St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-15

this convention. 1t originated in mistake
by the Board of Erin, which resulted in the
advantage of the A. 0. Fl. The opportu-
nifty was given for hunting up the cause
and the proper remedy was applied. He
says that within few weeks all those who
left will be back in the order, that it was a
question of principle and not of men.
The following is the report of the COM
mittee on resolutions, which was adopted:
ON RECEPTION AND THANKS.
Whereas, On the assembling of this thirty
fifth national convention of the A. o. Fl. of
the United States in this good city of St. Paul,
we find that Notwithstanding the adverse cir
cumstsnces that have arisen, our order has
progressed in a remarkable manner. even be-
yond our fondest anticipations, and has full
filled during the past two years our most
cherished expectations; therefore
Resolved, That we first as Catholics, in full
illment Of our duty, desire to place on record
our recognition Of the watchful care of
Divine Providence in guarding and protect
to extend the sphere of, usefulness of our
ancient society.
Resolved, That to the national officers and
directors the thanks of this brotherhood are
due and are hereby rendered for their watch
full and jealous care in promot-
ing the interests Of our order during
their term Of official care. We desire also to
record cthe nthanks Of the convention for all
the brothers, whether officers or members,
who so nobly assisted in preserving, building
up and strengthening our grand old order
during the past term, and congratulate all on
the magnificent success achieved.
Resolved, That we extend to the eoclesias-
teal authorities of our common country our
grateful thanks for the generous encourage
ment given our society in many of the dio.
ceses, and we now solemnly affirm
that it is the most ardent de-
sire of this order to be everywhere
recognized as good Catholic society, and for
this purpose we ask that chaplains may be
appointed for our order by the ordinary of
| every diocese, and under bis guidance our
| order will submit to every diocesan regula-
ton.
Resolved, That the delegates to this conven.
ton could not separate without placing on
record our more than grateful appreciation
of the kindly greeting and generous hospital
ity extended US by both priests and people OF
this queen city of the Northwest, to our
brothers Of ST. Paul and Minnesota gener-
ally, to st. Paul's Irish Catholic citizens, to
our French and German brethren, who SC
kindly assisted in our reception, to the
priests who offered the holy sacrifice Of the
| mass for us, to the Rev. Father Stanley for
| his cordial greeting, kind advice and gener-
GUS words of godspeed IN our work, and to all
of St. Paups noble and patriotic citizens we
desire to extend our heartfelt thanks, and tC
assure them that we will all carry to our
homes such memories of their greeting as
will live with US and be cherished forever.
Resolved, That to the press of this city is
due our warmest Acknowledgements for the
fair, accurate and cordial hearing they have
given us and we hereby thank them in ouI
own name and in the name Of tens of thous-
ands of Irish-American citizens whom we
have the honor Of representing here.
ON CONDOLENCE.
Resolved, That we extend to Brothers Cas-
sidy and Darcy, both of whom were members
of this convention and were unfortunately
called home by reason of death in their re-
spec1ve families, our most sincere sympathy
in the affection with which our merciful Lord
has seen flt to inflict them.
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God in
His infinite wisdom to call to Himself P. w.
Gallagher, the honored state delegate of the
A. o. FL. for the state of Illinois, and
Whereas, We recognize in the life, charac-
ter and noble qualities of Brother Gallagher a
devout Catholic, an energetic officer and
m ember and a true exponent of the grand
principles of our ancient order, and the re-
fore deeply feel the loss of so valuable men,
Der; therefore be it
Resolved, That the delegates to the Thirty