South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-08
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cVitahlc The disposition 10 gain
the best bargain possible character
lies the whole field OF exchange.
whether II be product for product.
or labor for money. IL strikes are
prolonged public opinion always set
ties them. Public opinion is the
most interesting characteristic OF "a
democracy. and IL is the real safety
valve 10 the institutions OF "A free
government 10 may at times, be
necessary for government 10 inquire
into the facts OF a tie-up, but facts
and not conclusions should be sub
nitted. The determining form OF
unprejudiced thought VIII do tho
rest. During this process, govern
mental agencies must give a vigilant
eye TO the protection OF life and
property. and maintain frmness but
bsolute impartiality. This Is al
ways the real test, but If official con-
duct combines courage and fairness,
our governmental institutions como
out Of these affairs uatarnished by
dist-ust. This Is not an academic
observation. II is the mere recital
OF experience. Unrest has been re-
inforced in no small degree by the
great mass OF una ssimillted aliens.
Attracted by an unprecedented de-
mand for labor, they have come TO
they have become acquainted with
the customs and opportunities OF
American life, thousands Of them
have become citizens and owners Of
their own homes 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 Ia
Eorers, assembled in the great trade
CenteTs, 10 meet the demand of the
hour. Without home or community
ties many have been more or less
nUmadic, creating the problem of ex-
ccssiye turnover. which has per-
picked manufacturing plants. But
this has not been the worst phase Of
the situation. Unfamiliar with law,
having r understanding Of the prin-
Ciples of our government, they have
fallen an easy prey 10 unpatriottc
and desig ming persons. Public opin-
ION has had no influence upon them,
because they have been isolated from
the currents of opinion, all ale TO
their not being able 10 read or write
our language. II is the duty of the
federal government 10 stimulate the
work Of characterization on the part
of church, school. community agen-
CieS, state governments and indus
try itself. In the past. many indus
tries that have suffered from chronic
rcstl essncSs have been the chief COLI
tributors 10 their own troubles. The
foreigner with European standards
OF living was welcomed but too often
no attempt was made to educate
him 10 domestic ideals. for the
simple reason that IL adversely az
tod ha 1r.1 has rrrrr
observation that the man who learns
our language, yields to a controlling
public opinion and respects our
Jaws; besides, in proportion as his
devotion to American life develops,
his interest in the impulsive pro-
CeSses Of revolution diminishes. We
must be patient in the work of as
stimulation and studiously avoid op-
Iressive measures in the face OF
mere evidence OF misunderstanding.
We have a composite nation. The
Almighty doubtless intended IL TO be
such. We will not. however. de-
Velop patriotism unless we demon
strate the difference between des-
pOtism and democracy. The neCes-
Sity for the drastic laws OF war days
is not present now, and we should
return at the earliest opportunity, TO
the statutory provisions passed in
time Of peace for the general well
fare. There IS no condition now
hat warrants any infringement on
the right Of free speech and as
sembly nor on the liberty OF the
press. The greatest measure OF in
dividGal ire edom consistent with the
safety OF our institutions should be
given. Excessive regulation causes
manifestations that compel restraint.
The police power. therefore. is called
to action because the legislative
authority acted unwisely.
ADVOCATES STRONG
POLICY.
\ forbearing policy is not the
proper one for the deliberate enemy
OF our institutions. He is of the
kind that knows conditions abroad
and here. The difference between
autOcracy and democracy is well
marked in his mind He is opposed
To government IN any form. and he
hates ours because IL appeals to
those whom nc would convert to his
creed. Any policy OF terrorism is
fuel TO his fame Of anarchy. Those
whom he seeks 10 arouse. in time,
lealize the difference between his
and their mental attitude. so tina.
when the law lays hand upon his
wilful menace 10 government. the
INlIlNNe % II BlNOIito pam 10 lnell.
OMCiai COntemDt fer the law IS 4
harmful exhibition TO our people. L
is difficult 10 fellow the reasoning Of
anyone who would seek e max an
ISSUE OF the question OF law-entorCc
ment. The executive obligation, both
national and state. on assuming the
oath OF office is 10 preserve, protect
and defend the constitution OF the
United States The constitution. on
its essence, is the license and linn
itation given 10 and placed upon the
law-making body. The legislative
branch OF government Is subjected
10 the rule OF the majority The
public official who fails TO enforce
the law. is an enemy both To the
constitution and 20 the American
principle OF majority rule. IL would
seem quite unnecessary for any can
didate for the presidency 10 say that
ne does not intend TO violate his
. oath OF office Anyone who is false
10 that oath IS more unworthy than
the law viOlatOr himself.
Morals cannot easily be produced
by statute. The writ OF injunction
should not be abused Intended as
a safeguard % person and property.
il could easily by abuse cease TO be
the protective device il was intend