Evening journal., 1922-05-10
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1922
BISHOP COOK STRIKES A KEYNOTE.

TDISHOP COOK sounded keynote for Delaware
DyEpiscopalians at the 1s6th annual convention OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church Of the Diocese OF
Delaware. which opened in Laurel yesterday II was
with respect TO national prohibition and the duty OF
law-abding citizens to respect obey the constitu-
tional amendment the law of the land which rests
upon it. Disregard and defiance OF the law, he said,
would lead anarchy, something that should be COM
batted by all members OF the church.
Our communion as a communion" he said never
took an official position so pressing and acute
question as that Of national prohibition. am sure
that our do put into place where we
were greatly misunderstood Many people outside our
own communion did not understand and some refused
to understand. the principle which our church is
governed; that Of encouraging individual freedom in
matters Of economic and political expedency Strong
advocates of the refused TO recognize this
movement in its right light matter OF policy They
could evil and this answer only to that eVi
Personally. believe in the method but also recog-
nze that many persons OF deep religious conviction do
not I have no right to force my judgment beyond
that of moral suason this is the point The ike
or dislike a proposed law is an aogether dinerent
thing from obedience violation Of law once It be-
comes a law This communion we love has notable
reputation for good citizenship devoted to the main
tenance of law and order Violation and defiance OF
law sympathy with federation Of such defiance ana
violation can lead nothing but disorder and anarchy
# will bring deserved dscredt upon those who prae-
tice IT, and any communion other institution with
which they may be Identified. Personally refuse to
become police officer. to assume responsibility OF
duties that belong the state and Federal govern
ment but shall my influence and urge the clersy
and aity to do the same a Christian duty, in up
holding and enforcing amendment TO the constitu-
ton which has been ratified by the required number Of
sts~sx and the passed by the Federal and state
government put the same into effect.
That attitude by the Of the Episcopal Church In
Delaware will be applauded not only by Episcopalians
but also by thousands of men and women who belong
to other churches who believe in respect for ana
obedience of the law.
The bishops praise Of Pierre DUPONT and his Della
ware School Auxiliary Association also is timely and IN
accord with prevailing Delaware sentiment
eAs citizens of this state" he said, I'VE naturally
much concerned in all matters affecting public schools
and all institutions of public education These matters
are not for our require action
our part further than to make should public
recognition of the generosity activity of Mr.. Pierre
dupont and the organization for which he is chiefly
esponsble that has done and is doing so much to bet
er the conditions 1t is not for TO decide how much
+ the program the taxpayers the state afford 10
dopt think my place to what has been said
o much better and effectively by others, that
here is no that bring anything like the
eturns which come from funds put the training
boys and girls young men and that they can
econe more efficient their work in life and more
live TO the duties and responsibilities of citizenship
We have the right to expect that the people OF this
communion and diocese will give their hearty support
% such an enterprise and recognize with gratitude \
work which this feow-citizen has set his hand"
Those are words to which all citizens of Delaware
and education, no matter to what church or
denomination they may belong can add a hearty
Amen without doing the slightest violence to their
religious convictions.