New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-10


MRS LAKE.
read. from the Kelley League. now in session
al Plainfeld n j.. being particularly noteworthy.
Bishop McGoldrick. of Duluth. was heard from in
an earnest letter. 1t was after the reading OF
these communications that the report Of the Com
mittee on Resolutions came up for consideration.
Father OBrien the secretary of the committee,
read the majority report, which was deberative
and temperate in tone. but at the same time en-
phatc in urging Catholics to get out OF the saloon
business The report also dealt with the question
of SUNDAY closing of saloons. and urged the pas
sage of screen laws and "sngle-entrance" laws,
and any legislation which will enforce rigid Sun
day observance. Every salient point as 1t was
brought out In the forcible reading of the secre-
tary of the committee. met with enthusiastic
applause
OPPOSES MONKS MAKING BEER.
The minority report. read by Father Zurcher.
the same In general effect, with the single
exception OF the clause relating to 81. Vincents
Abbey. This condemned the monks Of the abbey
for making and selling beer.
That" said the speaker when he had con-
Guided the singing reference. us the darby be-
hind the fence In my report
Delegates looked at another though seek
ing light 10 guide their subsequent action. Then
Father Ward moved the adoption of the ma jorfty
report read and that the portion Of the minority
report referring to ST. Vincent be incorporated as
a part Of thai report This special clause included
a resolution that copy be forwarded TO the monks
OF the abbey once before the convention, the is
sue came nearer 20 creating positive difference
than any previous proceeding in the convention,
and speakers were abundant. Father Lamley. Of
Pennsylvania, secured attention first and remarked
that he decidedly not In favor of any milk
and water resolutions" 1t shame he de-
clared with warmth. to "St. Vincent beer
sold and hawked about. 1t still to
have to contemplate the manufacture of this beer
nv KS II he pnu1if
itself 1afooted on the question. he would advise
complete silence.
PRIVATE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER.
First Vice-President Logue. Of Philadelphia, ar
gued for division Of the question and the adop-
ton OF the majority report. excluding the personal
fty. He said that II had been agreed upon by
most of the delegates that the name OF the place
should be omitted thus showing that this Issue has
been fruitful of discussion in the councils OF the
organization in the past This brought the secre-
tary OF the committee his feet with an explana-
ton that the question had been freely discussed
IN the committee. He said that among other things
offered for the committees consideration had been
q resolution calling attention 10 this "hurnatng
scandal for "a humiiiating scandal 1t is" he add
ed. land directing that 1t be laid before the Apos-
tolc Delegate. Monsgnor Sato." Continuing, ne
remarked: I'VE realized what a difficult thing II is
for us to urge and almost to command laymen to
get out Of the liquor business while our own
cded not to bring 1t up here but to leave it to
Monsignor Satolli in whose hands it now lies for
settlement"
The Rev. Walter Ross. OF Ohio. held that the
question should be brought squarely before the
convention and to accomplish that end offered this
resolution
Recognizing the Inconsistency of declaiming
against Catholic laymen in the liquor business.
while passing owe, IN silence the unseemly specta-
couraging the nnbecoming traffic. the Union de-
and hopes FOR its speedy suppression.
POPULAR COLORED DELEGATE
The reading of this resolution only added fuel to
the fire and relief needed. 1t came Just In
the nick Of time in the person of Mr.. Ma
gee of st. Paul. MINI. Mr.. Magee is coored man,
in fact black man. but he is one of the best
criminal lawyers in hts Northwestern home and
tion by President Ceary was the signal for cheers
and he was compelled HE'D TO take the stage
pile." said he. showing his white teeth in broad
suy evaded But Magee was serious. 1T seems
tolerated too long Can the convention compromlse
with TT 1t cannot. And on the occasion OF Its
silver jubilee 1t must speak out against St. VIM
Secretary Doyle criticised the resolution Of Fa-
ing as IT did that the religious orders and clergy
OF the Catholic Church generally are engaged In
of the Catholic clergy?' he eloquen,ly asked Cries
OF mo. No. were heard from ali parts OF the
hall. Then" he continued. you cannot indorse
this resolution"
THE MAJORITY REPORT ADOPTED.
Other speakers followed. each having remedy 10
offer. but 1t ended in the adoption OF the majority
ssport without additions. The report is given:
Whereas. The Catholic Church in the United States
es doing everything Ia Its power to lessen Inc evils
OF intemperance: and.
Whereas She has, through her Bishops In Pen
AIRY Council assembled approved and heartily com
amended the laudabe practice OF total abstinence;
and
Whereas. To avoid all cavilling from any source,
the Holy Father commended the prelates Of the
United States for their action the question of
temperance; therefore be II
Resolved That the Catholic Total Abstinence
Union of America. in its twenty-flfh annual conyen
fion assembled In New-York, reterates It's loyal
bas0fence to the holy cause OF total abstinence.
Raeolved That with the advice OF the Third Plen-
stain from the use Of intoxicating drink in order
khat we may thereby. with good grace. ask
bc1ig1onists 70 follow our example.
I Resolved That the advice given by the Third
Paenary Council of Baltimore urging Catholics to
get out and keep out OF the saloon business be again
reiterated by this convention.
FOR STRICT SUNDAY OBSERVANCE.
Resolved. That we give tbs weight Of our innu-
encs TO- every legitimate movement that tends to
phodsh, the sale OF tntoxtcants On shs> ords Day..
eRAaAkWse the Seounlets selp4as .Qs! saloons on,