
and capable because OF the absence of fire.
endeavoring to have laws enacted
that shall give the nation peace by justly
protecting the rights of all, and they would
DDS he is introducing into the management
of government affairs, by which it is esti-
mated the nation will save the great sum
of one hundred millions Il year.
Tariff Bill Rest Ever.
This, perhaps, is not the occasion to discuss
at length the questions which are at the
pie, but there is one subject upon which
| would like TO say a word. The Payne
tariff bill is criticised with unusual bit
1t is true this criticism comes
mostly from the free-traders who do not be-
lieve in any tariff, and who apparently
prefer free trade even at a cost Of
cutting hundreds of thousands of American
workmen out of employment, with all the
untold suffering that would involve.
This criticism should be vigorously met
by all Of us whenever we hear it, not only
pm public occasions or in formal discussion,
but whenever we meet lin our shops or
In our Offices or on the streets-for the
md signed by a Republican President. is
precisely what Mr. Taft says it is.
1t is the best tariff bill ever passed by
my. Congress. 1t has generally reduced the
on necessaries, and the advances.
when made, have been generally on ~luxuries,
md 1t provides. as no bill has done before,
'or the protection of the American WORKING
nan and the necessary revenues of the
Grnftcrs and Demagogucs.
These times of discomfort breed the
and the d~emagogue. and public
lElhioH - loD+ olltH u1lllfS anu 1OrElVln2.
Whether we go to New York or Pittsburg,
we look to effice-holders or 10
superintendent all offiee-holders and not
az aish eorporat ION 10 ! am y gIsdsto saymws End
spoils increases il looks as If we should
feel as Joshua did after his defeat
he Battle of Al when he said;
Thou at all brought this people over
Jordan to deliver. them into the hands of
the Amorites IN DESTROY us"
Tnchna ha1 hfc frnpb1nc yrffI 4hA a,.Aifr
men in his day, as we have ours.
How many g~rafters do You suppose
Joshua had in camp after that?
have in large numbers the demagogue.
Demagogues are usually ofice-holders or
ofice-seekers They, do not care how they
he people and against the corporations on
he stump, and they are often for the
sorporations and against. the people when
They multiply and grow IN times of unrest.
They are all things to all men, If thereby
may retain office and the power that
office gives. And some Of them used to
They go about with a knife up their
sleeve to stab the party. whose support
What, can say better than the words
Of Holy Writ:
"I know thy works. that thou art neither
hot. So because thou art lukewarm. and
neither hot nor cold. | will spew thee ont
Of MY mouth
Ex-Governor Stokes's Address.
Former Governor Edward C. Stokes,
self announced candidate for United
senator, discussed the high cost
Of living. He said in part:
No consumer loves high prices. They are
he delight, however, of every producer, ana
rs we are all producers, except the idle,
the pauper and the helpless, each person
strives TO get for his products, whether 1T
De labor or goods, as much as possible. One
hing we cannot do, sell our own goods at
prices and buy our neighbor's cheaply
1t the same time. We must give and take
IN this question.
Advancing. civilization brings increased ex-
oenses. Reform costs money. Honest cleo
lions, as conducted under our election ma
chinery of today are more expensive than
the old methods where fraud was easy,
out no one would advocate a return to the
system.
The passage of the pure food law so pop
llar In this country added fifteen per cent.
10 the cost of commodities without adding a
cent of profit to the seller, yet the people
IF this country would not repeal the pure
food laws in order to secure lower prices.
The laws for the amelioration of labor
to some extent Increased the cost Of
production. A broader spirit of humanity
has improved the condition of the laborer.
the hours of toll to ten, and In some
,ases. to eight hours per day. Child labor
has been outlawed in many of our States
md children forbidden to work under four
teen or sixteen years of age. Today chill
ire attending schools and are educated and
by the community at large, and
This adds to the cost of commodities.
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