Witu A WiLLiINnG HAND AND OpEN Heart the whole 
North Shore has teaken hold of the monstrous problem 
of giving relief to the stricken city of Salem,—the cen- 
tral city of the whole North Shore zone—in its recent 
disaster. At no time of the year could such a disaster 
fall more opportunely, as far as the North Shore is 
concerned, for just now hundreds of the country’s most 
noted people——men and women who are leaders in their 
own cities and towns the country over, are gathered here 
for the summer. True, the disaster attracts the sym- 
pathy of and appeals to people in all sections of the 
country, ‘but in no way could the results be more tell- 
ing than now, when the people of wealth and stand- 
ing are right at hand within a few miles of the stricken 
city and give their physical as well as financial aid. In- 
stantly the work of relief was started, the work being 
taken in hand within a few hours by these people from 
all quarters, and incessantly since then has the work been 
kept up. Some are working in the city itself; many 
have been working in towns nearby doing their part with 
others, and on all hands there has been evidence of sin- 
cere and real interest in the many activities incident to 
carrying on the monstrous work of relief. North Shore 
visitors have demonstrated the human side of their be- 
ing in this case as in no other in a life time. They 
have endeared themselves to the people of Salem and 
surrounding towns in no uncertain measure. 
Tus MAGNIFICENT Work of the North Shore Babies 
Hospital in the present trying crisis in Salem certainly 
ought to commend itself to the continued approbation of 
North Shore people. Supported in a large measure by 
contributions of the North Shore colony at Beverly and 
along the shore into Manchester, as well as receiving 
the support of local people in the territory between Lynn 
and Gloucester, the hospital has been a means of great 
good in recent years, especially since its removal from 
one of the islands off the shore to the mainland in North 
Salem. The recent Tag Day netted a substantial amount 
to carry on the work this year, and the great work being 
done there now must certainly put the institution on 
a solid footing as one of the needed and deserving inst- 
tutions of the community. 
Av Nracara Faris the peace mediators are loyally 
at work. Progress is being made slowly but surely. The 
average citizen, unacquainted with the many ramifica- 
tions of the Mexican problem cannot realize the time 
consuming discussions that are inevitable. When a civi- 
lized nation endeavors to reason with a semi-barbaric 
people it is certain that time will be wasted in getting 
down to a mutual plan of co-operation. We Americans 
may well wait contentedly while peace reigns. 
Tur Many Cries that have transferred their fire- 
work funds to relief work for Salem have the saving 
grace of the fitness of things. 
Tur Sicn oF THE Rep Cross is as ever a symbol 
of humanity. 
Ar tue TIME OF THE ORGANIZATION Of the Progres- 
sive party it was open to and received considerable criti- 
cism from the public because of the official connection 
of George W. Perkins with the party and particularly . 
because of his large contribution. There was an appa- 
rent opportunity for such criticism in view of the posi- 
tions which the party professed to take in reference to 
trusts, so-called, and their methods. Now the party de- 
termines to oust Perkins. Is not that an acknowledge- 
ment by the party that the criticisms were just? If 
Roosevelt refuses to hear to his removal and the party 
continues to demand it, will not the opportunities for criti- 
cisms be continued, and justly? There is but one solu- 
tion and that is for the party to disband and for the 
members to return to the Republican fold. The progressive 
party as Colonel Harvey adroitly says is a great asset 
to the Democratic Party ; ‘‘We need them in our business.” 
How long will the Progressive leaders be blind? Whether 
Perkins stays or goes means little, but whether the pro- 
gressive will stay or return to the republican fold means 
much. The organization of the party was a colossal 
blunder. What principles are of worth should be worked 
out within the old party. 
Tur Sarnem Frere has brought out the good and evil 
in human nature. Good men have rushed to aid and 
evil men have hurried to rob. ‘The relief committee 
learned of two opposed traits. One poor woman was 
mulched of her last five dollars to have a few things 
transported across the bridge, and another refuge called 
upon an expressman to assist him in the transportation 
of his goods. The expressman responded with a will, 
did his work, payment was offered and in the excitement 
of his indignation threw the money in the face of the 
refugee and hurried to render assistance freely to others. 
In Virw oF tHE Cessation of railroad dividends 
with the embarrassments in the textile industries New 
England could ill afford a calamity such as befell Salem, 
but a better day is dawning. It will not ever be thus. De- 
pression is abroad, but good days are coming. Salem 
will rise from its ashes. The two embarrassed railroads 
will soon be on their feet again and the textile industries 
will be able to readjust themselves to the changed con- 
ditions. ‘There is a light in the skies. 
Te Way 1x Wuicu the wealthy summer residents 
of the North Shore entered the volunteer relief service 
in Salem was not surprising but nevertheless commendible. 
All social, racial and religious distinctions were leveled 
during the relief work after the fire. There are many 
traits of good in human character after all. The good 
that men do is its own reward. 
New ENcLAND HAS ABUNDAN'T REASON to remem- 
ber the Democratic legislation of Wilson’s first—and only 
—term. e 
Ture Nort SHore will enjoy its usual safe and 
sane Fourth. 
