New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-09
THE REPUBLIC SAFE.
ArcuprsHOP IRELAND'S ELOQUENT
WORDS TO THE LOYAL LEGION.
HIS IDEA OF THE DUTY A%D VALUE OF
PATRIOTISM i HE PREDICTS THAT THE
rvns WHICH HEsET THE cOr%-
rpY WILL NE SWEET AWAN.

Try WILL. BE SWEPT AWAY
At the dinner Of the LOYAL Legion on Wednesday
evening Archbishop Ireland gave an eloquent au-
dress on The Duty and Value o. PATRIOTISM
which not reported in any way tuiN III "le
papers but which was extremely interesting. In
introducing the subject ne paid a tribute % MS
hearers who A; c0untry's call had bucNiei 'her
armor on and offered for their coun;rys lie me
lfeb.ood Of their hearts. The Archbishop sad;
II could not, ~ I would. close the portals OF my
soul 10 the rich and sweet Inspirations which come
70 me from your souls. shall define patriotism as
YOU understand and feel It, Patriotism is love OF
coun,ry and loyalty 10 rs lfe ana veal America
born into the family % nations in these iatter
times Is the highest billow in humanity evolution
the GROWING effort Of ages in the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OF man. Cnlcss take her IN this attitude we
do not comprehend her; We bel!ttie her towering
stature and conceal the singular design Of Provi-
dence in her creation.
'Is there not for Americans a meaning 10 'he
word country Is there not for Americans reason
10 live FOR country and II need there be- TO Ole lot
country? Is there not Joy IN the recollection tha'
,ou have been her saviors. and glory IN the name
II Americas Loyal Legion" Whatever the country
patriotism Is a duty; IN America ;he duty IS thr!ce
Sacred
Archbishop Ireland spoke at length OF the CVii
War He said tia. he was IN Europe when II
broke out and he Wei remembered the tone OF the
public press there regarding The situation here IL
was readily asserted that patriotism was unknown
to Americans, and tina: free government Ike ours
compelled 10 rely upon volunteer service cou'd ho'
muster a large army OF defenders The procIah"-
ton o. President Lincoln. calling for 5000 soldiers
was received as the venturesome act OF despair
and the oulck dissolution OF the Union vas prophe-
sled A: home .herc were not a few whose thougn'S
were not different from those OF the unfriendy tu'
ropeans"
Speaking Of the results OF the war. the speaker
said that he recently ne: n Paris welKno"n
general Of Russia who said TO him: War IS a
science OF high degree; at the commencement OF the
contest the Government of the United states hau
a, its disposal only handful OF trained oncerS'
The war moreover was TO offer. in its varied opera
tions unusual difficulties. and yet the command
throughout the vast army was admiraple III skill oi
Planning and execution"
HIS FEELING ONE OF UTMOST FAITH.
or existing National conditions and future pros
poets Archbishop ireland said: For my part
have unwavering faith in the Republic Of America
have faith in the Providence Of God ana the
progress of humanity; will not believe that liberty
IS not permanent gift. and It were not II America
fail have faith In the powerful and loyal Natoha.
heart OF America which cngs fas; 70 liberty ana
sooner or later rights wrongs and uproots evils
I have no fears Clouds cross the heavens soon
burst OF sunlight dspels them. Different interests
IN society are out OF Joint with another, and
the social organism is feverish; il is simply ne
effort toward adjustments. In llttle vale
there will be order and peace Threatening so sin
;nS Rpround The American people are conservative
pa pat mt but ere o% Sns hs be Their ape
down before the tread OF an inaisnaAt pe0H an,
and active patriotism Of the American people.
which will quickly the dangers 10 popular gov
eminent and will quickly work TO ward them on
MEHACEs TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY.
There Is danger in the ignorance OF voters As
rule the man who does read and write inelli-
gently cannot inteigently. Americans need TO
have laws In every State which will punish as guilty
Of against the country. the parent VINO ne
elects 10 send his children TO school There Is
danger--and the most serious one-in corrupt moras
A people without morals is incapable OF self-gov-
eminent Patriotism takes alarm at the spread OF
intemperance. lascvlousness. dishonesty perjury:
FOR country's sake II should against those dire
courts and above. all pubic opinion. The age o.
the democracy must, for It's own protectoh' pt al
age Of religion. The lowering Of the dignity OF .aw'
by deed, teaching or connivance IS treason An An
arcnca explosions. mob riots. lyncninss snake W
the determined defiance OF municipal and state au-
thority by the liquor traffic the stealthy avoidance
consciences and beget fatal habi, of disooedence
A law-abidlng people only Is WORTHY OF liberty ana
capable OF guarding It's treasures
THE sPou.s SYSTEM DENOUNCED.
or the ballot the Archbishop said: The voter
making misuse OF the trust deserves to be disfran-
chsed: the who compasset the misuse who
weaves schemes 10 defraud the popular WIZ. de
serves 70 be prescribed. The public official who
once a
OF Office of administrative power must be based
on fitness; the spois system in politics inevitably
leads to public corruption. treacherous and unsafe
administration. and the ultimate laundering OF the
ship OF state"
Touching upon the outbreaks OF religious hatred.
Archbishop Ireland said: storms passing over
che land. arising from sectarlan hatred ana ma
be needed they cannot last. Day BY day the spirit
:houeht and unreasonins strife Cannot resist It's in
fuences. This country Is America; only they VINO
nag and they who are loyal her may enjoy all her
liberties and rights. Freedom OF religion is &C.
state action and most wisely so therefore; the re-
s'e Executive CT ocer The C oath Of aegance to the
country makes the man citizen; II that allegiance
fss sSs pfAy is ' he IS an American Dscrmna
lions and gregaons. In civil or political matters
and I may add or Of coor-is un-Amercan and
wrong. Compel ali 10 be Americans. in soul as well
value be their American citizenship"
FOR FUTURE LIFE AND LIBERTY.
In closing. the Archbishop said: American patr-
o,lsm .s needed-patrotism intense. which speaks
In noble pride, with beating heart: Civis Amer-
canus--I am an American citizen: patriotism active
which shows Itself In deed and In sacrifice; patriot
ism pubic spirited which for the pubic veal
as for the apple Of the eye Private, personal civic
virtue is not uncommon among us.
ard through ' Storms undannted and lmperishable
OF thee do not say, Caesarem veh,s.thou car
rss easiest n be GI 'e Whn thy euWsk the
fair goddess s enthroned holding In Ter hands the
dreams and hopes OF humanity. On. for her sake
guard myself, Sail thou peerless ship. safe
from shoals and nal!en winds. strong in keel
ever beau:eous in Prov and canvas. ever guided by
heavens polar star. Sail ihou on. pray thee. un-
daunted and imper!shabie.
RECEPTION FOR ARCHBISHOP IRELAND
HIS PATRIOTIC WORDS A. THE UNITED SER
VICE CLUB-HE PRAISES THE ARMY
AND NAVY.
The United Service Club gave a reception Saturday
nigh: al It's house. No. West Thirty 1rst-st. for
Archbishop John Ireland. OF Minnesota. formerly
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