The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-07


/ who can. live and fatten only in
time OF disturbed prices. ~ / am
called to service as Prasident
means will be found, II they
DO not already exist, for compel
ling these exceptions to the areat
mass Of square dealing Aneri-
can business men, TO use the same
yardstiok Of honesty that governs
most OF ua in our dealings with
our tellowmen, or in language
that they may understand, to auf-
fer the penalty Of criminal law,
There Is anoth, reason for the
fabulous contributions to the present
Republican campaign fund. Much
money, or course, has been subscribed
In proper partisan zeal, but the great
bulk has been given with the definite
idea OF gaining service in return. Many
captains or Industry. guided by a most
dangerous industrial philosophy, be-
liece that In controversy between EN-
ployer and employees their viii should
be enforced, even at the point Of tho
bayonet. / speak knowingly. / have
passed through many serious indus
trial troubles / know something of
their psychology, the stages through
which thoy pass and the dangerous
attempts that are sometimes made to
end them.
PUBLIC OPINION As A SETTLER
OF STRIKES.
Disputes between labor and
capital are inevitable The die.
position to gain the best bargain,
possible eharaotorizes the whole
field Of exchange, whether il be
product for product or labor for
money. II strikes are pro pro-
longed public opinion always
settles them. Public opinion
should determine results in
America.
Public opinion is the most interest
ing characteristic OF a democracy, and
II Is the real safety valve to the in
stitutions Of a free government 1t
may, at times, be necessary for gov
eminent to inquire into the facts Of
tie-up, but facts and not conclusions
should be submitted. The determining
form of unprejudiced thought will do
the rest. During this process govern
mental agencies must give a vigilant
eye to the protection OF life and prop
erty, and maintain firmness but abso-
Lutte impartiality. This is always the
real test, but IL official conduct COM
bines courage and fairness, our gov
ernmental institutions come out OF
these affairs untarniShed by distrust.
This is not an academic observation.
1t Is the mere recital OF experience
Unrest has been reinforced in no
small degree by the great mass of
unassmilated aliens. Attracted by
an unprecedented demand for labor,
they have come 20 our shores by the
thousands. AS they have become ac-
quainted with the customs and OPP
portunities' of American life, thou
sands OF them have become citizens
and are owners OF their own homes.
ASSIMILATION OF ALIENS NOW
MERELY AUTOMATIC.
However. the work OF assimilation
too long was merely automatic. One
million six hundred thousand foreign
born in this country cannot read or
write our language. Our interest in
them in the main has been simply
as laborers, assembled in the great
trade centres. to meot the demand of
the hour. Without homo or COM
munity ties, many have been more or
less nomadic, creating the problem OF
excessive turnover, which has per-
picked manufacturing plants. But
this has not been the worst phase of
the situation. Unfamiliar with law,
having no understanding of the prin-
ciples OF our Government. they have
FALLEN an easy prey to unpatrtotio
and designing persons. Public opinion
mas had no influence upon them, be-
cause they have been isolated from
the currents OF opinion, all due 10
their not being able to read or write
our language.
II is the duty OF the Federal
Government to stimulate the work of
on the part OF the
church, school, community agencies.
state Governments and Industry IT. |
n h.
that have suffered from chronic rest
lessness have been the chief con-
tributors to their own troubles. The !
foreigner with European standards
or living was welcomed. but too often
no attempt was made to educate him |
to domestic ideals, for the simple |
reason that 1t adversely affected the |
ledger. 1t has been my observation !
that the man who learns our Ian |
guage yields to a controlling public |
opinion and respects our laws; be- |
sides. in proportion as his devotion to !
American life develops, his interest |
In the impulsiVe processes of revo- |
luton diminishes. We must be patient |
In the work Of assimilation and studi- |
ously avoid oppressive measures in |
the face OF mere evidence OF mis- |
understanding.
We have a composite Nation. The |
fAAllllB MY dOuDIeSb lnt6nueu IL 10 De |
such. We will not, however, develop |
patriotism unless we demonstrate the !
difference between despotism and |
democracy. The necessity for the |
drastic laws of war days is not pres
emit now, and we should return at the |
earliest opportunity to the statutory |
provisions passed in time of peace for
the general welfare. There is no |
condition now that warrants any in
on the right OF free speech
and assembly nor on the liberty OF
the press. The greatest measure of
Individual freedom consistent with
The safety OF our institutions should
be given. Excessive regulation causes
that compel restraint.
The police power. therefore, is called
TO action because the Legislative
authority acted unwisely.
1oV. Cox'S STRONG VIEWS ON
ENFORCEMENT OF LAW.
A toreoearing policy is not the
proper one for the deliberate enemy
OF our institutions. He is OF the kind
that knows conditions abroad and !
hero. The difference between au-
tocracy and democracy Is we'll marked !
In his mind. He Is opposed to Gov
eminent in any form, and he hates
ours because It appeals TO those whom
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