The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-08
With the State Press
McCarthy's Apology.

McCarthy's Apology.
In making his apology TO the public throuEh
The Richmond Virginian Carton Mccarthy did
we'll to recognize his offense to the people Of
Richmond. He also recognized that he owed
no apologies to the instigators of his riot garb-
lers of his remarks. When properly quoted, and
his manner depicted. his fiery speech does not
look quite bad The incentive is similar
for the Aliens act namely, that the persecu-
ton by Republican off1ceholders (Csoad in par
icular) was the main cause Of the inexcusable
crime.
Had the shedding OF blood resulted from the
Richmond episode the paper that has bounded
an honorable man for years would have been
the main culprit. Such aseassins of name and
cha racter cause death and disaster that mild
epidemic of typhoid cannot compare with
Commends Church Schools
All. nearly ALL the Protestant churches In
this county are having trouble with Mr.. Car
negde. his effort to break their influence
in educational matters. The Methodists have
acted with sound Judgment In rejecting the
offer of Mr.. Carnegie. They do not need his
money. the connection Is a large one, and
has ample wealth endow this school pro-
perry: but even II the money were needed it
would be big price to pay for it to sacrifice
control of any part of this great school. The
most wholesome influences in education in our
land come from the church schools, where the
youth brought under religious influences
sad day for the country when these influences
shall have been lost -Staunton Leader.
No Pigs in Pokcs.
Isn't there certain vagueness about the
pla form of these candidates for the Legislature
who have any platform at all? And why this
mystery to the views of those who have not
said word as to what they think and desire?
Ought any mum candidate to be elected?
Speak up. gentlemen We promise you a
thoughtful charlottesville Progress
Thus it would appear that in other localities
besides Norfolk there gentlemen aspiring
to be elected representatives OF the people"
in the general assembly who think It beneath
their dignity not worth their while, to let
the aforesaid people know in advance OF cleo
ton day what opinions on public questions they
will represent" II chosen TO seats among the
lawmakers OF the States III
The Progress asks. as II not vet having made
up its mind on the subject. ought any mum
firm Judgment no Democrat who bs!sSs 80 In
representative government and ssst:<ssR public
official is not more nor less than public SER
vant-and no man Is tmbued with the funda-
mental doctrines OF Democracy who does not
so believe-can have any hesitation about
swer1ng that question with a prompt and en-
phatic mo-"
Certainly The virginian- Pilot will give
neither countenance nor support to any asprant
for legislative honors who refuses omits to
make to the constituency whose votes he seeks
full and frank exposition Of hts attitude
the opening of the polls. This paper will sta nd
for worthy the confidence OF this
or any other assembly district in Virginia. who
is afraid unwilling to proclaim to the party
and people he aspires to serve for what he
stands and will stand IL clothed with their
thority to speak for them in the halls of the
capitol. Silence will amount TO a confession
that the person seduously observing II has
purposes to serve which he knows to be contrary
Ito the prevailing currents Of popular sentiment
Otherwise he would be eager TO avow them
the surest means of winning popular favor. The
people may safely trust agency for the con-
duct of their affairs to no manly whomso
ever endorsed put forward-who from any
motive heeitates to trust them with free and
positive statement of the ne intends to
make of their authority II confided TO him. n
is not a time to take anything for granted. 20
let personal considerations outweigh solicFude
for public rights and interests. Matters TO
come before the next general assembly which
involve BOTH The virginian- Pilot has hest
i ation In announcing prior to, the completion
of the slate of Legislative candidates in this city
and the adjoining counties. that all the influence
! 1t has will be cast against any and all still
tongued and gumshoe aspirants. The people
are entitled TO know for what each aspirant
will speak and vote should he he made their
mouthpiece, and only such will concede that
entitlement fought to be elected."-Norfolk Nir-
ginian- Pilot.