He lived from 1874 to 1936. The meaning and usage of words 100 years ago likely explains the discrepancy. A language nuance as Ohio said.
Today:
im·par·ti·al·i·ty
/imˌpärSHēˈalədē/
noun
equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness
in·dif·fer·ence
/inˈdif(ə)rəns/
noun
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
"she shrugged, feigning indifference"
Even “pompous” and “elegant” seem overstated. Clearly not related by today’s standards.
Unto is trying to trick us...again...
