Catholic Problems in Western CanadaDaly, George Thomas
Religion
Catholic Problems in Western Canada
Daly, George Thomas
Catholic Church -- Canada
The following editorial remarks accompanied its publication. "We are
indebted to Rev. Father Daly, C.SS.R., of Regina, for a thoughtful
contribution on the needs of the Catholic Press in Western Canada.
This subject is by no means new. Most people have had a fling at it
one time or another, and those have been most insistent as a rule who
have known least about it. The article under consideration, however,
which may be found upon another page, besides pointing out the
difficulties which must be encountered and overcome, outlines a
constructive policy which should engage the earnest attention of the
Catholic public. A scheme of development is there in broad outline and
it is with particular pleasure that we call our readers' attention to
it. We would ask them to study it--particularly those who have had
some practical experience in newspaper work--and to give us the benefit
of their thought and experience. A special invitation is extended to
our staff of faithful correspondents and contributors who have stuck to
their posts through fair weather and foul at considerable expense and
inconvenience to themselves. They are in a position to realize in a
very special manner the difficulties of the situation and their
suggestions should prove invaluable. If everyone interested would
expend a fraction of the energy wasted in destructive criticism in
working out a scheme of practical operation along constructive lines
much good would result therefrom. Suggestions need not necessarily be
for publication. Any communication marked "not for publication" shall
be, needless to state, regarded as private and confidential. But let
all help. An old newspaper maxim is to the effect that the printer's
devil has ideas that the editor or business manager would pay good
money for."
CHAPTER XVI.
THE NEW CANADIAN
_Immigration!--Are We ready for It?_
Demobilization is over. Canada has settled down to the work of
"Reconstruction." Already the eyes of every serious minded Canadian
scan the horizon, wondering if these transatlantic liners now bound for
our ports carry in their dark hulls hosts of new settlers. Immigration
is the topic of the hour. Confronted as we are by a fabulous national
debt, GREATER PRODUCTION is the only solution. This intense and
extensive development of agriculture and industry necessarily involves
immigration.--Immigration is therefore an economic necessity.
War-wearied nations of Europe are just waking up to the realities of
conditions. The dark cloud has lifted only to show everywhere silent
industries and desolate fields. Thousands and hundreds of thousands
are turning their eyes to the "New World"--as to the "_Land of
Opportunity_." They need Canada to break away from a gloomy past, just
as Canada needs them to build a bright and prosperous future.
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