Roman Catholic Preference for Rome
WHEN a decision must be made between Rome and earthly powers, or between Roman prelates and earthly dignitaries, the Roman Catholic is ever found on the side of the church. And, without a protest, earthly powers cringingly concede this. An instance of this was seen at the recent Catholic banquet, held in connection with the dedication exercises of the Roman Catholic so-called "national" university in Washington, at which time the superlative patriotism of Romanists was so repeatedly declared. The chief magistrate and cabinet of the greatest nation on earth was invited to this banquet at the opening of this educational institute. It would seem that he would naturally be given the place of honor; but no, Canada's cardinal must be given that place, and President Harrison be content with a second place. It is an advance step toward Rome in the same line as that taken by President Cleveland when he sent the government revenue cutter to greet the papal flag.