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Fix this textBULLETIN
Fix this textVol 3 —No. 129 -Now Series.
Fix this textSATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1885.
Fix this textFrio*—64.
Fix this textThe Bulletin.
Fix this textSATURDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1886.
Fix this textOrange Schemers and Their Dupes.
Fix this textIt may be safely said that the ballot-box
Fix this textinfluence possessed by the Orange lodges of
Fix this textNew South Wales is a standing proof of the
Fix this textunfitness of a section of the electors to hold
Fix this textand exercise the franchise. It is more than
Fix this textthis. It is incontestable evidence that a
Fix this textportion of the community is still sunk in
Fix this textthat state of civilised barbarism which has
Fix this textleft upon three centuries of English history
Fix this texta disgraceful and indelible stain. Wt o now
Fix this textoan|read of the murderous zeal of a Bonnob,
Fix this textthe fanatical fury of Bloody Mart, and the
Fix this textpious butcheries of Oliver Cromwell with-
Fix this textout detesting those misguided and brutal
Fix this texteuthusias s? They were unable to see that
Fix this textreligion, pure and undefthd must be will-
Fix this textingly accepted, and cannot be forced upon
Fix this textthe conscience of another. They lost sight
Fix this textof the high and holy teachings of true reli-
Fix this textgion in their reverence for some trivial
Fix this textpoints of distinction laid down by men
Fix this textperhaps less wise, and more barbarous than
Fix this textthemselves. And yet their error is not even
Fix this textnow apparent to our “Cromwells without
Fix this textopportunity.” The Orange organisations
Fix this textcould not exist to-day if there were not a
Fix this textnumber of fanatical imbeciles who think
Fix this textthat by their efforts liberty of conscience
Fix this textmay once more be utterly destroyed, and
Fix this textpower given to the State to punish those
Fix this textwho dare conscientiously to hold opinions
Fix this textdifferent to their own. This is their highest
Fix this texthope, but as this, even to themselves, does
Fix this textnot seem to be attainable for some time,
Fix this texttheir present energies are devoted to the
Fix this textnoble purpose of annoying in any way pos-
Fix this textsible the opposite party. Where fools are
Fix this textgathered together there will adroit and un-
Fix this textscrupulous men be found also. This is the
Fix this textcase in the gambling dens, it is the same with
Fix this textthe Orarge lodges.
Fix this text♦ * *
Fix this textIf we were asked for proof of the election
Fix this textinfluence of the lodges we would point to
Fix this textthe return of John Davies, C.M.G. His
Fix this textpublic record is remarkable for his devotion
Fix this textto Sir Henry Pabkes, the eccentric nature
Fix this textof his orthography, and the virulence of his
Fix this textenemit s, who accused him of using his posi-
Fix this texttion of public trust for the purpose of ac-
Fix this textquiring diamond lings, tall hats, and iron
Fix this textrailings—libels which a jury, unable per-
Fix this texthaps to gauge the relative value of money
Fix this textand character, assessed at one farthing. We
Fix this textdo not assert that any of these charges were
Fix this texttrue, but we believe in Bentham’s seeming
Fix this textparadox that it is more necessary that our
Fix this textpublic men should be devoid of suspicion
Fix this textthan that they should be absolutely incor-
Fix this textrupt. John Davies may be innocent of
Fix this texteverything imputed to him, but now that
Fix this texthe, who has been accused so often, is again
Fix this textin Parliament we cannot be absolutely sure
Fix this textthat unscrupulous men may not again
Fix this textcome forward to confront him with fresh
Fix this textunfounded charges of fraud. It would
Fix this texthave been much better if he had re-
Fix this textmained a private citizen, and there is
Fix this textno doubt that he would have done so,
Fix this texthad he not been the chosen one of a section
Fix this textof the people who love to commemorate the
Fix this textreligious cruelty of their ferocious fore-
Fix this textfathers. Dr. Renwick is a further proof of
Fix this textthis influence. Another devoted follower of
Fix this textthe Prophet of Bigotry, Sir Henry Pabkes,
Fix this texthis public career is famous only for a Forest
Fix this textBill (which, as a practical joke, was the
Fix this textbiggest thing ever known, but as a legisla-
Fix this texttive measure was an abortion), and his
Fix this textchildish “blabbing” of Cabinet secrets for
Fix this textelectioneering purposes. Again we are at a
Fix this textoss to account for the success of air.
Fix this textHonodrable-Within-the-Colony Lloyd,
Fix this textunless, indeed, he was favoured by the
Fix this textOrange vote. Mr. H. W. T.C. Lloyd was once
Fix this texta Minister; he was also a Hour-merchant;
Fix this textoccasionally he was unfortunate in his specu-
Fix this textlations; now, we believe, he is rich as well as
Fix this text“ honourable within the colony.” But
Fix this textmere riches do not make a legislator,
Fix this textalthough a yellow sash and an attachment
Fix this textto a Dutch king may make a member. Mr.
Fix this textHenson, another protege of the lodges, is an
Fix this textexcellent man, who has gained political
Fix this textcelebrity by his marvellous silence and legis-
Fix this textlative incapacity. Yet he again is to elec-
Fix this texttrify the House with his astonishing lack of
Fix this textpolitical intelligence. Mr. William Clarke
Fix this texthas been once more returned for Orange,
Fix this textand Mr. Abigail comes back a victor from
Fix this textWest Sydney. Space will not permit us to
Fix this textdescribe their political qualifications. And
Fix this textyet but very little space would suffice.
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Fix this textThe effect of this influence is twofold.
Fix this textMen are put into the House who are not fit
Fix this textto be suburban aldermen, and good men are
Fix this textdeterred from coming forward. No man fit
Fix this textto vote on a motion of adjournment even
Fix this textwould come out as the Orange candidate,
Fix this textfor he would be bound to class legislation of
Fix this textthe vilest and most retrogressive type. The
Fix this textOrange candidate may have what views he
Fix this textlikes upon any subject, provided only that
Fix this texthe will always vote for anything which
Fix this textwould lay any disability on the Romanists,
Fix this textand against anything which is in the
Fix this textslightest degree to their advantage. These
Fix this textconditions do not apply to those who, with-
Fix this textout seeking it, obtain the Orange vote, but
Fix this textmerely to those so-called politicians to whom
Fix this textthe yellow ribbon is the essence of their
Fix this textbeing, as members—to those who, to use a
Fix this textslang phrase, “travel ” on the lodges. Such
Fix this texta man must sell his political conscience and
Fix this texthis independence for the coveted seat. He
Fix this textmust become a mere puppet to be set in
Fix this textmotion by the High Priest of the Order, and
Fix this textso long as he is subservient he may be
Fix this textutterly incapable, or even corrupt, and yet
Fix this textretain the support of his bigoted masters*
Fix this textNo man of independence and self-respect
Fix this textwould be a party to such a contract, but few
Fix this textsensible men would oppose the candidate
Fix this textwho has the support of the lodges,
Fix this textwhere the Orange vote is dominant.
Fix this textArgyle will prove the latter statement.
Fix this textThis constituency has lately been proved
Fix this textby the letters of Mr. George Ranken and
Fix this textthe Parkes correspondence to be controlled
Fix this textby Orangemen. And what choice had the
Fix this textelectors of that important district? The
Fix this textcandidates were three in number: Colonel
Fix this textHolborow, who has always had the Orange
Fix this textvote, and whose silence is an index of
Fix this texthis wisdom and statesmanship; Mr, Tait,
Fix this textwho was, we believe, once a Wesleyan par-
Fix this textson, then a landjobber; and Mr. Ball, a
Fix this textbarber whose scissors are much more in-
Fix this textcisive than his speech. The latter gentle-
Fix this textman was one i Mayor of Goulburn,
Fix this textand it is, perhaps maliciously, related
Fix this textthat, after receiving the Governor on
Fix this textthe occasion of his visit to that city, he
Fix this textwas afterwards sent for to shave His Excel-
Fix this textlency. We have heard of more than one
Fix this textman who would have done much credit to
Fix this textthe constituency, but the mere fact of its
Fix this textbeing an Orange district deterred such in-
Fix this textdependent “strangers” from coming for-
Fix this textward. So now Messrs. Holborow and Tait
Fix this textare deputed to represent Argyle in the next
Fix this textParliament. It is only just to the con-
Fix this textstituency to say that we hope they do not
Fix this textrepresent the intelligence of the voters I
Fix this text• • •
Fix this textThere would be less reason for censuring
Fix this textthe Orangemen if they had any definite
Fix this textpolitical purpose in view. But they can
Fix this texthave none, unless it is the reduction of the
Fix this textcountry to the conditions of religious
Fix this texttyranny which prevailed when William
Fix this textthe Dutchman was King of England.
Fix this textOrange puppets in Parliament agree upon
Fix this textno one point save their aggressive and often
Fix this textassumed hatred of the Romanists, and their
Fix this textdevotion to Sir Henry Parkbs, to whom the
Fix this textidiotic jealousy of various sects has been the
Fix this textsecret of power in years past. He has been
Fix this textmost powerful when best able to work
Fix this textany point for the oppression of the Irish
Fix this textor Romanists. Look at the infamous 9th
Fix this textclause of the Treason Felony Act, a measure
Fix this textpassed by Sir Henry and his yellow-sashed
Fix this textfollowers, and which is a disgrace to our
Fix this textConstitution, not less than to our legislators.
Fix this textThis clause alone is a proof of the Orange
Fix this textinfluence in that Parliament. By raising a
Fix this textreligious cry Sir Henry was able to pass the
Fix this textEducation Act by a large majority and to
Fix this textretain power throughout that Parliament;
Fix this textand the Protestant Ascendancy cry of two
Fix this textyears ago was an insidious attempt to raise a
Fix this textfallen party upon the bigotry of the voters.
Fix this textBut the effort was useless ; no sectarian
Fix this textstrife followed, and an independent, though
Fix this textsomewhat inefficient party, obtained the
Fix this textreins of Government. As parties now stand,
Fix this textSir Henry will be able to lead, if he can
Fix this textraise sectarian strife and influence the
Fix this textminds of the majority with hatred and dis-
Fix this texttrust of those who are led by priests instead
Fix this textof by parsons. Unless he can do this, his posi-
Fix this texttion as Premier will not be worth three
Fix this textmonths’ purchase, although such tried-
Fix this textmuch tried—public men as John Davies,
Fix this textC M.G., Dr. Renwich, Colonel HolboroW,
Fix this textHonourablk-within-thb- Colony Lloyd,
Fix this textand Francis Abigail, may support him.
Fix this textAnd we do not believe that Pabkes will
Fix this textthis time succeed in raising the Kiama
Fix this textGhost.
Fix this text• • •
Fix this textIt is urged by the dupes of Orange
Fix this textleaders, that the Order or Society is founded
Fix this textupon religion and loyalty. The excuse is
Fix this textnot worth controverting: it can hardly
Fix this textdelude those who assert it. Law is founded
Fix this textupon truth and justice. “By their fruits ye
Fix this textshall know them,” applies to each institu-
Fix this texttion. In each case the foundation was good,
Fix this textbut what of the superstructure? For what
Fix this textdoes Orangeism now exist but as a machine
Fix this textto be worked by the fools for the benefit of
Fix this textknaves—and others? If a cause of strife
Fix this textwas necessary to the existence of some men,
Fix this textwhy was it not looked for upon Australian
Fix this textsoil? Why go back to find it in the miser-
Fix this textable quarrel of a barbarous age ? But it is
Fix this textagain pleaded that unless Orangeism inter-
Fix this textposed a barrier, the tyranny of the Pope
Fix this textwould divest Australians of their rights.
Fix this textThis is a slander on our age. Free men
Fix this texthave too much enlightenment and too great
Fix this texta love of freedom to allow pope, archbishop,
Fix this textpriest, or parson to fetter them. They know
Fix this textthat politics must be kept free from the
Fix this textdogmas and the pretensions of any sect.
Fix this textAustralia for the Australians is now the
Fix this textthought of every true colonial patriot, and
Fix this textif it were not for the foreign fears, or as-
Fix this textsumed fears, of our Davieses and M‘Coys,
Fix this textOrange lodges and Guild Unions would long
Fix this textsince have been left to the care of the
Fix this textbigoted foreigners by whom they were first
Fix this textfounded. Every true Australian will notice
Fix this textwith joy the decay of these institutions, a a
Fix this textmuch aliens to our free constitution as they
Fix this textare to our native land.
Fix this textM. EMILE ZOLA.
Fix this textIt's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail!
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