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Show CIVIL GOVERNMENT. That there is a growing necessity for a more thorough study of civics is undeniable. Matters political are growing grow-ing more complex, parties are increasing increas-ing in numbtr or are developing new ideas and presenting new measures. Probably in all the land, the same number from among so many various nationalities can not be found who are so well posted in governmental matters mat-ters as the people of Utah. Those! from other landB save a very few, have made intelligent, contrasts be-1 tween the laws and political principles ! of their former homes and that of the present, and because of these comparisons compar-isons their knowledge is made more lefmite and durable. Another cause for the high standard f political intelligence found in Utah la tlie constant agitation between the prominent political local parties, Mlik.li necessarily leads the people to investigate; and the discrimination that follows leads the mind to a conclusion con-clusion as to which party is tlif nearer approach to the letter and spirit of the Constitution. It is not meant by this that the peo pie ceuerally have delved deeply and analytically into the various details the essential elements of our government. govern-ment. Rather, they have accepted its principles its make up because of their apparent superiority as compared with those of others. In consequence of this knowledge, which the people possess, and their lofty desires to do right, the Territory as a whole is an example of thrift, economy and loyalty. loy-alty. Again, the numerous countries, cities, towns and precincts, also the very many companies, partnerships and corporations found here, afford excellent opportunities for investigation. investiga-tion. In fact, the condition and surroundings favor and almost comptl the masses to know. Ytt, after all, this knowledge is not thorough. It is not broad enough nor deep enough. It is more intuitive and speculative than spnthetic and analytic. A more systematic course, leading from the beginnings to the finishings, is demandedthe de-mandedthe causes and effect of our national institutions. It is clear that conviction as a result of examination leads to intelligent action, ac-tion, while action without examination examina-tion on the part of the actor,is a symbol of imbecility, and it is safe to assert that an element of the latter sort is injurious in-jurious to society, and where it predominates, pre-dominates, political stability is threatened. threat-ened. It is very pleasing to know that in our colleges, academies, and in the higher departments of our common schools, the study of civics forms an important part of the curriculum. In addition to this, among the Y. M. L associations the study of government govern-ment forms an important feature, thu's making it possible for all to become acquainted with their duties as citizens, citi-zens, and is an excellent finld of preparation prepa-ration for intelligent thought and action. Young men, grasp the opportunity; take an interest in the study; accumulate accumu-late the wealth of political knowledge; be fuily armed and equipped to battle oppression and assist in perpetuating the undying principles of our government. |