Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-08


offending powers. and now II is M,
led to the formation of groups which
seek this very advantage. We are Il
busy people. prcocCupicd in too large
degree with purely commercial con-
alterations, and We have not rcCUE
n!Zcd as We should, that the failure
OF government TO prevent Inequalities
has made IL possible for miSchicYous
spirits To develop prejudice against
the Institutions OF government. rather
than against administrative policy.
There is very important difference
hCie
THIS difference bears directly on
Troittccrihy. which is today the most
sinister influence in American life.
II Is not - new thing IN America
The tribe of proiitecrs has simply
cu:nstanceS Of war. For years. large
contributions have been made 10 the
Republican campaign fund for no pur-
pose except TO buy Il governmental
as the result of preference. such larS-
csscs are today a greater menace
- our contentnent and our insti-
;ut!Ous than the countless tempo
mochcry OF honest business, but who
can live and fAtten only IN time Of
disturbed prices. II am called to
service as President means Will be
found. II they do not already exist,
for compelling these exceptions to
the great mass OF square dealing
American business men. TO use tho
same yardst!ck OF honesty that gov.
our fellowmcn. or. in language that
they may understand, TO suncr the
penalty OF criminal law.
Capitalists Want Service Return.
There IS another reason fo- the
fabulous contributions 10 the present
Republican campaign fund. Much
money, OF course, has been sub
the great bulk has been given with
the definite idea OF gaining service in
return. Many captains OF Industry.
guided by Il most dangerous indus
trial philosophy. believe that in the
controversy between employer and
employee their viii should be en-
onet speak knowingly. have
passed through many serious induE-
trial troubles. | know something of
their psychology, the stages through
attempts that are sometimes made
TO end them.
Disputes between labor and CAPT
tai are inevitable. The disposition
chhractcr!Zcs the wnoie held OF cx-
change whether it be product for
product. or labor for money. II strikes
are prolonged public opinion always
determine results III America. Pub
e opinion is the most Interesting
characteristic Of democracy. and it
IS The real safety valv. 10 the in
s'itItionS OF free government. II
may, at t!mcs, be necessary for gov
crnmoat Inquiry Into the facts ,s n
should be submitted. The det.rmin-
ing. form of unprcjud!ced thoush:
VIII do the rest
Government Must he Impartial.
agencies must give u vigilant eye 10
the protection Of life and property,
and maintain h"mncss. but ahso'u."
impartial!ty. This is alwavs rhe real
courage and nrnncns, our govern
mental igs''''ttions come out OF these
AFFAIRS untarnishcd by d.strust. This
Is not an academic observation. II
is the mere recital OF experience.
Unrest has been rcinforccd IN no
small degree by the great MAS OF
unasS!m!!atcd ations. Attracted by
an unprecedented demand for labor
thousands AS they have become uc-
HuAihted WIKI the customs and OPP
portunities or American life. thous-
andS CT them have become citizens
and are owners OF their own homes
However the work OF assimilation
100 loHE was merely automatic, one
million six hundred thousand for
eisn- horn in this country cannot read
or write our language. Our interest
N them in the main has been simply
IS i"'reI'. asscnih.cn in the great
trade ccnters. To meet the demand
OF the hour. without home or com
munity Ties. many have been more
or Tess homahic, creating the prob
lem o; "Mrcssivc turnover. which
mas pcrpicNcd manufacturing plants
Prey to Designing Pcrsons.
fut this has not been the worst
phase or the situation. Unfamiliar
with law, having no understanding of
n 4 In.
they have fallen an easy prey 10 I'M.
patriotic and designing persons. Pub
nc opinion has had no influence upon
them, because they have been $50
lated from the currents Of opinion all
due 10 tGc!r not being able 10 read ir
write our Language. II is the dut
or the Federal government to stimu>
iatc the Work OF AmericaniZation on
ity agencies, state governments and
Industry Itself. IN the past many
industries that have suffered from
chronic restlessness nave been the
cnict contributors to their own trou-
hies. inc foreigner with European
standards OF living was welcomed
but too often no attempt was made
20 educate him TO domestic ideals. for
the simple reason that II adversely af-
iectcd the ledger.
II has been my observation that
the man who learns our language
yields To 4 controlling public Opin ion
hHH icSicClS our laws. besides, In
proportion az his devotion TO Atncri-
can life develops. his interest in the
iinnu!siNc processes OF revolution di-
minishcS. We must BE patient In the
work OF assimilation and stud!ously
Vaoid oppre ssivo measures in the face
OF mere evidence of ing.
We have Il composite nation. Tho
Almighty doubtless intended 1t to DO
such. We Will not. however. develop
patriotism unless we demonstrate the
difference between despatIsm and
democracy.
War Laws Not Needed Now.
The necessity for the drastic laws
OF war days is not present now, and
We should return at the earliest OPP
portun!ty. 10 the statutory provisions
passed in time of peace for the gen
crai welfare. There is no condition
now that warrants any infringement
on the right OF free speech and as
sembly nor on the liberty OF the press.
The greatest measures OF individual
freedom consistent with the safety OF
our institutions should be given. FIX
ccssivc regulation causes manifosta-
tons that compel restraint. The police
power. therefore, Is called to action
because the legislative authority acted
Inwisely.
4 sorbearing policy Is not the
proper one for the deliberate enemy
OF the .'institutions. He Is OF the kind
that knows conditions abroad and
here. The difference between autoc-
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