The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-11-13
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RonsinE speech BY Henore Mercier, tn
Catholic Premier Of Quebec


TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS
Rousing speech by Henore MeFcier, the
Catholic Premier Of Qnebec.
BALTIMORE. Nov. 1.-THE session Of the
congress Of the Catholic laymen WAS held
today with all the enthusiasm and crush OF
spectators that characterized the opening
meeting. Hon. Honore Mercier. prime
minister of Quebec, made an address in
many respects one of the most rousing
heard this week. His reference 20 1.-THE
recentiy-repaired deSpoilments Of the
Jesuits By the same George the Third who
despoiied the American revolnsionists. the
fathers CT their liberties and rights was
cheered again and again. The restitution
set by the Canadian government. he said,
viii long stand rs an honorable act before
mankind. As 70 the status of Catholics,
whether in Canada or the United States,
the world should know that loyalty 10 God
means loyalty 20 the state Cheers.I
To the American poet LongfeIlos and
his pathetic illusions 70 the Catholics and
the Canadians, Mercier paid tribute OF
noble eloquenee, concluding with quota
ton from the poets ship of State. which
the premier SO used as TO imply that il ex-
pressed the feelings OF Quebec TO the Amer
lean Union. wild applause.
Delegate Fagin, OF Nex York, had reso-
luton adopted with a rush. rendering on
behalf OF the congress the most CORDIAL
greeting to the people of Canada, aud ac-
knowiedging their warm sentiment and re-
gard. as expressed by Premier Mercier.
Monsignor GadG. OF England. special rep
resenfativu OF Cardinal Manning, briefly
congratulated the congress on its success,
and following him came long paper on
philanthropy. by Peter Fay, OF ST. Louis.
Edmund L. Dunno, Of Florida. treated
extemporaneonsly the subject. Right Of
State on Education. The following papers
were also read: Religion and Education. .
VIM. T. Kelly. Of ST. Paul; societies. III.
J.. Spaunhortt Of ST. Louis; .Cathoiic
American Literature, G. b. Pallvin, Of Sc.
Louis; SUNDAY Observance. NJ. Il. Tello,
OF Cleveland; labor and Capital, VIM.
Richards OF Washington.
After . recess the committee on future
congresses. appointed BY the congress to
wait upon President Harrison at Washing
ton and invite him TO be present. reported
that they had been received cordially and
!CheersI President Harrison had said
age he would have accepted the invitation
gladly. and in any event he would be with
the delegates in Washington tomorrow at
tho dedication Of the new university. The
report was enthusiastically received and
the obligation Of the congress 10 the sreri-
dent and the committee was expressed by
more cheering and rising vote.
The reading Of papers was then resumed.
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paper on sTne Catholic Press, and Judge
Frank Mc6iain, Of Louisiana, and Milton
f. saith, OF Washington. discussed Wolg's
papers
The mayor Of baltimore, with words OF
welcome. then rendered the delegates a re-
cersion, 20 be held Thursday at the city
hail. aud the tender was accepted.
Professor Heguon Allen, Of Chicago, read
a PAPER on charch mRsic. advocating the
tiregorian and the exclusion Of al figured
music that did not conform with the chant
prototype. J. l. Campbell. Of Philadelphia,
discussed temperance. He said no other
subject EXPECT shat Of education affects so
visally at present the welfare OF the Cath
Giles Of the United States.
owing TO the iasa hour and the desire OF
tie delegates 20 witness the torchllght pro-
cession, further reading OF pspers wxs sus-
pended. with orders that the remaining
ones he printed In the proceedings.
Daniel DouwheFty Was unanimously voted
place on the committee On future con-
gresS. onAhan moved that tae interna-
siunAl Catholic congress I've held Ia Chicago.
Campbell Of Philadelphia, moved an
amendment thai the convention be held
wherever tee worlds fair Is located lAp-
piaase3 0nshan seconded the amend
nent because BE believed the
worlds fair would be beld IN Chicago.
Spaandeagss. al 81 Loass. expressed salts
faction az the amendment. because he
thought ii woah bring the convention 10
- Louis. The resolution as amended was
adopted. Il eas resolved hy ihs assistance
Of the ecnxresS thai a unanimous vote af
thanks Be temsIervt the committee On ryn.
iiminary arrangements for their unselfiSh
and amssF.uE essaFss IN converting anl or
gansEaaE The congress As Archbishop
lFSlAaa. Of ~ Paul. had cpsaea
She eangress. il wsS desired that
/ ne close L. lie said wssh
fserce emphasis. &c 10 yoar homes as1ea
with tie enthusiasm OF fhis country and
then spread shTeaEh tae Tsion that ahgs !
a nsN departure far Catholic. Tor the cos.p.
tTy an1 fes the Catholie lAymAn TIE dav
saa eonas. thsnE tso1. whsn al Cgsholiez
VII rise az and say. We are wasthx az
eag vesigiens The eoantFy - t.e Conquered
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azek tFae Csasheibes. Adjourned siae die.