New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-13

benefit by advantage. There should be an
equilibrium between capital ana idpOI'
both contributing TO the commercial pros
perity and leadership Of this commons
wealth
But above all I resoIutely and agrees
siveIy take a position against attacks ana
assaults upon the courts OF the country,
They are the very bulwarks of our free
Institutions. Without tribunals In when
all men have confidence and from WhlCn
all men are certain OF justice, civilization
would cease and anarchy prevail. any
American who. occupying a position OF
authority or having the public ear, dssalIS
and attacks our courts-nOw, as they nave
always been. the seats Of justice and OF
eQuity-is 70 be regarded as public en-
envy and should be so branded by every
reasonable man.
"Menace of New NationaIisrl.'
Overshadowing all these questions, and
or most vital Importance to the peopIe, Is
the menace offered TO the various instltu-
lions of the country by the New National
ism fathered and advocated by new
apostle OF discOrd and dissension- We
have already had, to cost ample PROOF
Of his ability TO disturb business. destroy
values and create a condition OF panic
countrywide in its evil effects But IL
with all that he IS to be permitted TO sue
coed in his campaign 10 weaken or de-
stroy the powers Of the Supreme Court OF
the United States TO take over 10 the
central government the powers reserved TO
the states, to substitute the will OF the
y
pressed through all the regularly chosen
officers Of the federal government, and TO
set arbitrary bounds TO what any man oy
ability and enterprise may legft1mdtely Sc
cure, then all the sacrifices made by the
founders Of the Republic, all the blood
shed for its preservation, will have been
in vain. and we shall see in time Of pro-
found peace a dangerous disturber bring
ing bout the destruction Of q free people
against whom all the forces of the world
in arms might have been hurled in vain.
No question so vital in its consequences
has ever been submitted TO the people OF
this state We have before US now what
may be our only opportunity TO stay the
march of this agent of destruction and 10
restore TO the country at large the bust
ness tranquility and peace under which
we have grown as has no other country IN
the history Of the world. and 10 have
again the chance to work out without dis
cord or turmoil the other pressing prob
lens presented by our complicated COndi-
ton Of society in such manner to keep
as in the vanguard OF the army of prog
Democratic principle of equality for all
and special privileges for none"
We glory in the wisdom and champion
the action Of the Fathers in securing TO
the people Of this state the home rule We
have go long enjoyed We challenge the
claim that arr INCOMPETENT to control
our own affairs We put no faith in those
who are in part responsible for any tenn
porary failure and for official neglect OF
duty in those whom the people have trust
ed But the people Of this state under
stand that remedy which lies at hand
in government by the people is TO turn
out the unjust stewards and TO continue
the process until the viii Of the people IS
respected and their rights protected.
IN a word, we are at the parting OF the
WHY'S IF the people Of the state place
the representatives Of the Democratic
party in power we shall so administer the
public affairs as TO secure TO the citizens
of the state of New York. regardless Of
party, liberty without license, progress
without disorder, retrenChment and econ
omy in public expenditures without mean
n 70 ord f,,s-t
constituted authorities which. while as
surfing to every man the fullest measure
Of his own rights, shall prevent any en-
croachment upon or interference with the
rights of others.
In the words Of Samuel J. Tilden: Let
rs obey the patriotic maxim Of old Rome
never 10 despair Of our country Actual
evils can be mitigated. Bad tendencies
can be turned aside. The burdens of gov
eminent can be diminished productive IN
dustry Will be renewed and frugality will !
repair the waste of our resources Then
shall the golden days of the Republic once
more return and the people become pros
porous and happy
The other nominees spoke briefly. Fred /
erick Collin and Judge Irving 3. Vann.
candidates for associate judge of the
Court of Appeals. were not present. but
sent letters of acceptance
DbSs Plans Uncertain.
The candidates were congratulated after
the ceremonies, which lasted considerably
over an hour Mr.. Dix said he had not
decided whether or not he would accent the
invitation of the Democratic League 10
speak IN New York on October p His
plans for the present. he added. were I'M
certain he has a large amount of cor
respondence which must be disposed Of
Chairman HupTuch of the Democratic
State Committee said there would be a
meeting Of the executive committee ap-
pointed by Mr.. Dix prior TO the state con-
rention in New York City on Friday after
noon, when any vacancies on the commit
ee will be filed Mr.. Huppuch returned TO
New York Immediately after the nottfca-
ion.
To-day's ceremonies took place on historic
ground. Mr.. Dix pointed out to several of
ais guests the remains of the rife pits of
he British army under General Burgoyne.
which can still be plainly seen. roadway
lose 10 the house is the identical one down
which the British general led mis- forces
,-bay, h. crossed the Hudson River shortly