V. Conclusion

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V. Conclusion

We have endeavored to treat this grave public question from the national rather than from the denominational standpoint. Our position is not dictated by ulterior motives or mere expediency. It rests on the rock-basis of principles of light rule which are applicable to Catholics and to non-Catholics alike. We value (Jod's Sacred Word We use it in our schools. We would gladly welcome any change in the Education Act which would enable every child in (lie Colony to be well grounded m the doctrines of its faith, so long as this can be done without detriment or danger to the faith and the religious sentiments of the children of othei creeds. But we will .strenuously resist the introduction into our couaQy of principles of government thai would violate or menace tjhose God-given rights which we can never abdicate, and wlueh no power on caL th can lawfully take away. \V. J. LEWIS, S.M., Administrator of the Archdiocese of Wellington. * J. J. GRIMES, S.M., Bishop of Christchurch. * Ml. VERDOX, Bishop of Dunedin. * GEO. M. LEX I HAN, Bishop of Auckland.