Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-31

certain publication which he said he
would not name was allowed to be
circulated through our postal depart
ment although it contained wfckedly
vile and illuminating statements
about the Catholic church and people.
He asked if the 800, 900 members of
this order did not have some among
them who would stand behind the leg
islators who should endeavor to have
the statutes so amended that to cir
culate such matter through the mails
would be a crime.
I present this to yo utonightss he
said in conclusion in the state of the
birth of Columbianism, where this or
der originated, spreading its wings.
not only throughout the United
Panama, and in the Philippine Is
lands. In appeal to you, as a part of
the strata of this great nation, to
stand for the rights Of all people. and
especially yourselves, when the calum-
niator is at hand
Our great president has said that
our country. recognition will not be
given to rulers who obtai ntheir seats
by murder.
The Mexican question is one that
you should consider.
Our president said in addition that
the solution of the Mexican ques-
ton depended so much upon the
rights Of property, that he hoped that
when Il stable government was formed
it would recognize individual rights in
the property of the citizen. When the
time comes that a stable government
is formed, will the Catholic 1aymen
stand behind the president, and ask
him not to recognize any government
that makes the destruction of the
Catholic religion the basis upon which
it rests. The shocking example of
rapine in Mexico stands out at this
hour as the greatest blot on it's escut-
cheon, and that by men seeking to
rule. The day will come when it will
have a stable government. In that
day you and I should ask our gov
eminent that in recognizing the Mex
lean government it recognize men who
have consciences and hearts. and that
its foundation shall not rest upon
der and rapine.
From Catholic University.
Rev. Edward A. Pace, d. D., dean Of
studies at the Catholic university at
Washington, was not on the list of as
signed speakers, but was called upon
at this point, and responded pleasing
ly but briefly, referring to the great
work that the Knights of Columbus
had done in the donations of scholar
ships in the university.
This is the work in which the Cath
eIic layman should engage. He is part
of the nation. He should engage in its
WOTk N every puDIlC dCl. ne
make his presence felt and known by
his sterling qualities and nobility Of
character. He is part and parcel of
this land. Why hold aloof? Why not
enter into the discussion of every pub
lie question, and become part and par
eel of it?
This is the work I commit to you to
do.
State Deputy MuIligan.
He was followed by William J. Null
Egan of Thompsonville, state deputy,
who spoke strongly upon the topic Our
Order.
Mr.. MuIIfgan said in part
The Knights of Columbus have done
an enormous amount of good work
during the thirty odd years of its ex-
istence; nothing has been left undone
to provide for the care and education
of the orphans, hospitals for the sick.
relief of the needy, instruction for the
ignorant and, above all, the promul-
cation of those Christian principles
essential to the life of any great ma
ton. That at this time we want the
world to know and we bear testimony
to the fact that at q time when