Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-03
COLORED CATHOLIC CONGRESS.
Proceedings of the Third and Last Days
Sessions.
INTERESTING REMARKS BY ARCHBISHOP ELDER.
DIR. FAUST AND oTHHRs-A LETTER FROM JOHN
BOYLE o'REILLY-FArHKR REALY's PAPER on
CATHOLIC WORK IN AFRICA.

bOfLk y kklLLf-fATHER hEALNs PAPER ON
CATHOLIC WORK IN AFRICA.
After a blessing by the Rev. Father Tolton
the third and last days meeting Of the eolored
Catholic congress took up the unfinished bust
ness Of yesterday and proceeded to business in
the basement of ST. Augustine's church. The
attendance was large. On the platform were
Fathers Mackin. Walsh, Tolton, o'Brien. sulli-
van. Matthews, Healey, McDermott and others.
Archbishop Elder, of Cincinnati. who was in an
ante-room, came upon the platform and was re-
celved with great applause. He was introduced
by Chairman Rudd in pleasant speech, who
referred to the great good Bishop Elder had
done among the colored race when the pesti-
lences of smallpox and yellow fever were de-
vastating the south. How he went like a min
lsterng angel among the poor and suffering
and gave them his blessing.
ARCHBISHOP ELDER THEN ADDRESSED THE con-
vENTIoN.
He said he had come from Cincinnati espe-
clally to be present at this congress, to meet
the delegates, and to assist them if possible.
He did not think. however, that they needed
MS assistance. as they knew well enough what
10 90 and how TO do il. In regard to what he
had done for the colored race in the south dur
ing the pestilence he said it was the most agree
gagged In. Referring TO his connection with
the colored people in Cincinnati after the war,
ne SAID the disposition Of the colored people
TO listen to him was great; all seemed to be
glad. he said, to hear his teachings, and he did
not find a single one Unwilling TO give ear 10
the word of God. In conclusion he said: ''God
VIII surely give great graces to those who labor
for you. May your good work go and fruc-
thy for the benefit of yourselves and the whole
country"
liz H.
plause, and resolution offered and passed
thanking the archbishop for his remarks.
TO CALL on THE PRESIDENT.
The report of the committee appointed to
wait upon the President, reported that he
would receive the congress tomorrow at lilo.
The committee on finance reported an
expenditure of $1,000, and offered a resolu-
ton assessing 81 per man to defray the expen-
dlture. The committee on printing had quite
discussion on who should do the printing. A
resolution was offered designating the Catholic
Netrs, but as there was considerable opposi-
ton it was withdrawn. An offer by local
Photographer to take picture of the congress
was laid upon the table after some discussion.
1t was agreed. however. that when the pictures
are taken one be sent to the pope.
LETTER FROM JOHN BOYLE o'REILLT
was read. 1t said: very deeply regret that
am unable to attend the convention. can
only say God speed your work" You have
the fullest sympathy and cooperation of
Yours, always faithfully
JONI BOYLE o'RErLLY.
A letter from the Catholic knights of Amer
lea was also read.
Mr.. Smith, delegate from this city. then
introduced DIR. Faust, who was at one time
an Episcopal clergyman in this city.
but a convert to the Catholic church.
''Who would have dreamed" he said.
twenty-five years ago, that there would be
assembled in this city colored Catholic con-
gress. / am profoundly interested in the wei
fare of the coiored people and will lend my
best efforts toward doing everything to adj
vance their interests" He then went into a
history of the slave traffic. how a monk was
the first TO declare against it, and how the
Catholic church was doing its utmost to stamp
II out. vote of thanks was offered DR.. Faust
for his address.
Mr.. G.. r.. Thompson. from South America,
was then introduced and spoke at some length
of the Catholic religion in Africa.
FATHER HEALY's PAPER.
Father Healy, of the Society of the Holy
Ghost, recently from Ireland and well-known
trainer of young priests. read an interesting
paper. giving sketch of the great results OBJ
tanned by the missionary priests of the above
society among the colored race in Africa. The
paper showed that there are at present on the
west coast of Africa five yicariats apostolic
four prefectures apostolic. extending in and
over one-sixth of the entire surface of Africa
or nearly one-half the size of the United States
of America. In this area there are DDS mission
sionaries and 80 missionary stations. There
are 60 schools, with an aggregate attendance
of over 1000. There are 62 churches and about
80 hospitals for the old and infirm. Many in
dustrial schools scattered over the coun-
try, teaching the people agriculture. These
have an attendance of $50 boys and 234 girls
The paper shows further that there are 20
hplnp fed in Irala and for
the conversion of the colored race in Africa.
THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED.
After the remarks of Father Healy Father
Sullivan said that the report of the committee
on resolutions was ready, and he would submit
it. The report was in the shape of an address.
After considerable discussion il was adopted.
and committee of three appointed to take it
to his excellency, Cardinal Gibbons.
The Address to the People.
The address adopted sets forth that with the
approval of his eminence the cardinal and
other dignitaries of the Catholic church. the
delegates come from various parts of the United
States. At the close of their deliberations they
deem it advisable to place before their Catholic
fellow-citizens the following considerations:
There are at present twenty colored Catholic
churches in the country, each one of these hav-
ing a school annexed; besides there are sixty
five colored Catholic schools. eight orphan asy-
lums, three reformatories. The Catholic hos
pitals homes for the poor. &C.. are open to
both colored and white children. About 5000
children are taught in schools. over 800
children cared for in our asylums. As We have
but one Catholic priest seven colored students
are preparing to follow his noble example. Over
$50 of the colored women are at present con-
secrated sponsors of Christ. We warn our
people against all secret societies condemned
by the church. and hope they will join those
benevolent societies which have the Church's
sanction. With regard to the union of me-
chanics many of whom are Catholics, We trust
that they will give an opportunity to
our boys to become masters of trade.
AS the evil of intemperance is increasing at
fearful rate among our people, We hope that
they will do their best to keep those under
their charge from all evil habits. Light and
frivolous reading is now depraving the intelli-
gence of many of our youths; We, therefore.
hope that parents and guardians will place in
the hands of their children as will be useful
and entertaining.
At LOO the convention adjourned to meet
again at $50 o'clock. Outside the building on
the steps the delegates assembled and were
photographed.
THE SESSION IN THE AFTERNOON.
The afternoon session yesterday was opened
with prayer by Father Tolton. Resolutions
recommending the establishment of colored
Catholic orphan asylums, advocating the in