The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-07-09

Of Erin, and also on behalf. am proud
to say, of the Ancient Order Of Hiber-
mans in America, said Father Phil
lips, Il want to say to his honor the
Mayor, who, as we are told, so ably
represents the citizens of Trenton, that
the Ancient Order of Hibernians have
never yet been charged with ingrati
tude, and that we, the delegates, will
not soon forget the mayor and the citi-
zens of Trenton.
Il wish to say" continued the
speaker, "a few words to his lorlship,
the bishop, in your presence. My
lord addressing the bishop we owe to
you more than any words of mine can
express. Almighty God directed our
footsteps from Atlantic City, in your
diocese. to your Cathedral residence,
and Ito the audience) l am expressing
the feelings of every member of the
joint conference committee of national
olhcers and others selected in national
| convention, when l say that the wis
| dom, the patience, the kindness, the in
terest OF this true son Of Erin has been
! stamped in our hearts and will live
/. While memory lasts. Fourteen years
ago, relying on ourselves, and listening,
| perhaps, to unwise counsels, we BEGAN
| to wage a suicidal war on each other
and thus beiied the principles taught to
us in our motto OF Friendship, Unity,
and Christian Charity Passion, Sci
iishness. urged us on until at last our
fractional contentious became a stencil
i'll the nostrlS Of honest mon, who
hated Hibernianism that was a di-
vided Catholicism. But now, how
ever. by the grace of the good God who
| loves holy old Ireland We are united
together in one loving body, one full of
charity for each other. We have been
brought together by the patience and
brilliant efforts OF a grand churchman,
whose high ecclesiastical honors, whose
| civil and social surroundings never
caused him, and say of him, never will
cause him. to lose his love for the fair
land of his birth, and for the children
OF st. Patrick, the patron OF our order.
My lord we thank you, and to the
Ancient Order OF llibernians in Amer
lea, for all time We will leave as a
sacred heritage the name of James A.
Mcl'aul."
This retiring remark by Father Phil
lips provoked great applause.
y strong effort was made to have
bishop Mctaul to act as permanent
chairman of the convention, but he pos
itively declined the honor Then Rev.
Father Phillips, who was national
president Of the Board of Erin wing
OF the order demonstrated further the
harmony that prevails in the conven-
ton by naming Mr.. P. J. O'Connor,
who was national president of the
American wing of the order. 81 feel"
said the priest, that it is due to MIR.
oConnor or to me to preside over this
convention. He is a better parliament
tartan and believe he will govern the
convention with judgment and imparti-
ality, and for the best interests of Che
A. o. II. in America"
Father Phillips stand was greeted
with much applause, and Mr.. O'Connor
was nominated by reclamation.
In retiring from the chair the bishop
said ALLOW me to express my thanks
for the kind consideration you have
given me as temporary chairman. Now
that we have witnessed such a friendly
feeling between the national presidents
and we have this nomination for ner-
manent chairman made unanimously
desire to say that this is manifesto
ton of harmony which am heartily
pleased to be able to witness. | trust
that the conclusion of the convention
will be as harmonious"
The bishop then introduced MIR.
O'Connor who made short speech: "I
appreciate very heartily the compliment
paid mo by Rev. Father Phillips, the
honored president of the late Ancient
Order OF Hibernians in aftlliation with
the Board of Erin. trust that this
convention will pass off pleasantly and
harmoniously; that perfect order will
prevail"
National Secretary O'Sullivan, of Phil
adelphia, presented the report of the
Ancient Order The report was care
fully prepared, and evidently had cost
much labor. 1t showed that there are
IN membership in the American wing
OF the order. 90,967. and that there is
balance on hand of $GlS,o25. 10. The
total number of county organizations
! Is All; total number of divisions. All.
number of military companies, IS.
There were initiated in the order DIR
ing the last two years $34,C2S, and
5,O06 were reinstated, making the total
increase 39,5l9 During the same no
riod 22,G67 were suspended; 1912 were
expelled. 1904 resigned, and 1916 died.
The total receipts from dues fines. and
assessments We're $SS2, 6SO53, and from
interest and other sources s237,979 .9G
The balance on hand at the last report
was $7S,5l4 49, making the total re-
ceipts $l.63O, 455.71
There has been paid for sick and
burial benefits S5l7,O64. SO; for charit-
able and other purposes, $4l2,o4S. 90, and
for merchandise. 1856. rs, making the