The French Catholics tended to resent the interference of the Pope, but the latter, who had for some months received the support of Cardinal Lavigerie, Archbishop of algiers and Primate of Africa, tried to bring pressure on the leaders of the French clergy.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
algiers is a strong place, I'm told, and the Algerines are not likely to knock under without trying to defend themselves."
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
"That is a good reason why you should join us in our proposed attack on algiers," said the officer.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston