Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-05-15
An Able Address by Archbishop Glib
bons,

BALTIMORE, May 0. AT the dcdica-
ton t"-dny ut the new Church of the
Holy Cross, in this city, Archbishop
Gibbons took advantage OF the pre-
hr"fe, WDA lMgg humber of foreigners
archism that have recently been devcl-
opcd in America. In his remarks on
loyalty to the county he said:
The Government of the United
Stales is II government for the benefit
Of the people, Strangers from every
part of Enrope arc welcome to our
shores.
Like the sun, that shines for all, the
government OF NJ country sheds its
genial rays on all classes without re.
gard TO race, nationality or religion.
The glorious banner of our country
protects alike the humble aud the poor,
the mighty and the rich,
Every man in the United States has
an opportunity for earning for him
self an honest livelihood, and many
have opportunities OF acquiring an in
dependent fortune.
The German population of Halti-
more forms M important conservative
and influential element, and the same
may be said of the German popula-
tons throughout the United States.
They contribute largely to the dcvcl-
opmcnt of the our of this coun-
try and daily augment our material
prosperity.
But, as the events of the last few
days in Chicago have shown, there cy-
isis in this country a small but turbu-
lent element, composed OF men who
boldly preach the gospel Of Anarchy.
Socialism and Nihilisn. These men
are land pirates, proving upon the in.
dustry. commerce and trade of the
country. Their favorite weapon is dy-
Mantle {; their mission is to destroy
rather than build up.
Instead IF strengthening the hands
of the government that upholds ana
protects them, they are bent upon its
destruction. Instead of blessing the
mother that opens her arms TO well
come them, they insult and strike her.
If these men had their way, indus
try and trade would be paralzcd, hon.
est labor would DO unrcwardcd and
gaunt poverty would stalk over the
land.
They have no conception oflrue lib
erty. They would retain for them
selves the lions share of freedom,
leaving to Others only n morscl.
Tha ..ittyppc pfthn Initial Stoto, a,
JOY the amplcst liberty, but it is a lib.
eriy of law, of order and authority.
Liberty without law, dcgcncratcs in.
to license.
We have no standing armies in this
country, and | am glad of it. for such
armies are Il great drain upon the re-
cures of a country and necessarily
condemn large numb rs OF mcn to a
life Of forced idlcness.
The strongest force of a nation lies
in the laws OF the land judiciously adj
ministcred, and these laws upheld and
sustained by a healthy public opinion.
The strongest bulwark of u nation
is found in the intelligence, virtue and
patriotism of its native and adopted
citizens. So long as they love their
country aud cherish her institutions,
and are ready to die for her, If neces.
sary, we will nave nothing to fear from
Anarchism, Socialism and Nihilism.
Socialism is II foreign plant. nox-
ious exotic, which grows only in dark
places and withers and decays under
the genial sun and atmosphere of the
United States.
The Archbishop concluded his re.
marks by exhorting the congregation
to love their country and her ins.itu.
tions, and to do all in their power to
promote her best interests to avoid
dangerous. forbidden societies ; TO be.
ware of demagogucs, and not to sur.
render their liberty to any men or
class Of men, and at times 10 observe
the golden maxim of doing unto 9th.
ers MS thoy would have men do unto
them.