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Editorial
April 10, 1903
The Commoner
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
An editorial lauding Thomas Jefferson's advanced democratic philosophy of equal rights for all and no special privileges, arguing that returning to his principles can solve contemporary problems. It calls for the Democratic Party to uphold these ideals against money and privilege, signed by William Randolph Hearst.
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JEFFERSON.
Telling us that Jefferson did not encounter in his time or foresee for the future. There is no difficulty of our day that cannot be solved by a return to Jeffersonian principles. Jefferson, though a man of his time and a practical statesman grappling with practical problems, was in his philosophy far in advance of his time. He was in advance of ours. All real progress in this republic is and must be toward his democratic idea of equal rights for all and special privileges for none. The American people have yet a long journey to go before they shall attain to the complete supremacy of reason and justice in government to which his earnest and noble hope aspired. No work of patriotism can be more fruitful than that which keeps alive among us the spirit of Jefferson by spreading knowledge of his deeds and teachings. Money and privilege asserted their right to rule in his day quite as arrogantly as they do in ours. Jefferson stood for the right of the republic's manhood and not its wealth to govern, and what Jefferson stood for in his day the democratic party must stand for now if it is to be loyal to its mission and of service to the republic.
WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST.
Telling us that Jefferson did not encounter in his time or foresee for the future. There is no difficulty of our day that cannot be solved by a return to Jeffersonian principles. Jefferson, though a man of his time and a practical statesman grappling with practical problems, was in his philosophy far in advance of his time. He was in advance of ours. All real progress in this republic is and must be toward his democratic idea of equal rights for all and special privileges for none. The American people have yet a long journey to go before they shall attain to the complete supremacy of reason and justice in government to which his earnest and noble hope aspired. No work of patriotism can be more fruitful than that which keeps alive among us the spirit of Jefferson by spreading knowledge of his deeds and teachings. Money and privilege asserted their right to rule in his day quite as arrogantly as they do in ours. Jefferson stood for the right of the republic's manhood and not its wealth to govern, and what Jefferson stood for in his day the democratic party must stand for now if it is to be loyal to its mission and of service to the republic.
WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jeffersonian Principles
Equal Rights
Democratic Ideals
Special Privileges
Republic Governance
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Party
William Randolph Hearst
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Return To Jeffersonian Principles
Stance / Tone
Praiseful Advocacy For Jefferson's Democratic Ideals
Key Figures
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Party
William Randolph Hearst
Key Arguments
Jefferson's Philosophy Was Advanced Beyond His Time
Modern Difficulties Can Be Solved By Jeffersonian Principles
Progress Toward Equal Rights For All And No Special Privileges
Jefferson Opposed Rule By Money And Privilege
Democratic Party Must Uphold Jefferson's Stance For The Republic