THE ARNOLD CASE.
(To in Barron or rsx "Srscraros.")
SIR,—What Mr. Arnold did was to accuse a public official of disgraceful conduct without sufficient reason to believe that the accusation was true and with some reason to believe that the accusation was false. All the Courts have held that the refusal of that public official to take the line which Mr. Arnold advocated was justified. In these circumstances I regret to observe your opinion that Mr. Arnold strove to follow a high standard of journalistic conduct. In my opinion, that high standard should include due care and attention before publicity is given to scandalous accusations. No amount of alleged sympathy with the oppressed can excuse the reckless use of the power of publicity. And in the estimation of motives, the desire to make a sensation and to gain importance cannot be overlooked.—I am, Sir, &c., AN OFFICIAL.
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