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...depravity. Their most articulate spokesman was Blaise Pascal, who, in his eloquently satirical Provincial Letters, accused the Jesuits of abetting the decay of Christianity by their lax moral and ascetic teachings. Their papal loyalty, furthermore, infuriated believers in the new nationalism. A magnanimous missionary project in New Spain???the "Paraguay Reductions"?grew into self-sufficient Indian strongholds under Jesuit protection, angering European colonists who spread calumnies against the order. Finally, the Pope bowed to the mounting pressure of France, Portugal and Spain and decreed that the Jesuits should disband for the sake of church harmony...
Britain has recognized the Portuguese Republic for years yet ex-King Manuel (who greeted Alfonso warmly in London last week) is a welcome resident. But Alfonso's case is different. Whether or not he is still King of Spain???as he claims ?his wife is a member of the British Royal family and must be recognized as such. Also, Alfonso is a Field Marshal of the British Army (and an Admiral in the Swedish Navy), as such outranks Edward of Wales, a mere Colonel...
...Spain???Irwin Boyle Laughlin...
Though mercilessly destructive in the main, the French note contained a brief constructive suggestion for a Mediterranean naval accord between France, Britain, Italy and Spain???a country not invited to the London parley. Since October, Spain has waited hopefully for an invitation. Spurred by the French note, she last week virtually demanded admission, Dictator Primo de Rivera citing "Spain's duty to intervene . . . because of her geography and history...
...Spain???Lilli de Alvarez, flashing, feline friend of Royalty...