The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-03-24
THE BASIS OF PEACE.


THE BASIS OF PEACE
The report that the Pope is about his first omen
step towards securing in Europe more than
welcome The world realizes that he the on,v
that can stop the awful carnage.
The exclusion of the Papacy from the councils of ma
lions was political bunder Had the Holy Father been
IN position to enter actively into the international politics
OF Europe at the time being discussed in the ca
nets it is probable the world not now be suffering
the most nhuman conflict that has ever dsgraced the
human race For political considerations the Pope was
ignored This bnder deprived European diplomacy Of the
moral authority with which the Holy See would have in
vested It, Not only Catholic but Catholic people in
look to the Pope conscience of the
religious world.
The events of the three years have taught the
lions that the future reconstruction international law
must recognize the unique influence of
the Papacy There is growing opinion among al, kinds
and conditions of people which welcome the Pope into
the councils of the world 1t is question of
sovereignty 1t means nothing than the Pone az
spiritual sovereign will be accorded freedom that ia
necessary to exercise the influence which he a,ono
TO establish that justice and good will
winch is the only sure foundation international peace
ST. PATRIck's DAY IN THE LEGISLATURE
The following Joint Resolution of the Irish Aoer;c,
OF the Legislature Of the Minnesota on
March 18th, 1917 was offered by Mr.. Lennon:
whereas fhis is the 18th day of March, known to all
men as ST. Patrcks Day. day dear heart of everv
true Irshman, and day which the world naural1v
TO the true sons of Ireland the privilege of cele
bratng their nativity in fitting manner and
whereas Inc Sons OF Ireland wherever they have gone
about the world have remained to their memories
of the Gould Sod sought to inculcate the nr.
virtues and principles of that long suffering but triumph
ant and undefeated country, and s.>.. y
whereas The true 1rishman, wherever he has settled
mas carried with him the spirit of friendines unselsh
service genial human fellowship and noble shirt Of
and political independence has contributed
to every nation freely his ability his energy and his de-
voton to high principles and
Whereas However few in numbers the irish NOV no
in any community they always make themselves felt and
fully capable OF uphoding their and making them
selves force in the community and
whereas In America the Irish have played a prominent
and important part in all the that have
developed country have exerted great nAuence
upon our craftsmanship government social life:
and in the great struggles through which we have
tney nave freey given their lives in behalf the liberty
OF our nation and the principles popular governments
their blood mngng battle field with the blood
OF every nationality with the splendid effort to make the
united States truly the leader of all the world in point
ing the way OF human freedom and government and
Whereas During the darkest days of our great civil
war the patriot hearts in Ireland with the United
States in its effort sustain nation whole and ndivis
ble, and,
Whereas In Minnesota, in other states sons of
Ireland have shed the warmth light of their kindly
human sentiment and affection throughout our society,"
and added of luster and splendid service
OF our galaxy of heroes and statesmen, and,
Whereas Especially in this Legislature the Irish have
always been prominent and only added to the
exctements of our hours of conflict have been ever
ready to heal the legislative battle with the
winning smiles and kindly words of forgiveness and
have ghtened dreary days routine by their wit
and pleasantly.
Therefore. Be 1t Resolved by the House and the Senate
coHcurring fitting tribute and token to our worthy
who the shamrock sing about the river
Shannon that they be only permitted but invited
and urged to present such ceremony celebration as
may most ngy do honor to their native land and most
happily entertain the members the Leeislature and
that appreciation the Irish
contingent our appreciation of impartiaity of
the true lrishman which makes him just as willing to fight
one man as another and equally willing to besow his
smiles and favors and true friendships upon race as
upon another, and
Be 1t Further Resolved That LEGISLATURE in thus
turning it's further deliberations to it's Irish American
associates does honor not alone shman and his
achievements but feels especially is giving recog
milton to the one especially splendid characteristic of the
Irshman namely his sense Of true brotherhood and his
Willingness to open his heart hand to men of
all nattonalties, gladly and without reserve
Be It Further Resolved That the Irish American of this
Legislature anticipating in the past the friendly and
brohery feeling expressed on this day towards rs do
hereby cordially thank the Lieut. Governor and Speaker
of the House. and all members Legislature for the
courteses extended to this OCCASION which ia an
dear to and in this express the sentiments of the
many thousands of loyal the great State of
Minnesota.
Be Further Resolved That copy of these resolutions
be spread on the Journal of the House and Senate
Which adopted.