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Editorial
April 13, 1859
Arkansas True Democrat
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
The newspaper receives a communication from State Senator M. Douglas on per diem pay, plans to publish it next week with comments to hear both sides, acknowledges his honesty, clarifies the adjourned session as a continuation for business but new for labor, and calls for fair consideration of arguments by the people.
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We have received a communication from State Senator M. Douglas, on the subject of per diem pay. We will give it room next week, as we desire that both sides may be heard, and may make some comments thereon. However much we or others may differ from Mr. Douglas, all are willing to accord to him honesty of purpose.
The great error seems to be concerning the adjourned session being a continuation or a new one. It was an adjourned session, nothing more or less—a continuation of the old one so far as business and its organization was concerned; a new one as regards a resumption of labor. But we will notice this point more fully next week. Meanwhile in the discussion of this or any other question, let both sides be heard, let their arguments be fairly weighed and courteously considered. The great body of the people will have to determine this matter, and in their verdict we have an abiding confidence.
The great error seems to be concerning the adjourned session being a continuation or a new one. It was an adjourned session, nothing more or less—a continuation of the old one so far as business and its organization was concerned; a new one as regards a resumption of labor. But we will notice this point more fully next week. Meanwhile in the discussion of this or any other question, let both sides be heard, let their arguments be fairly weighed and courteously considered. The great body of the people will have to determine this matter, and in their verdict we have an abiding confidence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Per Diem Pay
Adjourned Session
State Senator Douglas
Legislative Debate
Fair Hearing
What entities or persons were involved?
State Senator M. Douglas
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Debate On Per Diem Pay And Nature Of Adjourned Legislative Sessions
Stance / Tone
Neutral Call For Fair Hearing Of Both Sides
Key Figures
State Senator M. Douglas
Key Arguments
Adjourned Session Is A Continuation For Business And Organization But New For Resumption Of Labor
Both Sides Of The Per Diem Pay Issue Should Be Heard And Arguments Fairly Considered
Honesty Of Purpose Is Accorded To Mr. Douglas Despite Differences
The People Will Determine The Matter