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6 The Commoner. VOLUME .9, NUMBER 3 4ftfWMMkM fCURB6NT .ufrfri!?J)f)linrrim -W- - ' ifBpmHMHm m - ! HI 0 - - n pi id H D R. A. L. DIXI3Y, writing in the Lincoln fMnh.i .Tnnrniil Rfivs that the late Governor Johnson's 'favorite prayer" was as iouowh. "Spare me from the bitterness and the sharp passions of unguarded moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit; and, although ago and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within sight of.tlic castle of my dreams, teach me to bo thankful for lifo and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet. And. may the evening's twilight find mo gontlo still.7; COLONEL William It. Morrison, one of Amer ica's grand old men and for many years an native democratic leader, died September 29 at his home in Waterloo, 111. An Associated Press dispatch says: "William Ralls Morrison was born in 1824 aid had served as a private In the Mexican war. Returning tc Illinois he entered politics, and after serving two terms in the state legislature, was elected to congress in 18G3. While chairman of-the house ways and means committee, he introduced the tariff meas ure known as the 'Horizontal,' or 'Morrison bill." WHERE IS Ralph Hull? Mr. and Mrs. Alex C. Hull of Harrison, Ark., have sent to the newspapers this letter: "Enclosed we hand you notice concerning our Jbpy, and make bold to aBk you to publish sam in your issue. Be cause of our limited means, we have been un able to do what we so much desired to do in our s.earch for hm. We come now to" the news papers, and ask their assistance, trusting that should he see this it would appeal to him in such a way that ho would write to or let us know where he is. Ralph left his home in Little Rock, Ark., May 19t 1906. He is now 19 years old. Was well reared and fairly educatedf A bright, Intelligent, boy, sparkling brown eyes, dark brown hair, complexion fair and of a pleas ing and attractive appearance and friendly dis posed. For more than three years now he has been gone from his home and loved ones, and in all that time no news has come to us from him. If ho should see this notice, his heart broken mother begs of him to at least write to her and relieve her of the suspense to which sho has been subjected to so long. We implore him to come home, but if ho does not want to do so, may he write his mother." THE WASHINGTON correspondent for the New York World sends to his paper this dispatch: "Representative James Lloyd of Mis souri, as chairman of the democratic congres sional campaign committee, said in a' recent let ter addressed to democratic congressmen: 'I would bo pleased to hear from you with refer ence to the publication of the campaign text book as to what you think should go into it, or anything else that pertains to the campaign. Wo do not desire to di3cuss any schedules or matters in detail about which democrats differ.' Representative Richardson of Alabama an swered: I regret that you Bay in your letter we do not desire to discuss any schedules or matters in detail about which democrats differ.' You are certainly aware that the country un derstands and appreciates that democratic votes wore very useful in the passage of several of the most vital features of the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill. I think to pursue the course that you indicate would be unwise and result in dis astrous defeat. You also know that the last democratic national platform xras repudiated by leading and distinguished democrats. It seems to me it will not do for you or your committee to apologize for, excuse or condone the acts or votes of democrats who uttered such declara tions or cast such votes. I contend that when the Denver national democratic platform de clared that 'lumbjer, timber and logs' should be on the free list it declared nothing in the world but a democratic policy and a democratic prin ciple. To succeed in electing a democratic house for the Sixty-second congress we must, above all 'things else, secure :the confidence of -the peo ple, and that can't bo done except by a bold and foatless declaration of democratic principles in behalf of a tariff for revenue in the interest of tho masses of the people. We will be contend ing with an able, bold, watchful and active po litical foe. Distinguished men of that party will exultingly point out how, when and where the Payne-Aldrich bill got aid and help from demo cratic votes, without which It would not have been successful. How can wo meet such a charge? I believe that wo should stand fear lessly for democratic principles on the tariff in behalf of tho masses of the people against combined wealth and monopoly, and without hesitancy declare that any vote cast by any democrat in opposition to that lino of policy was un-democratic and for which the demo cratic party is not responsible Mr. Lloyd's job is a ticklish one wh-n he rttempts to .reconcile, tho regular Champ Clark democrats with the Fitzgerald Insurgent democrats. The southern and western democrats will never forgive tho Fitzgerald following for- breaking up the -combination with tho republican- Insurgents which would have defeated the Cannon rules." , RECENTLY A, large temperance parade took place in Chicago. General Frederick D. Grant in uniform of the United States army took part l this parade. W. R. Michaeils of a local self-government society has complained to the war department concerning General Grant's participation in this parade. The letter sent to the secretary of war is as follows: "My Dear Sir: On Sunday last Major General Frederick D. Grant of the .United States army and in the uniform of the United States, marched at the head of a prohibition parade In Chicago. The above" Incident has caused considerable comment and it is Tumored that the same means that the federal government and the army in gen eral have taken sides with the, prohibition move ment. It is also stated that the prohibition or ganizations contemplate bringing about an elec tion in this city next spring to determine the popular will on this question. Our citizens, in the main, attach themselves to one or the other sides of this great question. If such an election is held It should express the free and uncon trolled action of tho public. Public officers are servants, of the people and should not be al lqwed to use the advantages of their office to accomplish partisan ends. I do not dispute the right of General Grant to take part in this move ment as a private citizen, but believe he has no right to head a parade In full uniform, nr to participate as a federal officer. Will you kindly advise me whether tho department has ruled on such conduct, and whether the same can be said to have received official sanction? I have treat ed this communication as ap open letter and should like to regard your answer as such." CONCERNING THE Grant episode Secretary Newton of the temperance and law enforce ment parade wrote this letter: "Hon. J. M. Dickinson, Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. My Dear Sir: I note In our papers today that "W. R. Michaeils, a prominent leader in a liquor and anti-law enforcement society in this city, has sent a complaint to you against Major Gen eral Frederick D. Grant because the general saw fit to appear in uniform while leading a great procession of decent citizens protesting against the saloon lawlessness and debauchery which for years have blackened the name of our great city. While General Grant is abundantly able to defend himself (if any defense is need ed), yet, inasmuch as he performed this patriotic service through ray invitation, I wish to shield him from any annoyance that might come to him from interests which feel themselves hurt be cause tho 10,000 boys (and 25,000 or 30,000 others) who marched behind him will emulate their hero and abstain from alcoholic liquors. A sober citizen is not regarded, as a liquor sell er's asset. The prospects of having to obey law is also very distasteful to these interests. The right of General Grant to wear his uniform on this occasion will not be questioned .when I In form you that I have in my possession official communications from Grand .Army posts (in cluding; the1 George H. Thomas Post of 605 mem bers) accepting our invitation to participate and help boost the civic virtues of sobriety and reverence for law. Mr. Michaeils states this was a 'partisan' affair. That is not true. I inclose documentary proof herewith. Temper ance men of every party were represented, with only a small minority of prohibitionists. Tho prohibition, party had nothing, to do with it. General Grant has courageously performed a patriotic duty in demanding the unconditional surrender of lawlessness and debauchery. If the war department has any" honors which tho general has not already received, 50,000,000 sober American citizens will join me in a re quest that you confer" them upon him at once. Very cordially ypurs, H. C. Newton." SECRETARY of War Dickinson replied to Mr. Michaeils of Chicago as follows: "I have your letter of September 28, 1909, in which you state .that on Saturday last Major General Frederick JD. Grant, in uniform, marched at the head of a prohibition parade in the city of Chicago. I do not know the facts, but I have seen it stated that it was not a prohibition parade, but a temperance and law enforcement parade. You state that it has been rumored that the federal government and the army in general, have taken sides with the prohibition movement. If the federal govern ment has in any way taken part in any such movement, I do not know it. What individual members of the army may feel about such move ments, I do not know. Each soldier and officer of the army has a right to determine that for himself. I do .know, however, and state, that the army, as an organization, has taken no side and will have no right to take sides, either for or against the prohibition movements General Grant participated in the parade as an individual and not in any way representing the army or the war department." THIS WAS the way Wu Ting Fang, former minister of China to the United States, de scribed the awakening of his own country, in an address before the Civic Forum in New vork City: Foremost among tho influences which have wrought the miracle he placed tho educa tional institutions of American missionaries. Ho said these "formed a part of the leaven which has leavened the whole empire of China." How significant a part becomes more and more ap parent as plans are unfolded for the education of Chinese youth. Few Americans have had a larger share in these plans than Dr. D. Z. Shef field, president of the North China College in Tung-cho, who has been in pervice there forty years under the American board with only three visits to the United States. Although the col lege was wiped out of existence by the Boxers In 1900, and the land sowed to corn, it was promptly rebuilt with indemnity money, and is still training picked men for efficient leadership in the nation. Dr. Sheffield holds high rank as an administrator as well as a scholar. The fed eration of forces representing three religious denominations, English as well as American, into a general educational scheme, was due largely to his initiative and skill. These mis sionary plants working harmoniously together towards a given end, tho making of Christian character, have made a deep impression upon the Chinese. Another educational factor is a miniature Yale which was opened at Changsha by alumni of that university, In 1898. This year a few alumni of the Harvard medical school have decided to duplicate that institution in tho Flowery Kingdom. Such are some of the influences to which Wu Ting Fang ascribes the awakening of China. OF COURSE! Of course Mr. Bryan doesn't like the new tariff law. It will be a sad day for the country when congress enacts a tariff law that meets Mr. Bryan's unqualified approval, Kansas City Journal. But it Is a glorious day for the country when congress enacts a tariff law that meets the un qualified approval., of Mr. Aldrich, who is desig nated by President Taft'as the republican leader in tho senate. ''i.jwij-iamiiBi SXXi . S!.i J. - . it "- W JL suu -- &. ,o 411 JJV ifa. i .Xf lit .5i . - --( -'4. - jj J jUifVjfc -