New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-18
THE NEW DOMINION.


! or,rccmeu of Canada with undimiushed enthusiasm
THOR zea was not checked by almost tropical sum-
nor were the ranks Of numerous aud tong PROFESSIONS
thinped bv the clouds of dust raised from unwatcred
! streets The programme which has served for fully
hundred wears was again carried out with variations
wherever any considerable number OF the brethren had
| arranged 10 meet Tho procession wended it5 way
through the leading streets and avenues, and, after
framing 10 their hearts content to insprtng tupes
from brass bands and fife and drum the shelter from te
fierce suns rays afforded by some adjacent outrageous
grove was generally sought Here every one secured e
most comfortable position upon grassy knoll fallen
trunk and listened chcefuy to orators who recounted
again the stirring incidents attending the important
event they all concentrating. The speakers were
sure of an appreciatye audience and applause was D
orally and heartily bestowed 1t is estimated that the
PROCESSION in this city alone numbered 1000 There
OF course tho usual display of banners and coors The
Toronto procession rendered attractive than
usual by the fine appearance OF five six Lodges OF
young BrOns. These composed of youths from 10
10 10 years age most of them the OF mechanics
and themselves apprentices to some trade Ihey
were tastefuy uniformed in white trowsers and shirts
and straw hats. Orange and blue r0settes were
attached the left breast and they all belts OF the
same color with long tasses II is hardly necessary to
say that they were the admired OF the maidens who
thronged the sidewalks, and completely outshone the
Orangmen proper who the matter or attire ala not
rise above the stereOyped black coat and white 0wsef5,
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so it elsewhere in Ontario. The lodges of four or
five counties gathered in Hamilton, and with the city
lOdNs formed an immense procession to the Crystal
! Pa%c grounds. there speeches and cakes.
London the Little had similar demonstration, and in
half dozen towns west of Toronto gatherings testified
the enthusiasm OF those who hold in special reverence
| the memory OF the glorious and immortal Prince OF
orange The numerous demonstrations in the eastern
| part Of the Province show that Orangeism there
Gourishe Kingston is Of its strOnghois fortified
small degree ply the unwise action Of the Duke Of
Newcastle who years refused to allow the Prince ot
Wales TO pass under Orange arch AT Rockville the
brethren assembled from Ottawa and all the country
round about In Montreal the Protestant element and
particularly the Orangemen, are in a minority ana
therefore the public display wisely dispensed with
and the victory COMMUNICATED in genial style,
around table, which goaned the reporter described
| it. with all the delicacies of the season."
Tclegraphic intelligence Of the procession In New
York was eagerly looked for all through the country and
the extras issued by newspapers speedily read
The prohbitory orders Of the superintendent Of Police
and the Mayor were unanimously condemned not only
the Orangemen but by those who favored the main
tenanCe of full freedom OF action. When 1t became
known that the procession to take place, that the
military had been called out and preparations made to
compel The rabble preserve the peace, the greatest
anxiety manifested and all the avenues OF ntelli
gence were thronged Several messages were sent to
the Brethren in NewYoTk containing words OF encour
agemcnt and sympathy. The following dispatch from
King stOn viii = a specimen:
ora5p Of KassoS " wish oa success Fear no s,,pl
"a c,I,r MAJ Godp roe the rirnt
your WV Bo51s5s H. P r. County Master Of Prontenac
The Orangemen of Quebec City made outdoor dis
play only French Catholics prepOnderate, but
there many Hibcrnians who would probably break
up any procession. The Nova Scotia Orangemen had
grand gathering at Truro, where the proceedings
similar to those other places. The day passed OF
quietly Halifax Lodges, their return TO the
city, welcomed with showers of bricks and stones
from the hands of their bitter enemies. Nobody was
rously hurt The majority of Proestants not belonging
to the order believe that it is useless and wrong to per-
peuatc in this New Dominion by these public displays
and secret organizations, the national ieuds and rei-
Of whom are from the North Of Ireland think differently
they firmly believe that the English throne is in danger,
because IlibeUian Societies ana idbbOnncn exist But,
though Oraugesm may be considered unnecessary, any
attempt the part Of their religious opponents, unlaw-
fully and by yOleace, to interfere with or prevent
the PROFESSIONS and celebrations OF the Or
der would be- promptly and deel,iyely resented
one result Of the TiOng III Newly ork Will De an accS
sion the membership Of tie order IN the Dominion
Thus the IliDernians Will only strengthen what tney
would have crushed ont Inc order III ontario Is very
strong. numbering fully 15Oo lodges: Like many other
political purposes. Parliamentary candidates carefully
count the Orange vote, and ambitious politicians strive
greater pOca influence and be all the certain of
a devoted constituency The ex-Grand Master the Hon
This way until in an evil hour he devoted his great tai
ens as an advocate TO the OF Wlelan, the muir
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though the more liberal members Of the society did not
blame him; The present Grand MASTER M. Mackelne
has attained his present position mainly by means OF
Orange II adds not little TO the perpeXities OF
Canadian politics to have powerful Orange party In
Ontario crying Down with the Pope" and in me ad-
]dG c ppy o Whom are Uamdhands who resent
the slightest encroachmen upon the privileges OF Their
church
An agency has been at work for months in the
local elections of Quebec which lifts them out OF the vale
OF parish politics and promises to seriously affect the
ID
distinct religious bodies but between two parties IN
the Catholic Church itself hitherto generally united,
whenever its own important interests at stake The
result Of this internal strife cannot but be fraught with
consequences to that Church one OF whose hef
strong hOds In the New World isamong the inhabitants
of Lower Canada. There are in that province two
everfaithfu habitant with scarcely any educaton and
with the habits and occupations OF ms ioTeiaters In
made very little change; he is essentially Conservative
spiritual pastors tell him. The priest decides who among
| the asprants Is TO become Member OF Parlia-
eRt TO the REQUESTS Of the Bishops or 4 inclined to be
obstinate and unreasonable he is reminded whence and
people, among whom are many professed Llberals-a
party which is constantly increasing in strength But
| mrers of Louis veulot-men who would be Cath
Ollie than the Pope, and who would go all lengths in
which headed by the Bishop OF Three Rivers aud has
within It, ranks ks some enthusiastic young Lists ana
programme for the guidance Of the voters in the cleo
tons which then shortly to of. According
TO this document candidates for Parliamentary honors
would have to promise the most devoted service to the
Church, whose interests always to he first consid
cred in legislation that might be deemed necessary.
| The programme was condemned by the Archbishop Of
| Quebec the Bishop Of Rimousk, and u brother Of
| the Hon. Mr.. Langevn, Minister OF Public Works,
| and some other dignitares but IL emphatically
supported by the Bishops OF Montreal and ST Hyacnth
The spectacle OF two such eminent Fathers the Arch
bishop Taschereau and Bishop Bourget differing upon
| important matter of policy certainly very
empary and the faithful were puzzled not little The
heads OF the Church. however did 20 TO extremes,
| but merely cOntented themselves with two three
| pastOrals in which their views expressed.
The French journals discussed the matter with great
zeal and abundant rhetoric and sometimes their warmth