The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-13
THE ROMAN CATHOLICS.
SECOND DAY OF THE BALTIMORE
CONGRESS.
4 Number of Matters Of Universal Interest
Discussed subjects of the Nariou.
Pnpers Eead-Benehts of Societies
General News of the Body.

Papers Eead-Benefts OF societies.
General News of the Body.
BALTIMORE. Nm. November l2.-The
Catholic Congress was call 10 order this
morning M lO:3o. bishop La Flcech, Of
Canada. said the prayer.
VI. -. fansier of Indiana. moved 10 ar-
point committee Ia consider the eNpedi-
ency Of holding state conventions of Catho-
lies annually. Referred.
HON. uONOgE NERCtrR.
Prime Minister Of Quebec. was introduced
and received with great. applause. lie
made a long speech and WAS loudly ap-
plauded when he concluded.
GREETING TO CANADA.
Ed. r. Fagan. Of New York. offered the
following. which was adopted by a Rising
vote.
RcSoired. That the representatives Of the
American Catholic Congress send their cor
dial greetings 10 the people Of canada, and
Onar their grateful acknowledgements ana
congratulations to her for the warm scnti-
menis Of love entertained for this country
and people. a. expressed by her noble son,
Premier Mercicr.
Monsgnor Gddd. Of England. being called
for. expressed the cordial feelings of Car
dina Manning and Bishop Vaughan. whom
he represented. and desired 10 convey their
feelings of deep respect and heartfelt con-
graduation 10 this noble Congress.
PAPERS READ.
Peter l.. Fay read a paper on the Social
Question"
James H. Campbell. of Philadelphia. read
one ON -Iemporance:" Herman Allen. ~
! Chicago. on .ihurcb Music" and Richard
l.. Clark. Ill. D.. Of New York. ON "Nhat
Catholics Have Done i'm the Last one Hun
drcd Years
PRESIDENT HARRI~oN'> MESSAGE.
The committee appointed to wait upon
the President aud invite him TO the Con-
gre--. reported that the President received
them most cordially and handsomely. and
assured them If in was not for the duties Of
preparing his annual message he would Dee
too happy to be with them. but would be-
with them M the university dedication to-
morrow. lie believed that great good would
result from the Congress. and expressed a
hearty approval of this and all similar
congresses.
OTHER PAPERS.
T.C. .O'Sulli,an. Of New York. on behalf
Of the National Union Of Catholic Young
Mems societies. read a memorial. and ask
ed the Congress, 10 encourage their work.
4 paper by Edmund +. Cunne. of Florida.
crealed great enthusiasm. II was direct
attack upon the present school system.
Postmaster llanitty. of Philadelphia.
read "a paper on tine Catholic press. written
bv George -. Noin. cf Philadelphia. II
was discussed by Judge Frank McGloin. of
New Orleans. and ". T.. smith. of Wash
ington.
William l.. Kelley. Of Il. Paul, then read
long paper on religion and education.
The text of his paper was the act of Con-
I e - mo-
ralitv. and education being necessary 10
good government and the happiness OF man
kind. schools and the means Of education
shall be- forever encouraged
MAYOR LATROBE
was then introduced. lie welcomed the
delegates 10 Baltimore. and extended the
freedom Of the city.
ID. ~paunherst. of II. Louis, read a pa
uar on ~Catholic Societies" lie urged the
/ congress 10 adopt system that material
aid could be- given 10 an Catholic members
Of societies when sick or INDECENT.
SOCIETIES.
Edward j. McGannon, OF Columbus
spoke briefly on societies. The report OF
the committee on resolutions was then sub
mitted and was adopted. The resolution
set forth that Catholics claim 10 be- ac-
auaiufrd with the laws and spirit of bOih
/ the church and the country. and declare
that there il nothing antagOnlStlc IN them,
and rrpudiateS the assertion that they need
to lav aside the devotion 10 THEN
church 10 be- true 10 the country
or Ia oppose any institution Of the
nation tO be- good Catholics. The resolu-
| iiOn, then inyeigh against divorce a- BRING
! ing ruin and dis grace upon the people, and
/ threatening the morality of the whole
..t.. 81 IIlt \. luf
/ il i. NOT sufficient for Catholics tO -hun bad
/ Catholics: they ought 10 take part in good
ones. Concert Of action is necessary 10 ac-
c0mpli-h aught. and s0cieiie, must not be-
/ formed ON "a .race or nationality basis.
/ The plan and form of II. Vincent De Paul
society /, recommended as a typical 'atho-
| lie society. Extension OF societies Is re-
commended 20 relieve widows and orphans.
VIEWS OF THE CONGRESS.
Resolutions were adopted rs follows:
Another mcnance 10 the Republic is the
constant conflict between capital and labor.
and il il with feelings Of regret that the an
| tagonism between labor and capital il wit
messed for il imperil, society. We con-
drmn Nihil-m. .ccfiOnali,m. and com
muni,m. and we equally condemn the
heartless greed of capitalist. The remedy
for trouble between labor and capital must
I bee sought in the mediation ol me 'hulch
by it, action on the individual conscience
aud i'm such civil euactments are necessary
The paramount right Of labor TO organic
societies for its protection and benefit IL
recognized The employment Of very young
minors il disapprOycd.
\ protest is uttered against any chang
in the policy of the Government in the man
ncr of educating the Indians. by which they
will bee deprived of Christian teaching
expres, deep interest in the negro race
and pledge 10 assist the clergy ina the re-
formation of their condition. alliance shOult
be sought with noa-CathOiics in bringIn'
about better observance of the sabbath
SUNDAY liquor selling is execraied. and th'
passage Of law i0rbiddng the sale o
iiau0r 10 intoxicated persons l. urged. lhel
extol the Catholic press. and hope for th
establishment OF Catholic dailles IN IN
large cities. and catholic united press
express desire for proper devotional
church music.
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