The Topeka state journal., 1899-07-26
PRAYER FOR PEACE
Commanded by the Bishop of CIeve-
land to His People.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 26.-Citizens of
Cleveland among whom the street car
strike is the chief topic of conversation
today added their comments to the ad-
dress issued by the Right Rev. Ignatius
F HOrStmann bishop of the diocese of
Cleveland. The utterances of the Cath
Ole divine. a man of great influence
among the people of his denomination
throughout Ohio, are regarded as vivid
ly expressive of the situation here and it
is expected that his message pleading
that the law be observed and civic dig
nifty upheld will result in the subduing
the past week an epoch in local history.
The address is as follows:
ITO our Beloved Children Of the Laity
in the City of Cleveland;
f'Greeting:-As the times are so peri
Ious in our beloved city of Cleveland. we
are forced to publicly communicate
our sorrow over the frightful events of
the last few days. No matter what
may have been the grievances of the
employees of the Cleveland Electric rail-
way company: no matter what may
have been your sympathy for the strik-
ers after the Outrages that have been
committed, after the terrOrizing of the
inha abitants of Cleveland and its suburbs
after the danger to life and property
which has followed, after the violent re-
sfstance to the constituted civil author
ity. it is our sacred duty to remind
you all of your solemn obligations to
Almighty God as Christians and to your
city and country as citizens, in this
emergency.
1T has always been our proudest
boast as Americans that we have shown
the world we are capable of self govern
ment; that nowhere on earth are law
and order so well respected and Obeyed; :;
that here at least true liberty reigns
and that every guaranty is given for the
full pursuit of life, liberty and happi-
ness. But, now, alas, what do we wit
ness? Anarchy reigns. Riot and rebel
lion prevail. The civil auothirity is de-
fed and openly resisted. The city is
terrOrized by the mob and the militia
must re called out to preserve order
The fair fame of our city as a law
abiding community is in danger. BuSi-
ness has been paralyzed. Visitors fear
to enter our portals our own citizens
are in constant danger of their lives
What then, is your duty to God, your
duty in conscience, to your church and
your country? 1t is to uphold the civil
authority; to obey the laws; to give no
countenance to mob violence; to show
no sympathy for those who are in re-
beI1iOn against law and order Avoid all
crowds Let no idle curiosity lead you
to mingle with those who are thus dis
turbing the public peace, remember the
words of the apostle Let every soul be
subject to higher power, for there is no
power but from God; and those that are
are ordained of God Therefore he that
resfsteth the power resisteth the Ordi-
nance Of God. And they that resist
purchase to themselves damnatiOn.
Where fore be subject of necessity, not
only for wrath, but for conscience sake
CRomans KID. Pray therefore, breth-
ren. that peace may be restored and
dwell permanently in our midst and
that brOtherly charity may once reign
amongst US all. Prayer is powerful and
if offered up for peace and unity it must
be pleasing to God. For the reverend
clergy we hereby direct the collect pro-
| quacucunQue tribulatione' to be recited
| in the mass as pro re gravi until the
present dangers have through Gods
mercy been averted. In the words of
| that collect: Brethren pray earnestly
g Almighty God, despise not thy peo-
| pie crying out to thee in their affiictiOn
| but for the glory of thy name being ap-
| peased. relieve us in our necessities.
| Look down mercifully we beseech Thee
l o Lord on our tribulauOns and turn