The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-20

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THE ARCHBISHOP'S LETTER.
Archbishop Ireland is not only talking
wildly, but he is aiding and abetting oppres-
sorS. Such man Is no man of God though
he were at the head of all the churches in
Christendcm.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Archbishop Ireland, of st. Paul, stands by
the platform and presidential candidate of
the Republican convention of ST. Louis. and
advises against the 16 to l heresy.-Renville
Times.
The Capital publishes this morning the
letter of Archbishop Ireland on the money
question. There is no ADLER prelate in Amer
lca mat Archbishop Ireland, and his views
are expressed with the clearness character.
istic of the man. Read his summing up of
the questions involved in this campaign
jamestown Capital.
Archbishop Ireland states his views on the
question now agitating the country in re-
spouse to questions asked him by a large
number of representative citizens. His letter
Is one of the strongest Republican documents
yet put out He speaks not as a partisan
put as citizen of the United States who
Banner.
Since Archbishop Ireiands letter, the Re-
publican party seems to have developed a
wonderful love for Catholics and a profound
admiration for the views of their preIates.
1t was not thus in 92 and '94.-Oshkosh
Times.
Archbishop Ireland has written a letter
indorsing Mckinley. The letter should be
read by every American citizen.-Daily
Huronite.
Archbishop Ireland was chaplain in the
Union army. There is nothing sudden or.
transtory about his atriotism.-Cleveland
Leader.
Archbishop Ireland has published an earnest
appeal to the voters Of the country to turn
their allegiance from the platform and cand-
date OF the Chicago convention and he points
out excellent reasons why, to his mind at
least the patriotic citizens of the United
States should bury Bryan and the policies he
represents under a mountain of ballots. No
doubt it will have its effect, as the author
of 1t Is held in high esteem, not only in the
great Northwest, but in the whole country as
Well.-Lanesboro Journal.
Archbishop Ireland, of St. Paul. has writ
ten a letter in which he most urgently advo-
Gates the election of William Mckinley and
the whole Republican state ticket The
since the days of Lincoln has the stability of
the nation been threatened so much as at
the present time. The venerable bishops
lettor will have great deal of influence in
the state.-Mabel Tribune.
Archbishop Ireland has written an able
and vigorous letter against the free coinage
of silver He states that the Chicago con-
vention made attempt at secession, only
less dangerous than that of 1860; points out
that the chief figure in the convention was
Senator Tilman Of South Carolina the state
which passed the notification ordinance and
fired on Fort Sumter, and which now declares
that the issue is sectional one. Bishop
Ireland calls attention to the threat Of social
ISM Of class hatred, and makes impress
sive warning against the rise Of the dema-
gogue. From it's keen logic. and its forcible
presentation. this letter is bound to have
wide misunderstanding Argus-Leader.
Archbishop ireland leaves no doubt in the
minds of his readers as to where he stands,
and why.-Rapid City Journal
The recent pronunciamento of Archbishop
Ireland should have precisely the same in
fuence as IL it were issued by Carnegie,
Rockefeller or Pierpont Morgan-no more
no less.-St, Louis Post Dispatch.
ing to be a sad disappointment to the Nc
Kinleyites. It was held back and sprung
upon the public with the intention of coun-
teracting the influence OF Bryan's trip to
the state. The gold organs published it
with four column scaration headlines. and
sought to impress its counsel upon the minds
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it the outline of their religious duty
This fell fat. The Catholic voters are large
ly of the people, and with the people. They
will listen to Archbishop ireland as church.
him as politician.-Croeksten Times.
In the days Of the cruel civil war no nan
said Father John Ireland should not don a
coat of blue and go to the front, making a
target of his body for the men who
trying to destroy the starry banner. Nor
oYau urffh truth in nc rde
day say the same Father John Ireland has
less right to defend the flag. when in his
Judgment he considers it endangered. His
advice was sought in this matter, as in many
others; he has answered the people In words
that do not meet with the approval of one
political party, and probably thousands of
his personal friends, but his letter Is ex-
plicit and leaves doubt in the mind of
any thinking why he has done this
1t is not the first time he has proved him
self an American first, last and all the time
nor is it necessary to offer any apology for
his doing so on this occasion.-Le Sueur
News.
There are thousands of people in this coun-
try who will listen with yeneration and re-
spect to the venerable bishop when he
speaks to them of religion1and good morals,
but they will not be willing to allow him
to dictate to them their politics. In all po-
litieal matters this is the "land of the free
and the home of the brave" where every
citizen has right to act for himself and
according to his own best Judgment. 1t is
and must be matter of profound regret
that Bishop Ireland should ever have TAX
zen this step.-Buffalo Journal.
There is nothing in the letter to condemn,
but everything to commend. 1t is calm.
considerate, dispassionate and patriotic. 1t
is a strong appeal from man who Is great
ly beloved for his pure Christian character
and great patriotism and loyalty 1t is a
strong appeal from one whose lifess work
has been devoted to the betterment of the
social and moral conditions of humanity.
and a true friend Of labor Only those who
feel the sting Of the archbishop's truthful
words can find any fault with his patriotic
Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
Like the unexpected explosion of a dyna-
mite bomb at royal feast came the letter
OF the venerable Archbishop ireland on the
Chicago platform. carrying apprehension and
dismay among the advocates of free silver
Not in this century has communication
from public man been more widely read
and more extensively commented on.-Farf-
bault Pilot.