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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02
THE ENGLISH LABOR UNREST.

1t is only within very recent years
that the discomfort Of the working
man has been felt as a factor in poll
tics which could suddenly sway the
destinies Of nation. 1t is true that
the working man has always been a
factor, but not until the advent of
labor organizations has he been for
lnidable enough to effect rapid changes
or to alter the trend of events in the
short space in which he Is now able
to step in and command the situation.
The coal strike in England is a case
in point. The, commercial supremacy
of Great Britain depends largely on
the coal industry. Now about thirty
five thousand miners have quit work.
This means a. tremendous decrease in
the tonnage leaving the mines. It
means a tie-up of other industries and,
IT long continued, a hardship to thou
sands of people who depend on the
mines for work.
- There is further phase to the mat
ter, 1t may lead, as 7. P. O'Connor
points out, to the dissolution of the
present Parliament and the election Of
another not So friendly toward Home
Rule. The situation in England has
become grave. Negotiations may re-
suit in a satisfactory disposition Of
the matter. The case is not hopeless
yet. But there is the other alternative.
II settlement is not reached it may
precipitate another election. That is
not wanted at.5the present time. To
say the least, F1tswould not help the
Home Rule cause.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02
A QUESTION FOR ULSTER.

In the course of his Belfast speech
Mr.. Winston Churchill treated the
matter of Unionist opposition to Home
Rule without gloved hands. There is
a vast contrast between his breadth
of view and that Of the Ulster Union
lists who. though only an Insignificant
minority, will not listen to reason but
plead their fanciful cause as if the
whole Empire should change its course
to satisfy the wishes of meager few
of its citizens. Mr.. Churchill evil
denced his breadth of view when he
said:
every part of the British Empire
would join in our rejoicings, every
parliament in its bounds and in the
United States would approve and
would applaud our decision. The self
governing Dominions would draw more
trustfully towards the motherland. If
I say this good result can be achieved
every part of the Empire would share
in our rejoicings and approve our ac-
ton. Great as are the difficulties
which, as we all know, stand in the
way of federation of the Empire,
those difficulties would be sensibly di-
minished by a reconciliation between
Great Britain and Ireland, and far
wider than the unity Of the British
Empire, the great dream would be
dreamed of good relations and ulti-
mate unity with the English-speaking
peoples all over the world. Why should
it not come true? Why cannot this
great settlement be made. Why can
not we all make friends? We have
done it in Canada, we have done it in
South Africa. Something, perhaps,
has been accomplished-much per-
haps, has been accomplishment the
last few months in Bengal. Let the
grievance heal, the quarrel bury the
hatred, link the interests, conciliate,
consolidate, and unify-thus, and thus
only, shall we be able to surmount the
tolls and the perils which the future.
may have in store"
AS matter of fact the progress be-
ing made in Ireland in the direction
Of Home Rule might be included in
the omens for the consolidation and
unifying Of interests to which Mr..
Churchill refers. The Ulster opposition
lis, after all. only an Interruption. 1t
cannot check the progress of the bill.
After tine Belfast f1asco It cannot be
regarded seriously as an argument
against Home Rule.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

At meeting Of the Gaelic society
in New York Cardinal Farley made
the statement that he will visit Ire
land only after Home Rule has been
won. The Cardinal is a sympathizer
of the Irish party in it's fight for the
government of Ireland. He be-
lieves that the Gaelic movement is an
invaluable asset to the Homo Rule
movement. We sincerely hope that
Cardinal Farley will be able to visit
ireland soon without having to go back
on his word.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02
langer to the democratic form Of gov.

danger to the democratic form Of gov
eminent.
Taft is the logical candidate Of the
party. When the Republican convention
announces its choice it will be no sur
prise if he proves to be the man,
Should Roosevelt be named it will only
be after serious fight. The defeated
faction is not going to help the man
who defeated them to get into Office.
The split in the party will only help
the democratic candidate.
Mr.. Roosevelt has taken an ill-ad-
vised step. If he fails either in the
convention or at the polls, it will mean
his complete elimination as a factor
in the party. The odds are strongly
arrayed against him in both stages OF
the fight.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

hardly possible to imagine city au-
thor1ties assuming such a role except
on the condition of the city's being
placed under martial law. There is no
justification for such action. The mat.
ter should be investigated and tho
guilty parties made to pay the pen.
atty. 49,.
To such arbitrary and unjust action
as that evidenced in Lawrence last
week must be attributed the unrest
and the social discomfort which gives
rise to wild theories of government
such as are to be found in the Social
list propaganda. Episodes o. this ma
ture give an impetus to anarchy.
The great question which is each
year pressing harder on the country
for solution is. How shall he troubles
between labor and capital be- settled
At present the laboring man must
strike as last resort to get a living
wage. Why cannot a labor board be
established before which the whole
matter can be adjusted reasonably and
peaceably? It would save the laborer
what he loses while striking and give
him the recognition which he demands.
This is a question which must soon be
settled. It deserves the consideration
of all. On Its solution the we'll being
of the whole country depends
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

AS long as Samuel Gompers can in.
tluence union labor, says the Worccs-
ter Catholic Messenger, it will have
nothing to do with socialism. In d
recent utterance he says to them: %
have studied your philosophy; read
your economics, and not the meanest
of them; studied your standard works
both in English and German; have not
only read them but studied them.
'"I have heard your orators, and
watched the work of your movement
the world over. ] have kept close
watch on your doctrines FOR thirty
years; have been closely associated
with many of you, and know how you
think and what you propose.
II know what you have up your
sleeve. And l want to say to you that
l am entirely at variance with your
philosophy. Economically you are I'M
sound, socially you are wrong, indus
trially you are an impossibility."
In his stand Mr.. Gompers should re-
ceive the support of all thinking mer
DESTROYS of preserving the nation. His
attitude is a severe blow TO socialism
and will have a great effect in stem
ming the tide. Mr.. Gompers is to be
congratulated.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02
EMMET's ANNIVERSARY,

March 4th will be the one hundred
and thirtythird anniversary of the
birth of Robert Emmett. 1t will be
commemorated by special celebrations
In many places. The life aud work Of
the youthful and Inflated patriot will
be retold and his valor will he praised
in eloquent words from many plat
forms. Emmet's birthday is a day on
which Irish patriotism may we'll be re-.
called. 1t is the anniversary Of one
who faced death with martyr-like res
ignation in his country's cause
Robert Emmet's was in many ways
a striking career. A leading figure in
the agitation for Ireland's freedom
when he had scarcely emerged from
his teens, Il leader in a revolutionary
movement by the time he rad reached
his majority; speaking from the Dock
pride in the part he had taken in try
ing to liberate his country. though for
1t he was then under sentence of
death; offering up his life OH the gall
lows. a martyr for liberty, at the age
of twenty-five when his career had
only begun-such in brief is the record
of Robert Emmett
There are those who will say that
Emmett was brave and enthusiastic,
but imprudent. Doubtless he was less
prudent than an older and more exper-
fenced man would be. He was SO
brave. so hopeful. so convinced of the
justice Of his cause. so confident that
hi: countrymen shared his bravery
and enthusiasm that he lest sight OF
the magnitude Of the task he was un-
dertaking. The dazzling brightness OF
the ideal blinded him to everything
else. He took his own strength for
granted and disregardcd the force he
had to combat. So much for Emmet's
imprudence. But there is another side
to his case
When young Emmett was a student
at Trinity College there was we'll
defined revolutionary movement on
, foot in Ireland. He was by nature a
patriot. He saw the injustice that was
being done to his country He did not
see why wrong should be tolerated.
He felt the spirit of 'ss. His soul was
stirred to action. He felt the full force
of the monstrous injustice inflicted by
the Act of Union. The spirit of ravo-
luton was in the air, as well it might
be. The atmosphere in which he lived
had as much effect on him as he had
on it. Emmett was not an isolated pa
triot. The whole population of ireland
felt the same indignation and the same
heart burnings as he. He was inspired
to action. but NOT blindly, as history
~
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02
AN ILL-ADvIsED STEP.

Mr.. Roosevelt's consent to ''obey the
voice of the people" does not seem to
have awakened any great outburst Of
enthusiasm. Rather the people seem
to be looking at each other and wonder
ins. If he had stated that he would
not be candidate there is little doubt
but that he would have strengthened
himself with the people and would be
a stronger influence in the politics of
his party than he will be now. AS a
private citizen without ambition for
office or any other consideration, Mr.
Roosevelt could exert a tremendous in
f1uence. The people would then have
confidence in him. They would not at
tribute any sinister motive to his ac-
tons. It will be no longer SO. He is
now only party politician seeking
preferment.
What effect is Mr.. Roosevelt's dec
laration going to have on his future
career? There seems to be but one
answer quick oblivion. Theodore
Roosevelt declared in 1904 and 1907
that he would not be candidate for
third term. He now explains that
lie meant he would not be candidate
for third consecutive term. A weak
explanation, to say the least If he
had changed his mind at the behest
of nominating convention there
would be some justification for his
change of attitude. But he comes for
ward with the statement that he is a
candidate before there has been any
warranted demand for it. BY little
political manipulating it was arranged
t. make his declaration seem forced.
Seven Republican governors said they
favored his denomination and Mr..
Roosevelt could not resist.
There are many reasons on which
to base the conclusion that Mr.. Roose-
welt will not be nominated Four years
ago he told the country thai Mr.. Taft
was his logical successor. Now he
goes back OH his own appointee There
seems to have been an understanding
between Mr.. La Toilette and Mr..
Roosevelt that the latter was not to
become candidate. It was on that
condition, whether expressed or i'm
Piled. that Mr.. La Toilette entered the
race, lauding to the skies the Roose-
welt policies. What is the LaS Toilette
faction going to think Of their idol
now? Roosevelt's big stick tactics do
not appeal strongly to his party Lead
ers Mr.. Taft has the advantage, of
having the party organization behind
MIN. The Coloners desire TO get back
INTO power will cause many who adj
mired him to lose their faith in him.
He will he looked upon as o danger
to the country The precedent which he
is breaking will he. looked upon gas a
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shows. Chances looked better to him
than to us who look back On the event
in perspective.
England and France were at this
foresaw this. He went to France and
got from the French authorities q
promise of help. With England en-
gagged in struggle with an old enemy.
the time for an uprising in Ireland
looked opportune. Emmett put his soul
into the movement. All arrangements
were completed and the DAY set for
the event. 1t proved a humiliating
failure for which the youthful patriot
gladly paid the penalty of his life.
1t is not doing justice to Emmet's
character to judge him out of relation
He was no more ambitious than many
of his countrymen. He was more pru-
dent than some are inclined to think.
He was. it must be admitted, inspired
to action largely by the justice of the
cause for which he fought. He felt
that right should and would triumph.
But fate does not always decree as
reason would have it. Emmett failed,
but his failure was not defeat. Even
on the scaffold his proud spirit was
not subdued. Such a one as he could
not be conquered. His executioners
defeated their own purpose by making
his fame immortal.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

How have you kept Lent thus far
Have you made any sacrifice or any
effort to make a sacrifice? There are
many living near a church who could
with but little effort or Inconvenience
hear Mass frequently during this sea-
son at least who, nevertheless, will
let the opportunity pass by. Keeping
Lent is much like doing anything
else. Like everything that is worth
while it requires an effort No one
can ever accomplish anything who is
not willing to make sacrifices. The
man in business will oftcn find him
self compelled to choose between busi-
ness and pleasure. If he is deter
mined to succeed he will sacrifice the
pleasure for the better and more last
ing result. Lent is season. in which
not only spiritual rewards may be
reaped, but when one may learn the
lesson Of self-control as we'll.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02
A GOOD SHOWING
Minneapolis League Of Catholic WON
on Are We'll Pleased,

The entertainment given by the
Minneapolis League of Catholic wom-
en- on Lincoln's birthday at the Met
rooolitan theater. from a statemen,
made at the last meeting of the or.
ganization by the chairman of the
finance committee. Miss Rose Kane
proved q gratifying success. 1861. q
being the receipts. the total expendi-
lures amounting to $3.50. leaving a
nice balance Of $ss0.25.
Members Of the league are now look.
ing up suitable location with 4
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02
FROM THE CAPITAL

0dAAeS y. IkeedIls udLlOIdl QfeSlueIlI
Ancient Order of Hibernians, left
Thursday for a months trip to points
in Montana, Washington. Oregon and
British Columbia in the interests Of
the order. Incidentally he will visit a
brother at Seattle and other relatives
on the Pacific coast.
Miss Grace Miles and George B.
Magin were married last Saturday
morning at st. Johns Catholic church,
Rev. T. j. Gleason performing the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Kelley
were the attendants. The bride wore
white serge suit and white silk
bonnet trimmed with pink rosebuds
Her corsage was of brides roses and
lilies of the valley. A wedding break
fast was served at the home of the
brides grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Owens, E. 4th vt There
were IS guests. Mr.. Magin and his
bride left for Los Angeles where they
will live.
On Monday evening, Marc!: 4th, the
Hibernians and Daughters Of Erin will
pay their annual tribute to Robert
Emmett at Hibernian hall. A musical
and literary program will be rendered.
The principal speaker of the evening
x,,iI1 :, n
Mr.. and Mrs. P. ]. Haulihan enter
tanned Thursday evening at their home,
Collins street. The guests included
members of Como Division No. SO, La
dies Auxiliary to the Order Of Rail-
way Conductors. The party was in
honor of the Goth wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. Haulihan. Those
winning favors were airs. J. c. Nc
Call, Mrs. J. Collins, Mrs. E. Il. McGiv-
en-, Mrs E. w. Waller and Mrs. G..
Kasenow.
Mrs. c. j. Conroy, county president,
has recovered from an illness of sew
eral weeks. Her absence from A. o.
H. circles has been sorely felt, and her
many friends are pleased to have her
among them again.
A complimentary dinner was ten
dered Tuesday evening by the West
Publishing Co. to four of it's employees
who have been with the firm for 30
years. The dinner was held at the ST..
Paul Commercial club and was at
tended by the heads of the depart
ment and the so Oldest employees. The
honored guests were William L.
Strong, auditor; Charles z. Stowell,
foreman, stereotype department;
Charles L. Dindorf, foreman, mailing
department, and Charles D. Strong,
foreman shipping department. Thirty
years ago when Mr.. Dindorf began
work for the West Publishing Co., he
took the weekly mail in two Wheel
barrows to the postofhce, but today
many. drays and automobiles are re-
quired. At the dinner the four men
talked of "old times''
Word has been received in st. Paul
Of the death of Charles B. Gilbert, ST.,
at Milwaukee last Sunday, one time
secretary of the st. Paul Fro and
Marine Insurance Co. Mr.. Gilbert's
death followed a two years illness. At
! the time of his death Mr.. Gilbert was
blind, having lost his eyesipht through
illness several months ago. Mr.. Gill
bert left st. Paul with his family 16
years ago and located in Chicago. He
vas in the insurance business in the
windy city from the time he left St.
Paul until two years ago, when his
health failed him. He then went to
Milwaukee. He is survived by two
daughters and one son, living in Mil
waukee. and sister. Mrs. F. G. Prest
l713 Summit ave-, st. Paul. The fun
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

Do not fear for the future. If you
live properly now by making the right
use of tho opportunities at hand you
have nothing to fear. Good things arc
as likely to happen as bad.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

view Of opening up lunch room in
the down town district for the pur-
pose Of giving the working girl good
luncheon for small amount of money,
Engaged in good work the members
of this new organization rave started
out with an earnestness that deserves
the utmost commendation.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

The Htbbing, MIMI, Hibernians are
actively engaged in preparing for the
celebration which is to take place in
that city OH st. Patrick's day under
the auspices of the A. o. II. and aux
Hilary. That the entertainment will
prove one of the best to be given in
sthe state goes without saying. Hon
d. w. I.awler Of st. Paul has prom
Used to be present on tile, occasion
and will deliver the principal address
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

In the two great parties the men
who have been particularly assisted
in their candidacy by the announce
ment OF Theodore Roosevelt that he is
again in the field for President, are
Senator Cummins of Iowa and Speak
er Clark of Missouri. This is what
may be drawn from the political
checkerboard covering events of the
past week.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

Father Robert Hugh Benson. who is
. the son of the late Anglican Archbish-
op of Canterbury and a convert to the
Catholic Church. is of the opinion that
in the course of half Il century an
American may sit on the Papal
throne.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02
A HISTORICAL CAMPAIGN.

MIR. ROoSeVelt's announcement that
he will accept the Republi IAN nomina-
ton if it is rendered to him. though
not unexpected. has. nevertheless add
ed an element to the political situation
which will make the coming campaign
one of the most remarkable. if not the
most remarkable. in the history of the
country. Prior to this announcement
tent in the ranks of the Republican
party. A large section of the party is
dissatisfied with the Taft administra.
ton. The discomfort has been accen-
tuated by the fact that The trend of
events seems to indicate that Mr.. Taft,
even if nominated, cannot be re-elect-
ed. AS an alternative large number
of the more radical of the progressives
have clustered around Mr.. L.. Toilette.
But even Mr.. La Follette's strenuous
campaign and his exploitation of all
the advanced doctrines of the day
failed to awaken anything like a coun-
try-wide La Toilette sentiment. The
fact has become evident that La Fol-
lette cannot get the nomination. Now
Mr.. Roosevelt steps in and changes the
whole aspect of the matter.
Will Mr.. Roosevelt's declara ton al
leviate the discomfort which has beset
the Republican party? Will the party
unite around him? In our humble
opinion Mr.. Roosevelt's step will only
serve to add chaos to chaos. Taft has
a strong following of friends. La Fol-
lette has his. Where then is Roose-
Welt going to come in?
Mr.. Roosevelt has been called the
most popular man in the country.
There is no doubt that this has been
true. But the reign of popular idols
as a rule is short. They are received
with acclaim only SO long as they do
things that the public approve of. Let
them fall short of their established
standard and the applause quickly
turns to Kisses and jeers. The fact
that Mr.. Roosevelt has been popular is
no reason to think that the people will
approve Of his uncomfortable desire
for power and his setting at naught
the tradition which has been respected
as constitutional provision since the
first president of the United States re-
fused third term.
Mr.. Roosevelt has entered the arena.
evidently going on the assumption
that his breaking of the established
precedent and his opposing the man
whom four years ago he named as his
successor will not diminish his popu-
larity. In this he is making mistake.
1t will be one of the surprises of the
day if the people Of this country unite
behind him or If even his own party
flocks with any degree OF unal1tnlfey
to his standard.
Washington and Jefferson were not
afraid even when there was a popular
demand for their continuance in office
that the destinies of their country
were doomed for the lack Of competent
men. Roosevelt purports to be gener-
ously acceding to popular demand
for, his services. The pretcxt is too
flimsy to keep out the light. Roosevelt
Is ambitious for power. lie is seeking
to crafty his own ambition. That is
all.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

John Redmond expressed his hearty
concurrence in the English govern
ments Home Rule policy as outlined
by MIR. Churchill. So far there is no
of the new bill.
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The reading Of the lives of the saint

r. The reading Of the lives of the saints
= would be an effective way of combat
Sing the tendency to commit suicide
Il (which is so noticeable in this country
ss@@in recent years. On the Church's cal
tendar of sanity men and women there
care. to be found the names of many
@Who had to struggle hard to overcome
Isthe odds against them. There are
gElrlany among them WHO made use OF
their own unfortunate weddings to
stemptation to fortify themselves
agatnst the possibility Of falling again.
worse condition in life Is not
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

hopeless. The lives of the saints at
test this. They offer an inspiration to
nobler and higher ideals. They teach
the lesson that "men may rise on
stepping stones of their dead selves to
higher things"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-02

President James ]. Regain of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians left
Thursday for points in the west. His
trip will extend as far as Seattle and
British Columbia and will cover a
period of a month or more.