Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-18
ApoupIsuor InrLANp's LETTER.

Philadelphia Press; Archbishop 1rcland's
private opinion publicly expressed Is that
Bryanism is a fraud. There is general
disposition among the clergy, irrespective
OF denomlnational lines, to coincide with
the archbishop,
Globe Democrat: The ringing words OF
Archbishop Ireland the abcst aud most in
nuential of all the Catholic prelatcs OF the
United states In favor OF the honest money
cause, shows the extent to which the forces
OF. conservatism, education and morality are
leagued against Bryanlsm
Chicago Times-Herald: The letter Is
moderate, spassiouate and disnined In
tone. II is the strong appeal OF scholar
patriot and a true friend OF labor to the
intelligence and patriotism OF the Amerl-
can people Its power to convince the thou
sands who stand wavering between the two
great issues OF the contest cannot be esti-
mated.
Utica IN. W Press: Among Catholics
and indeed among Intelligent people OF
every creed, Archbishop Ireland Is respected
and accepted as high authority on any sub
ject about which he makes a careful state
mcnt. His letter deserves a general read
ing, for 1t Is a thoughtful and impressive
discussion Of the issues now before the
people.
indianapolis Journal Let nobody imagine
that Archbishop ireland is an alarmist or
scnsatonalist. He is trained thinker,
student Of history close observer of events
anu u lANt pdllluls III speaking At u CRITICAL
time to point out what he regards as the
hidden dangers Of plausible and formidable
movement he has performed the highest duty
OF good citizen.
Indianapolis News: The letter OF Arch
bishop Ireland, indorsed as 1t is by Bishop
Chatard OF this diocese, ought to have great
influence with thinking men. not only in
the great church whose leadership these
prelates adorn, but in other churches These
men have no Interest to serve but the good
of our common country. They speak out
of large knowledge and strong convictions.
Philadelphia Times: Archbishop rreland's
vigorous declaration against the Chicago
platform and candidate will attract attention
and carry weight throughout the northwest
where he Is known and esteemed as one of
the ablest, bravest and truest American lead
ers in the Roman Catholic church. From
scarcely any other man in his position would
a political appeal be received with the same
kind of respect, for In his championship of
the free school system he has become recoS-
niZed as a representative OF the American
idea of religious liberty, and his appeal is
made not to ecclesiastical obedience, but to
the conscience of the people he addresses.
Brooklyn Eagle: To suppose that Arch
bishop Ireland underestimates the gravity
of the silver lunacy would be to make a
mistake. 1t is, in, his judgment, only a
minor matter to the extent that 1t takes
second place-second only TO anarchy. chaos
/
cure for hard times is he says, eXplicable
only on the theory that man who has
been a long time sick, despite the attentive
care OF expert physicians, will call for any
quack who adyertises to cure all the ills
OF humanity, 1t will be seem therefore,
that the right reverend gentleman finds
Just as little to endorse In free silver as
in free riot. He simply paints black that
| which is already blacker than any paint
can make It,
New York Times: The respect in which
| the archbishop is held in his own diocese is
attested by the fact that the public express
sion Of his opinion on the political issue was
not volunteered by him. but was ELECTED by
| a written request for 1t. signed by twenty
seven of the leading citizens of Minnesota
and representing both political parties. Men
OF each party hoped. OF course. that the re-
| ply would favor their own party. but men
OF either party are estopped from denying
| that the archbishop's opinion carries weight
| by the fact that they have asked for 1t. In
| fact. the mere expression of his opinion
would be of great influence in the northwest
and this weight OF authority will be in
creased by the inherent force OF the reason
| ing by which his opinion is supported.