Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13
The Catholic Young Mems National
Union.
SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION


Union.
SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
The sixth annual convention Of the Catholic
Young Mems National Union reaSsembled at
Lincoln Hall, at half past 3 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. Rev. j. Walsh, j. E. German and D.
Murphy were appointed . committee M TO prepare
and Rev. J. w. Hays, j. NJ. Cloak and j. w.
Kelly committee to examine the McCook bill,
lately introduced In Congress, regulating army
chaplainsh1ps, and report their conclusions to
the convention The committee was also en-
powered to draft resolutions indorsing the Nc
Cook bill and to present copies of the same to
President Hayes. the Vice President of the
United States, the Speaker of the House of
representatives, to Senator Herman and to
Representatives McCook. Messrs. j. j. Mellon.
I. Z. Grady and j. A. McKenny were appointed
committee to prepare an address to the Catho-
lie societies OF America showing the workings
OF the union, In order that they may become
better known. Rev. T. j. Barry, Mr.. STAIRS
and j. +. Malett were appointed to confer with
the Catholic Indian bureau and communicate to
the convention that which they find advisable
Finger We're appointed to prepare an ad-
dress to Cardinal Newman, congratulating
nm upon his elevation to the purple.
MeSsrs. j. j. Walsh, M. Cavenaugh and Mr..
Farrell were appointed committee to draw up
an address protesting against the OutrageS of
nDeTty as well as religiOuS--aS relating 70 the
prosecutions OF the JeSuitS number of reSo-
lutions were submitted, which were referred to
the several committees governing the same
Letters from Archbishop Gibbons OF Baltimore;
Rear2 general s1a - T. l. Preston OF New YORK
OF Richmond, Va, were read expressing heart
felt sympathy. The convention then adjourned
until this morning.
In the evening the delegates proceeded In a
body to the White House and were introduced
TO the President by Mr.. Dominick |. Murphy of
this city. They subsequently attended the
literary and mus cal entertainment given In
their honor at Lincoln Hall. when the follow.
Ing program was rendered: instrumental trio,
Measrs. Brakeman, Kasper and Waldecker adj
dress by Bishop Keane: tenor solo by Mr.. Pugh;
"Romeo and Juliet as it should be- Mr. JEFF
ferson; soprano solo. Miss Eva Mills; violin
SOLO, Mr. kasper; Robert of Sicily" Mr..
Mr.. Tweedale; vocal trio, Miss Mills, Messrs
Wtdney and Pugh.
PROCEEDINGS TO DAY.
The convention was called to order shortly
after 10 O'Clock this morning by Rt. Rev. Bishop
keane, who offered short prayer.
Mr.. Sigerson, of New York, moved that let
ter be sent to Rt. Rev. George Fl. Doane the
fist president OF the un10n}, congratulating
nestle prelate to his Holiness Pope Leo XIII
With the rank OF mansignor; adopted.
TEMPERANCE.
Mr.. Wilkinson, OF Albany offered a resolu-
ton reciting that tntemperance is one of the
greatest evils, and they send their greetings
and sympathy to all laboring In the cause of
temperance, particularly those OF their own
faith. The president made some remarks on
n,
the resolution was referred.
ENCOURAGING MATRIMONY,
Several reports from societies were made
MI. John D0nnelly, jr.. or st. Johns. Baltimore
stating that there were some peculiar features
In his assoc1ation-one OF them a rule that each
member ON marrying should accept a silver
pitcher as present Bishop Keane.-I hope IL
Is to advise him to drink only cold waterj and
In this respect-encOuragement OF matrimony
the society was a success. He would chai-
lenge the other societies to make such a show
ing In the last eighteen months-twelve mem.
ried. '--Ni
Mr.. Quinn, of the Y. NJ. r. C. A. of Jersey
city. and Mt. Hanson. OF Plus Memorial InStl-
tute OF Baltimore, made reports. Rev. Father
Walsh, OF Albany, made report On the address
10 Leo NIL; Which was adopted.
THE MCoOK ELL IN RELATION TO ARMY CHAP
LAINS.
Rev. Father Hayes from the committee on
the subject OF army chaplains made report on
the McCook BILL which provides for an exami-
nation OF all post chaplains over the age of so
and the retirement OF those who are physically
unable to perform their duties; the vacancies to
DE filled by the President, by and with the ad-
vice and consent OF the Senate-one Protestant
and one CATHOLIC chaplain to each department.
The committee do not entirely endorse the bill.
but they conclude with a resolution that the
delegates In this city be requested to appear
before the committee On military affairs and
present the views OF the convention.
ONLY ONE CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN IN THE ARMY
OF the speakers said 1t was fact that there was
but one Catholic clergyman now in the army,
ana mat at present Catholic soldiers are COM
PEELED to attend services conducted by other
clergymen. Mr.. Hayes pointed out a section
which exempted the colOred chaplains from the
operation of this bill. Rev. Father Hays said
there were now 70 chaplains, including Meth
odists and Catholic and but vacancy, and
under this bill 1t may be years before there are
opportunities to appoint Catholic chaplains
after some further discussion the report was
r. RI no
pllc1t In their recommendations Mr.. Hayes
said they would have been more explicit bat
they feared agitation would endanger the bill.
EDUCATION.
Mr.. German. OF Philadelphia offered a reso
tuition that as nothing is more essential to the
falth OF the young than Christian education
and as there are many who are unable to attend
school during the Gay that each society OF this
union be urged to establish night schools. Mr.
German referred to the work OF Carroll Instf-
tute In this behalf, and said tho education was
misunderstood. Some regard It as a prepare
ton for the business OF life. but Catholics claim
that the relations OF man to his maker Should
be taught.
The resolution was referred.
Rev. Father Hogan. of Newark, from a COM
mlttee on address to Cardinal Newman re-
ported the address, which was ordered to be en-
crossed and forwarded to the cardinal
THE FRENCH WAR on THE JEsUITs
The special committee on the Society OF
Jesus. by Mr.. Walsh OF New York made a re
port, sympathZing with the members OF that
society. who are under the persecution OF the
French ministry. and calling on the press of the
country TO speak out against it. The resolution
was adopted.
The report Of the committee on constitution
was made and acted on In part.
Rev. Father Broulette and Major j. E. Mallet
addressed the union on the Indian question.
and a recess was taken to 3 o'clock.
Amusements. &c.
FoRD'S OPERA HOUSE.-'The ROYAL Mildly
was presented again at FOrd's last night The
music was rendered In good style. tine Royal
M1ady as presented here is most pleasing en-