The bill for the reorganization of the army, which was recently passed by the House, and by the provisions of which the canteens were to be abolished from all army camps, has been so amended in the Senate as to permit the canteen still to exist. The only limitation placed upon its pernicious business is that the stronger intoxicating liquors shall not be sold in these military saloons. This will not prevent the sale of beer and other evil-producing beverages, which are known to be deadly enemies of the health and lives of those who indulge in them, especially in warm climates, beverages which lead directly to the use of stronger drinks; and it will not prevent the sale of those stronger drinks. This has been abundantly shown in the past, where the regulations of the canteen were against the sale of intoxicating liquor. So what was supposed to have been a victory for temperance in the House has been turned into a victory for intemperance in the Senate, that body which should have been the more willing of the two to free the country from this glaring curse.
Archbishop Ireland is at Rome in conference with the pope. There is much conjecture as to the purpose of his visit, but there seems to be good ground for the opinion that he has gone hither to confer with the head of the Papal Church in regard to the interesting developments of the Catholic Church in this country. The prophecy plainly teaches that the Papacy will be restored to its former power, and it is interesting to watch the developments in that direction. The encouragement being given to Rome by high officials in this country is among the most striking signs of our times. Are you watching all these things? Do you know what they foreshadow?