The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-07-07

In the civilized democracy like ours,
there prevails free speech free press,
and no objection 10 meetings. \ few
years ago these privileges were de-
prived from the inhabitants of Fin
land IN such a measure that three per-
sons could not stop. even at street
corner, 10 talk even of their own mi
mute affairs. Gendarmes We're always
on hand. II the Cars name was men
toned, even by accident. its pronounce
err was taken into custody without
even formal investigation. Newspap-
ers were censored all over the coun-
try and the censorship grew daily
more stringent We had a tyrant. the
royal representative Of the govern
ment OF the house of Romanhoffs-
Bobrikoff He had drawn a Muskow
tie program To Russianize Finland.
In talking of personal freedom we
may admit this truth. which is self
evident: THAT all men are created
equal that they are endowed by
their Creator with certain inalenable
rights; that among these are life. llb-
erty. and the pursuit OF happiness. - /
Life" alone is a great subject so Is ]
liberty and the pursuit OF happiness /
contains almost everything
Municipal as well as social life in
this commonwealth OF ours is so
much better here. that We hardly
could compare, il with that OF Fin
land even though there prevails suf-
frage for women and liquor prohl-
hilton. This is a free country, for its
Institutions have been founded on
such constitution which is for the
good Of each and every citizen. Cow
crnmental independence is just az
safe as geographical independence OF
the country. This is not only repub-
lie, but this is the most perfect Of
republics on the globe. That's why
there are SO many foreigners coming
here annually. And here we can
enjoy freedom in every form provided
by the federal and municipal laws
Though it would be very interesting :
10 talk about personal freedom,
hoose to express my opinion Of ma
ional freedom in a few words.
What is national freedom? Does 1t
mean a great navy and army? or does
typify high civilization or very in
dependent resources Of wealth and
Material prosperity? Neither! Of
curse leading powers Of the world
{ the present time are well provided
18th ornaments, institutions Of learn
1g. and some prosperity in general
'ut these external signs do not guar y
ntee in every way true happiness OF g
II the classes and even a majority Of
he nation. G
Is Russia a civilized state-for like =
lder states Russia also has all the =
ymbols Of war and peace, and insti- =
utions Of every degree for every
urpose and about 20 Municipalities un- o.
er her cruel subsection? In our opin- .,
IN il is semi-barbarous. Doesn't 1t :,
ound rather ironical to question Rus b,
as civilization? II may be cynical, %,
Ut let us see Il by details. II is well
noWn that during the past few years -.
ussia has changed, exiled, and muir a.,
cred in prison dungeons over TO- n
% Of her literate and freedom loving ii
sople. A few weeks ago several -
indred Jews We're exiled. and now
now she has done the most out ~.
geous Of all her deeds Russia has =.
'rbarously insulted justice. A week nj
go the Duma passed law deprivlng =,
be- Finnish diet OF the most import 10
NJ Of its privileges. and the council 4,
the empire has accepted the Du- =,
as act. :,
While this question was under con- ci
deration in the Duma. Finland pro- di
sted, as did the English parliament Fl
I'd the whole civilized world sympa- bl
lied with the cause OF Finland. But in
e Russians were apparently blind tie
it'll anger, vengeance, and Jealousy; =,
blind with the rosy and re-
mpting idea to Russianze the Grand 81
utchy Of Finland and it's progress or