Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-20

themselves in all manner of nonsensi-
cal labyrinths.
Il notice that a cultured attorney
who criticises the position this pull
pit has taken advises that the only
wise course to pursue is for each sect
and denomination to establish It's own
schools and then demand a division or
the public funds for the support or
these sectarian schools. He also adds
that the demand for such schools Is
growing rapidly.
TT will not be conductive to har-
mony of action at this time to intro
duce a discussion of the parochlal
school, 1t is certain that by vast
majority of our citizens the church
school is regarded as unpatriotic and
un-American and as contrary to the
fundamental principles which led the
founders of this nation to organize
the common school. 1t is believed by
many that a stroke at the common
school is a blow at our liberties, be-
cause they believe it is the greatest
indispensable force in developing the
homogeneity and solidarity of this re-
public.
after a pastorate in six of the lead
ing cities of this country l would give
it as my deliberate conclusion, from
careful observation, that the sugges-
tion to divide the public funds for
sectarian schools is not only not grow
ing in favor, but it is the most unpop-
ular proposition that has come before
the American people. 1t is universally
resisted and bitterly opposed to such
an extent as to make it absolutely
impossible and impracticable. 1t as
sails the American spirit, and will
never be, so long as America is
America.
AppIauded by Sectarians
"It is also observed that there are
some honest people, conservative al
most to the point of. timidity who fear
that readings from the Bible will
arouse questions of authority in the
minds of the children.
"In conclusion, let me say I hold in
my hand the little volume that was
prepared for use in the public schools
of Chicago. 1t contains excerpts from
the Bible which are wholly without
sectarian or UNCONVENTIONAL bias. In
the preface l find the names of more
than fifty distinguished educators,
clergymen, philanthropists. and bust
ness men of Chicago who give the book
and it's purposes their unqualified ap-
proval.
Rabbi K. Kohler says: I cannot
but express my sympathy with the
movement. It offers to teachers a safe
guide for the opening exercises
rabbi A. Norden says: Moral and
ethical training should always accom-
pany secular education. 1, therefore,
favor the Introduction of such a book
in the public schools
THAT representative Hebrew, Eman-
uel Mandel, declared: Such reading
will not hurt any one
Among the Roman Catholic clergy
who gave their fullest Endorsement
are here the names and words of COM
mendation of Archbishop P A. FeehanI
and Drs. Riordan and MCGUIRE, and
the distinguished prelate Monsignor
Satolli. as well as Cardinal Gibbons
of Baltimore. After examination Of
this little book, Archbishop Ireland Of
St. Paul said: I sympathize with this
movement in every respect
Surely there is no reason why any
sectarian differences should prevent
Los Angeles from adopting this idea
in its great public schools.
This is the psychological moment.
Let the state of South California show
how it can rise to this sublime op-
portunity!'