Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-10-21

At the Thomson NJ. q. Church, last
night. the Rev. +. D. T. Buckley
preached a thoughtful sermon upon the
subject-"Loyalty to the American Idea
a Christian Duty" He prefaced his
discourse with a defense OF the preach
ing of politics, social reform, and re-
lated subjects, from the pulpit. lie
held that Gods truth sits in judgment
upon these things. 1t all right to
preach practical piety, but shall the
myriad Of misdoings in public con-
tiuue, and Christians be caught in the
general rush, and the pulpit be forced
to remain quiet?
Speaking upon the theme Of his dis
course, DR. Buckley said that in God
great plan America seemed TO be nee
essity to the world-a place where The
principles of enforcement might be
free from the crippling restraints or
The social, political and religious con-
ditions of the Old World. IL was a
proyidenual dispensatiOn which direct
ed enterprises Of discovery westward.
AS the nation moved forward problems
were met, and met successfully. II
may be asked, what IS the national
problem, as there are many which rise
to national dignity. Socialism? Yes,
national, and even international There
is a political problem, q menace 10
public views and institutions by us
corruption; the immigration problem,
un-Amerlcanized forces to undermine
thenoble fabrics of American continuity;
race problem, with perils OF the decld-
ing vote in hand OF uIeducated fran
chise: social problem, with the degen-
eracy of national security, consequent
upon the degeneracy OF social rela-
tons: educational problem, for the
safety of the country depends largely
upon the culture of mind and heart.
There are other problems, any OF when
may be truly denominated national.
They all. however, enter more or less
in the one above all others, that ma
tional problem found in The question Oh
the hour and OF vital importance to
every loyal American, namely, how 10
protect and perpetuate the American
idea"
The need of the hour is the main
tenapce Of all that is distinctly and
preemineutly true to the American ldea.
The spirit of patriotism and Loyalty
cannot we'll obtain in the midst or
those who remain un-American IN
thought ambition, education and de
sire. immigrants should be compelled
to burn their ships behind them, ana
Law aside the evils of countries from
which they came.
Tovaltv 10 the American idea inspires
largest protection to her industries ana
interests. God forbid that we snail
throw down the gauntlet to-day, or
omen our borders to the destruction OF
home interests. The national problem
hears close relation to an established
nritection. that will not be required to
run the gauntlet Of uncertainty every
four years. America first, party sec
opd. is the herald voice of our American
industries and interests.
In religion loyalty to the American
idea makes for the sturdlest maihJel-
ance of civil and religious liberty, IL
IMPLIES and teaches the maxim, Think
and let think" The largest toleration
is the spirit Of her institutions. ne
church and state are ever to be separate
rs institutions. else we all VIII be
slaves. not daring to exercise civil or
religious liberties. The appropriation
of public funds to sectarian uses Is I'M
American.
LOYALTY to the American idea means
oDDosi.ion to any and all combinations
which beggar and destroy the rights Of
the HELPLESS. Trusts and monopolies
stand condemned by the judge upon the
throne of our American idea-which is
the vox populi-as inhuman, un-Amer-
lean and un-Christian
Loyalty to the American idea inn
plies the largest adherence to true de-
cency and order. 1t touches the ques-
ton of law. upon which rests the So
oiaI and political fabric. IL takes its
place against injustice, dishonesty,
fraud. anarchy, intemperance, for those
are disloyal elements, menacing its
peace and security. Moral patriots IS
the need of the hour.
Loyalty to the American idea urges
the maintenance of highest Christian