CATHOLICS IN MEXICO.
ECHO OF TROUBLE IN CANADA. OTTAWA, January 16. The Catholic clergy and laity at Toronto are asking for the recall of the Mexican Consul-General (Mr L. M. Barron) as the result of a statement lie issued in connection with a visit made by Sir Henry Thornton (president of the Canadian National Railways) to Mexico to assist that country with her railway problem. Dr. FalToon (Catholic Bishop of London, Ontario) issued' an open letter to the Prime Minister protesting against Sir Henry Thornton’s visit as “a most disgraceful, indecent, and indefensible episode.” Mr Barron, in a statement discussing the expulsion of the clergy in Mexico, said that the Church aided the revolt against the Government. It is understood that the matter will bo raised in Parliament.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 48, Issue 82, 17 January 1928, Page 5
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