Telegram-herald., 1889-11-13
THEY ARE LOYAL.
Catholics So Express Themselves
20 the President.
1 COMMITTED VISITS NR. HARRISON.
They Present the Chief MagistrAte with
al Address In Which l. Set Forth
the Fidelity Of American Cath
ollcs 10 the United States.
WORK OF THE CONGRESS.

WAsHISGTON, Nov. i2.-Ihe commit
tee from the Catholic congress in sessa
sion in Baltimore waited on the Presi-
dent By appointment and presented him
with an address. The President re-
ceived them cordially and listened care
fully 20 the reading OF the address,
which was presented by Mr.. O'Donohue,
OF New York, chairman of the commit
tee. II is as follows:
The American Catholic congress row as
semoled AZ Baltimore has delegated 10 this
committee the honorable and agreeable duty of
waiting upon the President Of the United
States for the purpose OF expressing the senti-
ment Of the Catholic people OF America
Representing In q measure 1000 ooo Of our
fellow citizens who share IA the blessings aud
privileges u this Government, and devoted to
its constitution and laws, the congress desires
% voice and emphasize the loyalty and fidelity
OF the Catholic people OF these United States 10
the Republic and It's institutions. as well as
their respect for the Chief Magistrate OF the Ma
tion.
''On this centennial Of the establishment OF
Episcopal authority IN the United States the
Catholics OF America. in their first congress
assembled, while rejoicing in the marvellous
growth OF their faith on this soil,
aE< returning grateful thanks 10
God therefore feel the occasion 10
be emineutly fitting 10 voice also
their heartfelt rejoicing over the perpetuity and
soudity OF our civil institutions. the develop
mcnt q the spirit % religious liberty and toler-
ance and material progress and prosperity in
our country, and through you, honored sir 10
express 70 our fellow citizens Of this great
Republic in spirit OF unity and
brotherly love the desire, while pursu-
ing the dictates OF our conscience
in serving God, 70 march hand in
hand In promoting the best interests OF our
common country and the welfare Of society.
she congress bids this committee. while con-
veying 20 you, Mr.. President, the expression OF
IT'S respect 20 saw that IL would be gratifying
pleasure and privilege 70 have the honor Of
welcoming you 70 its session In Baltimore"
In reply the President said he appre-
ciated the compliment paid him by the
visit, as we'll as the truth Of the senti-
ment expressed IN the address in re-
gard to the fidelity of the Catholics
OF the United States TO the 1consti-
tuition and laws Of the country. He
regretted that his official duties would
prevent his attending the sessions of
the congress in Baltimore, but ne thought
he could promise them that he would be
present at the opening of the Catholic
University near this city.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Nov. 12.-At the
afternoon session of the congress Of
Catholic laymen on Monday John G..
Shea, OF New York, the historian. read
paper on Catholic Congresses" Major
Henry Z. Brovnson. OF Detroit, one on
Lay Election in tho Church" and
Charles F. Bonaparte discussed The
Independence OF the Holy See" In
the course Of Mr.. Bonapartc's remarks
great cheering was elected by the dec
laration: Whether the Pope be an
exile or a captive, a subject ne can not
be
Thirty-six churches, twenty Catholic
academies aud asylumns and 10. 900
Catholic homes in Baltimore were IL
Eliminated Monday night and the dis
play was novel and brilliant The Car
diaals and all the prelates attended a
grand reception ~ COncordia Opera
House. AZ which Charles B. Roberts, Of
Maryland. delivered an address Of well
come. and the venerable Archbishop
Elder, Of Cincinnati. responded.