The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-03

silence the riotous clamor OF the SOL
diery as happened at Chen-chiao in
ancient time, then be sure In the
capacity Of an emperor he will not
be able to suppress an outbreak OF
troops even as 1t happened once at
Yuang In the Tang dynasty. To give
them the handle OF the sword is sim
ply counting trouble for the future
But can we suspect the troops-so
long trained under the great president
of such unworthy conduct?
Warning by Anclents.
"The ancients say, However a thing
is done, do not hurt the feelings Of
those who love you, or let your enemy
have a chance to rejoice Recently
calamities in the forms OF drought
and food have repeatedly visited
China; and the ancents warn us that
in such ways does heaven manifest It's
will regarding great movements In our
country. In addition to these we must
remember the prevailing evils Of
corrupt ofiicialdom, the incessant raw
ages OF robbers, excuses in punish
ment, the unusually heavy burdens
Of taxation as we'll as the irregularity
OF weather and rain, which all go to
Increase the murmurs and complaints
Of the people Internally, the rebels
are accommodating strength against an
0pportune time to rise; and external
ly, powerful neighboring countries are
waiting for an opportunity to harass
us Why then should our great presi-
dent risk his precious person and be-
come target of public criticism; or
abandon the rock Of peace in search
OF the tigers tall; or discourage the
loyalty OF faithful ones and encourage
the sinister ambitions Of the I'M
scrupulous? Chi-chao sincerely hopes
that the great president will devote
himself to the establishment OF new
era which shall be an inspiration to
heroism and thus escape the fate OF
those who are stigmatized in our an
nails with the name or traitor.
He hopes that the renown OF the
great president will long be remem-
bered in the land of Chung Hua. and
he prays that the fate of China may
not end with any abrupt ending that
may befal the great president. He
therefore submits his views with a
bleeding heart. He realizes that his
words may not win the approval OF
one who is wise and clever; but Chi
chao feels that unless he unburdens
what is in his heart. he will be false
to the duty which bids him speak or
be true to the kindness that has been
showercd on him by the great presi-
dent. Whether his loyalty to the
imperative word will be rewarded
with approval or with reproof, the
order of the great president will say.
There are other words which Chi
chao wishes to tender to the great
president. To be an independent ma
ton today, we must need follow the
ways OF the present age. One who
opposes the current OF the world and
protects himself against the enrich
ing influence of the world-spirit must
eventually share the fate of the I'M
selected. 1t is sincerely hoped that
the great president will refrain toI
some extent from restoring the old
and withal work for real reform. Law
can only be made living force by
both the ruler and the people obey
ing it in sincerity When the law
loses its strength, the people will not
know how 10 act and then the dignity
of government will disappear. 1t is
hoped that the great president will
keep himself within the hounds of
law and not lead the officials and the
people to juggle with words. Partici-
patton in
Politics and Patriotism .
are closely related. Bear in mind
that it is impossible to expect the
people to share the responsibility OF
the country, unless they are given
voice in the transactions OF public
business. The hope is expressed
that the'grcat president will establish
real organ representing the true
will Of the people and encourage the
natural growth Of the free expression
of public opinion. Let us not become
so arrogant and oppressive that the
people will have no chance to eX-
prnss their Views. as this may inspire
hatred on that part of the people.
The relation between the central gov
eminent and the provincial centcrs
is like that between the trunk and
the branches of tree If tho
branches are all wlthered. how can
the trunk continue to grow? 1t is,
hoped that the great president, while