New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-15

capable II his attitude In these matters seei'eu
different in the latter part OF MS career iio'''
what II was before this was merely an eA'ei"",
fact like the improvement n MS AZURE anu
manners When he first entered Parliament TIC
WAC described as very rustic In his appearance
careless 10 siovenlincss about the details OF MS
dress II he had remained in civil HE ms hesec'
full habit might have become permanent. but !.
was Interrupted by years OF military me- anu
when ne came TO the Chair OF state he ap
ne,red even in the eyes OF his political enemies
to be In the majesty OF his department every way
worthy Of the place which they said he had
usurped but to which he said he had been ca"cu'
As the leader Of a religious and military faction
IN the State Cromwell needed a body OF men
whose faith was uniform as their ciothihs'
This need was met In his invincible lronsides
Rut when he became the ruler Of England he was
Obliged 70 take A somewhat wider view lie still
renured the military system which he mad ere
ated. In fact. It was extended rather than I'm
tied during his Protectorshp. The effort 10 re-
store Parliamentary forms proved for him n fali-
ure His own safety and that OF the state III
which disorder merely held In check de-
panded prompt action; but 1t was impossible for
the Pariaments elected Under his rule II act
PROMPTLY The condition OF affairs was 50 unlike
ANYTHING Englishmen had ever experienced ana
they were so little agreed rs t. the meaning Vi
Il all that they were bound to give up 10 DEBATE
time which Oliver thought precious Inc result
uos that n rebellion for the sake OF freedom Gull
minated In despotism, wiser perhaps imam Tue
world had ever seen. but still dcspotism as
thorough as posslble-ard one In when there
were but two voices audible that Of the ruler and
that Of the army at his back. The army was
Indispensable. But assured Of It's composition
,bo
were much changed He was no longer merely
the conoueror for a party. He became concerned
for the good of all II he did not look inter his
subjects in the way they could wish, he ala 80
with excessive vigilance In ways not pleasing 10
many The strength OF the party behind MIN rem
dored him Indifferent 10 adverse opinions "radu-
ally he came to that the state required Tor us
upb,llding the labors OF all. and That inc inu'-
vidual beliefs Of none wer, likely - be fh'a'' lie
does not appear 10 have come 10 this conclusion
Suddenly In reply 10 n Catholic General In Ire
land no had said that hr meddled with no mans
conscience but he would not tolerate the mass
thus showing that he had decidedly limited views
about freedom Of conscience. But as states
man with an international policy he found tha'
ne must Yield the same favors which ne hoped 10
gain If the English Commonwealth sioon as inc
dofender 81 the Reformed religion throughout the
world, II must expect 10 H'hl Hp'"N -
OF Catholics within its own territories MI
Church points TO letter from Cromwell 10 Carol
nal Mazarin az Indicating the new purposes 10
which his mind turned when he had 70 thlnk LOT
the State az a whole. The Protector ackho"'-
edged in this letter that he could not bring about
liberation: but he called the attention OK the
French Minister 20 the fact that CathOhcs We're
better treated under his Government trat 'hcy
had been under the Long Parliament he eNcn
intImated that ne meant In the end to g mucn
further Indeed" adds Mr. Church. there IL
ground for belief chat he was considcring' JuS'
about the time OF hts fatal sickness. whether thc
time had not arrived for complete tolera'',' ~
me Catholic religion in England. For the Jews
ne did 80 much that learned rabbi traNelIed an
tho way from the orient u study his genealogy'
and II possible make out for MIN me o, "
scent in the Tribe II JUDAH. HIS mop" 10 Ials.
wears was As he sild. the day 81 union ana rlsh'
understanding between the cody people = ~
English Jews Gcn;lles. Preshyt"rianS, ini",
nendcn,s Anabaptsts and all" ~ MS ne hhu
been prolonged his sole decree NIGH nave
brought about what has been done inie"i pu'
ca late as Il be almost within the memory 81 me"
still living. H., l., -,o,,er as
would be natural with an author who aimed 10 DC
nclther an advocate nor an accuser ~ the 'lah
,ybnse career he narrates His writing lacks me
en,huslasm Of special plea, but u bears me
,nnrks ~ wide and careful reading The hovk ].
Illustrated with an engraving Of the portrait VI
crcuweu paintel by Lely.