The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-12
LAYMEN OF THE CHURCH.
THEIR FIRST CONGRESS OPENED
AT BALTIMORE.

Silver-TonEued Dan Dougherty of
New York Carries the Assemblage
by Storm-Cardinal Gibbons Pays a
High Tribute to the Irrepressible
West-The Routine Work Begun.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 1.-THE / 200 delegates
to the first congress of the Catholic laymen
of the'United States were called to order
before noon to-day by Hon. w. J. Onahan
of Chicago. Every seat in Concordia hall
was filled and the galleries were crowded
with spectators. The first applause of the
assembly was ELECTED by the entrance Of
Ex-Gov. John Lee Carroll, with Arch
bishop Ireland of St Paul, and Mr. Ona-
han. Archbishop Ireland briefly invoked
the divine blessing, and in few spirited re-
marks introduced ex-Gov. Carroll as tenn
porary chairman.
CHEERS FOR THE POPE
Mr.. Onahan mentioned the name of Pope
Leo. Instantly there was hand clapping
and cheers all over the hall, soon
growing into a tumult of enthusiasm.
The scene was notable one as
and shouted greeting to the Roman pom
tiff. Mr.. Onahan's suggestion that he hoped
not far distant to see an international con-
gress of lay Catholics also met with hearty
appreciation
Ex-Gov Carroll on taking the chair was
warmly appiauded. Hs said:
1t may be that the question will be asked by
what authority is this congress held, aud under
what law does it assemble In reply TO this we
would suggest, by the sanction of his eminence
the cardinal, archbishop of Baltimore, and the
distinguished prelates who now surround us,
and by virtue of the authority of the constitu-
tion of the United States.
THE FoRERUNNER OF OTHERS.
He said:
This, so auspiciously begun. will be but the
forerunner of others yet TO come, and Catholics
of the United States will look to these CON
crosses with pride and satisfaction. The con-
gress has but two great purposes at heart-the
glory and progress of the Catholic church and
continued prosperity of the American people
lApplause long continued
A CABLEGRAM FROM ROME.
The following cablegram from Rome was
read:
His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, Baltimore:
Having made known to the holy ather the
expressions of devotion conveyed to him on the
part OF the Catholic congress to be held in Bal
tlmore, his holiness graciously bids me say that
ne most atfectionately imparts his blessing to
all the members. NJ CARD. RAMPoLLA.
Mr.. Dougherty of New York was invited
by the chairman to address the congress
pending the appointment of the committees.
The famous orator who more than once has
placed in nomination presidential candi-
dates Of one of the great parties of the
country In national convention and held
those great assemblages spellbound with
his superb eloquenoe was to-day in his best
form and voice. He was given a perfect
ovation by the congress. Standing for a
moment immobile as a fine statue, the
speakers face lighted up and acknowledging
the applause in an exquisite courtesy, he
addressed the convention.
REPEATED oUTBURsTs OF CHEERS.
All through his address there were out
bursts of cheers. At the conclusion the
cheering was renewed again, while the dig
nitaries on the stage-bishops and arch
bishops among them-crowded around him
and shook him warmly by the hand.
Father Nugent, q distinguished clergy
man Of Liverpool, England, Hon. Honore
Mercier, prime minister of Quebec, and ex.
Senator Francis Herman of New York fol-
lowed in brief addresses, congratulating
the congress on its successful Inauguration.
ENTRY OF THE CARDINALS.
Cardinal Gibbons, in his scarlet robes.
entered the hall while Mr.. Herman was
speaking, accompanied by committee of
laymen which the congress, by a vote at
the beginning of the session, had sent to
invite him to be present. Side by side with
was Cardinal Taschereau of Canada The
two cardinals were heartily cheered by the
congress. The cardinals were formally in
troduced to the congress by Chairman Car
roll, and Cardinal Gibbons addressed the
delegates, welcoming them in his own name
and that of the people of Baltimore, ire
spective of creed.
THE IRREPREssTBLE WEST.
The cardinal paid ghigh tribute to "the
irrepressible west," which he said had
brought about the congress when he him
self was scarcely in favor of it at this time.
Archbishop Ireland was complimented
highly for his enterprise and for his stand
on public matters in general The cardinal
said the laity have the right and also the
duty of CO operating with the clergy in every
good work affecting society, the country,
and the church at large. The clergy and laity
ought to come closer together, and the
clergy in America have much to learn from
the worldly knowledge and practical spirit
of the American laymen. 1t was from
them that the clergy received support-not.
thank God, on the Silver salver Of the gov,
ernment, but from the warm hands and
hearts OF the people. He urged the dele |
gates to show in their proceedings the |
liberty and independence that characterize |
freemen. [Cheers.]
PERMANENTLY ORGANIZED. |
The temporary organization of the con- |
gress was made permanent, and q short |
recess followed.
The committee ON resolutions was an |
on the reassembling, as follows: |
Judge Morgan j. O'Brien Of New York. |
Hon. William Walsh OF Maryland, John B. |
Callahan of Pennsylvania, Hon. W. L. |
Kelly of Minnesota, Henry F. Brownson of |
Detroit, Judge Semmes Of Louisiana, Hon. /
Davidson Carroll Of Arkansas, c. A. Maier /
Of Illinois, John G., Donnelly of Michigan, |
Robert f. Lenihan of Iowa, and w. w.
O'Brien Of Michigan.
TO WAIT UPON HARRISON.
A committee to wait upon the President
of the United States was appointed, as fol-
lows: Chairman John Lee Carroll of Mary
land; j. j. O'Donohue of New York, Mai
John Byrne of Ohio, Richard Storrs willis |
Of Michigan, II. j. Spaunhorst of Missouri.
John ID. Kelly Of New York, DIR. John |
Guerrin of Illinois, Hon. Francis Herman |
Of New York, Col b. I. Dubal of Kansas,
Daniel A. Rudd of Ohio, Anthony Kelly of |
Minnesota, Alexander P. Morse of the Dis |
trict Of Columbia, M. NJ Glennon of Vir- |
ginia, J. b. Coleman of Louisiana and |
Daniel Troy of Alabama.
READING OF PAPERS.
The regular work of the congress now be- |
gan by the reading of papers. The follow |
ing were read: "Catholic Congresses by |
Historian John Culinary Shea of New
uTau nfioY, In, %hr fs..,-ok L..