The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-09-27

lntiOnS. The present c0mplexlty OF
civilization could not be maintained
except by people Of strong moral
fibre.
Work Esseatial to Sueess
"Of course the increase in wealth
in this country has been phenomenal
When ! hear it said that the boys
who are born into wcll-to-do homes
are Handicapped by that fact, de-
not. agree. The only handicap that
wealth gives to boys is in removing
the necessity for hard work. Nobody
accompanies anything in this world
unless he works. There is no reason
why boy who had parents who are
able to support him and meet the ex.
penses Of his education should not
work. should hate to think that for
one gene to be q success was q
necessary handicap on the succeeding
generation. It is my opinion that il a
careful survey were l.,ade, it would
reveal that fully as large q proper
ton Of boys that come from well-to.
do families make success rs those
who have come from families that
were oppressed with poverty. II has
been ascertaiMed that the sons Of
clergymen supply larger percentage
Of successful men than those who
come from any other source. Our
clergy are not wealthy, but they are
almost always educated and perhaps
supply their sons with a better sense
Of values than others are able to do
Il may be that in the nature of things
those who have found their life cast
amid meager surroundings are given
a stimulus to overcome that handicap
and better their position, while those
who are reared in opulence are left
with more lack Of ambition. Perhaps
this is . method by which nature in.
sures a greater degree OF equality in
the condition of the human race"
EducatloM Best Remedy
isn't It true" I asked, shat the
increase in wealth has tended to erect
10 barrier between the city and the
country"
"Of course the necessity always
exists for better understanding be-
tween urban and rural communities
the president answered, land between
different sections of the country. I'm
less this is brought about by better
acquaintance, sentiment Of hos
.tility is quite likely to develop. Each
thinks the other ignorant because
they do not know the same things
although each is proficient in its own
sphere. They can be rcmedied only
By education. Travel and intercourse
help. The automobile has done q
great deal to remove local prejudice
Undoubtedly the moving picture and
radio have been great force in the
same direction. The government un.
dertakes to stimulate a wide circula.
ton Of the press in order to secure
an exchange Of ideas and better
understanding Of each other by diff.
fcrent parts Of the country"
"A good many books have been
written to prove that the country hoy
has better chance than the city
boy" I suggcstcrd. "Do you think
that is true, and do you think that
luck plays u considerable part ~
every successful career?"
Luck seldom . Factor
II do not believe the country boy
has any advantage over the city boy
except that he may have to work
harder, and doubtless the city boy has
advantages which compensate TO,
this. As for luck. ! do not think that
it is much of factor in the success
Of men. SHOULD say that it much
more depends upon being prcpared "a
take advantage Of luck when it comes
along. have never been able t.
think that fate was guiding m,
destiny. l have rather felt that
was obliged to look after myself.
have found, however, that when ] was
doing the right thing great many
unforeseen elements would come in
and turn to my advantage"
"Here is a question that has oc-
cured to me many tines," ! said
"The president obtains high office BY
political prefermcnt through one OF
the great parties. But he Is in.
augurated as the chief representative
of all the people. He campaigned as
a partisan. How is no able to lay
aside this craftsmanship when indicted
into office?
ut is not difficult" the president
replied. 1.-THE atmosphere Of the
White House does not lend itself to
petty partisan decisions. OF course
am thorough believer in the prin-
ciples of my own political party. But
to suppose that any great political
party is the sole repository Of all the
knowledge and all the wisdom Of the
country would be arrogant bigotry.
It is the duty of the president to
serve the whole people. A narrow and
bitter partisanship Is distinct ham
dicap to any person in the discharge
OF the functions Of public office. We
carry on our government under two
party system. While bitterness and
bigotry are to be deprecated, nm en-
Iightened interest in party affairs IS
to be commended. The only remedy
for a narrow partisanship is . wider
knowledge of and interest in public
affairs. We are not 50 much in dan
ger Of misdirected party zeal In this
country as we are from the indifter-
emit citizen who fails to discharge the
obligations Of his citizenship at the
primaries and in the final elections.
II those who are qualified TO vote
will diligently and prayerfully per-
form their, duty, the government OF
our country will not cease to be WISE
ly and safely administered"
"There are lot Of little questions
which people wonder about" said.
"Thcy are almost too trivial to ask.
But as long a. human nature remains
% it is the people are going to be
interested in very trivial personal
things"
town Knows that" Inc president
chuckled. go ON with your ques-
tions." .as
s Speaking Strain rs
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even very experienced public speak
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