The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-09-12
THE CHUKCHMEN.


THE CHUKCHMEN.
Archbishop Corrigan Addressed the Catho-
lie Convention at Chicago.
Chicago, September G.-Archbishop Cor
rigan, of New York, was the distinguished
guest at the cahohc C.; congress aI:i,,si
5orny t lnd morning. upon sessions ns he f WAS
rendered Il spontaneous ovation. lie made
his way from the entrance through the
crowded hall to the platform and with the
manner of II finished orator. thanked ms
hearers for the hearty reception they had
given him.
The archbishop, with the remark that the
time of the congress might be better utilized
in the hearing of valuable papers than i'll
listening to a speech from him, took occa-
sion to say few words on the sublime
faith which upheld Columbus through all
the trials that preceded his discovery OF
America Columbus was religious enthu-
siast of the best sort 1t was this religious
enthusiasm, he said, which enabled hum to
holds his own when all the world looked
ceoldly on his great PROJECT "1G wh anh
had enabled him to triumph over
every obstacle. He thought a well de-
served tribute should also be paid to
Queen Isabella" of Spain, whose religious
scale, in Il large measure, insured the sue
cess of the discoveries enterprise, AZ
|
Il woman generally most dearly prlzes-her
jewels--to further the scheme OF the great
explorer. The archbishop's brief address
was literally appauded
Strikes Discussed.
Some time was consumed i'll receiving
the reports of the committees, after which
the reading Of papers on the school ques-
tion was continued. Colonel II. Nj. Doug
lass. of Greensboro, n. c., spoke OF trade
combinations, strikes and arbitration. 1t
was the opinion of Colonel Douglass that
strikes must be finally regarded as the sol
emn protest OF the individual against
wrongs for which he feels that the law pre-
sents no adequate relief. He did not con-
slider that corporations should be &c
nounced, but fictitious capital was Il fraud
upon the investing public and sad that IL
furnished the strongest inducement ana
most plausible excuse for oppression and
extortiou, Rates We're raised 50 as TO iD-
sorb the profit of legitimate industries,
while wages were cut down TO the polil ol
starvation. He had no sympathy with the
red-handed rioter and he should De prompt
ly suppressed. z;o,,
He dwelt at some length on the evasion
of taxes by the people, especially by cor
poratons, and bodies who make 1alse re-
turns to the assessment bureaus. 1a
Frank J. Sheridan, of Dubuque, iowa,
spoke upon the same subject as Hoioiei
Douglass.
Chicago, September IA tremendous sen
sation was created In the Catholc congress
yesterday 1';t N wIe1 orleans, was read Mr. Elder
declared the church occupied an inferior posi-
ton in the country drawing us support from
1 vant iris and that none of the great men Of
the nation were Catholics The Jews and
9 pro decIared that he had no heart for bun
combe and taffy about the phenomena, gro"tf IN
and strength Of Catholicism. Two-thirds OF
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finished.
.'CatlIoI;c Education"
Chicago. September S.-The next to the last
dav of the Catholic congress was given up to
the discussion of Catholic education, papers
being presented by many Of the most promi-
nent educators of the church. One of the
Azarias. Of Manhattan college, whose death
occurred some months since. Right Rev.
John J Keane,. rector. Of the Catholic uni
versity of America delivered the opening ad
dress on "Catholic Higher Education saying
that it's object was to prepare men for the
three great studics-nature, man and God.
Notre Dame. Ind: discussed the "Needs Of
Catholic Colleges" and Right Rev John r
Murphy, of the Holy Ghost college, of Pitts
burg. talked about "Cathoic High Schools -
account OF the Catholic exhibit at the fair by
Brother Ambrose, to whose able management
the favorable showing is due. The atten-
NAlce at the congress has been we'll maintain
cd throughout the week, and it is the univer-
sal verdict it is of the, most success
full UNCONVENTIONAL gatherings ever held
FcntOn Caused an Uproar
Chicago, September 9-Po.itics made its
appearance in the Catholic congress today
and in five minutes the hall was in an up
roar. Irish politics occasiOned the trouble
but all ended satisfactorily. Cardinal Glib
bons had made the closing address of the
congress, but before Chairman O'l,rien cousd
declare it adjourned Mr.. Fenton, of Kansas
began to speak Oh the Irish question. There
Kisses in various parts of the hall and
cries of "Out of order!" but he persisted
and resented the resolution sympathizing
with the Irish and referring to Gladstone's
home rue bill
Finally Judge Moran suggested TO the
chairman that the matter mad been put aside
political and if brought up now should
! Include all nationaIities.
! Mr.. Fenon said that he would accept an
| amendment to that effect.
The resolution amended by including
among those TO whom sympathy be extended
| the Poles the Jews in Russia and call the
| peoples whom any tyranncai government per-
secutes,' and was adopted.
Chairman OBrien announced that the bust
| mess of the congress WAS concluded and Car
| dna Gibbons delivered the closing address
| He paid a high tribute TO the educational
| advantages of this country and spoke of the
| work done by Roman Catholic schools and
| colleges. ii was matter that the church
| was deeply interested in. he said, and he
| hoped to see many Roman Catholic colleges
| built up In this country.