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HlilWTIO BI THE H1ERABCHY It Undoubtful if the hUtory ereo of Canadian politic affords ft parallel of the remarkable attempt made last week by Father Lcombe, on behalf of the Quebec hierarchy, to Intimidate lion. Mr. Laurler and the Liberal party in the matter of the remedial bill. After the grave incident In which confession wai made by an archbishop to an at tempt to unduly influence the British Priry Council, after the hand which Bishop Labrecque took in the Charle voix election, and after Bishop Cam eron's shameful "bell-lnjlred hypo crites" deliverance, we have been pre pared for almost any step on the part of the hierarchy to help secure their ends; but we were scarcely prepared to witness such a spectacle as that re vealed In the following' letter from Father L&comte to Hon. Mr. Laurler: St. Peter's Church, 107 Visitation street, Montreal, January 20, 1896. My Dear Sir: In this critical time for the question of the Manitoba schools, per mit an atred missionary, to-day repre senting the bishops of our country in this cause, which concerns us ail per mit me, I say, to appeal to your faith, to your patriotismand to your spirit of justice, to entreat you to accede to our request. It is in the name of our bish ops, of the hierarchy and of Canadian Catholics, that we ask your party, of which you are the1 worthy chief, to as sist us In settling this famous question, and to do so by voting with the govern ment on the remedial bill. We do not ask you to vote for the government but for the bill which will render us our rights, which bill will be pre sented to the house in a few days. I consider, or rather we all consider, that such an act of courage, good-will and sincerity on yourfpart and from those who follow yourjpolicy will be greatly in the interests of your party, espe cially in the general elections. I must tell you that we cannot accept your commission of inquiry on any account, and which we will do the best to fight It. If which may God not grant you do not believe it to be your duty to ac cede to our just demand, and that the government, which Is anxious to give us the promised law, be beaten and overthrown, while keeping firm to the end of the struggle, I inform you with regret that the episcopacy, like one man, united to the clergy, will rise to support those who may have fallen to defend us. Please pardon my frank ness which leads me to speak thus. Though I am not your intimate friend, still I may say that we have been on good terms. Always I have deemed you a gentleman, a respectable citizen, and a man well able to be at the head of a political party. May Divine Provi dence keep up your courage and your energy for the good of our common country. I remain, sincerely and re spectfully, honorable sir, your most humble and devoted servant, (Signed) A. Lacombe, O. M. I. P. S. Certain members of your party blame me for standing aloof from you and ignoring you. You have too much sense not to be able to understand my position. Belonging to no political party, I have to go to those who have been placed In power by the people. If one day the voice of the people calls you to govern the country, I will be loyal and confident in you, as I am to day towards those whom you oppose. If you should wiBh to see me and to secure fuller explanations, I will be at your service when that may please you, either at the University of Ottawa or at your private rooms, provided ytu inform me of the hour fixed by you. 1 will be in Ottawa on the 23d inst., for several days. (Signed) A. L., O. M. I. It would seem as if the bishops, afraid to issue any further mandaments on the question, were setting up their subordinates to do it for them; for a few days ago Rev. Abbe Paquet, a prominent Quebec priest, writing over his own signature, held that the Cath olic members of parliament are "obliged" to follow the opinion of the bishops on the remedial order. So thh if the hierarchy approves the remedial bill it becomes the "duty" of the Roman Catholic members of par liament, according to the abbe, to sup porteven if, in their conscience, and under the oath which they have taken, they deem it dangerous, fatal to the minority, and calculated to produce dis astrous results. Such an attempt as is being made by the hierarchy to intimidate parliament is a grave issue indeed, and in its gravity overshadows the school ques tion. If the dictum of the hierarchy is to be adopted, the sooner parliament abdicates its functions and hands the country over to the Church of Rome the better, for it is coming to that very rapidly. It is'assumed from the letter that Mr. Laurler, instead of being a statesman, with the interests of all Canada at heart, is merely a creature of the bishops, bound by his conscience to do their bidding, regardless of what "the true interests of his country may be. The attempt to degrade him and his Roman Catholic following to the position of mere voting machines, at fhe behest of the hierarchy, is one of the most vicious symptoms of usurpa tion on the part of Rome that we have observed in modern times. Mr. Lau rler is actually threatened with politi cal annihilation if he does not do the bidding of the priesthood, who have mismanaged and bedeviled this subject from the start It is apparent on the face of the let tsr that the church has made a bargain with the Dominion government, and that Mr. Laurler must allow himself to be exploited for the carrying out of that bargain or be obliterated politi cally. What position would Mr. Lau rier be placed in, if he did lend bis assistance? The church would be found solidly supporting the government in the general elections. Mr. Laurler would be sacrificed. The letter has two or three features. It Is dated Jan uary 20. The remeilal bill was not in troduced until February 11, three weeks after. Yet, In the name of the hierarchy whose voice he Is Pere Licombe asks the leader of the opposi tion to support the bill. This shows that the Q-iebec bishops were consulted and approved of the bill before it was introduced in parliament. The letter reveals the existence of a bargain be tween the government and the bishops in Quebec. The spokesman of the bishops says that if the government is beaten on the bill the episcopacy and the clergy will as one man uppart the government in the elections. That Is the bargain. The government said to the bishops: "If we fall on the bill you ask us to Introduce, we rely on your united support In the elections. In the meantime we rely on you to In timidate the opposition in parliament so as to prevent our defeat" Surely, surely, Canada cannot be dragged much deeper in the mire than It has already been. The end cannot be far off. Winnipea Daily Tribune. Reformation eeded. We do not know bow others may view the matter, but there are a number of good, staunch Americans who think there are great opportunities for a reformation along American lines, and we cordially endorse their views. A halt should be called on the forma tion of any new so-called American or ders. There are now over forty in ex istence, and in msny of them the only taint of Americanism connected with them is the name. We now of several which admit Roman C-'.hollcs to full membership. Suppoeo at a secret con gress of the patriotic orders a "good Catholic" should be sent as a delegate, what would be the probable result? Answer the question in your mind. Now, regarding another point. Lately Supreme President Traynor saw fit to issue an address to the friends and the public at large, and hardly has it been sent forth on its mission when a mem ber of the supreme advisory board per mlts his name to be used in stating that it is not official. Strictly speaking, Abraham Llnc3ln's emancipation proc lamation was not official, but It did its work, as also did Friend Traynor's ad dress. Then again we have A. P. A.s mak ing up presidential tickets and advo cating candidates of various shades, and it is remarkable how strongly many of them appear to be biased to ward party, advancing as their choice, in many cases, men who can scarcely find words in the English language strong enough to use in denouncing the A. P. A. Many of these men would rather place in the presidential chair such specimens of Americans as Thomas B. Reed or Matt Quay than Linton or Morgan men who have established records for themselves in defending our institutions against Rome. Then there is another coterie who are put ting fortb as their choice Lincoln and Linton. We have all faith in Robert T. Lincoln as a patriot, a gentleman and a Christian, but why push him ahead of men such as Linton, Morgan, and others whohave been prominent in advancing the principles of American ism. General Morgaa, the hero of the Indian school fight who was deposed from office through the malignant work of the Roman Catholics the man who really began the warfare against the hosts of Rome is not even spoken of in connection with the presidency, and to all appearances has been placed on the retired list, ( L'nton is our choice and the choice we believe of a majority of American; but if he is selected as the running mate of another candidate, we hope to see in his partner a man who will rank equally in American principles and statesmanship. In this year of great possibilities with Rome virtually in the saddle we must have as our standard-bearer one who is every inch an American and A MAN! We want one who has been tested and in whom the mass of the people have the most unbounded con fidence. This is not the year for put ting forth would-be leaders and back number politicians. We have heroes in our ranks; push them to the front, let all contentions and bickerings cease in our ranks, and make preparation to do battle against the foe that has been the curse of every country in which It ever gained a lodgement. Day by day evidence is brought for ward to prove that an American party is a last resource. There is not a doubt but that Americans to-day hold the balance of power; but it is foolishness confounded to assert that it can be properly directed by voting with the old parties. Concentration on the part of less than two millions of Roman Catholics has brought this country be- THE AMERICAN. HIS WORST BLOW YET FOR ROME! BISHOP J. V. MCNftMftRft, The Converted Priest, bas brought through Press Bis New Book, entitled "Rev. Mother Rose, A Bishop and Two Priests." It is a startling, Instructive and reliable volume a damaging exposure of Romish clerical and political Intrigue, and pulls the veil c!T confession-box Impurity. The opening pages show that "Mother Rose" is a real Nun, and Is now Superioress of a leading convent. That Bishop's name, station and character are fearlessly given, also the Dames of.thot-e "Two Priests," who are prominent Romish "Fathers." This book introduces to you personally this "Mother," this Bishop and those "Fathers," for all played prominent parts in what the volume exposes. The book excites indignation at the deceltfulncfs and rapacity of Rome. It arouses positive detestation of JesuitUm, and will prove a magazine of power in coming political struggles. 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It has within its borders nearly all of the known minerals and metals gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, etc, in abun dant quantities. It has, best of all, a health-giving climate, always temper ate in summer and in winter. It has hot sulphur springs, and Is in fact one large sanitarium. Utah is the ideal place to build a home In which to spend the balance of your days, sur rounded by farm and orchard which guarantee all the necessities and most of the comforts of life. There are mil lions of such homes now awaiting set tlement. Send to F. A. Wadlelgh, Salt Lake City, for copies of Utah pampilets. It will pay you to p3st yourself on the merits of the new state, which has been amply termed "The Promised Land." THE PROMISED LAND. Why the Tout 1st, Traveler and Student Should Visit Utah. There are two reasons, either one of which ought to be conclusive with every American citizen. First: The trip from Denver to Utah via Rio Grande Western, "Great Salt Lake Route," is the grandest to be found anywhere on the continent. D No European trip of equal length can com pare with it in variety and grandeur of scenery and wealth of novel interest. Second: You should go because, when you have made this wonderful trip, ytu will find Utah at the end of it Utah, one of the world's famous spots, and a land of gold, silver, copper, iron and coal; of lofty mountains and fertile val leys; of vineyards, fruits and flowers. Salt Lake City, the capital, is of great interest on account of its historical and religious associations. Here are;Hot Thermal Springs, Warm Springs, Sul phur Springs, Sanitarium, Parks, Drives, Canyons and the most health ful climate on earth. Great Salt Lake, with the new and beautiful Saltair Beach Resort, of Moorish design, has no equal in America. Write to F. A. Wadlelgh, Salt Lake City, for copies of pamphlets, eta. Mexican Veterans, Attention. 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"Well, It was made In an open part of the road, not near a town or crossing, and was sort of mournful. There Is a story that goes with that whistle. Jim Watson, t! engineer of this train, ever since uo Light his engine crushed out a life at that spot, baa made that signal when he goes by there. It was on a foggy night, as I have heard Jim ay, and the headlight only showed a big white bank of mist which he couldn't see through. "He bad an uneasy feeling like men have sometimes when something dis astrous is going to happen and that made him unusually alert. It was on a part of the road where the trains are scheduled up to a high rate of speed and Jim had her going at a lively pace. The feeling that there waa something wrong could not be shaken off and he cursed the fog that shut out the track ahead. "Suddenly a figure shot Into the light, Jim saw for an instant her eyes full of terror and then the train swept on with horrible perslstance. Jim slowed up and went back. He and the fireman threw what was left of the cow off the track. The owner of the animal afterward sued the com pany ' damages and Jim had to pay $2C .or It. He never did like to part with his money and the Incident made such an Impression on him that every time he passes the spot where the death occurred he blows a low, mournful whistle." Washington Star. A Mechanlrnl Horror. Here is a description of a most re markable clock belonging to a Hindoo prince. Near the dial of an ordinary looking clock is a large gong hung on poles, while underneath, scattered on the ground. Is a pile of artificial human skulls, ribs, legs and arms, the whole number of bones In the pile being equal to the number of bones in twelve human skeletons. When the hands of the clock indicate the hour of 1 the number of bones needed to form a com plete human skeleton come together with a snap. By some mechanical con trivance the skeleton springs up, seizes a mallet, and, walking up to the gong, trlkes one blow. 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