The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-30
CATHOLIC FOR LORD MAYOR
Alderman Stuart Knill Chosen to Rule
Over London After a Strong Protest
Election Proceedings in Guild Hall Marked by
Kisses and HOots-0ne Of the Directors
Clicked OF by the Tumult.

LONDON. Sept. 29.-Aldermsn Stuart
Lord Mayor of London. The livery men
met in Guild Hail Every inch OF the plat
form In the meeting room was occupied by
civic dienitaries. The platform was strewn
with fragrant herbs. as is the stil-observed
custom upon the election OF o Lord Mayor.
The proceedings were conducted with the
usual state until the names OF the elRloie
candidates were announced. When MT.
Knilfs name was presented the spectators
of the proceedings cheered and hooted.
but order was soon restored IN re-
ply TO q question put 10 MIN uy
the ~hverymeD, who catecnIzeo Nun on va,
Tious matters, Mr.. KnIll said that he had
not attended st. Lawrences Church TO-
day. This statement was received with
cheers and hIsses. Mr. knlll added that ae
was a Catholic and attended his own
church. He then proceeded TO explain his
conduct in the event of bis being selected.
He said he would have an Anglican chap
lain TO perform public duties. while his
private chaplain would be O Catholic. he
would not attend Anglican services per-
sonally. but be would appoint a substitute
TO Represent him at such services when lt
was necessary. At this point Councillor
Moore made a protest against Mr.. knllis
selection. Amid a great nproar Mr;
HlOOIO ald bnat III A1fA ~
allegiance to the Pope. Here some OF the
spectators Kissed. Continuing. Mr. Moore
said: The liberty the city fathers gained
for Us by the blood of their Protestant an
cestorsR He got no further in his re-
marks. or If he did he was not heard. for
the h~ooting. Kissing and yelling OF the
crowd Owl his voice. The court or
aldermen retired while the noisy Demon
STATIONS we-e still IN progress, After q
prolonged absences they returned and de-
clared Mr.. KnIll elected. The announces
ment was received with prolonged Misses
and applause. Mr.. Knill endeavored TO re-
turn thanks TO the aldermen for his cleo
tion, but such q storm of dissent arose that
his voice was inaudible.
Manifesto from the McCarthyites.
DUBLIN, Sept. GA meeting of the Ma
tlonal Federation was held to-day. at
which SIR. Justin Mccarthy presIded. The
federation approved the issue of a mani
festo addressed to Irishmen in America and
Australia. The manifesto says:
We address you on the national cause at an
suspicious time and from al suspicious position.
Our demand for Justice has been advanced by
the power OF the people TO another stage that Is
decisive and all but final. The prospect now be-
fore Us Is full of cheer, and should inspire re-
newed and redoubled effort, for IL shows the sure
way TO victory as the result OF the general elee-
ton at which the supreme question was home
rule The electors o. Great Britain and ireland.
~ Co1o NAHOAAChSO ~ -
hostile to home rule and devoted TO coercion.
have established an administration founded on
the principle that satisfaction must be given to
the Just demands of Ireland without loss of time.
The Liberal leaders, both before their
accession TO Office and since. have most implt
city confirmed their statements that they will
undertake nome rule as the first and most urgent,
article of their programme, anu viii continue 10
hold their place until this is accomplished.
The course of events ~justifies the confident eX-
pectatiOn that when Ireland next addresses her
sons beyond the ocean the voice of her parlia-
ment will be heard celebrating her victory.