The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-15
STATE CONVENTION
ofthe Ancient order Of Hibernians
Opened Yesterday.
4 GOOD REPRESENTATION THERE.
Opened with High Mass, and the
Delegates are Welcomed to the
City by Rt. Rev. Bishop Kahn, in an
eloquent Address---A List Of the
pelegates-.-Resolutions Adopted.

Delegates-.-Resolution Adopted.
The business sessions Of the fifth BIZ
ennial convention of .he Ancient Order
Of Hibernians Of West Virginia opened
yesterday in McLain's hall. Prior to
the convention High Mass was cele-
brated in the Cathedral by Rev. Father
McElligott, chaplain Of the order, and
at its conclusion Right Rev. Bishop
Kahn formally welcomed tho delegates.
He spoke as follows:
THE BISHOPS ADDRIsa
aBe Of one inind-haye peace: and tho God Of
peace and OF lovO shall DO with you III Cor.
In these words Of the great Apostle Of
the Gentiles, We express to you, dear
brethren, on this occs zion Of your state
convention, our greetings and our coun-
soils. The presence here to-day Of rep
reseutatiyes OF your order from the va
rious sections Of this state and diocese
is to us source of unfeigned pleasure.
No organized body in our diocese haa
more Justly deserved recognition as q
thoroughly Catholic society than the
Ancient Order OF Hiberh'ans. To Us
this is rather matter Of course-not at
all subject OF surprise. Are you not
ali the sons or the Immediate descend.
ants OF the sons Of that land, whose
chief glory--and she has many--is Der
sl~saAAa1 aA1 40 thu NaEhnllH
church? Is not one Of the main pur-
poses OF your organization the uphold
ing OF the principles of your religion
and the more faithful practice OF those
sacred principles? The love you cher
ish for dear old Ireland-tho land Of
yonr own or your fathers nativity-is
indeed most warm in your hearts, as
your very name OF Hibernians implies;
but that love is cherishedin your hearts
chiefly because it is bound up insepara-
bly, with love OF the old Mother Church
the church planted so firmly by your
great apostle, st. Patrick, on Irish soil
that centuries OF cruelest prosecutions
have not been able to uproot 1t.
You are acting in conformity with
these, your religious principles and as
pirations, by assisting this morning at
the holy sacrifice just solemnly offered
up,to draw down on you and your de-
alterations the blessings OF Almighty
God-''ther God of peace and OF love"
We know not precisely what matters
may come up before you for delibera-
ton and action; but whatever subjects
may occupy your attention. should be
discussed, first, from
THE STANDPOINT OF TRUE CATHOLICS,
ever docilsg to the teachings Of Holy
church; and, secondly, in the spirit
commended in the words of my text
the spirit Of fraternal good villa spirit
which always dictates just considera'
ton for the, opinions Of others, respect
for others feelings, and love for peace
and harmony. :.
Stamp more and more deeply on all
your members the Catholic character
OF your organization. Insist on your
society being always in to4lch with the
church and the church's pastors. Let
this be your elory-that whatever is
Catholic is Hibernian. Crush out at
once and Numerically, in the future as
you have done in the past any spirit OF
insubordina.ion to ecclesiastical author
itywhich may crop out. II any measure
touching tho furtherance OF Catholic in
terests Is proposed. give it your hearty
appreciation and support It is yours,
brethren, to propagate here in America
that love Of. holy faith, which has ever
been the distinguishing glory OF Cath
Ollie Ireland. You eau do more than
any other class OF Irishmen TO spread
the sanctifying influences Of holy re.
ligion. The church in America feels
that already she owes to Catholic Ireland
a debt OF gratitude which can never be
repaid; for who can estimate the part
which Ireland's children have taken in
building mp the glorious church Of this
land-the admiration to-day Of all other
countries? Whilst no other race cher
ishes deeper attachment for their ma
tive land than the children of Ireland,
none others perhaps has shown an equal
power and facility Of adaptation to this
land Of their adoption, and OF assimila-
ton to It's progressive spirit None
more readily and cheerfully become
American Catholics in sentiments and
in the whole tenor Of their lives.
Whilst it is difficult to understand how
an 0rangeman can be loyal American
citizen, since the very purpose OF the
Oraneemen is to uphold the British
ctown, q Catholic 1rishman is only too
GLAD TO RESoUNcE ALLEGIANCE
to government that, for SO many cen,
turies, has tyrannized over his native
country because of her undying love
for the Catholic faith. We hope there
il not in all our vast country single
Catholic, no matter what may be his
nationality, who would not rs willingly
shed his blood for his adopted land as
for his holy faith; and II. in the
supreme moment OF trial, traitor were
found, am full sure he would not be
an Irish Catholic. Whilst the Orange
Lodges might furnish Benedict Arnolds
to betray our country, Catholic Ireland
would send us hosts Of brave defenders
like Barry, who commanded our infant
navy, and Moylan, who commanded our
cavalry in the war Of Independence.
Hibernians. there 10 one feature OF
the Irish. Catholic which we shall take
this occasion to proclaim and to com.
mend-namely, the utter absence OF
ANYTHING like national and clannish
spirit where the cause Of God and His
Church is TO be promoted. II q good
work in the interest of religion Is pro-
iected-a church to be built, aschool to
be supported, q convent or religious