The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-10
HOW THE WORLD MOVES.

There are signs of progress every
where.
In the pulpit there are men who are
vicing with the scientists by their efforts
to advance the world, and men in high
places, writer's and orators Of enown
are recognizing the truth Of things as it
has never been recognized before.
No single subject has given rise to
moro discussion in recent years than the
question of opening the fair on Sundays.
1t has caused Il practical revolution il
public opinion and will come very near
doing as much good in broadening the
tolerance of men us the far itself will in
broadening their knowledge. OF the
many wise things said on the subject we
have seen nothing more convincing than
an article in the January Arena by the
Rev. o. p. Clifford, who says in part:
Jewish legislation is not binding upon
the Christian church, the Mosaic code is
out of place in the American republic.
Paul understood the law Of Moses and
the Christian religion as well as any man
who ever lived. From his teachings we
learn that this law. made up of moral
and ceremonial, was fulfilled in Christ"
And further on:
To-day we are faced by the question
Of opening or closing a great industrial
exposition. The time has PASSED when
we can compel men to attend church.
The time has not yet come when all men
know enough to keep out Of saloons and
theaters on the Lords day. Multitudes
will be in Chicago who can not observe
the day rightly anywhere, because they
do not believe the fact for which it
stands nor trust the person whose resur-
rection it commentaries. They will not
care for churches, they are not degraded
enough to %patronize saloons nor empty
enough TO think life means amusement.
They will come TO the fair for education,
for improvement, to broaden the life
they have. ] question if an omen fair
will draw many away from the churches
or from the saloons. Today, as III the
time Of Judas, men go to their own
places. The question must be settled
quite aside from Moses and without
definite instruction from any source"
This man is enlightened and rational
and he writes common sense. Further
on he says:
There is nothing morally wrong in
looking upon works Of art, finished prod
ucts, flowers and fishes, Sunday. The
highest works of nature and Of man will
elevate. not degrade, else the whole fair
had better be closed. The running of
machinery will necessitate too much la
Dor. Let the wheels be still and men
and women enjoy the perfume and
beauty Of this century plant Of American
industry. \ certain amount Of labor
will have to be done in the Way of watch
ing whether the gates are open or no..
Thousands Of people will spend Sunday
in the parks whether the gates are open
or not. Arrangements can be made for
relieving the w%atchmen 20 that no man
need work seven consecutive days. The
railroads will have to plan shifts of men,
anyway. Opening the fair ought not to
rob any employee of one days rest in
seven"
And in concluding his article he Oh
serves; In place Of closing the gates and
inviting the crowds to ride to the
churccs it would be much nearer the
primitive order to close the churches
and do personal work by seeking men at
the fair