The San Francisco call., 1895-12-22
REV, D, NJ, ROSS WILL SUBMIT HIS PROOFS,

keeps politics out of the sanctuary. We are
accused of using the church as political
engine and of attempting to dominate the
state. In reply we ask for names, dates and
places, and we appeal to our consistent prac-
tioe OF banishing politics from our pulplts
Mr.. NJ. I. Brewer is unable TO give names,
dates or places, and then he tries 10 cover his
retreat by drooling about secret societies and
Jesuitical conspiracy.
Again let me assert that the Catholic church
is not in politics She plants her feet firmly on
the principle of the separation of church and
state, which is the foundation-stone OF our
country's prosperity. Neither by her Bishops,
nor bv her priests, nor by her laymen does she
wish to interfere in National or local politics.
We appeal TO our record in proof of this declara-
tion. Mere assertion proves nothing. GIVE US
facts: give us names; give US dates; give us
places. If the church is as deep in the mire OF
politics the A. P. A. asserts, some OF the
mud must have stuck TO her yestments. Pro-
duce your proofs, Mr.. Brewer, If you have any
proofs more substantial than the dreams and
the howlings of that associa ton OF old women
TO which you belong.
Michael T. Brewer has, however, stumbled
on few names. elf the politics" he says, "of
the Y. NJ l., Clan ma Gael, Hihernians, League
of the Cross Knights of st. Patrick, etc."
wish, Mr.. Editor, TO deny here and now, as
emphatically as can, that these societies are
engaged in politics. make one exception.
know nothing of the Clan na Gael. AS far as
can discover it does not exist in San Francisco.
1t is not Catholic society, and never was
speak OF it. deal simply with facts, and when
l speak l wish to speak with that authority
which comes from knowledge.
In the first place, then, let me offer my own
testimony concerning the League of the Cross.
Mr.. Brewers name at the foot of his letter is
presumption that he can write.
His assertions about the League of the Cross
give proof positive that he cannot read. For
many years the doipgs OF the league have been
cnronicled in the daily papers. 1t is in no
sense whatsoever a secret society 1t is organ
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ance and total abstinence. 1t is composed
mainly OF boys under 81 years OF age and has
as much to do with politics as the man in the
moon. NJ. T. Brewer may attend every meet
ing of the league. He may even join its ranks,
and If he will only assume its obligations his
cumbersome sentences may not run riotously
the one over the other in the next letter which
an evil fate may tempt him to indlte.
Secondly, concerning the Knights OF st. Pat
rick, sent to Mr.. jeremiah Deasy for infor
nation. received this answer:
S75 MARKET STREET
SAN FRASCICIsCo December 20, 1895. !
Rer. p c. I0rke-DEAR SIR: read letter
in THE CALL of December 10 over the signature
of NJ T. Brewer which contains the following SEN
tence: "If the politics of the Y. NJ. T. Clan-na-Gal,
Hbernians, League of the Cross. Knights of St.
Patrick. etc" In regard to this matter beg to
state that president of the Knights of st. Pat
rick and familiar with its principles and its his
tory. 1t is non-sectarian and non-political Or
ganlZation From its very beginning Protestants
and Catholics have been found in its membership.
No religious political subjects may be discussed
at the meetings, and its members profess all the
varieties Of political faith. The constitution and
the by-iaws may be inspected by any who
calls at my address. Yours, respectfully,
JEREMIAH DEAsY.
the Y NJ. l., and from him l obtained the fol-
lowing letter:
OAKLAND Cal, Dec. 20, 1895.
Reu. p. G. Y0Tks-REV. AND DEAR SIR: Rela-
tive to the letter Of MI NJ I. Brewer published In
THE CALL OF the 18th inst. in which reference is
made to the Y. NJ. 1. political organization,
permit to state that the y. NJ. l. has not,
neither has it ever had, any politics in its consttu-
ton laws or government. written or unwrtten.
On the contrary the discussion of political subjects
is forbidden, under penalty OF fine, at its meet
The Y. NJ. /. is simply a beneficial society organ
lied for the social ADVANTAGE and mutual aid OF its
mbers. 1t is composed of young men, nine
tenths of whom born American soil and
whose political convictions perfectly independ-
ent. In the ranks of this society 10 be found
men of every shade of political opinion. AS a
grand officer of the Y. NJ. since its organization
dction can truthfully say that L have never
known or heard OF any political subjects discussed
at any of its meetings and do positively assert that
all assertions or 1nsinuatons TO the contrary are
false, malicious and utterly without foundation.
Yours respectfully, JOHN LYNCH,
Grand President Young Mems Institute.
Fourthly, called on the county president of
the A. o. H, and he wrote as follows:
SAN FRANcIsco, December 30, 1895.
Reu. p. C. YoTke-DEAR SIR: Regarding the state
ment that the Hibernians are in politics or have
CALL by one MT. Brewer, wish to.state that such
statement is false in every particular. The A. o. n.
aid. The penalty for the introductio of political
subject at a meeting is expulsion from the order.
NJ. ]. MANNING, C. p, 1875 Howard street.
do not think that it is necessary to enlarge
San Francisco OF the falsity OF the charges
on these statements to convince the public of
made by NJ. /. Brewer. Indeed the events of
the past few weeks have led men to the con-
clusion that the representatives OF the A. P. A
cannot help circulating falsehood. They lied
about our doctrine, they lied about Manitoba,
they lied about the chaplain OF San Quentin,
they lied about the sisters, they lied about the
nativity of the convicts, they lied about the re-
Iigion of the convicts, they lied about the
priests, they lied about the Jesults, and they
lied about themselves. The public sees and
understands all this ana they recognize that
these patriotic speakers have attained such a
momentum in mendacity that they can no
more stop now than can runaway train on q
down grade.
sensible men will credit Mr.. Brewers rawlings
about the "secret manipulations" and Jesuit
cal contrivings of Catholic societies. Catholic
societies are just like Protestant societies OF
for certain ends, social, religious, beneficial.
They try to attain these ends sometimes sue
| cessfully, sometimes without success. But
more than this they are not, and the moon
struck madness which mirrors in its boodshot
eye midnight drillings and ecclesiastical
| armories, and stealthy conspiratorsis fed upon
Mr.. NJ. T. Brewer is very much disturbed at
| the existence of certain military organizations
| to which none but Roman Catholics can be ad-
| mitted. am not familiar enough with condi-
| tions all over this State to make an absolute
denial, but 1 demand from Mr.. Brewer the
name of single military organization in this
| State to which none but Roman Catholics can
be admitted. Moreover, would suggest to Mr..
NJ. T. Brewer that he has chosen an unpropi-
tious time to manifest his disturbance at the
existence of military organizations. 1t looks
as If we should soon want all the arms and
the men we can muster. War with England is,
to say the least, not improbable, and let me re-
mind Mr. Brewer that while nearly 100000
Irishmen have volunteered to serve the flag we
have not heard that Mr. Brewer or his society
has offered q single rifle or a man. Indeed,
Mr.. Editor, it is more than likely that if war
should come these knights of the jawbone will
be found under the Union Jack.
Since Grover Cleveland's message you can
tell every A. p. A. in town by his sour yisage
and his long face. Like their champion the
vast majority of them owe allegiance to Her
Gracious Majesty Victoria, r. l., and every
time the lions tail is twisted their hearts ex-
perience sympathetic twinge.
NJ. T. Brewer speaks much of the principles
and the patriotism of the A. P A. Again say