Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1886-05-13
ANARCHISTS ANATHEMATIZED.
Arch bishop Gibbons Discusses the Ro-
cent Disturbance I'm Chicago.

Upon the occasion of the dedication OF the
church Of the Holy Cross German Catholic),
in Baltimore, Archbishop Gibbons referred to
the recent disturbance in Chicago. Upon the
subject he spoke as follows:
1.-THE government Of the United States Is
a government framed by the people for the
benefit of the people II welcomes TO our
shores foreigners from every part of
Europe. Like the sun that shines for all,
our b,neyolent government sheds Its bless
ings upon all, without regard TO national
ty, race or creed, 1t lifts aloft our glorious
flag as protection and guarantee Of equal
rights TO all. Every man in our country
has the opportunity Of making an honest
livelihood, and in many instances may
secure an independent fortune. The Ger
mans form a large influential aud conscrv-
alive portion Of the population of Baltimore.
They are recognized as law abiding
citizens and industrious men. They have
contributed much of III, material growth of
the country and the development Of its re
sources. Whilst the great bulk Of emIgrants
from Europe are honest, law-abidng men, yet
the events of the past few days which have oc.
Cured in Chicago, clearly show that there
u
class Of men, who boldly preach the GOSPEL Of
anarchy socialism and nihllism. These men
are land pirates, preyIng upon the trade and
industry Of the country. Their favoritc weap-
on Is dynamite. Their mission is rather TO
pull down than TO build up. Instead Of trying
TO strengthen the hands Of the government
which protects and upholds them, they try to
hamper AMI destroy 1t. Instead Of blessing
the mother who opens her arms 10 receive
them, they insult and strike her III these men
had their own way n u ,try Won d be paralyzed,
honest labor would be unrewarded, and gaunt
poverty ould stalk over the land. Tuey have
no idea Of true liberty. Thy sh the lions
share for themselves, and leave only morsel
for others. The amplest liberty Is enjoyed In
this country, but 1t is a liberty based upon law,
order and al lority; and liberty without law
degeneratcs into license.
We have no large standing army In this
country to uph Did the law, aud am glad of It,
Standing armies are great drafts upon the re-
sources of country, and compel a very large
body Of men to lead lives Of enforced ldlencss.
Our strongest force consists In the law OF the
land properly executed and this law is upheld
by healthy public opinion. The greatest
bulwark OF the United States Is found in the
INTEL gence, virtue and patriotism Of our
native AMI adopted citizens. Every citizen
Is soldier AS long as our fellow citizens
love our common country, cherish her institu-
tons, and are ready to protect and defend
them at the risk Of their lives, We have moth
Ing to fear from anarchy and nihillsm.
"Anarchy is foreign plant. Its poison
Gus exotic which grows only in dark places,
and which will wither and decay under the
genial sun and pure air Of America. As we all
desire the perpetuity Of our free institutions
so we must condemn in every possible way
any attempt made to dispute the public peace,
hamper the execution of the laws or paralyze
industry.
The rchbishop then exhorted tho people to
beware of dangerous and forbidden societies,
to beware of demagogues, and be always ready
to grant others the same liberty and tolerance
they exact for themselves.