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...article which appeared in the October number of the Harvard Monthly. It is a candid discussion of American politics from the standpoint of an independent. The evils of our present system are clearly set forth, especially the ineffectiveness of our legislative bodies and the danger of a partisan civil service. Recognizing the necessity of organization, Mr. Storey deplores the supremacy of the party spirit now so predominant in politics. He suggests as a substitute the organization of local clubs for the purpose of carrying out specific reforms. How such clubs could be useful in national questions without a central bureau...
...surprised that the Monthly should open its columns to the publication of so partisan an article as Mr. Garrison's "Why I am not a Republican." Whether we agree with him or not in his violent outcry against the Republican party, we must deplore the admission of party politics into college journalism. The Monthly has not lived up to its literary standard, for the article can hardly claim recognition on the ground of its literary merit...
...Cleveland has stood openly on the side of free trade and the speaker questioned whether he had been the clean, non-partisan president which he had promised...
Unless more men sign immediately for the parade, instead of being larger and better organized than ever before the parade will be little more than a farce. No one should let political or partisan motives hinder him from joining in the procession. The purely political sentinent of the college will best be shown by the canvass; the parade itself is entirely a matter of personal enjoyment and fun. As the four different classes have voted to take part in the parade, let every one be ruled by the majority and make the Harvard procession the success it ought...
...local impulses. Sincere and honest private citizens can do their country more good by elevating the tone of parties than by manifesting a vacillating independence in politics. Mr. Storey practically admits this, but, accepting parties as necessary, he slurs over somewhat the real value of earnest work within partisan bodies...