When his firm was planning to establish its magazine, his partner, Mr.Doubleday, was approached by a New York politician of large influence but shady reputation who wished to be assured that it would reflect correct political principles.

"You should see Mr.Page about that," was the response.

"No, this is a business matter," the insinuating gentleman went on, and then he proceeded to show that about twenty-five thousand subscribers could be obtained if the publication preached orthodox standpat doctrine.

"I don't think you had better see Mr.Page," said Mr.Doubleday, dismissing his caller.
Many incidents which illustrate this independence could be given; one will suffice.

In 1907 and 1908, Page's magazine published the "Random Reminiscences of John D.Rockefeller." While the articles were appearing, the Hearst newspapers obtained a large number of letters that, some years before, had passed between Mr.John D.Archbold, President of the Standard Oil Company and one of Mr.Rockefeller's business associates from the earliest days, and Senator Joseph B.
Foraker, of Ohio.