The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-28


ATalone's fftieth anniversary Of his conn sction
with the Church OF st. Peter and ST. Paul.
Assembiymen Nixon OF Chautauqua spoke
for the claims OF western New York. 1t had
not been Republican for one year. but for many
years, no said. Mr.. Nixon nominated the Rev.
Louis A. Lambert OF the Catholic Church Of the
Assumption at Scottsville in the diocese OF
Rochester. and called upon the veterans OF the
late war to support him. The nomination OF
the Rev. Mr. Lambert was seconded by Mr.
Whittet
Mr. Fish spoke In favor OF the nomination OF
Father Malone. The fact that Brooklyn was
not. as a rule. Republican. and western New
York was furnished an added reason, he said.
for endorsing the candidacy OF Father Malone.
Then Senator OConnor arose lie said that
the Catholic Church, of which he Is n member.
was always liberal in its educational views
Still he would not vote for either OF the candi-
dates thus far named Ne paid eoImh It Hn
derveer Of Albany. a Protestant:
Senator Stapleton voted Tor the Rev. John 4
Mulaney Of the Catholic Church oil st. John
Senator sayton. Speaker Malby. and Mr.. Hob
bic spoke in favor OF the candidacy OF Dr. 'an-
Speaker Malby made a short speech oppos;
sS %srs sS
posed to him. and he did not believe in stirring
il had been suggested that everybody would
unite on Col. George Bliss for compromise.
bur only Of onevote, that OF Senator Higgins.
"" On tie re roll call IL" vote was: Malone, 40;
Lambert ~: vandeTyeer -; Mullaney.o:
Father S Suaa SsI and Mr. NiScn hls iii to Father
Malone. Mr. ] aylor moved that the vote for
father Malone be made unanimous; Ihr mo-
ton was carried. and tho caucus adjourned.
There have been several candidates for this
Bernard McJyuaid OF Rochester and Father Ma
lone. Ever since the death of Bishop McNeirny
n there has T. been great activity anong Eoms MAJ
George Bliss AID Chauncev n. pepew and very
many members OF the Catholic Club have been
ages 10 Albany for this purpose. and have but
tonholed most Of the Republicans.
1t was brought out on these Visits. however.
that tho late Bishop McNeirnJ was exceed ing
~ sGG4 and hi .Sop 'Gf PSs' sas
tenn q the Cathode ch~?ck. TitsrstSre on Il.
cans; and Just at that time the Rev Dr. Ed
ward McGlynn came to the front and nomi-
mated his old triond Iand supporter. Father
:. Ut McGynn said that Father Malone be:
the Slate, aud had always been Republican
OF Republicans. Anumbsr of other candidates
came to the front, but their chances were only
fight was TO be between Bishop McQuaid and
Father Malone Pr M;GlynP spIsalsd to ex-
"
tain, while TecoRIrzinR the services OF Father
Malone and Dr., McGlynn TO the Republican
party. declared that he should not be requested
10 TAX" sides In q religion matter OF this kind.
DR. Mclilynn visited Mr. Plat several times.
sn$ I Gi "GTfs sad. 'Ga rs sS pyS e
Quaid, especially in New York city.
had never been particularly friendly to the
Republican IArty, Yet Mr. PlAtt continued to
refuse TO mix up in the fight. SAYING that the
to settle the. matter, witout any suggestions
from him.. IL is evident. however. that some-
hody decided, TO Senator O'Connor's regret
that Father Malone was to be nominated and
that on that understanding the Republicans
who had been supporting Bishop MeQuAid
Father Malone will be u years old on May =.
lie il one III the oldest priests in the diocese OF
Long Island. and his who Q career since his
ordination has Leen spent In Williamsburgh.
The result OF his hfty years labSrs II to be
tiful church Of SIS rsIer. and Paul In wythe
avenue, near south Third street.
Father Malone Mas born ia Trim. ireland.
Al the age 81 IL he came to America In com
Many with the lev. Andrew HYrne, aitsrward
admitted to the seminary at LeiargeVille. JET
ferson county. this state.
lie comp etsd his studies at St. Johns Sem
mary, FoTdhAm, and was ordained priest on
Aug. ~, 1874. In politics Father Malone IL a
Republican, lie has always interested him
SELF in local and national issues. and is an
earnest worker at election time. When the
fall Of sumter was anpouneed Father Malone
caused the stars and Stripes 10 he hoisted to
the spiTe OF his church, and he kept them there
the war was over He celebrated the lowering
OF tho flag BY preaching sermon on Broth
erly Love" He has always supported Dr. Me-
Glynn, and even wrote to Rome on his behalf