Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-25
FINISHED THE WORK.
German Catholics Hold Their Final
Sessions Yesterday and
TRANSACT IMPORTANT BUSINESS.
Doctor Lieber Speaks on the Question of
Parochial Schools.
OTHER ADDRESSES BY LEADING MEN

was brought to a close last night. Import
ant business was transacted during the after
noon session, the constitution of the new
3 Central Union of the German Catholic
Youths Societies." IVES formulated and
adopted, and officers were elected. Several
high dignitaries of the church, who had
not been expected, put in an appearance,
and were cordially greeted. The evening
session was rendered eventful by the speech
of DR.. Ernest Lieber, of the Prussan Land
tag, and his distinct utterances on the ques-
tion of parochial schools.
The proceedings of the day were opened
at 10 o'clock in the morning where the COM
mittee appointed to draft constitution for
the formation of Central q nion of all the
German Catholic Young Mems Societies,
held an executive session in the rooms OF
the st. Charles Literary Society on Penn
avenue, at which this important work was
accomplished. At o'clock in the after
noon the delegates in general met in Central
Rink and Immediately after the Rev. Father
Often, of Tarentum, had declared the meet
ing open, the Secretary, Mr.. n. Simon, of
Chicago, read the constitution. He stated
that the name of the new organization was
to be the Central Union of the American
German Catholic Youths Societies.
OBJECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
1t was stated that the object of the organi-
zation should tend toward moral, spiritual
and intellectual improvement of all the Ger
man Catholic youths in this country. To fos-
ter also among them love for the land of
their forefathers and retain as much as possible
the use of the German language. To promote
the welfare OF the Roman Catholic Church in
all things and in all their actions. Their were
II articles in the constitution, and they were
the question as to what name the organization
should have, every point was passed
upon quickly and without debate. In
that case, however, some objected to
that would exclude the married men from be-
coming members. However. the matter was
at last settled to the effect, that all married
men already belonging to a society shal! have
the same right as the single men, but that in
the future, when new societies were founded
only single men would be permitted TO become
active members. Thus was the organization
of the "a societies. representing probably
total membership of 10, O0O Catholic young men
from all over the Union definitely founded.
The resolutions prepared at the executive
meeting with this object read as follows:
I'm view of the proceedings at the German
Catholic Congress in CoblenZ, Germany, and
with the conviction that a weli-defined organi-
cation of the German Catholic youth in the
United States will be. not only q means to fos-
ter religion and morality, but also necessity to
oppose the heresy of many people; therefore,
be it
ENCOURAGING SOCIETIES.
Resolved, By the fourth German Catholic
Congress. assembled in Pittsburg. that 1t is
the wish of the congress that in every German
Catholic parish in this country young mems So
cieties be founded for such aims as will be best
for local needs. That in the German Catholic
centers of the United States a Capitalization of
such local societies be effected, under such
regulations as may be suited to the surround
ngs and circumstances. That the central or
yanization. which does ALREADY exist 1.-THE one in
Chicago), be offered the thanks of this congress
for its Jealous work in its circles, and that its
be recommended as an example to
be emulated"
The officers of the new Central Union we're
Chicago, President; Mr. P Wansbach, of st.
Louis, Vice President; Mr.. Nicholas Simon, of
Chicago, Secretary; MI. Fred K. Loeffler, of
City, Treasurer.
This business had just been concluded when
;he door OF the rink was opened and all the
most prominent dignitarles of the German Ro.
,y the enthusiastic cheers of all those
llready in the hail. There were the
at. Rev. Bishop F'lasch. of Lacrosse, Wis;
he Rt. Rev. Bishop Held of Charleston;
Bay, Wis. They hai just arrived in the city, |
md as several of them had not been expected |
q appear at all, the surprise afforded more |
we're accompanied by the Rt Rev Bishop Rade-
nacher, of Nashville, and DR.. L. Lleber, OF |
3erin, Germany.
The Rev. Father Often Immediately called |
Ipon the dignitaries and asked them to say |
omething encouraging to the young men in |
Ionor of the successful formation of the Cen |
raj Union. They all kindly responded. DIR,
ieber said:
A HISTORICAL LANDMARK.
"My dear young friends of Young America. |
he fact that l am fortunate enough in having |
he honor of standing before you and being |
BILE to congratulate you upon this grand
is one of the finest surprises that
could have possibly asked for on my journey
o this country. And that it was destined to
axe place within the hospitable walls of Pitts
urg. will mark the lplace as a historical land
lark in the annals of German Catholicism in
be United States. Believe me am proud of
ou, young men, and when my eyes glance over
he many rows of manly countenances here l
eel it within me that you will never forget
our duty Of standing by the mother church,
retaining your love TOR German traditions,
nd Of promulgatlng Catholicism all over the
tates."
This speech was received with deafening
heers and a regular volley of hurrahs for the
reat German politician. Then followed the
|
'ittsburg as having been the Abbot of st. Vim
ent's Convent for many years, in fact as he
aid himself, Il was born in Pennsylvania and
am proud of it."
The Rt Rev. Bishop FIasch made a short ad-
ress also. and then Bishop Katzer was called
pom. He declined at first, but finally SAID
Some time ago l made an address IN Milwau-
ee and since do not care much for speech
laking, because, on that occasion. dIspleased
certain secret order to such an extent that
,me of its members promised to watch me
herever went over the country"
"A great honor" Interrupted DIR. Lieber.
However, my dear young men, am glad to
,e that you have formed this Central Union
nd have no doubt it will prove of great ad-
antage to our holy Catholic Church"
Bishop Rademacher pronounced his blessing
pom the new society and the meeting of the
1ung men was declared closed.
THE FINAL CEREMONIES.
The final session of the Fourth German
atholic Congress then entered upon It's busi-
ess. A very pleasant incident occurred at the |
of proceedings. Mr.. c. W.
legle, of the Beobdchter, stepped upon the
atform and, approaching DR.. Lleber, handed
I'M beautiful bouquet of flowers in the name
the German Catholics OF Pittsburg and AL
gheny upon the occasion of the twenty
'urth anniversary of his wedding day. The
doctor acknowledged the COM
iment IN a neat speech.
Business being resumed resolutions vere |
avn up and submitted. There were six The |
st contained protestations against the sup
'esson and indignities heaped upon the Pope,
he second was demand that the education |
the children be left to their parents and
lat they should be permitted perfect freedom |
giving them their education whatever way
ey saw fit. In the third the Congress bro
ssed to entertain perfect obedience to the |
Dnstitution and to the laws of the United |
,ates, but in all religious matters they desire
i'd mean to retain their undivided allegiance |
the Pope. In the fourth resolution
oYnrQgCad g.. |
erman language. preferring to use wherever !
was practicable, but still they are not ayerse
the English tongue where the circumstances
,mand its usage and application.