National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-14
THE cArHoLIc YoUYG MEN.
Second Days Session OF tho Convention ut
Uincnln HAN.

Lincoln Hall.
The concluding sessions OF tho annual conven-
ton Of the Catholic Young Mons National Union
were held yesterday in Lincoln hail. Bishop Keane
In the chair. A motion was offered by Mr. Siger-
son, Of New York, and adopted to the effect that
letter be sent to the Right Reverend George II.
Doane (he first president of the unon) congratu-
lating him upon his elevation To- the position OF
domestic prelate to his holiness, Pope Leo Kill
with rank of monsignor. resolution, offered 10y
Mr.. Wilkinson, of Albany, was adopted, setting
forth that intemperance is one Of the great
est evils; that they tender their greetings
aud sympathy to all laboring In the cause
of temperance, particularly those OF the
catholic faith. \ resolution relating u tho esab
liShmeut of night schools was referred. Rev.
Father Hogan, OF Newark, chairman Of the COM
mittcc to prepare an address to Cardinal Newman,
congratulating him upon his elevation TO tho pur-
pie, made report which was adopted aud me
address wns ordered to be engrossod and forwarded
to the reverend gentleman. The special commit.
tee on the society OF Jesus submitted reports
(Which was adopted sympathizing with the mem
bers Of that society, who are under the persecn-
ton Of the French ministry, and calling upon the
press of the country 10 declare against the same.
a recess was then taken.
THE EVENING SESSION.
The convention was again called to order at $3.50
o'clock Amendments to the constitution were
considered, Tho executive committee were
made general officers of the convention. The dio.
cesar vice-presidents were authorized TO hold
sem-Aunual conventions Of tho societies IN their
doceses, and that all the officers OF the union be
eX oitclo delegates. The national secretary was
the constitution. Messrs. Nearny, ONO Gormau
Philadelphia, and SigcrSOn, New York, were APP
pointed committee TO walt on President Hayes
aud urge, in the light of Justice, the appointment
OF catholic representative on the board of Indian
commissioners, competent catholic on the com
mission to inspect Indian missions, and assign 70
the care Of catholics the spiritual welfare OF the
Indians at the several agencies ut which majority
OF the christian Indians are catholics.
The committee appointed to examine tne Nc.
| Cook bill in regard to the appointment Of army
chOplains submitted report suggesting several
changes, and recommended that committee OF
the Carroll institute appear before the commit.
tee on military affairs and present the
said recommendations and urge their adop-
ton. In the event Of failure TO secure
| the adoption OF these recommendations the
delegates will work for the passage of the McCook
| bill. A resolution was adopted setting forth that
lief God they rcdouble their efforts 10 prevent
tho growth of indelIty. An address to the catholic
young mems associations Of the United States, set
ting forth objects and aims Of the union, and ask
| ing their support was also adopted. The Cdttsfc
Visitor, of Richmond Va. was adopted as the off,
clal organ OF the union. The committee on organ
izstion submitted the following report Bishop
kcane, of Richmond. Va, PRESIDENT ]. L. Roles,
Chicago, first vice. president: e. r. STAIRS. Newark,
N. j., second viccpresident Juan A. Plzzlni Rich
mond, Va, national secretary; J. Howard Bushnell,
Washington, D. G., national treasurer diocesan
yice-presidens-Reys.J II. Mitchell. Brooklyn; n.
| T. COnnery, Butfalo j. !. Riordan, New York; t.
Hogan, Trenton, ~ j.; H. +. Parke. ParkerSburg,
| W Val f. J. Mcguire, Albany, N VI; J. J. Mellon,
philadelphia; J. O'Connor, Richmond, Va; Mr.. P,
j. Towes Chicago; ]. f. Fallon, Washington,
| d. c., and John Charlton, Providence, X. |.
Diocesan sccretures--J. A. Gill, Of BROOKLYN W. +.
Sheehan, Buffalo: 7. Glason, New York. d. ID. Dono-
van, Providence, r. l.: E. J. Rice, New York; F. A.
Hockey, Philadelphia; W. }, Quigley Richmond,
Va; James oConnor. Baltimore, Nd; +. 8.
OHeany, Albany, n. Y; NJ. j. Smith, Parkersburg,
w Va and J. A. Conlen. Chicago, Ill. The report
was unanimously adopted. Chicago was selected
| as the place for tho next meeting and May the
time. vote Of thanks was rendered to the Carroll
institute for the courtesies extended also to Bishop
Kcane.
AT the request of Mr.. Sigerson. OF New York. his
name was withdrawn from tho committee 10 wait
Oh President Hayes in regard to the Indian ques-
ton Hon. I. F. Grady was appointed in his stead
| The president announced tho following executive
| committee: Bishop Keane, of Richmond: national
secretary, Juan A. Pizzini, of Richmond David =.
| Mcclure, New York: James L. Gorman Philadel-
| phia, and J. L, Mellctt. Washington. vote OF
thanks was rendered to Father Walsh, the retiring
first viccpresdent and the national secretary was
authorized to procure gold badge and present the
same TO that gentleman.
The convention then adjourned.
| A FAREWELL BANQUET.
| A banquet was given the delegates by the men,
bers of the Carroll institute at the National hotel
last evening, and it was very enjoyable affair.
Covers were laid for about 800 guests and the menu
was very elaborate, the absence Of liquor being
noticeable. Among the distinguished guests were
Senator Jones. OF Florida; Representatives Young
OF Ohio. and O'Connor of South Carolina; Commits
sioncr Dent Bishop Keane, Hon. William Dickson
Major Mallett and Fathers Walter, jenkins, Walsh
and Brouillet Mr. John Bingham. president of
the Carroll institute of this city oiicGted toast
master, and among those presented for recognition
were the President ofthe United States" Pope Leo
| XIII" "WashiugtOn City and The American Con-
gress" to all of which suitable responses made
The party separated about II o'clock, enthusiastic
In praise of the manner in which they had been
entertained.