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The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
A Nonconformi.ts Tribute.

Mr.. Poole, an English Nonconform-
list, who has spent five years in Ire
land, stated, in lecture at the Dawn
Of Freedom Branch of the U. I. L.,
Belfast, last week, that the Noncon-
formists of England were heart and
soul with Ireland. Talking about
Catholic intolerance and the enmity
between Catholics and Professionals, he
had never seen any of it. What was
al! the trouble about now? Because
those who created it were afaid that
the class ascendancy that they enjoy
would be broken if Home Rule be-
came an accomplished fact in Ire
land. Talk about persecution or in
tolerance-he had never seen it ex-
cept in the Episcopalian Church in
Ireland. They were the most intol-
Grant, bigoted class Of people he had
ever met in all his life. They seemed
to think there was no good outside
their own communion.
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
TRIED AND FOUND WANTING.

Now that Mr.. Roosevelt has been
foiled in his attempt to get the NOM
ination of the Republican party and
the Democrats have chosen candi-
date who is conceded to be both
popular and progressive. the country
will have chance to make a truer
estimate of the sage of Oyster Bay.
Mr. Roosevelt has all along contended
that his efforts were directed solely
in the interest of his country and
that so far as his personal ambition
il concerned the outcome of the
fight he is waging is matter of ut
ter Indifference. He has assured the
country that he does not care wheth-
err he wins or loses so long as the
progressive movement succeeds. If
words are guarantees of patriotic
motives then it must be conceded
that Mr.. Roosevelt is phenomenal
patriot.
But circumstances have put him to
the test The Democrats have adopt
ed progressive platform and nom-
mated progressive leader who is
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
Clark Walked 60 Miles.

An interesting story of how Speak,
er Clark once disobeyed his father
and was obliged to walk go miles
with copy Of the works of repre-
sentative authors under his arm was
told at the Speakers headquarters
recently. Representative Booher, Of
Missouri, told the story, as follows:
Champ Clark was going to school
at Pennsylvania, KY. 1t was 60 miles
from his home and it cost IS for him
to get home. Five dollars was for
tune to Champ and so at the end Of
his term when he received a letter
and the required sum he was told to
hurry home lest the expenses increase.
Speaker Clark took that five and
bought copy of representative Eng
lish authors. He carried them for 60
miles under his arm. The walk took
several days, but the books are now
among the best priced possessions Of
the Clark library"
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
THE PLATFORMS
OF the Republican and Democratic
Parties.

The Democratic platform adopted
at the national convention declares
for the following:
Tariff reform in the shape of a
downward revision of schedules SO as
to bring about a speedy reduction in
the necessaries of life, the placing on
the free list "all articles which enter
into trust controlled products and
articles of American manufacture
which are sold abroad more cheaply
than at home"
The rigorous enforcement Of GRIM
inal as well as civil laws against
trusts and trust officials, law defin-
ing the conditions upon which cor
porations shall be permitted to en-
gage in interstate trade, legislation
restoring to the Sherman antitrust
law, the strength of which has been
sapped by judicial interpretations"
The maintenance of the three co-ordi-
nate branches of federal government
States rights. against usurpation OF
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
THE SACRED HOST.

The Sacred Host! What unfathom-
able mysteries are sealed therein!
What a loving, tangible guarantee of
the eternal solicitude of God for man!
How unspeakably full of awe is the
thought that the Omnipotent Maker
and Mover of the Universe should
place Himself at the beck and call
of erring, sinful man in the Sacred
Host!
In receiving the Sacred Host how
often are we mindful Of the divine
solemnity of the act in which we par
ticipate? How often do we stop to
think that to US is given what to
angels is denied? How often do we
mediate on the thought that in &C
cepting from the hands Of the priest
the Consecrated Particle we are re-
ceiving the greatest prize that life
has to offer? Yet such is actually the
case. We may have ambitions for
worldly office and for worldly honors,
for wealth and luxury, to do great
deeds and to meet great men. But
no matter how many or how great
our aspirations the fullest attainment
OF them all would not be attaining q
point out of possible infinity of
points when compared with receiving
with a pure heart and peaceful
conscience that Gift of Gifts, the Sa-
cred Host.
The Sacred Host! Food COR the
hungry, Drink for the thirsty, Rest
for the weary, Hope Of the despond-
ent, Healer of the wounds and dis
eases of the soul, Life of those who
are dead in sin. The Sacred Host!
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13

a society the purpose of which will
be Ito save the lives of remaining
American flyers" is one that is to be
heartily commended. The members
Of the society are required to pledge
themselves not to fly in aeroplanes
that they do not consider safe; they
will be free to seek action against
promoters of aviation meets who
force unsafe flights and they will ar
range for an interchange of expert
ences. 1t is the hope of the new or
ganization to cut down the death rate
of aviators. The movement is worthy
OF the support of every man and wo-
man who holds life to be the most
precious of earthly possessions.
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certainly not boss-ridden. He enters
the race nailed as a progressive not
only by Democrats but by thousands
OF Republicans as we'll. He has a
clean record of honest dealing. He
has given an administration as gov
ernor that has been eminently salts
factory and promises his best service
to the nation If elected to the presi-
dency. II now Mr.. Roosevelt is sim
cere in his desire to support the pro-
gressive movement, and not suffering
from a mania to lead it, what would
be the logical move for him to make
in the present circumstances? It
would be to give his support to Will
sons candidacy.
The reasons are evident enough. If
MIR. Roosevelt does not support Will
son he is not only splitting his own
party but he is doing his utmost to
split up the progressive vote and
thereby weaken the movement
Should he command sufficient
strength. he might defeat it entirely.
On the other hand If he is as patriot
ic as he claims to be and has no
other desire than to see the progress
sive movement succeed, he can make
himself most useful by withdrawing
from the race entirely. But this Mr..
Roosevelt will not do. He believes in
the progressive movement only in
so far as it is built up around him.
self as nucleus. He has one more
ambition to crafty. He knows his
chances of election aren't worth
counterfeit penny; but he was de-
feated by Taft at Chicago and now
he wants to get revenge. He would
consider himself indicated if he
could poll a larger popular vote than
Taft this fall. That is his ambition
now and recent developments show
that to be the extent to which he is
interested in progressive politics.
The nation may now gain a new
estimate Of the man who has been
crying SO loud about his patriotism
and his humanitarianism. The issu-
ance Of a call for convention to
nominate him under the present cir
cUmstances reveals the real Roose-
welt. He weeps not for his nation but
for himself. He has been tried and
found wanting.
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
THE BLACK DESPAIR.

The demand for "white hopes" still
far exceeds the supply. The sporting
fraternity, or at least the Caucasian
element of it, has now twice expert
enced the humiliation Of seeing their
aspirants turn out to be hopeless
whites. The dusky African in the
meantime, perched on the pinnacle of
pugnacious fame. has been smiling a
dark smile of tantalizing satisfaction
at the jealous competitors for his
throne. Two years ago Jeffries tried
to come back, but the husky negro's
fists blocked the way and, notwith-
standing the number of passes, he
couldn't get by. This year Flynn
tried to take the fort by bombarding
it with his head, but the police insist
ed that head-work Is not to be toll
Grated in the prize ring and accord
ingly declared that the fort still
stood. Johnson thereupon gathered
in his cash and set out to receive
ovations from his admiring friends,
and to mingle with the other great
men of his me.
The second white hope has hope
lessly fuiled-in spite of his name He
was no match for the dark despair.
Blows flashed from the black cloud
with such stunning rapidity that
Flynn could make little progress
against the storm. 1t was the fore
boding of a dark reign.
But let us not take the blighting
of the white hope too seriously.
There are worthier ambitions than
that of pugilist There will be more
hope for the white race when the
race ceases to hope for the fame OF
the prize ring. The one commend
able feature Of the recent fight was
that it aroused but meager enthusi-
asm. In that there is hope. Even If
Johnson is never beaten by white
man it is still possible that the white
race will survive the shock.
Besides in few years there will
be no need for white hope. High
and loose living is the leveler of the
giants of the prize ring. Dissipation
is the champion of fighters. 1t will
do it's work. 1t only needs time to
come back.
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13

power by the federal government.
regulation of Interstate commerce by
federal authority, income tax, presi-
dental primaries, a single presiden-
tial term, modification of the law
of injunction, and the maintenance Of
the rights of organized labor, fed
eral department of labor, for the full
enforcement of pure food and civil
service laws, for the independence of
the Philippines.
The Republican platform adopted at
Chicago, declares for the unfolding
OF the integrity of the courts, for a
law for the simplihcation Of the pro-
cess of impeachment of Judges or
other officials but opposing the recall
as unnecessary and unwise. For a
criminal law to punish restraint OF
or monopoly in trade, the enforce
ment of interstate commerce laws and
the appointment of an Interstate COM
merce board, a protective tariff in
behalf of American industries and
wages, prompt and scientific inquiry
into the high cost of living and i'm
mediate steps to remedy the same, q
revision of the banking system to
prevent financial disturbance, con-
servation Of natural resources, for
the continued development of the
navy, public health measures, pro-
lection Of women and children wage
earners, regulation of immigration,
safeguarding passengers and sailors
at sea.
Both platforms contained a number
of planks on subjects of compara-
lively minor Importance.
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13

to be: % To advise the King &C.
cording to the best of his cunning
and discretion. (2) To advise for the
Kings honor and good Of the pub
lie, without Partially through affec-
ton, love, doubt or dread. (3) To
keep the Kings counsel secret. az
To help to strengthen the execution
OF what shall be resolved. CO. To
Withstand all persons who would at
tempt the contrary. (6) To avoid
corruption. And, lastly, in general.
To observe, keep, and do all that O
good and true counsellor ought to do
to his Sovereign Lord. Sir Edward
Carson's methods Of translating that
oath into action, especially 'in help
ing the execution of what shall be
resolved" and "in withstanding all
persons who would attempt the con-
trary," are explained in his own
words: "After the pronouncement of
the Government in relation to Ulster
he intended when he went over there
to break every law that was pos
sible, and to let the Government take
their own course" The question
must arise, How long is the retention
of his name on the roll Of Privy
Councillors, from which the names Of
men have been erased by the sover-
eign's own hand for infinitely smaller
offenses, to be permitted by Gov
eminent whose members regard
themselves bound by oath to strength
Ell the execution Of what shall be re-
solved-in other words, the policy OF
a responsible Executive-and to with
stand all persons who would attempt
the contrary?-The Weekly Freeman
(Dublin).
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
scheme which, if logically carried out,

scheme which, if logically carried out,
would give any section of the coun-
try the right to do just as it chose
without regard to what the rest Of
the nation desired. It would be the
first step in the disintegration Of Ire
land.
But the Tories who proposed the
amendment knew it would not pass
Their purpose was to raise ques-
ton for debate in order to prolong
the discussion and detain the passage
OF the bill In making the proposal,
however, they made an admission
which is one of the strongest argu-
ments yet advanced in favor of the
bill. They have conceded the right
Of twenty-eight counties of Ireland to
have Home Rule. Seven-eighths Of
the country is entitled to self-govern-
ment, according to this admission
Only one-eighth should be exempt
from the operation of the bill. There
by the whole Tory argument against
Home Rule falls fiat. 1t is a funda-
mental principle of all just govern
ments that the voice Of the majority
shall be the guide in all govern
mental procedures. When Ulster ad-
mits that seven-eighths Of Ireland
should have disagreement what
further need Of paying any attention
to the opposition cry Are they to
expect seven eighths of the country
to defer to the wishes Of one eighth
when to do so means the disintegra-
ton of the country? Nothing could
be more absurd. Logically carried
out it would mean that every prov
ince, every county or section, no
matter how small, would have the
right to secede from the rest when
ever 1t saw fit. 1t would mean
government of no stability, govern
ment of whimsicalities.
The proposal was not only absurd
but it was hurtful to the cause of
the Tories. 1t was an admission
which in their palpably weak posi-
ton they could i'll afford to make. II
the Tories are willing to admit that
seven eighths of Ireland ought to
have Home Rule they should be will
ing to conflne their future demands
to making the bill as agreeable as
- fI@ frao
eighth.
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13

Nothing propaganda, and you are also
familiar with the more recent revival
of that propaganda under the name
of the American Protective Associa-
ton. Both of these movements were
intended to lay drastic and most in
tolerant prescription upon foreign
born people and upon the member
ship of the Catholic Church.
THE era of Know Nothingism was
before my day, but know as mat
ter of history, that the Democratic
party fought the movement tooth and
nail and destroyed it. When A. P. A.
ism was projected and raised a threat
ening hand against the equality OF
American citizenship because of the
accident of birth and because of re-
ligious conviction, happened at that
time to have the honor of being the
Governor of Missouri. Without a mo-
ment of hesitation put myself in OPP
position to the movement. At the
meeting of the Democratic State Con-
vention in 1894, wrote resolution
denouncing A. p. A.-ism, and was
successful in having it incorporated
in the party platform then adopted.
1.-THE Democratic party as an or
ganization followed a similar course
throughout the country, and A. P. A.
ism, like Know Nothingism, disap-
peared as an active force in public
affairs. Still there can be no doubt
that the intolerant spirit of these
movements remains. 1t turks quies-
cent, but it is still in the minds and
hearts of many men. I will not say.
for 1 would be most unwilling to be-
lieve that any senator supporting that
educational test approves the intol-
Grant spirit and un-American doc
trines of Know othingism or A. P.
A.-ism; nevertheless, this educational
test is but one form of giving new
life and vigor to that spirit and those
doctrines. I cannot support a propo-
sition so strongly marked with in
tolerance as this one"
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
The Old Story.

Tomorrow" he promised his con-
science, tomorrow mean to be
good;
Tomorrow I'll think as ought to; to-
morrow I'll do as I should;
Tomorrow I'll conquer the habits that
hold me from Heaven away"
But ever his conscience repeated one
word, and only, to-day"
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, thus
day after day it went on;
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow-tlll
youth like vision was gone;
Till age and his passions had written
the message of fate on his brow,
And forth from the shadows came
Death, with the pitiless syllable,
"Now"
Dennis A. Mccarthy in Catholic Mes
senger.
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
A DEMOCRATIC YEAR.

Standing in marked contrast to the
attitude of the factions of the Repub-
lican party toward the nominee of
the Chicago convention is the atti-
tude of united Democracy toward
the choice of the Baltimore conven-
ton. While the Roosevelt followers
are hostile to Taft and Taft's own
followers are coolly acquiescent, re-
alizing that their candidate has
scarcely a fighting chance, the Demo-
Gratis throughout the country are en-
thusiastic in their praise of Wilson.
Without casting reflection on any Of
the candidates who came before the
convention, it is doubtful if the party
could have named man whose
chances of victory next November
would be greater than the chances Of
the present nominee. Woodrow Will
son is an independent and aggressive
statesman. He is learned in history
and Jurisprudence. He has studied
the problems of history and analysed
them. In the two years that he has
been governor of New Jersey he has
demonstrated his ability to apply his
knowledge to the problems at hand
and at the same time to keep him
self free from the domination OF
bosses. He has made successful
governor. The Baltimore convention
has paid tribute to his success.
Wilson's nomination is new de-
parture in politics. He has only re-
Gently entered the political arena.
Hitherto he has been noted for his
scholarship rather than for his politi-
cal activity. His acceptance and dis
charge of public trust is disproof
Of the theory that scholarship and
craftsmanship cannot go hand in
hand. Wilson's success will have the
effect of putting politics on higher
level. 1t will help to remove from
the political game the faint of cor
ruption and inspire men of honesty
and ability to take an interest in the
affairs of state.
Woodrow Wilson enters the pres
ent campaign under the most favor
able auspices of any Democratic can
didate who received the nomination
in the past half century. The Demo
cratic party is united behind him.
The Republicans are sDlit into ire
concilable factions. Taft's admins
tration has been so unpopular that
even with his party united he could
hardly hope to win. Roosevelt has
proven himself more ambitious than
sincere. Wilson would have excel
lent chances Of winning with either
Taft or Roosevelt running on the Re.
publican ticket. With them both OPP
posing him his chances should be
even greater.
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
From the Capitol.

Mr.. Patrick O'Brien, aged "a years,
died at the residence of his son, John
J. O'Brien, $50 Como avenue, Mon
day. The funeral took place from the
above residence Wednesday at $3.50
a. m. Services were held at st. Vim
cents church at o'clock. Interment
at Calvary cemetery.
A pretty wedding was solemnized
last week at the Assumption
church when Miss Marie Gertrude
Bichler became the bride of John F.
Bailey. Rev. Father Eugene OBLIGATED.
Miss Loretta Haas presided at the or
gan and Miss Sadie Loughran sang
several solos. Miss Mae Bailey was
Miss Bichler's maid of honor, and the
bridesmaids were Miss Sophie Segiel
and Miss Cecile Helm. Little Grace
Calvin was flower girl. William N.
Bichler, brother of the bride, was Mr..
Bailey's best man and P. Bailey and
Dan Connolly were ushers.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. Elk.
Fuller avenue, was the scene of a
wedding charming in its simplicity.
Wednesday of last week, when Miss
Rose Shannon, sister of Mrs. Elk, be-
came the bride of Martin Luedkte. Rev.
Father ]. P. Rowan of st. Joseph's
Catholic church off1ciated Miss Helen
Shannon was her sisters maid of
honor and Daniel Williams Of Minne-
apolis was Mr.. Luedkte's best man.
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
THE PRIESTHOOD AND CULTURE

Cardinal Logue uttered sentiment
that will be received with general &C
cord when in his address at the clos
ing exercises of st. Patrick's College,
Maynooth, he said that it was not
only necessary that ecclesiastical stu
dents should be we'll informed in the
professional studies which enable
them to fulfill their vocation, but that
ample provision should be made for
their training and their culture in all
subjects to which Importance is at
tached at the present time.
There is special reason why &C.
clesiastical students at the present
day, and especially Irish ecclesiastical
students, should take care that they
are not only we'll trained on strictly
ecclesiastical subjects, but on sub
jects of general culture" said the
Cardinal, because they must stand
second to none in the country in mere
intellectual matters. We have pro-
vided, thank God, for the young lay
Catholics of Ireland at present the
means of acquiring the very highest
university education. They are avail
ing of 1t in numbers; and it would
be very injurious to the priesthood
hereafter If they found that the pas
tors Of the people are second to them
in any of these branches of secular
knowledge. So that the greatest i'm
portance should attach not merely to
the strictly ecclesiastical studies, but
to these secular studies ALSO"
In these words Cardinal Logue has
voiced a sentiment which every Cath
Ole at some time or other feels. The
priest occupies a position of respon-
sibility and trust in his parish. He
is the leader and guide of his flock
He is respected for his learning as
we'll as for his exalted vocation. To
find him deficient in secular knowl-
edge, to find him lacking in culture,
is to be disappointed in him.
The Catholic layman likes to feel
that the priest is not inferior to the
most intellectual man in the COM
munity. He finds security and con-
ISOLATION in the thought. It strength
ems his faith and increases his admir-
alton of the priesthood. The more
familiar the priest is with the arts
and sciences, the more accurately he
is informed on the trend of modern
theories, in a word, the more thor
ough and up-to.date his education. the
more respect will he command.
Clergy and laity will heartily agree
with Cardinal Logue that the general
education and culture of ecclesiastical
students is second only in Importance
to distinctly ecclesiastical training.
The faith is too precious to be intrust-
ed to any but the most expert defend
ers.
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
carson's Oath.
important statement"

The important statement" why
not call it "the ?"-of
the Right Hon. Sir Edward Carson
at the Women's Amalgamated Union
list and Tariff Reform Association
that when he went to Ulster he elm
tended to break every law that was
possible" makes it worth while, per-
haps, to direct attention to the Privy
Councillors oath. which was taken
by this unique member of that aug
ust body. The duty of a Privy Coun-
cillor appears from the oath of Of
fee, which consists of seven articles
(whose observance by Sir Edward
Carson must commend itself to every
one. even "the man in the. street'),
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
Had Left His Verdict.

A jury trial in western town had
gone along for more than an hour
when the trial judge discovered that
the panel was shy Juror.
"What does this mean?" he roared.
There are only IL jurors in the box;
where is the twelfth"
please, your honor" answered one
Of the II, che has gone away from
here on some other business, but he
has left his verdict with me-"
The Irish standard., 1912-07-13
ULsTER's FATAL ADMISSION.

The straights to which the Tories
are reduced in opposing the Home
Rule bill may be imagined from their
latest, widest and most nonsensical
proposal. which was to exclude An
trim, Armagh, Down and Derry, four
counties in extreme northeast Ulster,
from the operation of the Home Rule
bill. Such proposal, Of. course,
could not be considered for moment
by the Irish party. It would mean.
in the first place. minority rule. and
in the second place the. success of a