The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-07
USE CATHOLICS IN THEIR
NEW PEACE OFFENSlvES

Spain Is and has been for many month!
a hotbed for the propagation and dis
senination OF the most blatant and
ridiculous enemy propaganda. AS the mos
important Of tie Catholic countries no.
yet alig, ed with either Of the world bel
| ligerents. it has become also a focal point
for the concentration of those insidious
peace offensives craftily inausurated ir
Germany. with the ostensib!e sanction OF
the Vatican. looking to an ending of hos
tlites by agreement or compromise be-
fore Germany and Austria can be crushed
into humility by their foes.
Following closely upon an editorial in
the pro-German organ Ell Dia, urging the
| Spanish government to attempt a third
overture for an early peace. comes the
following German wireless despatch. en-
anating from Nauen. a Prussian city about
seventeen mics northwest from Potsdam
which has been the source of much OF the
most persistent enemy propaganda gwen
currency in Spain. The wireless, under
date Of July II. said
The General Assembly OF the German
Catholic Press Association sends tele-
gram OF congratulation to the Catholics
of Spain, with special reference to the
Catholic press of that country. to the fol-
lowing effect:-'The Assembly confides in
the support Of the Spanish Catholic press
for the united action In favor OF the re-
esta blishment Of harmony between the
Christian nations, based on the principles
fixed by the Pope. The Assembly extends
it's thanks and appreciation to the span
ish Catholic press for it's admirable atti-
tude Of just neutrality during the war.
Would Use Catholics.
This despatch was printed joyfully by
all the pro-German newspapers OF Spain
Ell Correo Espahol, the organ OF the
Jaimistas. owned by Don Juan Of Bour-
bon, a newspaper generally regarded as
the most reactionary in the country.
journal in close sympathy with the clergy
RESPONDS to the enemy appeal in a column
and a half editorial in which, assuming
to speak for the Catholic press OF Spain.
It says
1T is unnecessary for us to urge the
Catholic press of Spain to undertake this
beautiful and highly dignified task. The
Catholic press of Madrid and Of the prov
noes know how to comply with this sa-
cred duty. The task is magnificent. colos-
sal titanic But it can be realized IL the
Catholics Of the entire world set aside the
rancors and bad passions engendered by
the war
from the points of their pens let ideas
flow inspired by the voice of the Vatican.
so as to carry into their articles the noble
sentiments they hold for the love OF the
worlds peace. What grander crusade can
thew undertake? We the Legitinlists the
political name for the party OF the royai
nretender) those who remain faithful TO
the pure doctrines of the Church. are
ready for anything. In such a sublime
cause we will not. rest. Viva the peace
counselled and defended by the august
vicar of Jesus Christi,
AS indicative of the close cooperation
existing between the German propa ganda
emanating from Nauen and historical
events in the capitals OF the Teutontc
Powers, It is interesting to note that on
the same day on which the above wireless
was sent from Nauen there came through
the same news channel voluminous re-
ports Of the declarations Of Count Burian.
the Austrian Minister Of state. who. fol-
lowing the speech of the German Chan
cellor. said Only differences relating &c
territory exist between The belligerents
There is no noticeable difference concern
ing the conception Of justice. liberty.
honor. peace to the nations and equality
policy WE ARE ALWAYS READY TOI
OPEN PEACE NEGOTIATIONS WITH
ALL OUR ENEMIES
Try to Enlist Pope.
The new peace offensive Of the hard
pressed Central Powers and the activity
displayed in enlisting the cooperation of
the Catholic Church in favor Of a peace
based upon the Vatican proposals is coinci-
lent with &c: tain events which undoubtedly |
have an important bearing upon this |
A month or more ago the |
Prime Minister OF Spain. Sehor Maura |
sailed in person at the house Of the Papal |
\nnrin II, ai,io fnr IN
an hour ctoseted in secret conference. The |
Incident evoked little comment at the |
me, and 1t was generally believed that the |
proposal for the removal of the Holy See
rom Rome to Spain was again under dis
,ussion.
Since thSt meeting with the Prime Min
ster the Nuncio has visited Lisbon and
las re-es'a b!isbed diplomatic relations be-
ween the Vatican and the Republic of
'ortugai. At an even later date similar
Citations have been established by tn.
Holy Sea with Japan and China and the
eQuisIte diplomatic appointments have
'een gazetted. To thoughtful men in
Madrid this unusual activity on the part /
4 the Vatican at time when the enemy
9 openly seeking to utilize the prestige l.
II the Church in its peace propa ganda ap-
ears ot immense importance
Now note the clumsy cunning OF the
Teuton:c intrigue; observe how deftl'
Germany co1trives to convey to neutra |
auning fiatfery. that her services will |
OF go unrewar ded IL she aids in pulling
he Teuton1c chestnuts out of the fire
gain from the prolific propa ganda fac
Dry Of Nauen comes the following EXCERPT
rom Jasul. the Official organ Of the
,oumanian governmental government
ov- under the heel Of Ge-r1arv--
Far from permitting herself to be in
eieled by the warning nations. and ir
pite Of all the gIittering promises ah6
threatening words. Spain has faithfully
Maintained her neutral ground. The Z
-uits of so sensible decision will not be
,nR in appearing. The old glory which
lade her name famous in history will be
ers once more TIE peenta is increa siro /
pidly In value The Spanish army is
tact and ready to prevent any attack
pom the country's interests. "a.
1T might not be altogether Impossible ,
,r Spain to receive some compensation
" her strict neutrality in the future
Spain, Great nation of the past you !;
ave been truly fortunate in your de- =
sion and we, who at the critical moment =
ere less sensible than you. feel envious =
deed of your fortune"
or course. the pro-German press OF 8
adrd has given this irnrassioned. out !,
irst from Germanized Roumania full h
commence
In view of the German Catholic Press /,
sociation's laudation OF Spanish news ;.
lpers for Their "admira BILE attitude Of
st neutrality and impartiality during 81
e war. 1t seems reasonable to give pub ).
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