The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
A REPLY TO ROBERT EMMETT
JONES,

If l were omnipotenr and wanted
to do the very best thing possible for
humanity I would not Immediately
establish Socialism. Much doubt
and confusion still exists among tho
masses of well-meaning people as to
clear mental vision Of any subject is
obtained only by study and thought
The arm of party is not obtained
by the acceptance of the statements
of any individual. Mr.. Jones in his
attack on c1hlists and Socialism
declares that Socialism and Anarchy
are practically the same, that of the
two anarchy is to be preferred. He
contends that no avowed Socialis,
has regard for truth, that Socialism
teaches interference with Christian
fly, destruction of the home and i'm
moral and vulgar relations every
where. This declaration millions Of
avowed Socialists declare is false.
Now what I would do If l were ON
nipotent is to awaken the vanishing
desire to decide for myself in every
thinking man and woman.
The subject of Socialism is not is-
Inbred by standard and authentic
sources of knowledge Webster's In
ternational Dictionary, Encyclopedia
Britannica, twentieth century edition,
Johnson's Universal Cyclopedta, are
each recognized and accepted author
tiles.
A declaration Of Socialist princi-
pies, the party platform and The
party platform and he program Of the
general demands Of the Socialists can
be readily obtained. The history Of
the movement. and the works of in
dividual Socialists can be procured
from any good library.
would say no more but my high
regard for Socialism and the respect
hold for the intelligence and SINGER.
ETY. OF some individual Socialists ur.
ges me on to an appeal to the people
to acquaint themselves with the sub
iect.
Francis Willard, one of the worlds
most sincere Christians said Of So
cialism, 1T Is Gods Way Out of the
Wilderness. 1t rs Christianity APP
Piled" Contrast this with Mr.. Jones
misunderstanding out and decide fol
yourself.
Honesty and force of character, in
telligence and sincerity are, the so
cialists think, the characteristics OF
their loved evangel Eugene V. Debs.
Mr.. Jones says, "Debs is an an
archist, and a vile deceiver. Frank
McPhillips says, "The public is b.
ginning to understand Eugene V.
Debs, the poet, orator, wit, epigram'
matist, and lover Of humanity. Debs
is no ordinary man. In ten thousand
he would be conspicuous. Debs has
great heart and great SOUL Rev :.
Frank Dewitt Talmage, the breaches
paid our Debs this tribute:
Among all the speakers l have
ever heard, there has not been one
who came nearer my idea of Abraham
Lincoln than Eugene v. Debs.'' p.
England's greatest scientist, Alfred
Russell Wallace, said Eugene V.
Debs is a great man. With few
more such to teach and organize the
people, the cause Of Justice mus
prevail.
Eugene Field, the poet, said Of him
If Debs were priest, the worlt
would listen to his eloquence and
that gentle and musical voice and
sad sweet smile would soften . hard
ened world"
James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoo.
sier poet" personal friend Of Eugene
Nv. Debs, said: God was feeling
mighty good when no created Gene
Debs and he didn't have anything
else to do all day.
Now, If l were omn.potent, woult
not have you accept MT. Jones state.
| ofo< onon{ mt ga Christian cannot III
q Socialist, that Socialists are do
ceivers and that Debs is an anarchist
but I would have you study and thinl
and decide for yourself.
An Ayowsd Socialist.