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The Irish standard., 1910-11-26

Count Leo 1'olstoi, the great Rus
sian novelist and reformer, died early
Sunday morning at the advanced age
of eighty-twO. He was famed no less
for his literary powers than for his
eccentricities. His two best known
works in America are War and
Peace and Anna Karenina." Tol
stoi was Enthusiastically a genius and
perhaps the most influential writer OF
his time. Whatever can be said OF
his religious convictions there is rea
son to think that he was sincere
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
FACTIONISM
And What It Means to ireland In
the Present Crisis.

And What 1t Means to ireland In
the Present Crisis.
The mission of our Enjoys, now al
most concluded, has been magnifi-
cent success. Our people at home
have been doing their duty by tho
war chest, showing thereby patriotism
and prudence, says the Weekly Free
man (Dublin). They must also deal
vigorously with Faction. Faction is
a contemplate thing in itself, and it
can achieve nothing but contemplate
things. We need not recall how u
very short time ago It was shrieked
that Mr. John Redmond had lowered
the Flag. Now, every honest son Of
Ireland knew perfectly well that Mr..
Redmond would not know how to low
er the Flag Of his country. But the
Interesting, the significant, the in
structive point about the base and
groundless accusation was that it WAS
quite apparent that those who uttered
lit would have been in the ecstasy Of
delight it by any chance it turned out
true. So far from being sorry at an
act that would have been crime Of
the blacklist treason, they would have
done a dance of satanic exultation IL
only they knew that Mr.. Redmond
had lowered the Flag, or tried to low
or the Flag, or If any of his lieuten-
ants had done so. In that incident,
which We hope the Irish people took
well to heart, especially that small
section of them who are not at the
moment in the National ranks, we
had clear view of the bad heart and
the poisoned mind of Faction. Oh,
what splendid thing it would have
been for them If they could possibly
prove their charge! Mr.. Redmond at
the moment o. leaving New York last
Saturday referred to the vile accusa-
ton to scout it Indignantly. And
then we had another little incident
full of instruction to the Irish people,
especially those few of them who
have allowed themselves to be mis-
led temporarily. Mr.. Ryan, the wor-
thy President Of the great United
Irish league of America, just remarked
that Mr.. Redmond's declaration of re-
pudiation was unnecessary for the
Irish in America. That is the way
to meet and treat factionist' SANDER
to let it pass by US as the idle wind.
Our cause is certain to triumph soon
If the Irish people form up in solid
phalanx round the flag and keep their
ranks intact Internal dissension is
the only thing on earth that can now
beat the Irish Nation. That being so
the Irish people ought to know what
to do with Faction.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26

Benson, a convert, like the famous
English cardinal, and Gilbert K. Ches-
terton, who, like Mallock, still con-
tinues the part of the church bell
ringing others in, without entering
himself-are two of the most import
ant contemporary names associated
with the work most dear to Newman.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
ENGLISH suFFRAeETTEs ACTIVE


Whether English women enjoying
the right Of franchise could do more
harm than they are now doing to
compel the passage of a bill granting
them that right, is becoming a seri
Gus question with British statesmen
English suffragettes are not depend.
ing on logic and eloquence alone to
secure the passage of such bill
They seem to be quite as adept at
using sticks and stones and when log,
ic and eloquence fail the coercive
method is generally resorted to.
On Wednesday rioting Of the sutfra-
gettee took place on the streets OF
London. An assault was first made on
Premier Asquith and subsequently
Sir Edward Gray, the foreign secre.
tary, Lewis Harcourt, secretary OF
state for the colonies, Spencer Chur.
chill, home secretary and Augustine
Birrell, chief secretary for Ireland
"CAO Ia tuI CA0tIIOu W buAlSt SCIc
indignities. 1t is stated that stones
and metal weights were hurled at the
Asquith house, breaking the glass in
many Of the windows. More than
one hundred and fifty of the disturb
ers of the peace were placed in jail
to stand trial
Whether the suffragettes are using
the correct method to create senti.
ment favorable to the passage of a
bill granting them the right of fran-
chise is q matter for themselves to
decide. 1t is certain, at all events,
that their enthusiasm is high pitched,
perhaps a little too high pitched to
insure the best use of reason. Pre-
mier Asquith Or Augustine Birrell
could give an interesting discourse on
that point. For our part We prefer
to view the scene with telescope
one strong enough to permit us to re-
main at safe distance. We still
prefer to forego the pleasure OF be-
ing struck by club welded by the
hand even of a fair suffragette.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
A CLEANER CITY.

IL is gratifying to know that We
are at least not retrograding. The
revelations that have been made re-
Gently In various parts of the city
showing the need OF general shake
up and better enforcement of law
have not gone UNDECIDED. Mayor
Haynes has taken it upon himself to
see that the conditions brought to his
attention are remedied and he has
even gone 80 far az to urge the coun-
ell to enact ordinances that will cover
points that are not properly provided
for by law at the present time. This
is a good move and the people should
stand behind the mayor In his Of
forts to make Minneapolis a cleaner
city to live In.
1t is true that in city of the size
of Minneapolis many problems are
met which are difficult to solve. 1t
is not to be expected that there will
be strict obedience to the law In evil
dence in all places. But nevertheless
1t is to be expected that constant
effort will be kept up to have the law
obeyed and that suoh as disregard 1t
be made to pay the penalty. Once a
community of offenders knows that
the law is dead letter, such law
might better be removed from the
statute books. The fact that one law
can be disregarded is an incentive to
disregard others and unless a con
slant effort is made to enforce the
city's ordinances abuses are going to
come to the surface.
Vigilance on the part of the admin
istration is absolutely necessary and
cooperation On the part of all the
people is just as necessary when the
administration is making an honest
effort to remedy the existing evils.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
THE LORDS AND THE PEOPLE.

The LORDS AND THE PEOPLE.
The time has come when the peo-
pie of England don't care what be-
comes of the House of Lords. The
prolonged agitation for Home Rule for
Ireland has convinced the plain peo-
pie that the demand is just one.
They realize that ireland is entitled
to full legislative independence and
they are aware OF the absurdity of
the obstruction which stands in the
way. They are therefore out of SYM
pathy with the Lords and are ready
20 throw their strength to the con.
testant in the struggle that has jus,
tice on it's side. 1t is due to his wide
spread sympathy that the Irish Party
is in it's present position of strength
Mr.. Garvin, who Is in close touch
with the political situation in Eng
land, says:
freshmen hold the key Of the po-
litical situation--not merely Irish
lrishmen, but the Irishmen in all
parts Of the Empire and in the United
States.
I'VE have TO reckon with the senti-
ment of our self-governing Dominions.
In one way or another the existing
relations between Great Britain and
Ireland makes them all uncomfort-
able. Their chief statesmen of vari-
GUS political parties in Canada, Aus
trailia, and South Africa alike, are full
either OF Irish sympathies or Of Irish
blood, or both. They will have moth
ing to do with any definite scheme of
Imperial Union while the working of
the Imperial Parliament is obsessed
and perverted by an unreconciled race.
10 the Dominion our dealings with
the Irish question in the twentieth
century, in spite of the immense
changes of the last twenty years, in
every single aspect of our policy, OK
ternal and Internal, seems to be mad
ness"
The Irish agitation, though at times
apparently hopeless, has not been
in vein. 1t takes years for peo-
pie to change from the views which
they have accepted from a past gen-
GRAFTON Failure to revolutionize the
political sentiment of a country in a
brief period is not 4 sign that the
change cannot be wrought. The SYM
pathy for the Irish cause which is in
evidence in England today has not
resulted suddenly. 1t is product OF
years Of agitation. 1t has come about
by gradual growth and MS the coun-
try becomes more democratic 1T will
meet less resistance.
The recognition of the claim of Ire
land to its own parliament must come.
In it's very essence it is Just claim,
a claim that the world recognizes to
be just. The same demand triumphed
in other countries. 1t Will triumph In
Ireland
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
LOWERING The Flag.

Some of the disgruntled enemies of
the Irish Nationalist Party, in order
to shake confidence in the leadership
Of John Redmond, raised the cry that
the latter was prepared to lower the
flag in order to gain q nominal vic
tory. There was of course no foun-
dalton for the assertion that the Irish
leader was willing to back down in
his demands. Mr.. Redmond has come
forward and stated that he has not
changed one iota and now the trouble
makers will have to invent new means
of arousing discomfort. The fact is
Mr. Redmond has been constant in
his purpose and he is not the man to
betray the trust that has been placed
in him. Those who covet his posi-
ton are ready to. read any motive
but the correct one in his actions and
If Home Rule finally triumphs they
will be in the position of the man
who, on being told by one of his
friends that the weather was excep-
tionally fine, assented, and then eau
tiously added "but it's hard to tell
how it will be tomorrow"
The present is not the time for fac
tionism and no time to think that Mr..
Redmond Is ready to lower the flag.
The Irish leader never was in a bet
ter position to exact the demand of
full legislative freedom for Ireland
than now. With united party be-
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
WHAT THEY SAY
From the Buffalo Catholic Union

From the Buffalo Catholic Union
and Times:
We extend the right hand of fellow.
ship to the Irish Standard of Minne-
apolis, which has just concluded 4
quarter of century of good work. It
Is an excellent paper, and while, like
all OF us, it has had it's ups and downs,
1t has kept the Home Rule banner
gaily flying at it's masthead, and there,
The Standard declares. it is going to
remain.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
Already arrangements for the c.

Already arrangements for the cor
onation of George Y are under way
The event which will take place June
%, is expected to be the greatest that
has ever taken place in London. All
the gorgeous paliphernalia incident to
the browning OF a king will be in evi.
dence. 1t is expected that no less
than two million people will visit
London to catch glimpse of the
dazzling splendor of Georges corona.
ton.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26

Out in st. Louis matrimonial lee
ture course has been arranged by the
Union Congregational, Trinity Meth
odist and Second Christian churches
to instruct young men and women on
preparation for marriage, says the
Catholic Union and Times, and the
same paper adds: It might be a
good plan to have an annex wherein
The "incompattbility of temper" con-
ingent would be Instructed on the
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
valiant defender of our race.
From the Louisville, KY, Irish

From the Louisville, KY, Irish
American:
The Irish Standard deserves every
kind word said for its silver jubilee
True to it's principles. ably edited and
fearless, it is first-class journal a
welcome visitor to the family circle
and deserving of earnest support. AS
one Of our contemporaries says, here's
health and good luck to The Irish
Standard and may the owners and
editorial staff circle round the festive
board to celebrate it's golden jubilee
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26

power in the House in matters per
tanning to Irish national affairs. He
could scarcely expect more in the
way OF power. All that is necessary
is to wait until the proper develop
ments call that power into action. II
Mr. Redmond betrays Ireland then
let hostile critics talk. But until then
Justice to the chairman OF the Ma
tionalist Party demands that he be not
accused of evil designs.
The election contests Will soon be
on. The latest reports indicate that
the elections will probably be over be-
fore Christmas. The Liberals will be
returned to power by as large If MOI
by larger majorities than in the last
election. This is a practical assur
ance that the House of Lords will I'M
dergo reformation.
The failure of the conference
though not entirely unexpected, was
somewhat Of a disappointment. II
was commended by some that since the
coronation is to take place next June
King George would use all his influ
ence to affect q compromise in order
that conditions might be as favorable
as possible on the occasion Of that
event. AS results have shown, how
ever, nothing definite has been ar
rived at and there ia no hope for the
solution of the question now exoep,
along Parliamentary lines.
The great need at present is 10y
atty on the part Of the Irish people
to the party which has forced the
question OF the veto of the House Of
Lords to a critical test. Disloyalty
will result only in prolonging the con
test. From present Indications the
Irish Party is in a position soon te
make good It's promises. It SHOULD
not be deserted until it fails in the
final test which it is not likely to do
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26

A school teacher in one of the low
or grades once asked her room, What
Is wind?"
After thoughtful pause, a small
hand was raised.
"Well, Robert, what is your an
swer?"
'Why-er, the wind is the air when
1t gets in a hurry" answered Rob
ert
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
THE IRISH STANDARD, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26, 1910

"Godd painting is noble and devout
in its@lf, for with the wise nothing
elevatfs more the soul and turns it
towards devotion than the difficulty of
perfeq tion, which is tendency to
approach God and to be united to
Him; for good painting is as a copy
brush, music, melody"
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26

Salome for the opening event of the
St. Paul grand opera season has fin
ally took heed of the storm of pro-
test that was aroused by the an
nouncement and has selected Mas
senet's "Thais" as substitute for
the rejected "Salome." The world is
moving apace.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26

There are lots of people, even in
this Goth century who speak contemp.
tously of the Catholic church and it's
medieval teachings and discipline,
says the Catholic Advance, but they
fail to see the up-to-datedness of the
splendid institutions for the care OF
the poor, and sick. and fallen which
dot this country from ocean to ocean,
the fruit of her medieval doctrines
and discipline. From their fruits we
she'll know them"
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
In PASSING

1
Andrew Carnegie says he pities the
sons OF the rich But, alack, there
ere few rich enough to pity Andrew.
West Virginia has a senatorial can
didate 81 years of age in the person
OF Henry Gassaway. The alarming
thing about 1t is. that he hasn't prom
ised not to be a candidate for re-
election.
Competency and efficiency have
been rewarded in Anoka county in the
election of John Casey, Democrat,
as sheriff. In a big Republican coun-
ty like Anoka it is PARTICULAR honor
for a member of the opposite party
to be thus endorsed
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Disappointment and failure should
not be confused. Many a man who
honestly strives to do right does not
accomplish the tasks he sets before
himself yet such an one cannot be
said to have failed for did he not win
a great victory by maintaining I'M
shaken faith in his purpose.
A new use has been found for auto.
mobiles down in Iowa. A deputy
sheriff riding in bright red car met
a bull on the road. Both the bull and
the sheriff threw on top speed with
the result that the bull was laid up
for repairs while the bright red car
still honk-honks on it's devious way.
DR.. D. ]. Donahue, of Glendive,
Mont, was elected to the legislature
from Dawson county, that state, at the
recent election. DR.. Donahue il a ma
tive of Wisconsin and halls from New
Richmond. A young man, he's
Democrat of "the old school," hav--
ing all the qualifications necessary to
make an able representative. His
constituents may rest assured he will
give good account of himself.
The tendency to use the Lords
Day for all sorts of social functions
is certainly not a healthy one, says
the Tablet (Brooklyn). The differ
ence is more than one letter with ap-
proximate similarity of sound. Our
Sundays are holidays, but they are
also holy days-that is, days that
should be made more than ordinarily
holy Every day, Of course, is the
Lords day, and true religion IL not
merely a Sunday affair."" but Sunday
is the special day when the soul
should bask in the sunlight OF spirit
uality, and the spirit should breathe
deeply and generously in the atmos-
phere of the supernatural.
Last week a woman was divorced in
this city on Wednesday; she married
the correspondent on Thursday; and
the divorce was annulled and the case
redocketed on Friday, says the st.
Louis Western Waterman. Lawyers
differ as to the status of the woman.
Some claim the divorce was res
adjudicata" when it was Pronounced;
but that opinion is. absurd. Others
claim that it would have been a res
adjudicata after the time for appeal
had elapsed without an appeal. Still
others hold that it would become a
res adjudicata only at the close of
the term of court. What tumble OF
the marriage relation the courts have
made! Why not make people in we'd
lock take out license every year
and pay one dollar for 1t, az the
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The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
From the Chicago New World:

We congratulate our able contempt
rary, The Irish Standard, on it's Sill
yer Jubilee number. The Irish Stand
ard is one of the best Catholic papers
that come into our Office, it's editorials
being far above the average in
strength and grasp OF the vital ques.
tons of the day 1t is also always a
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
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The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC CLUBS,


The convention of the Catholic Stu,
dents Association of America, which
was held in this city last week, di.
rected attention to the very praise.
worthy efforts which are being made
to safeguard Catholic students in non
sectarian universities. This associa.
ton has for the past four years been
endeavorlng to have Catholic clubs
organized In universities where fit.
teen or more Catholic students are In
attendance and to bring all Catholic
clubs into q compact unit so that
they may be mutually beneficial to
one another During the past four
years considerable work has been
done along this line. Each year has
seen new clubs added until at the
present time the national organiza-
ton is made up Of about twenty Ii cal
societies. These societies are located
In universities in widely different
parts of the, country and as student
organizations are seldom highly fl
nanced it could hardly be expected
that delegates would be present from
points as far east as New York or as
far west as California, yet, even those
clubs that were unable to send dele.
gates are able to reap some Of the
benefits of the convention by ap.
pointing proxies to report the details
of the proceedings.
AS the reports of the delegates and
proxies have shown, Catholic stu
dents in some universities enjoy
many advantages while in others they
are working against heavy odds. The
University Of Wisconsin leads the non
sectarian universities in the country
IN the provisions which have been
made for Catholic students. Through
the combined efforts of the Catholic
people of the whole state and the spe-
cial efforts of Rev. Father Hengell a
beautiful chapel was built on the
campus for the accommodation of the
Catholic students. In Pennsylvania
State College up until few years ago
no provision whatever was made tol
Catholic students. There was no
Catholic church within fifteen miles.
The thirty Catholic students there,
however, got together and remedted
this difficulty by forming society
and volunteering to pay the expenses
OF priest. Since then conditions
have improved until now they have a
resident chaplain.
Conditions vary throughout the
country. But it must be admitted that
even in those university cities where
there are Catholic churches, the pres
ence of Catholic organization on the
campus has good effect. 1t makes
timid Catholics realize that they need
not be ashamed Of their faith and
offers check to unfounded criticism
of the Church.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26

From the San Francisco Monitor:
Congratulations to The Irish STAN
dard of Minneapolis upon It's silver
jubilee. For twenty-five years The
Standard has worked consistently for
the Irish cause, and it deserves sue.
cess.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
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The Irish standard., 1910-11-26
necessity of staying married after the
knot is tied

AT the banquet of the University
Catholic Association last Saturday
night President Cyrus Northrop OF
the University of Minnesota stated
that an editorial concerning him
which he has remembered with a
great deal of pleasure was one which
appeared in the Irish Standard about
SIX years ago. The editorial in ques.
ton recognized Dr. Northrop's fair
attitude toward the thousands of PEG
pie of different races, classes and
creeds with whom he had to deal. 1t
can be said that DR.. Northrop's sub
sequent years of service have not
caused change in the attitude OF
this paper toward him.