New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-05
CARDINAL GIBBONS TO Voters.
HOPES THERE WILL BE NO FRAUD OR IN
TIMIDATION-HIS FAITH IN THE
AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Baltimore Nov 4-CardinaI Gibbons took occa-
sion at high to-day to say few words on
the subject of the coming election in his monthly
sermon to his congregation at the Cathedral The
Cardinal never takes any active part in politics
rarely, If ever casting his ballot, but TO those VINO
are fortunate enough to be in his confidence he
does not hesitate TO express himself freely upon
the issues involved in the present contest. He
takes the position that there need be no alarm upon
the part of any one over the result of the com
ing election, and asserts that there is nothing In
the situation to warrant ;he belief that the cleo
ton OF either candidate will in any wise seriously
affect the future welfare and prosperity of the
American Republic. In this sermon Cafdlnal I'D
bons said in part
We know with what scrupulous fidelity the early
Christians carried out the iniunctlons oil the apos
Empire. Now If the primitive GhrIsuanS nag 6 SO
election they certainly had no voice. and If they
were conscientious in observing the laws or the
Roman Empire, which often inflicted on them pans
and disabilities how much more respect rqs the
american citizen enteTtain Tor our G anG who
are the creatures of his choice, and with what
alacrity he should fulfil the laws which are framed
solely Tor his peace ana protection ana 1oT the WEI
fare of the Commonwealth! ~, :, ~, .,,
out the United States for the highest office in the
st 9r a McKney and Mr. Bryan Of
course only one candidate will be successful All
vain. Immense outiays of money will have been
squandered, and the oratory of many distinguished
speakers will have wasted its sweetness on the
viii be so decisive leave no room for doubt
or cavil or contention. such as happened when
hope also. the honor of elective system, that
in single polling district of the land will the
verdict of the majority be defeated by fraud or
bribery or intlmidation ana mat the na pa oox
which is the palladium of our Liberties and the ex-
preston OF the popular will. may be everywhere
As there are two candidates in the field, so there
two great parties in the country-the RepuoE-
parties is not only useful but essential in a
popular and enlightened Government like
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too weak and Insignificant to present a formidable
barrier to the other, the dominant party will reve
In power, and Is liable to run TO excess But where
both parties are almost equally divided. Is the
case with party will watch the other and 1t
the shortcomings and official misdemeanors of the
ruling power 1t will compel the dominant party to
mend its ways. 1t will seek redress by driving its
leaders from office in coming election.
No citizen should be drone in the social hive.
No should be an indifferent spectator OF the
political and civic events which are occurring
around him. The more intelligent and influential
Won are the greater should be Your concern in pub
draw from all participation in National State
or municipal elections the government of the Com
tents and demagogues. Vote then Tuesday for
the candidate of your choice. And you are
guided by your conscientious judgment in the seec
ton of your candidate. you should give to your
neigh Dor who differs from you credit for being
actuated by the like honorable motives Do not
YOUR favorite is defeated. And let not your oppo-
nent indulge in the pessimstic notion that shall
witness q revolution and a social upheaVal If his
candidate is not elected.
For my part, whatever may be the result OF the
Presidential election have an abiding faith in the
nerpetuity Of our Republic. / have an unbounded
confidence in the good sense and patriotism of the
American people Ihey love the Constitution.
They revere the fathers of the country The illus
trious founders of the Nation, though they be dead
still shines upon Their voice is still heard in
the land.