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The Irish standard., 1904-07-02
ANOTHER FORCE BILL.

Inc RepuDllcan PLATFORM contains
nothing but praise of the Republican
party and President Roosevelt Some
of the achievements credited to the
Republicans are justly so credited and
more of the claims are mere bun
combe. The vain boasting is so en-
travagant that it resembles an ordinary
stump speech. The praise accorded to
Roosevelt is almost nauseating. There
is only one feature which stands out
prominently in the Republican plat
form, and that is the declaration about
Southern representation. Senator
Lodge, the author Of the platform, was
the chief promoter of the Force bill.
The Republican party has by this
declaration opened up the old fight be-
tween the sections. The good work
which President Mckinley did to
unite the sections has been undone.
The peace and prosperity which the
South now enjoys is to be broken for
the purpose Of reducing the South's
representation in congress and in the
electoral college. This is to be done
i'll the South, but not in other states
where the electorate is limited by an
educational qualification or in any
other constitutional way. The laws
relating to the qualifications of voters
i'll the Southern states have been be-
fore the supreme court of the United
States and have been held constitu-
tional. The Republicans maintain that
the negro is for racial reasons disfran-
chised in several of the Southern states
and they demand that because be is so
lisfranchised that he shall not be
counted as Il basis Of representation in
the Southern states. This declaration
is an appeal to the negro votes in the
close states While Mr.. Lodge in his
platform uses the word "unconstitu-
tionllly' in reference to the dfsfran-
chiscment, yet every intelligent person
knows that the Southern states in
passing these franchise laws are with
in the constitution. The demand is
not to compel the Southern states to
allow the negro to vote as in the old
Force bill, but it is that the negro
shall no longer he counted as person
when apportioning representatives in
congress or in electing a president. 1t
is hard to see where there is any
friendship shown toward the negro in
this demand. The proposition is to
eliminate him as person when COM
putting the population of the South.
The object, of course, is to strengthen
the hold of the Republican party upon
the country, to make it easier for that
party to elect it's president and control
the lower house of congress. The negro
population of the country will not be
deceived by this plank. Their leaders
will be quick to see that it is not a
declaration friendly to the negro, but
distinctly unfriendly. and some of the
radical opponents of the negro suffrage
in the South, such as Gov. Vardmann,
of Mississippi, see it in the same light
and favor it,
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02

The Catholic papers have just dis
covered that Mrs. Hearst, mother of
the father Of yellow journalism, is Il
Catholic, having been baptized by
Bishop Keane when he was president
OF the Catholic university, says the
Western Waterman. Bishop Keane re-
ceived very many into the church
while in Washington, and of these
many are still devout Catholics. Others
have not persevered, among them the
wife of Admiral Dewey and Mrs.
Hearst. While these ladies have not
renowned the faith, they can scarcely
be called Catholics any longer.
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02
DIGNlFIED AND MANLY,

1t has been long time since we
have had such a striking example of
dignified self-control in American poll
tics as is presented today by Alton
Ii. Parker of New York. OF course.
he is aware that he is the most prob
able nominee of one of the great par
ties in American politics. 1t would
be mere cant for him or his friends
to assert that he is not greatly inter-
ested in the efforts that are being made
in his behalf. He knows that it is
within his power by making a simple
declaration to greatly simplify the con-
test at st. Louis. He could no doubt
silence his chief opponents without en-
dangering his present support. Under
these circumstances, With a very good
chance to obtain nomination that
may lead to an election as president of
the United States, he has remained
quietly doing the work entrusted to
him by the citizens of the state of New
York He has refused to utter single
word to advance his own interests. In
view of the mighty prize at stake, the
self-control and dignity of Judge
Parker is wonderful. Who is there
that doubts that such a man would be
safe man placed under any respon-
sibility? A man who can, when his
own personal interests are at stake, i'm
plicitly trust to the judgment and
patriotism Of the people, must himself
be true Democrat and patriot, for
only those who trust the people fully
can be regarded as true Democrats. 1t
is refreshing in this age of self-seeking
to find i; man who can subordinate
personal ambition and await the UNI
forced judgment of the people. Judge
Parker's attitude throughout the can
v;lss has been that Of the man who be-
leves that the presidency is too great
and high an office to enter into an I'M
seemly scramble for. He has been
willing to rest his claims upon the
known fact that he has been lifelong
Democrat and upon his public record.
1t has not struck him that it was in
cumbent upon anyone to assert the ele-
mentary principles Of the Democratic
party or to formulate issues on the
current questions of the day. The
former all Democrats should know and
the latter should he formulated by the
representatives Of the party in con-
vention. The character of Judge Par
ker as a man has been an element Of
strength to him. The sober thinking
people of the country will turn to Il
man who can under the circumstances
surrounding him conduct himself in
the manner in which Judge Parker has
acted. 1t is no mere accident that he
is now the most prominent candidate
for the nomination. There are other
men of great ability in the party. But
in addition to being man of acknowl-
edged ability, Judge Parker is man
of wonderful self-control and splendid
dignity. These are the characteristics
which have kept him constantly in the
van as the most probable nominee at
St Louis.
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02

One of the remarkable signs of a
renewed national spirit in Ireland is
the great progress made by the Gaelic
league in re-habilitating the Irish Ian
guage. Seumas MacManus, of Done
gal. Ireland. who has been contributing
letters on Irish affairs to some of the
leading papers OF. this country. has the
following to say about the work of the
league: each day brings more start
ling evidence of the progress the Gaelic
league is making. Government re-
turns just made out show that where
as only 313 pupils of the primary
schools were learning Irish three
years ago, 92,619 children of the ma
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02

Some of the Eastern papers are very
much exercised over the question why
the men don't go to church, says the
San Francisco Leader. The answer
is not far to seek. Men are divided
into two classes: those who believe
there is divine obligation on them to
go to church on Sundays, and those
who don't. When men do not believe,
they are bound to go to church, then
any old reason is good enough to keep
them away. When men believe they
are bound to go to church, and don't
go, there is just one reason: they have
got into the mud Of sin, and they don't
want to leave it.
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02
BOB TAYLOR.
The Apostle of Sunshine Tells His
Political Views,


Talk says former Governor Rob-
ert L. Taylor in Il recent interview ut
Nashville, Tenn, why talking has de-
stroyed more men than bullets ever
did; that's the reason like Judge
Parker
Are you Parker man:"
Il am for the strongest and best
man." he replied. THE democratic
party has made this battle aud think
the angels point to Parker. 1 think the
democratic party has better chance
to win this year than since 1892. If
the conflicting elements will bury their
prejudices and all dead issues and get
Il plain and simple democratic platform
in opposition to extravaganza, corrup.
ton and the reckless expenditure of
public money, they can st"ika a blow
that will shatter the spectacles of the
the republican party and leave it stone
blind.
Let this be a campaign of patriot
ism instead of teeth: of brains instead
of strenuosity: of the people instead
of the trusts. Let us cross the Yalu,
wipe out Feng-wang-cheng, drive Gen.
eral Roosevitch from A[ukden, capture
Port Arthur and send the Petrapov-
lovsk of republicanism to the bottom"
what do you think of the chances
Of republican success?''
His eyes twinkled and his lips curv-
ed in a half good humored. half cou-
temptuous smile as he replied:
MY friends of the republican par
ty, after this race in Tennessee. will
sing an old hymn used to know wlen
was boy.
Sweet prospects, sweet birds and
sweet flowers
Have all lost their sweetness to me.''
mo, we've got the right Bate on our
hook and we are going to catch the
fish of victory: and we will have big
fish fry next November"
do you think Mr.. Bryan will bolt
the national democratic convention if
the Kansas City platform is not reaf~
firnled:"
NO. l do not believe Mr.. Bryan will
bolt. If he does, our ex-candidate for
president will be ex-everything else
henceforth and forever
Il would be in favor of Carmack be.
ing nominated for vice president and
elected continued Mr.. Taylor, his eyes
shining with merriment, ''if it were
not for the fear that he would be uu-
able to find anyone in Tennessee who
would be willing to take his place as Il
senator. l noticed my lion wiggle
his tail a little when Carmack was in
dorsed for that high Office
"Will you take any part in the APP
preaching campaign, governor?'
well, am like the negro girl was
when her sweetheart asked her:
Dina, why don't you marry me?'
She sighed and said: You never axed
me-"
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02

The Republicans are no longer able
to hold deliberative convention.
They have become so accustomed to
boss rule that they are unable to get
along without it. 1t is we'll for the
party that the bosses We're in control
at the national convention and shut off
all discussion there, otherwise there
might have been trouble
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02

G. A. Nye. of Moorhead. one of the
delegates to the st. Louis convention
from this state. has declared in tele-
gram to the new York World that his
preference for presidential candidate
is David Il. Francis.
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02

According to the notion of some peo-
pie, a loyal Democrat is one who in
sists upon voting for a candidate who
cannot be elected.
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02

Patrick A. Collins, mayor of Bos-
ton, who heads the delegation from
Massachusetts, will present the name
OF Mr.. Olney to the convention.
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02
Immaculate Conception Parish Picnic.

The Immaculate Conception parish
picnic. to be held on the grounds Sc.
lected, corner of Tenth avenue north
and Penn. known as Nelson's Grove.
promises to be great event. To be
held on July 4, a great crowd will be.
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02

All that the opponents of Judge
Parker need, to prevent his nominal ton,
is a candidate and sufficient votes.
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02

The administration machine has
caused to be published in the New
The Irish standard., 1904-07-02

National President ]. E. Dolan and
Secretary j. p. Bree have issued an
official call for the General Assembly
of the Ladies' Auxiliary at Grand Mu-
sic Hall. st. Louis. Mo-, July ~. The
assembly will be called to order by
National Vice President of the \ D. II.
James O'Sullivan.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-08
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The tickets are now made up and the
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The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-08

We are living in an age of m%lsrepre-
sentation. Villages are called cities,
common schools are called high schools,
high schools are called colleges. and
colleges are called universities. Every
man with a few thousand dollars is
called a capitalist, and capitalists are
called trust magnates. Every thirty
cent politician is called q leading pub
lie man, and leading public men are
called statesmen. Everything turned
ont of ii medical college mill ia called a
specialists. Every tifteen-cent dndefet
around town is called q "prnmising
young man." while the fact is he isn't
worth fifteen cents in dog meat, and
every old codger ls called zone of Il
most promising c%itiztns,' when in fact
the community would he better of
without them.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-08
Personal Government.

There are some editors, fortunately OF
limited number, who, seemingly, do not
know or appreciate the difference be
tween the criticism of the acts of public
men-Of the Governor, for instance
and what is styled personal attacks.
III not to accord with or to dlsapprovt
the political policy OF the Government
ne n crime, then the State-of Louisiana
ia full of criminals. Perhaps, snch edi
tors of neWspa pers wnuld profit from II
clearer view if they We're 10 remove tile
beams which intensity their prejudice
and warp their reason and Judgment.
Why not be fair9-Caucasian.
The points are we'll taken.
The Ire, dom of the prrss Ia Indispen-
sable to the preservation al the popular
government, and Article 3. of the State
Constitution, says ON this subject:
"No law shall ever be passed to cur
tail or restrain the liberty OF speech ~
of the press; amy person may speak,
wills. and publish his sentiments "n nj
sai.i cts. being ,rsponsihlt Tor the hbns'
of that liberty"
Personal government in Louisiana
has 80 permeated the body polite that
some of our esteemed contemporaries
seem to have lost sight of the emphatic
declarations in the Constitution OF the
United States and of the State respect
ing the freedom OF the press. They no
longer seem able to discern the differ
ence between the legitimate discussion
OF public men, public measures, and
personal attacks, for which the laws
provide adequate recourse.
A free press is incompatible with per-
sonal government. whether it be that of
the Gear Of Russia. the Emperor of
Germany, or that which has flown from
the appOintive power bequeathed by
radicalfsm to the Governor Of Louis
lana. Neither can withstand criticism.
In Rnssia, the editor who has the
teInerity to express disapprobation of
any governmental act or measure, is
summarily dealt with. In Germany,
the belittling or ridiculing of the En-
psr0r is termed iese majesty, and it
subjects the offender to serious punish
ments. In Louisiana, what is called
''The Administration" has grown very
sensitive, and it resorts to various
means to manifest it's ~displeasure.
Right invites criticism, for it can al
ways vindicate its course. It is the
CALLED jade that winces.--The People.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-08
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The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-08
Chamberlain Cough Remedy.

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The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-08
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Cures Winter coughs.

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The Best Doctor.

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The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-08
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The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-08
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The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-08
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