The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-11
Continued.


 .sr. voust he overcome," said Father Francis. 'srhen there is the question Of war. I am an advocate for peace hut war Is inevitable when the strong desire to spoil the weak But tnls war of newspapers must cease. u must be the first duty Of paper 10 speak kindly of other nations. There must be no more pin pricks, ho I,iVte of that perpetual irritation, caused py the comments of the press. At one tlme we badger France, at another Germany. at another Russia. And they return the compliment. All that must cease. It makes great deal or mischief"
 T believe you" said Mir. Lampirthy. And what else do you propose?
 Those are the main principles which you can and must inculcate.
 You have not mentioned religion
 No" said Father Francis slowly, T have not mentioned religion. You seemed to think that anything of the nature of a sermon would excite rtdi- cule I am inclined to believe that you are right. The newspaper must teach by example, and not by precept It is their place to record news and influence public opinion. They will do it best by following out the lines have indicated"
 DO you mind repeating the various itemsr' said Mir. Lampirthy. T will take note of them. and consider how far they can be reasonably impressed on the minds of the various editors and proprietors,"
 Father Francis repeated his words in a calm, businesslike tone. When he had finished, Mir. Lampirthy placed the notes in his pocket and lit another cigar.
 'sThat is the way to talk" he said after a pause. T am sure if you would only speak calmly and sensibly. you would do more good than you ef- feet with all your fervent oratory. You can drop all that rhetoric and wild enthusiasm when you choose"
 Father Francis rose to his feet, and hts thin body seemed to tremble. He stretched out his hand.
 Tt is not thus I would speak to the world" he cried. God does not save sinners by argument He speaks to their hearts, not to their intellects."
 "I dare say you're right" said Mir. Lampirthy coldly. You seem to be clever enough. Well, don't think need detain you any longer. In three weeks time shall begin to move in this matter. On that date our con- tract with The Daily Biograph ex- pires. I shall interview Mallard my self. You have nothing more to say 70 me, suppose"
 ssxes," cried Father Francis. T have something more to say to you--- something which must be said"
 Say on." said MT. Lampirthy, with ! slight frown; but remember that have no heart. only a clear brain"
 Mfr. Lampirthy. the time has come when you will have to identify your self with our principles. when you will have to be one of us, to live our life. to show by your own example that a rich man finds his truest hap piness in a life of simplicity. You will no longer be able to stand at a distance. Men will know that you are supplying the sinews of war. They will ask your motives. They will point to you as the exact antithesis of all my teaching. They will doubt the sincerity of a cause whose existence depends on a man that does not fol low its main principles. We shall Incur ridicule and contempt"
 What would you have me doT asked Mir Lampirthy. with quiet smile. "Go forth into the streets anc preach?"
 aNo. I do not ask that of you But I would ask you to step down from your wealth and luxury to the same level on which I and my followers stand, to show the world that rich nian cares nothing for his riches, and is content WlLn the lOI OI InOSo, Wuo have only the necessities of life"
 People would say I had gone of my head. And that would du no good to your cause I've told you" he said after a pause, T have no heart: It is useless to appeal to it. Besides. there are practical difficulties. I'm afraid Mrs. Lampirthy and Sibyl would raise objections"
 Father Francis bowed his head. and his lips moved, as if in prayer. For a moment he stood motionless; then he left the rom without another word.
 When he had gone, Mr. Lampirthy sat for some minutes in his chair and his thoughts seemed to trouble him.
 Then he smiled. and. opening the book containing the names of the newspapers, he took out a pencil and began to mark all those whose con tracts would expire during the next six months.
 When he had finished. he rang the bell.
 Tell Mrs. Lampirthy I should like to see her." he said to the servant
 In few minutes Mrs. Lampirthy entered the room. Her small face was puckered up in a frown of dis pleasure.
 T wish you would not send for me Harry she said petulantly; "ont would think I was your secretary ol a servant"