Religion: Anti-Catholic

Many Protestants who have high respect for the Catholic Church in the U. S. bitterly resent its activities in South America. Last week the story of a Protestant youth, Senor Haya de la Torre, was widely told in the sectarian press.

The story runs in this wise. A year ago the Archbishop of Lima, Peru, made proclamation: “We announce a great event which will be a source of much joy to all our people. The Republic of Peru, Catholic by conviction, by tradition, and by the constitution, will be officially consecrated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus next month, and the image of this most sacred heart will be enthroned in the principal plaza of the capital.”

Embattled progressives rose in wrath. Led by students who were led by Señor de la Torre, they created such a stir that it became inexpedient to dedicate the country as contemplated. The ceremony was suspended, but young de la Torre was arrested, imprisoned, deported. He is now working in Mexico for the furtherance of education, and is expected shortly in the U. S.