The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1924-02-08

now 90 you aexpta1n tne mayuOWer,
and St. Bartholomew day, the Span
ishs acquisition, etc? No it was
the death, or that was the
purpose Of those who controlled.
At each new. birth Of Protestant
ism, We may expect the same efforts.
The methods will differ, but the pur-
pose will be the same. -.
In a free country, and with Ill in
tent toward none, it is difficult to
make people realize the price Of the
freedom we have and the necessity
to fight for it.
Rome now fights US with our own
weapons. The printing press is her
weapon, and education of her own
kind is being offered US. VIII you see
the point?
Also, in our church, we have an an
nual sermon, entitled Reformation
Day. The purpose Of it is to keep
alive the principles Of Professionalism.
Luther and Calvin did not repudiate
the legitimate child of their teaching
sc, far as they were permitted to see
that child, but welcomed him by faith
though he was brought to the birth
after their death. So I as q humble
and modern follower Of heirs, will
not repudiate the revival Of Protes-
tantism in the realm Of state, known
as the Ku Klux Khan, but viii frank
ly acknowledge that I as his father,
and will seek to train him so he may
be worthy of his heritage.
If there were no foreign element in
our nation, I would strongly incline
to the opinion that the Ku :Klux Khan
was sign of decay in the entire Pro-
testant fabric. It would seem like try
ing to do by the ballot what should
be done by the gospel. But under
present condition, I strongly incline
to the opinion that it marks a real
revival in the fabric Of Professionalism,
and indicates an awakening Of those
who need to be awakened to the evils
present and most important Of all to
those yet to come, unless we are wise.
Mr.. Wilson said he believed in q
government for all the people, but
administered by Democratic hands.
Could he say less? I believe in
liberation to all, but in the power
being safely landed in Protestant
hands. Professionalism could not per-
secute if it wanted to, but it has the
right to say others not so minded,
"You shall not persecute."
I am advised that all Masonic
lodges are now closed in Hungary.
Our leaders in my church sound the
call loudly, that in the new shuttle of
national cards in Europe, Protestant
ism is in danger Of humiliation in
some countries. After the splendid
work of the YIN. C. A. in Belgium,
the pope pronounces it anathema.
The same gentleman would drive the
Methodist church out of Italy.
strongly suspect that the Roman sys-
tenn is now trying to annihilate the
Greek Catholic church In Russia. It
is splendid chance.
Do these facts, some actual, some
only potential, make you think?
Yes, I expect first class squabbles
within the Ku Klux Kan itself. The
normal state Of q republic is that of
squabble. It is the price Of liberty.
The blessing Of liberty is, all can talk,
its course seeks sometimes to be that
all do talk. I expect our enemies to
try to plant men, who are capable,
and to seek to work them through to
high position, SO as to lead Of section
after section Of the Kan, thus divid-
ing and hence weakening. Any first
class legitimate squabble will merely
be sign Of growth. A frisky mule
colt, that jumps the fence will make
the best mule.
But, as long as we have .unde-
sirables in the state, church, ETC., q
few in the Ku Klux Khan will make
no difference.
Last. In Washington, there Is a
statue Of a Presbyterian minister. So
useful was he in the year of the re-
volution, that Congress erected to hin,
a statue. Three miles from Char
lotte, N. c., lies the body of Alexander
Craighead. Twenty-eight men, most
ly trained by him, signed the Neck
lenburg Declaration OF Independence.
These men saw and endorsed the idea
that Professionalism must have peliti-
cal phases in the state. Hence the
honor paid them.
/ really believe that the blood OF
the martyrs is, the seed Of the church
and that an era OF killing of Protes.
tants would revive Professionalism
But, I lack the nerve to- offer myself
as sacrifice. Having q Protestant
government, what is the harm in try.
ing to uphold It?
This, article is unsolicited, and gives
my individual views Of the matter In
hand. "A READER.
Saulsburg, Tenn.
OREGON LOYAL TO CLIFFORD
Portland. Ore.-By . majority Of
more than 1000 to 8, the Kansmsr