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The Irish standard., 1919-05-03
PRESIDENT WILSON IN THE ROLE OF
PORTIA.

In greater degree than anything that has thus
far come out of the Peace Conference President
Wilson's stand on the Italian claims emphasizes
and emblazons the American ideals to the whole
world. He has wisely put the American veto on
the overreaching propensties of the Italian politi
clans who would make their "irredenta" include the
whole Adratc littoral, and thus exclude the pent-up
Jugo-Slavs from even "look-in" on the sea- With
the pertinacity of Shyock the Italian premier de-
mands his bond, meaning thereby all that was nom
mated in the secret treaties of 1915, to which the
then Allied powers were all parties One of these
parties, Russia is now defunct and the other obli-
gees saw way to escape the forfeiture until
Portia to their in the form of President
Wilson. Eagerly they have entrusted their defense
in his hands, though they aware of his disap-
proval of agreements of the kind that they have
entered into the dark and devious ways of Micha-
velian diplomacy.
Like the learned Doctor of Law in the Shake
spearean drama, our Portia first acclaimed as a
Daniel come to judgment, but as the case proceeds
initial stages He has too rigidly insisted upon
examining the intrinsic merits of the claim of the
plaintiff, with the result that the latter suddenly
departs from court and hies away to Rome in high
dudgeon. Matters thus left in suspense until
his return and the is reopened. Meanwhile it is
found that Fiume, the pound of flesh in the con-
troversy, is not nominated in the bond at ALL The
secret treaties found to contain large conces-
sions to the Italians along the Dalmaton coast in
the event of victory for the Allies, but Fiume was
llOt IL llle ue Guy lldu Dcc possession
of Austria Hungary being part of the Magyar
kingdom, and its disposition was not subject of
determination under the London pact That agree
nent, too was formulated before Americas ehtry
into the war, and America might we'll refuse to
acquiesce in its provisions on the ground that all
Of the other Allies had withheld from her notice of
Its existence until the opening of the peace negotia
Stions.
But President Wilson does not base his oppo-
stion to the sweeping claims of Italy technical
grounds, but rather upon the principles Of justice
and the intrinsic points Of fairness involved Amer
has stood sponsor for the new Jugo-Slavic nation
The Irish standard., 1919-05-03
GEORGIA CONVENT INSPECTION LAW
HELD INVALID.

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of
Georgia holds that the institutional inspection law
of that state in far authorizes the inspection
of converts is invalid Inasmuch as the principal
purpose of the reforming and regulating busy bodies,
now swarmng like locusts throughout the country,
to "open the converts the decision of the tribunal
of last resort will be highly disappointing to the
Tom Watson tribe of inqusitors To avoid the con-
sttutional inhibition against class legislation the
law was framed as to cover all private institu-
tions "in which persons kept in confinement,
and provided for inspection of these by commit
tees of the grand jury in each county 1t was enact
ed in 1916, and at that time Bishop Ben jamin
Kelly of Savannah, protested its validity, far
it related to converts, and after permitting in
spection by the grand jury, in order to make test
case, he advised the Mothers Superior of several
institutions to refuse admttance to the committees
of the grand jury until the Supreme Court should
decide upon the matter.
The Mothers Superior were ruled into court to
show why they should not be punished for
contempt because of their refusal to admit the jury
men into the converts; but there no evil
dence to show that any persons were kept in con-
nement in them the court decided that the statute
did not apply. There was no appeal taken from
this decsion that it may be regarded settled
issue that the converts immune from "inspec-
tions under the statute and given the status OF
the private homes of religious
With respect to the inspection of orphanages the
act was upheld with the exception of the section
which contained provision for summary process
for the release OF persons confined in such nst'u
tions, regardless of conditions or circumstances.
The obnoxious section annulled, and the re-
mainder of the act sustained.
No serious opposition was offered to the pro-
visions for the inspection of orphanages other
similar institutions by the state officials, though
they are maintained entirely by church and char
table funds. The crux of the controversy the
invasion of the privacy of the sought by the
Watson curio-mongers, and the decision of the Su-
preme Court leaves this inquisitora1 brood as they
were"
The Irish standard., 1919-05-03
HOW ANT1-1R1sh PROPAGANDA WORK IS
DONE

Silence is the principal weapon of the ro-Brtish
newspapers in America in dealing with Irish affairs
The publications in the service of the British propa
gandlsts are under instructions to suppress alto
gether minimize to the utmost all news items
tending to show the advancement of the cause of
Irish freedom An instance that serves to illustrate
this despcable and un-American policy occurred
during the anti-conscription campaign of last fall
in Ireland, when delegation of American CORE
spondents was sent to the Emerald Isle to dope
out charge OF cowardice against the Irish people
because OF their resistance to military coercion.
One of these correspondents, thus commissioned,
not Irish by birth descent sent back to his editor
this disappointing CABLE
Cant find slightest basis for cowardice' imputa-
ton. People here not towards. Ant-conscription
fight of both Sim Feners and Nationalsts made for
conscience sake, because of Irish Home Rule prom
ises broken by alien British Government Will cable
true story tonight.
The 'true story" referred to, however, was lost in
transit in the editorial sanctum for it never ap-
peared
The correspondents to their credit be it said were
real Americans, if their employers were something
eles. Says the Chicago Citizen in an editorial com
ment upon this incident
1t speaks we'll for the intelligence, honor and in
corruptlblty OF the representative American news
paper men who have been in Ireland recently, or
visited the Emerald Isle in the crucial period of the
world war, that ALL practically ALL today the
staunch friends and supporters of Irish freedom and
self-determination.'
Failing in this positive line of defamation of the
Irish people, these degraded and Hessian publica-
tlons have resorted to negative policy, the con-
spiracy of silence program, which be readily
observed in their mercenary columns. But that,
for those journals and periodicals that have adopted
it. 1t is only another of trying to fool all the
people all the time-which is particularly difficult
when the people are Americans
The Irish standard., 1919-05-03
THE NEW ARCHBISHOP OF ST. PAUL.

The archbishop Of St. Paul, in succeeding the
wonderful John Ireland, comes into contrast with
the most striking clerical figure of his day. Ire
lands life reads like romantic adventure, and
his achievements were carried out the big world
stage His successor certainly has not the temper
preate who shaped the Cat holc northwest; but his
training was in the same liberal and American
school, he has the wide outlook of the modern jour
naist he has daring, originality and eloquence, and
it would not surprise me if in due time he took and
held the very first place which Ireland owned in
this Republic AS Bishop of Des Moines he was the
first, and [ think the only bishop to say strong
word for woman suffrage. His experience has been
peculiar so peculiar that under the old conditions he
could hardly have been chosen for the episcopate
1t is hopeful sign to see him in St. Paul-Rev.
John Talbot Smith, in Irish World
The Irish standard., 1919-05-03
THE ANr1-GERMAN LANGUAGE DRIVE.

the German language in the elementary schools
has been extended so to include all foreign Ian
guages. But the real sufferers from such broad
process of elimination would not be the Germans,
as is commonly believed, but the Poles and some
other nationa1ities. The figures given in the Cath
olc Encyclopedia concerning this subject, based
upon compilations of the year 1910, are as follows:
'''The Polish schools have the largest aggregate
attendance. They are scattered all over the coun-
try, but are especially numerous in the large indus
trial centers There were in 1910, 293 Polish par
The Irish standard., 1919-05-03
THE LIMERICK TRoUBLEA TWo-EDGED
= SWORD


ready to be called at the Peace Conference the world
is afforded telling bit of evidence of British admin
lstratlve lncompetency and stupidity in the situa-
ton at Limerick: All Ireland is now practically,
though not technically, under martial law The de
tense of the Realm" Act is in force throughout the
island though the rgors of military regulation have
been relaxed in nearly every other area involved in
the war. The ordinary civil rights and privileges
are still denied to the Irish people. The island is
under the control of British army of OCCUPATION
whose regime is far more drastic and exasperating
than that OF the occupied sections of Germany in
the Rhineland
When the military authorities, perhaps suspecting
another German plot began to enforce martial pro-
persons entering leaving the city to procure per-
mits the Labor Unions aroused to the point
OF resistance. A general strike was ordered and
the commercial and industrial activities of the city
were brought to halt. "Strike Committee' took
charge of all public enterprises. No newspapers
were allowed to be published except by permission
of the committee The Unions have taken charge
of the distribution of all foodstuffs, and have even
issued money in one and ten-shilling notes, which
are guaranteed by the integrity of the workers of
Limerick" Money is being sent from other parts
of Ireland to help the strikers in their economic bat
tie against martial law
The Limerick plan of dealing with autocratic gov
is kind of sovietism that is justified under
the circumstances. 1t is said thus far to have been
carried on with good results, both to the working
and business classes. It has the backing of the
organized labor forces of the country, and may be-
come the nucleus of system of such admnistra-
tons extending not only to the cities Of Ireland but
also to many English cities. Thus the reaction
against the military despotism which the British
government, from sheer blindness and stupidity,
maintains in Ireland may prove calamitous to the
empire: Under a government directed by the labor
forces Ireland would not have long to wait for JUS
tlce and liberty So confident of this is President
De Valera that he recently expressed himself as
willing to trust the common people of Great Britain
to decide the question of Irish independence
If, therefore, the Peace Conference fails to take
up and adjudcate the affairs of Ireland in the inter-
ests of justice and world peace it would not be sur
prising to see inaugurated labor movement in
Great Britain that will! cause serious disturbance
of the existing polticafand economic order through
out the united" kingdoms. Such an eventuality is
indicated in the current trend of events The Lin
erick episode may prove object lesson, of which
Britain may soon have cause to regret the learning
in other cities and centers
The Irish standard., 1919-05-03

shes with schools having an attendance of 98126
and with 1867 teachers Next in number come the
French schools, most of which belong to French
Canadians, and are located in New England These
schools in 1910 numbered l61, with l4SO teachers,
and total attendance of 1888. Bohemian schools,
schools, 7,4lo; and Lithuanian schools, 2,1N. with
corresponding number of teachers of these nation
alities There were formerly many German schools
IN the United States, but schools in German par
shes now generally employ English as the medium
OF instruction. although German is taught also as
one OF the regular classes" (Vol. XIII, p 5S4.)
Catholics OF non-G German origin, therefore, would
obviously be the most numerous sufferers under
the wholesale plan of foreign language elimination
In most cases is quite obvious that the cure would
De worse than the disease The advocates of such
radical measures are doubtless persuaded that they
would constitute the entering wedge which
would eventually split up and destroy the whole
Catholic parochial school system, which Archbishop
Spalding has described as ''the greatest religious
tact in the United States today, maintained with
out any aid by the people who love it,"
The Irish standard., 1919-05-03
THE DRIVE ON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.

The drive on the Catholic school is unAmerican,
because from the first days of the Republic the right
of the parent to send his child to any reputable
school Of his choosing has never been ques-
toned. 1t is unChristan since whatever their pro-
testatons the fact canpot be denied that the object
of attack is the only school system in the country
dawn of reason, to participate in the heritage given
him by the Saviour of the world, In the Catholic
school alone is the child led understand the true
dignity of man image of Almighty God, and
no other school is he taught the sacredness of sub
mission to authority, since all lawful authority is
derived from God, and has its sanction from Him.
The value of these teachings in the promotion of
prosperity Of the State, is obvious AS long as
cruci6x hangs in schoolroom, recalling to innocent
hearts the story OF Gods great love for the world,
50 long must we be prepared for the attack
America
The Irish standard., 1919-05-03
VOICES THAT SHOULD BE HEARD.

In the meantime Irish America knocks at the door
to the Peace conference in Paris through such pow
erful personalities as Messrs Walsh, Dunno and
Ryan, while simultaneously cable from Australia
reports meeting making vehement demand for
Irish liberty in resolution proposed by one
and seconded by another Irish-Australian sol
der who had each won the Victoria Cross in the
recent war-T. p O'Connor, Press CORRESPONDENCE.
The Irish standard., 1919-05-03
WILL THIS BE THE ALTERNATIVE FOR
IRELAND?

(From an interview in the S. F. Call)
Sympathy for ireland has spread all through
the British possessions. You may be sure that it
has spread among great many Of the men in that
army of occupation. And there's another thing you
become very different place The Irish question
has taken on new character and dignity. Great
Britain can't dominate Ireland with impunity any
more. You say that the people of this country ought
not to interfere in Irish affairs Well, I'm going
to tell you that people in all the civilized countries
going to interfere in Irish afairs-the workers.
The British Labor Party isn't the only labor party
that Ireland is counting If Great Britain doesn't
grant Ireland freedom then Ireland will be torn from
her by the greatest uprising of the people that the
world has ever known"
The Irish standard., 1919-05-03

Connected with the Feast of the Finding of the
True Cross which occurs today is this interesting
account of that discovery:
"The place where the Cross was supposed to be
having been excavated, three crosses were discov-
cred at great depth below the surface with them,
though not attached the title that had been fastened
to Lords Cross. Doubt as to which of the three
crosses the title belonged was removed by miracle
After having prayed to God, Macarious, Bishop of
Jerusalem, applied each of the, crosses to woman
who was afflicted with dangerous malady. The
first two produced no results; the third was then
health'
1t was through the efforts of Empress Helen,
mother of Constantine, the Roman Emperor, that
the sacred relic found and placed in the Basica
built by her ORDERS which covers the Holy Sepul-
chre and the Hill of the Cruci6xion
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-30
No Apparent Change in
Situation in Chicago or
Pittsburgh Districts.
BOTH SIDES LAY
CLAIM TO GAINS
Usual Conflicting Statements Issued
From Mills and Strike Headquarters
AThrco Hundred Mon Return to
Work In Plant at Gary-heavy
Rains Drive Pickets to Shelter--
Kenyon to Visit Pittsburgh District.

The inclusion Of the Bethlehem
plants In the strike area has 80
far only served to broaden the
scope Of the conflicting claims of
both sides. Tho ninth day Of the
great struggle opened with the sit
uat!on virtually unchanged, mill
officials issuing their customary
statement that more men
were returning to work
and union leaders countering
with assertions that the strike was
spreading. No further Develop
ments were reported from the
Pittsburgh district. while the only
statement from the Chicago DIST
rict was that, the American tin
plate company plant would be
closed down Tor the week for re-
pairs" -
Several minor disturbances in
the night led to a fear that trouble
mighe be imminent. In Cleveland
picketing was resumed by strikers
following a report that the mills
were about to resume operations.
In Buffalo a few more men re-
ported for work in the Lacka-
wanna. otherwise no changes have
been reported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-30
70 DISCHARGE 10000 OFFICERS
Reduction Necessary 70 Comply with
Congress Bill.

Washington, Sept. so--Approximate-
ly 10000 emergency officers Of the
army who desire to remain In the SER
Vice must be discharged by Nov. !.
the war department announced yester--
day, In order to bring the commission-
ed strength downsto $4,000 officers. as
directed by congress Il: 9. biz st:ned
yesterday by President Wilson.
In statement on the subject the
war department declared that "the
tearing down and shipping the army
into = peace time organization IN a
moro difficult matter than was the
process Of building It up.
''The difficulties OF adjustment have
been increased by the uncertainty as
to the future military policy Of the
government" tho statement says, the
snadequacy. or pay In the face Of the
htSh cost OF living. and the failure OF
all classes to realize that economies
must be promptly met. 5 5s 4 I, ..3 }sz5,,s ,,.5
Z "In anticipation Of tho passage OF
tho biN the total number Of officers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-30

where climate and seclusion WIN aid
recovery.
Secretary Tumulty found his q ~ in
receipt OF requests from scores coni-
cials and representatives OF vay - In
tcrests for conferences with = s)resi-
dent upon pressing question: :, soon
as no should return. y
Senator Hitchcock and otf SAdmin-
istration leaders In the sena S.esire to
inform the president OF tho - ak out
look In the league OF natl contest.
with mapority OF the ser :. commit
ted to reservations OF tho MT. VIII
son says no win not tol o. They
want his instructions berv-j the fght
goes any further.
Democratic leaders also want 10
know how far they Src to go in push,
ing the Williams resolution for MILL
tary and financial aid TO Armenia, TO
which, inasmuch as IL is regarded as n
preliminary stop 10 the acceptance OF
an American mandate 10 govern Ar
monia. considerable opposition Is de-
veloping.
Then there are csblcgrams from the
American peace mission mt Paris on
the Fiumc, Dalmatian, Thracian, Sile-
sian, and numerous other embarrass-
ing foreign questions on which the
presidents opinions are desired daily,
II not hourly.
The steel strike and the entire prob
lem OF the future relations OF capital
and labor are matters to which Il had
been planned to have the president
give immediate attention upon his re-
turn. DR. Grayson now thinks it I'M
possible for Mr.. Wilson 70 participate
at all IN the conference OF the repre-
sentatIves OF capital and labor TO meet
here on oct. {.
A vast amount OF administrative or
dons. correspondence and other docu-
ments is piled up In the executive Of
flee awaiting the signature OF the prcs-
ident whenever DR., Grayson let's down
the bars.
Or. Grayson told Secretary Tumulty
that he is absolutely opposed to the
president receiving any callers, ever
the democratic leaders from the SEN
ate. or being allowed to transact any
business whatever until his condition
materially improves.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-30

that may be retained by any command
or activity for the time being was fixed
and the commanding officers OF these
organizations were directed to select
temporary Officers who with their reg
ular officers win complete their quota
of the $4,000.
"The Immediate commanders know
best which officers will be OF the great
est value to the military establishment
for the particular work to be accom-
plished by the establishment between
now and Junes30. 1920"
In advocating permanent policy
for the department. elimination OF un-
ut army officers under system Of
examinations was recommended to the
house military AFFAIRS committee by
Inspector General John l.. Chamber
lain. t
Under his plan the officer found un-
1T for promotion after examinations
should he retired on pay based on the
number OF years In the service.
Elimipation Of the unit Officer un-
der any plan Of promotion. he argued
was necessary because the officer
passed over by juniors will lose hear
and interest In his work and Will rap
idly grow I'm inefriciency.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-30
PREACHERS TO
QUIT MINISTRY
Ten Nj. E. Pastors in Illinois Give
Notice Of Intended Retirsment--High
Cost Of Living Too Great For
churohmsn 20 ovsreome--WiIl Enter
Other Llnss Of Business.

Chicago Sept. So.Because Of low
salaries several ministers Of the Rock
River conference Of the M. n. church
have notified Bishop Nicholson that
at the annual conference In October
they win retire to enter other lines Of
business. In each instance they de-
clare they have grown weary. on the
small salaries paid BY the church, OF
fighting tho cost Of living. Rev. Il. O..
stixrund has written his district sup
erintendent, II. ~ Clark that he in
tends to ask for location, the tech
nicai method OF retiring from the min
istry. He says he 10 compelled to en-
ter secular business to provide for his
Family. II. has been In the ministry
for ten years, His salary IL $500 a
year and 4 parsonage Of rental value
81 1900. He has . wife and four chill
drsn and intends to 30 into business
with his brother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-30
Socialist Head Resigns.

Chicago, Sept. 30.-Tho resignation
OF Adolph Germer as national secre-
tnry was accepted by, the executive
committee OF tho socialist party In
meeting here which also adopted q res
olutlon charncter,zing the attempt 20
urseat N!ctor Berger. socialist repre-
sentative In congress from Wisconsin.
as "a direct blow at representative
government"
Tho committee In prepared declar-
alton Expressed tho opinion that there
was vital need OF revival OF tho In
tornntional" Tho secretary was order
cd 10 get In touch with internationals
In other countries.