Disguised Communism Condemned

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 46, 25 February 1936, Page 7

Disguised Communism Condemned

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. LONDON, February 23. Light was thrown on tho Irish problem of Customs of Tentern, in the pastoral of Cardinal Macrory, when it was read in all Catholic churches in Armagh. It condemned the disguised Communist movement which is spreading in six countries and probably not confirmed. In the north, it was known as the United Front. The idea was to get the young men from all classes banded together for some purpose not associated with. Communism and then imbue their minds with Communist doctrines, including the denial of the existence of God. Referring to cinemas, Cardinal Macrory said, he was not impressed with tho business as carried on in Ireland, as at present it belonged to companies which were, not Irish and the money went abroad. He suggested that Ulster and the Free State Governments or the new Irish Film Company, meet the demand for character pictures. Alluding to dances, he hoped that the older people would oppose late dances in small towns and villages, involving going homo along dark lonely roads. He urged that Lent be kept as a time for pennance, and that people pray for peace. The whole terrible business of rearming was being carried on as usual behind the backs of the people. He hoped the day would come when those who had to fight battles would have some say in the deelaration of war*