Common Sense in Politics

253 pp. Maroon cloth boards with gilt title on spine and front board. "...it is, however, a benefit to have all political questions continually discussed by as many persons as may be; for such discussion provokes thought, resultant thinking leads to community of ideas, and that community of ideas represents the composite of American life. ...The main point of this volume is to attempt to change the public point of view while subjects of general import are under discussion, and to protect against that hypocrisy of view, argument, and conduct which has of recent years crept into public affairs."--The Reason for this Book. CONTENTS: The Reason for this Book/ The State of the Nation; Some Americanized Traits; Political Parties, Political Organizations, Bosses, Patronage; Reform, Reformers, and Remedial Legislation; The Press Agent; Office Seeking and Office Holding; The Press; Law and Morals; The Public and Public Opinion; Political Corruption; Political Honesty; A Final Reflection.