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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
4
A 1902 column quotes on lies, power, and reform. It notes coal strikes fading, Miles’ authority trimmed, and Morgan meeting Roosevelt. It praises defeated leaders like W. J. Furnish, declares peace in South Africa a boon to Boers, and urges direct senatorial elections.
The people themselves are the safest repository of power. Senators who believe in that doctrine will unite to press for a vote on the Corliss amendment. The current method of electing U.S. senators via state legislatures undermines democracy and invites corruption. Direct election would elevate state legislatures, reduce corporate influence, and preserve senate rank, with broad public support likely if submitted.
A heated column argues predatory wealth and trusts oppose proposed constitutional amendment. It says moneyed interests control the Senate and resist “rule by the people,” calling to force a vote and let citizens decide at the polls. The piece decries privilege, warns against class legislation, and urges democratic equality in governance. The second excerpt discusses reputation, merit, and public judgment in professions, noting the bias of success and the impact of criticism on young professionals.
A reflection on how public opinion crystallizes a man’s reputation, driven by enthusiastic yet unscrupulous praise or harsh derision. Once fame forms, new acquaintances inherit that fixed judgment, shaping perception for the remainder of his life. The piece argues true worth is rarely recognized by casual observers.
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