The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-07-26
BISHOP HARSTMANN
Issues an Address TO the CieVel-
and Strikers.

Cleveland. July 2.-Citlzens of CIeve-
among whom the street car strike IS the
chief topic Of conversation today added
their comments to the address issu ed by
the right Rev Ignatius f. Horstfnann,
bishop of the diocese OF Cleveland. The
utterances OF the Catholic divine, a man
Of great influence. among the people OF
his denomination throughout Ohio. are
regarded as vividly expressive Of the sit-
11ation here, and 1t IS expected that his
message pleading that the law be obser "
cd and civic dignity upheld will result IA
the subduing Of much Of the violence
which has made the past week an epoch
in local history The address follows
ITO our beloved children OF the laiety, IN
the city cf Cleveland:
Greeting the times are so peri
lous IN our beloved city OF Cleveland. we
are forced 10 publicly communicates our
sorrow over the frightful events OF tbe
last few days. No matter what may have
been the grievances OF the employees OF
the Cleveland electric railway company;
no matter what may have been our sym
pathy for the strikers. after the outrages
that have been committed after the terro-
izing Of tn Inhabitants Of Cleveland and
property which has followed. after the
violent resistance to the constituted ci-
vii authority, Il Is our sacred duty a
| remind you all OF your solemn obliga-
tions to Almighty God as christians and
10 your city ana country as citizens Ia
this emergency. II has always been onf
proudest boast Americans that We have
shown the world we are capable n self
/ Il. -
law and order so well respected and obey
ed that here at least true liberty reigns
and that every guaranty IS given Tor the
| fun pursuit OF life. liberty and happi-
ness But now, alas. what do we wit
ness. Anarchy relgns Riot and rebel
lion prevailed. The civil authority Is de-
fed and openly resisted The city IS ter
rorized by the mob and the militia mus
be called out 20 preserve order. The fair
fame Of our city as a law abiding com
munity Is in danger Business has been
paralyzed Visitors fear 70 enter oul
portals Our own citizens are IN con
stant danger OF their lives.
What then. Is your du,y 10 God. YOU
duty IN conscience 10 your church and %
your country. II Is 20 uphold the civ
authority 20 obey the laws 70 give M
! COuulefnduce 70 moo NloieNtri 70 nHpW h'
! sympathy for those who are IN rebellion
1 against law and order Avoid all crowd
Let no idle curiosity lead you 10 mingi'
with those who are thus disturbing thl
public peace Remember the words Of H.
Apostle. Let every soul be subject {
higher power. for there IS no power bu
from God; and those that are. are ord'air
ed Of God. Therefore he that resistetr, th
power. resisteth the ordinance Of Got
And they that resist purchase 20 then
selves damnation. Wherefore be siibie'
Of necessity. not only TO- WRATH bsut Z,
conscience sake (Romans kid Pra
therefore, brethren. that peace may {
restored and dwell permanently IN on
midst and that brotherly charity m ay on
more reign amongst Us all. Pr aver
powerful and II offered up for 20 ace aI
unity e must be pleasing 70 God. Fortl
reverend clergy we hereby direct Il
collect pro quacucunque tribuls Aone
be recitei In the mass a. Pro es Gravi u
I'll the present dangers have thou,
Gods mercy been averted. In the wor
OF that collect: Brethren pray earnes
ly; Almighty God, despise not 1hy peor
! crying out to thee in their affiliations; b