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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

a London cable OF February 8, says that
the Parnellites are OUTLYING the terms,
and that one o. the conditions on which
they will join hands with the Mccarthy
ties is that Tim Healy must stand on the
rear platform. Much to Mr.. Healy's
credit he hes consented to drop out of
sight. as it we're, if, by doing SO, the war
ring factions will unite for the good of
the cause. The Parnelhtes flushed with
this victory over Healey, demand that
Mr. Gladstone be compelled to outline
the main features of his proposed Home
Rule bill before the general election, as a
prerequisite to any promise OF Irish sup
port for his party. This the antl-Par-
nellites think unwise. and for the pres
emit this important point will remain in
statu quo. Notwithstanding that the
English Tory press is doing all it can to
prevent the Irish factions from uniting,
we are very hopeful now that wise coun-
sells will prevail, and that both sides viii!
make concessions for Ireland's sake. 1t
is most important, now that parliament
has met for the last time before the gen.
eral election, that all those interested IN
securing sslf-government for Ireland
thoroughly understand each other.
Nothing can be accomplished for Ireland
by protracting the internecine war that
has ragged in Irish political circles during
the past year, and the enemies of Ireland
will use that as weapon to beat down all
arguments favoring the passage of a
Home Rcle measure. The people of Ire
land cannot hope for any financial assist
ance from this side of the Allan: ic, as
long as they remain divided. There is no
doubt but that the question Of leader
ship will cut quite figure in the truce,
but it is very likely that the one man
power will be done away with, and the
prerogatives given Parnell vested in a
committee. The nominal leader of the
united party will in all probability be
Mr.. Sexton, ex-lord mayor of Dublin.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

WHAT nice condition the Republican
city council Of Minneapolis is in! Irreg-
ularities of q more or less serious nature
are said to be in order in almost all the
departments over which the Republican
members of the local legislature preside.
The latest comes from the action of a
section of the water works committee in
ordering the discharge of two of the Gu
gineers at the North Minneapolis pump
ing station without consulting the bal
ance of the committee. The council
must either draw up new rules or sus-
pend operations until spring blowing is
done.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13
SATURDAY, FEB. 10, 1892.
A NON-CATHOLIC'S VIEW.

Although some Protestant ministers
belong to Freemason Lodges, the more
enlightened Protestants look on Free
masonry as the enemy OF Christianity.
A Pitteburg minister q short time ago in
Weighed most vehemently against this Sc
cret society which had honeycombed his
congregation and left deserted his
church. More recently a correspondent
to thu Hamilton Review, a nonCatholic
monthly, thus pictures Freemasonry:
t'The Grand Lodge in France knows
nothing whatever even Of Creator.
But with that exception Freemasonry
distinctly acknowledges belief in one.
1t refuses to receive an ayowed atheist
into it's membership. But it makes no
Lord, Allah and Rrahm. 1t boasts that
it welcomes Christians, Jews, Mohan
medans and Pagaus. OF course, then, it
knows nothing Of the Lord Jesus as
& Saviour as I have already said,
Hence. His name is most carefully kept
out Of all its prayers. They always end
with these words, So mote it be. It
would be in utter VIC alton of the prin-
ciples OF Freemasonfy to use i'll any of
its prayers such an expression as For
Christ's sake" According to this writer
the absence OF the name Of Christ and
the total neglect Of any mention Of His
doctrine in the elaborate rites Of Mason
ry. becomes positive reas ms why Mason
ic rites should not he allowed III Chris
tian church at the funeral of a Free
mason. Ii Protestants now would extend
this doctrine they would see why the
absence of a religious teacher and the
total neglect Of any mention of Catholic
doctrine in the schools become good pos
tive reasons for the parochial system of
education.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

So THE council committee on water
works dropped two engineers at the
North Side pump house. Well that is
the privilege of the committee. We,
however, question the wisdom Of such a
radical change without having as good,
if not better, mon to take their places.
Now why is the Minneapolis Republican
press silent? aud why does it not jump
on the committee as it did on Supt. Gross
when be made some changes at the
workhouse? 4. " .s#.5 s5= Nh sSS
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13
companies stimulate immigra-

steamship companies stimulate immigra-
ton they report that in the countries
visited by them this is forbidden by laws
with severe penalties, copies OF which
are appended to the report. The results
of conferences held with steamship COM
panies at Liverpool and Bremen are given
in which the steamship companies ex-
pressed a determination to be governed
by our laws. and several of the lines have
already issued circulars requiring agents
to conform with the new instructions
based upon our laws, which they quote,
and the circulars are appended" In
Russia as was to be expected, religious
prosecutions have done much to stimu-
late immigration here, and as that gov
eminent shows no sign of weakening, it
is taken for gra ted that Russia will con-
tinue to send her people here, provided
they are acceptable to our government.
Capt. Cross, one of the members of the
commission, visited England in his
search of information on the immigra-
ton question, and not much to his sur
prise he learned that that country has
been sending convicts and ex-convicts to
this country, furnishing them with
money as we'll as tickets, but that our
new immigration lawhas had a very de-
pressing effect on business of that kind.
That was always England's aim. She
would not celease the Irish political pris-
oners on condition that they leave the
country. No; she would rather let the
Iyish suspects die in prison, while her
murderers and ,highwaymen she would
send to the United States. There is lit
tie fear that England will release any
Irish prisoners on those conditions.
They, like the late John Boyle O'Reilly,
might live to make her blush for her
cowardice.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

The Toronto Globe, the chief Liberal
organ of Canada, made an attack on
Postmaster General Caron a few days
ago in which it charged that Caron was
guilty of receiving money for political
purposes ia 1887 and that ''boodlipg''
was carried on in Quebec under the per
sonal superintendence OF the ministers
of the crown,. and On regular business
principals. 1t has challenged any OF
those whose names it mentioned TO bring
suit for libel, as it will only be to glad to
expose the boodlers.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

SPEAKING Of Blaine's letter of declina-
ton few days ago Congressman Castle
said: 81 knew it 9 month ago. Blaine
could not run if he desired. Age is too
severe upon him. His withdrawal leaves
almost a clear field for President Harri-
son, and while there may be some oppo-
ton to him it will never crystalize SO as
to prevent the presidents nomination on
the first ballot It also means that the
old fight Of 1888 between Cleveland and
Harrison will be. on again unless the
Democratic delegates fear that the Oleve-
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

"PoLIrIcs make strange bed-fellows'
it is true, but when we review the attacks
made by foreign papers on our govern
ment because of alleged official crooked
ness, We must not wonder if our assail-
ants are as deep in the miro as we are in
the mud. Recent developments in Cana
dian government circles show that the
officials there are up to their eyes in the
public treasury, while the people stand
by, waiting to see when some one of the
plunderers will cay enough" Germany
is also torn to pieces over certain irreg-
ularities, and now comes the unexpected
news from Portugal thai there is trouble
in the cabinet Of that country because of
g'aring Irregularities in the finance de-
partment. A few days ago the chamber
of deputies was startled by motion
made by one of the members demanding
the impeachment of the ez-minister of
finance. It seems that when the ex-
minister was at the head of the finance
department he advanced thirteen million
francs to the Royal Railroad Company on
his own responsibility, and without the
knowledge of his colleagues. This led
to dissolution IN the ministry, and so
it goes on. European countries can profit
very much by letting the people and not
the few have voice in the affairs of state.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

CATHOLIC Union and Times: The
Tories ere busy plastering the hole in
their lungs made by the Liberal victory
at Rossendale, but the chances are that
they will expire with the spring. Paria-
ment will dissolve and the elections come
on in time to make Mr.. Gladstone Pre-
mier for 1893. If the Irish faction fight
ers can be bought out at once Home
Rule will go through with q rush in the
year of the Worlds Fair.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

COLORADO Catholic: Let the friends
of Ireland remember that Ireland's cause
is greater than any living Irishman, and
greater than all the Irishmen who have
ever lived. It is for the Ireland of the
future we are to battle. It is for unborn
generations we are to demand freedom
from a servitude and slavery that may
be worse than death. Lot the dead past,
with all it's Notwithstanding memories,
bury it's dead.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN has succeeded
Lord Harrington as leader of the Liberal
Unionists, and will, of course, fight Bal
tours Home Rule measure. He will not
have much to do in this line this session,
as the Tories have no intention of passing
the measure. The Tories are good peo-
pie for making promises, but when it
comes to carrying them out, especially if
Ireland is to benefit by them, then there
is other more important business to be
considered.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13
BLAINE WITHDRAWS.

James G.. Blaine is out Of the presi-
Dental race. That is settled so far as
Mr.. Blaine himself is concerned, and no
doubt he means what be says. Writing
to Chairman Clarkson of the Republican
national committee, Mr.. Blaine says: 81
am not a candidate for the presidency,
and my name will not go before the Re-
publican national convention for the
nomination. I make this announcement
in due season. To those who have ten
dered me their support I owe sincere
thanks, and am most grateful for their
confidence They will, am sure, make
earnest effort in the approaching contest
which is rendered especially important
! by reason Of the industrial and financial
policies Of the government being at stake
The popular decision on these issues is OF
great moment and will be of far reaching
consequences" This is plain English
and we believe that it is MI. Blaine's de-
sire to keep out Of the race entirely
There are many things that forced the
secretary of state to write that letter, and
few of them might be mentioned here;
| Moral certainty of defeat; poor health;
to keep peace in the House of Harrison:
to SEQ if his friends would put on sack.
cloth and ashes; to ascertain if bis
friends really meant half what they said.
Blaine's withdrawal means Harrisons
denomination without any tangible op.
| position. 1t is too late for new candi-
dates to enter the race with any degree
OF satisfaction to themselves or their
friends. But three months remain be-
fore the Republican convention will meet
here, aud that time is not long enough
for the best generals of the party to get
into the field against Harrison with any
reasonable hope of success. Had Blaine
been disposed to give all candidates a
fair show, he would have announced his
intentions early: But in keeping quiet
until this late day he has given Harrison
a big advantage over all competitors. 1t
will therefore not be surprising if Harri-
sou carries off the honors next June
without any opposition. Blaine's friends
in Minneapolis are much troubled over
his letter to Mr.. Clarkson, and, with very
few exceptions, they all admit that the
next presidential election will be an up
hill job with them. No doubt Blaine
could command more votes in his party
than any other man, and bis admirers
cannot be blamed for regretting his re-
cent, but not withal unexpected refusal
TO enter the presidential race The race
for the place at the head of the national
ticket will prove quite amusing to disin-
terested onlookers.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

H1BERN1AN Record: The "Daniel
O'Connell chair" as the gift of the A. O.
II. of the United States and Canada to
the National Catholic University at
Washington is becoming more and more
like reality. It is becoming evident
that majority of the Divisions will favor
the proposition. OF course it goes with
out saying, that should the majority be
favorably inclined to it, the Order will
make it's accustomed prompt response.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

land Hill breach can never be bridged,
and by so fearing bring up a new candi-
date. Hill can carry but four state dele
cations, and consequently there is no
danger of Hill being nominated. My
prediction is that the nominees will be
Harrison and Cleveland, and should that
prediction come true, as seems likely, l
will make the further prediction that
President Harrison will be ex-president
after March 4th, 1888"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

The Minneapolis Republicans are
much worried over the effect that the
present crusade against the saloons, ie
likely to have on their party. Some
think it will help the party and make
votes for it the coming election; while
others hold the opposite opinion. Sew
eral times have the Republican leaders
endeavored to get the aldermen of their
choice in the city council to do some
thing in order to save the party next fall,
but all to no purpose. The Republicans
are much troubled on this question, and
while they admit that the next city coun-
Gil will surely be Democratic, still they
think they have chance of electing their
mayorality candidate because of the presi-
dental election. All the members of the
party do not reason thus, only some of
them, the others believing as every man
does, who is not blinded by political pre-
JUDGE, that the Republicans are in bad
grace with the people just now and are
growing worse. Unless the Minneapolis
Democrats make mistake in the selec-
ton of their mayorality candidate, the
entire Democratic city ticket will go
through. With such man as Mayor
Winston at the head os the city ticket,
the Republican ticket would be buried
beyond resurrection. Fanaticism reacts
on the party that fosters or encourages
il, and the best example we know Of this
just now is that of Duluth, where the
people elected a Democratic mayor.
There is reason in all things, but when
so-called reformers constitute themselves
law enforcers, and usurp the powers Of
those chosen by the people, the latter
rebel, and with q vengeance too. Our
Republican friends will find that outafter
the votes are counted next November. 81
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

CATHOLIC Columbian: British ciamor
for the recall Of Minister Egan should
not be needed. In the face of the enemy
there IS no division of sentiment among
Americans and even the coat tail Of the
undeserving Patrick shall not be menda-
ciously stepped on while he is q repre-.
sentative of this country.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

Boston Pilot: 1T would be no disgrace
to Minister Egan if he should be recalled
because he has been overzealous in as
sorting American rights in a foreign
country. But how refreshing if an Amer
lean Minister to Great Britain were to be
even suspected of that off .nse!
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

THIEVES are not very numerous IN
Minneapolis just now. This is all owing
to the excellent police force we have. An
other endorsement of no small proper
tions for Democratic administration.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

The Jordan Independent appeared in
g handsome new dress and eight pages
instead of four last week. It looked we'll
and it's proprietors are to be congratu-
lated on the general makeup, which is
decidedly pleasant. Scott county read
ers have an excellent weekly in the hide
Dendent.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

WESTERN Hibernian: HE IRISH
STANDARD of Minneapolis and st. Paul,
is out in an elegant new dress. We con.
graduate our esteemed contemporary
on it's improved appearance. It is we'll
worthy gifts prosperity as it takes good
care of our Irish friends in the twin
cities and should receive cordial support
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

The st. Paul aud Fargo postofnces are
in new hands now. Castle gets the ST..
Paul ''sit," and Editor Jordan wins the
Fargo plum" after several very warm
encounters with compromise candi-
dates. Congressman johnson does not
consider himself endorsed
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13
THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.

THE SPEECH FROM IttE IHkONE.
That old periodical chestnut - the
speech from tbs throne--was reproduced
in all its raggedness in both houses Of
parliament last Tuesday; that speech
which the queen is always credited with
making and which she never makes.
Her prime minister briefly outlined few
questions which he thought the present
parliam ent should consider before disso-
luton comes and Queen VIC attached
her autograph. probably without reading
what ste was signing, and then the
wise (?) counsel Of her majesty was given
to tie world. Looking over this speech
we notes that "the queen" has at last
condescended TO say a word ON Irish
self-government. Nothing definite is
outlined, but we can infer that the sap
plyirp to Ireland the general principles
of local government which have already
been adopted in England" is nothing
more than the halfway home rule meas
which Mr.. Balfour has fathered.
bill promises many good things,
t fails in one essential--in giving
ople the control Of the police
he proposed bill the Irish police
the same in spirit, makeup
hing else that they are to-day.
will not turn the police over
1trol of the local government
oe acceptable. The police of
ire the worst enemies the coun-
lot even excepting the land
They are always ready to do the
of the latter, and the force is
,ndition to-day than it ever
the sef-respecting few that
ssof it some years ago have
gned, leaving nothing but
be Irish people pay for
10 police and they are
We something to say in
here are some $1,000
ow, or 10000 more
will watch with
g movements dur
of parliament.
MITE.
that negotia-
ionbetween
lent are well
at the CUES.
win bewell
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

The notorious Pelican Club Of London
has closed its doors after brief existence
OF two years. It was this club which ar
ranged boxing and other matches for
large stakes between professional pugi-:
lists, which took place on the premises
OF the club. They we're attended by fast
members Of the nobility and gentry,
sportsmen and "men about town. . and
their influence was anything but elevat-
ing. II is q gratifying circumstance that
the moral atmosphere Of London was un-|
favorable to the club continuance H
other equally degene rating clubs il .o 81 "
don were closed up there would soIlae
hope for many Fond Iss
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13

The German Emperor has, through
Colonel Giese, signifed his intention of
spending portion of the summer at AK
la Chapelle, and the municipal author
tiles are already busy with plans for the
reception and accommodation of the
court. 1t is an i'll wind that blows no..
body any good, and the discovery that
sulphur baths are Invaluable both as q
preventive of influenza and during con-
valescence has given "Charlemagne City,
prosperous winter season. It is to be
hoped that the Emperor will not run
foul of any American confidence men
when he leaves home as he may be.
obliged to walk back. =
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-02-13
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The I.nsa of the Senate.

Instcld of adding t0 their disap-
pOintment, the loss Of the Senate is
viewed by Republicans generally as a
fortunate accompaniment OF the cleo
tion Of Mr. Cleveland. 1t places the
Democratic party in position to
make fair test of its proposed policy
and throws the esponsibilty of legis-
lation wholly upon it. That the re-
suit will be to convince the country
OF its error is the view OF President
Harrison, of Mr.. Blaine. of Mr..
Clarkson and Of the Republican lead :
ers without exception. 1t Is simply
an expression of their conviction of
the soundness OF their party's posi-
tion and OF their firm faith that the
test Of experience will Justify all their
ante-election predictions as to the
disastrous effects which must follow
the inauguration Of the Democratic
policy.
So universal and deep-seatcd has
the conviction become among the
people that the country will be ben
Gifted by proposed Democratic legis-
lation that the only way to convince
them Of their delusion Is to give them
a few years experience OF Demo-
cratic rule. When workingmen in
the East walk the streets for sea-
son, vainly looking for employment,
and farmers in the West Ind their
markets curtailed, with no appreca-
bic reduction in their living expenses,
they will speedily learn how woefully
they have been deceived by those
who promised them unnumbered
benefits as result of Cleveland S
election. This lesson may cost the
country dear. Few may escape their
share In the loss it will entail.
Nevertheless the lesson now not only
seems necessary for the future sccur-
ity OF American industry against the
attacks Of demagogy, but it is also
inevitable. After it has been learned
we shall hear no more about free
trade in this country for at least one
generation. That has been the coun-
try's experience twice i'm the past,
and we believe it will be so again
New York Press.