National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-13
A CATHOLIC CONVENTION.
The Catholic Young Mems National
Union in Session.
A Good-sized Gathering in Lincoln Hall
Bishop Keane In tho Chair-The Dele
gates Welcomed by tho Carroll
Ins itute and Commissioners
Dent-Visit to the Exec
udve Mansion.
Tho First Days Session.

lilo first DnyS SESSION.
The sixth annual convention OF the Catholic
Young Mems National Union was called to order
yesterday morning In Lincoln hail. Bishop j. ]
Keane. Of Richmond, Va, in the chair. Tho dele
gates to the convention assembled at $50 o'clock at
Carroll institute, aud at O'Clock were escorted to
81 Patrick's church by the members OF the Carroll
institute where high mass was celebrated by Father
Waltor, assisted by Rev. Fathers Tarrla, Borroti
and Morgan. At the conclusion of the services
they were escorted to Lincoln hail. being marshaled
by Mr.. s. Mast. The stage was beautifully draped
in American, Irish, British and French flags. After
calling tho delegates to order, Bishop Kenne pro-
ceeded to address them, saying that they had come
together for work TO advance the cause of the
union; not TO listen to one another talk.
As brothers and christians they should exercise
| charity to one another. lie was confident that
while in this city they would not forget that they
carried the badge of the union. Mr.. John Bimg-
ham, president of the Carroll institute then vel
coined the delegates saying:
"In the name of the Carroll institute bid you
welcome, a catholic and brotherly welcome. 1t
is pleasant duty incumbent upon mo, as presi-
Rev. Father Walter in rendering this welcome, and
doubly appreciate the honor inasmuch as 1t is
also my privilege TO greet delegates 70 the first
catholic convection ever held at the national
capital To this day we have looked forward with
pleasant anticipations and have endcavorcd to
make such arrangements for your reception and
comfort as we deemed would be most pleasing to
you. and recognizing you as the chosen representa-
tiycs OF our sister societies, We will endenvor TO
| eiltcrtGln you IN SuCn u manner as VIII prove
worthy of the occasion and crcdltablc to US all as
catholics.
"Gentlcmen, you are assembled for the purpose
| OF hearing the report OF the operations OF your
union during the past year, and to take such
| action as will mako your union better understood
more popular and practical, to the end that yon may
bo enabled TO bind our catholic societies into one
bond 0funity, fraternity aud brothcrly love. which
| should extend throughout the length and breadth
city, we welcome you 70 our hearts, and wo trust
| that you will carry back 10 your homes, not only
| the consciousness of having successfully accom-
plished tbs glorious objects for which you are assem-
bled, but also pleasant memories of courteSies
| changed and friendships formed which will add
new zeal to your devotion to tho principles OF your
| union, and which Is 80 beautifully expressed in
| your motto, God and Our Neighbor.' Once more,
gentlemen welcome, q thousand welcomes, to our
| city and to our hearts"
| Commissioner Dent, on behalf Of the District
| then babe them welcome. 1t gave him great pleas
ure to extend hearty welcome To the delegates to
this the common capital OF our country They were
the representatives OF the catholic sentiment of the
| country church which had done so much for
the advancement Of men, the conservation OF
order and tho stability OF society, and IL was tit and
appropriate that such union should lneot here at
the capital. Ho was not catholic, but he recog-
niZed the work that the church had accom-.
plished. Their. name indicated that they
| were not sectional. They should oblitcrate
all sectional feelings, and with the statesmen ex.
and inscparable." Messrs. j. 4. Pizzini J. bon.
nelly and g. 3. Neff were appointed q committee
on credentials, and J. NJ. Cloak, OF Buffalo, was
Richmond, being secretary. Interesting and very
encouraging verbal reports We're made by dele
gates from several societies. The committee on
credentials reported that there were three arch
dioceses nine dioceses and forty-two societies
represented, including l03 delegates. Bishop
which he referred to the Withdrawal of several OF
tho Philadelphia societies becPuse the union de-
j the union. He recommended that the objects of
the union bo set forth SO explicitly not to leave
the least doubt as to the meaning; that action DO
| alyN tn tn INn inIr
gress by Hon. A. G. McCook, in regard to the ap-
pointnicnt of army chaplalns, and that tboy speak
boldly AGAINST inlidelity. The national secretary
was q grand renewal Of interest during the past
year; that the receipts were S29293 expenditures,
S2l9 ~; balance. S02.96. Mr.. Howard Bushnell the
treasurer submitted his report. which in substance
was the same as that OF tho secretary regards the
financial portion. Committees on resolutions
constitution and audit were then appointed, and
| the convention took recess,
| The convention was again called to order at 3:25
o'clock. The committee on audit reported that
they had examined the reports of the secretary
and treasurer and found them 10 be correct. Rev.
j. Walsh, j. f. German and d. Murphy were ap-
| presented TO Pope Leo NIL. A committee, COM
| posed of Rev. j. w. Hays, j. NJ. Cloak and ]. w.
Kelly, was appointed to examine tho McCook bill
| lately introduced in congress. regulating army
chaplainships. and report their conclusions to tho
convention. The committee was also empowered
to drafl resolutions ndorsing the AIcCook bill and
TO present copies OF the same 70 President Hayes,
the vice president Of the United States the speaker
OF the house OF representatives 10 senator Kernln
and TO Representative McCook Messrs. J. J. Mel
| lon 4. Il. Grady and j. a. McKeuny were Np-
| pointed q committee 10 prepare an address 10 the
| catholic societies of Amer lea showing the work
| ings of the union, IN order that they may become
better known. Rev. r. j. Barry, Mr. STAIRS aud j. E
| Mellett were appointed 10 confer with tha catholic
| Indian bureau, and communicate ~ the COnYen-
| ton that which they find advisable, Rev, p. Ho-
| gan, j. f. McDonough and j. Ben2inger were ap-
pointed 10 prepare an address 10 Cardinal Newman,
/ congntulNiing him upon his elevation to the pur-
| pie. Messrs, j. j. Walsh, NJ Cayenagh and Mr..
| Farrell were appointed committee to draw MP an
address protesting against the outragcs of liberty
as well rs religiOnas relating to the pemecutious
! exercised against the Jcsuits. number Of resO-
| lutions We're submitted, which were referred to the
several committees governing the same. Letters
| from Archbishop Gibbons, Of Baltimore; Nicur-
| General T. l.. Preston Of Now York; Bishp Ryan,
| of Buffalo, and Hon. \. NJ. Kelly, Of Richmond,
Va, We're read expressing heartfelt sympathy,
| Tho convention then adjourned until 10 o'clock
| this morning.
Al $50 o'clock the delegates assembled at Carroll
institute aud proceeded IN body to tho executive
mansion, whore they wore received by President
Hayes. They then returned 10 Lincoln hall and
attended n complimentary litorary and musical
entertainment, Bishop Keane delivered u short
address, Miss Eva Minis, John O. Pugh and other
well known artists participated in the exercises,
The attendance was very large, illing he hall to
repleiOu.