The Irish standard., 1898-04-09
MUCH GOOD ACCOMPLISHED ny A. O.
II. AND AUXILIARY.
RINGING RESOLUTIONS ARE ADOPTED
SYMPATHY EXPRESSED FOR rHI, CIy-
BAN INSURGENTS,
MAKING RAPID STRIDES
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF THAT OR.
80. GANlzATION NOW 1900.

AT the State convention Of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians, which closed its
labors at Brainerd on Thursday, March
81, the following resolutions were adopt
ed with much enthusiasm:
Whereas, The eighth biennial state
convention Of the Ancient Order Of Hi
bernians of Minnesota is now In session
at the city of Brainerd and
Whereas. The reports of the state Of
f1cers show a substantial gain In the past
two years, and the order is now in a
flourishing condition, which is duo to a
great extent to the efforts OF our able
and efficient state officers and particular
ly to our retiring state president Bro.
John Mccarthy; therefore be 1t
Resolved. That we extend our thanks
to our state officers for the able and cf-
ficient manner In which the affairs of
the order have been conducted during
the past two years.
Resolved, That we extend our thanks
to the Brothers of Grow Wing county,
the citizens and the Y. NJ. C. A. Of
Brainerd, for their hospitality and kind
treatment during our stay in their city.
Resolved, That we extend to the
families Of our deceased brothers our
heartfelt sympathy and sorrow in the
affection they have suffered.
Whereas. In this year of 1898,
year to be held sacred in tho annals
OF the Irish race, as tho anniversary
CT that year In which Ireland made
her last desperate struggle to free her.
self from the grip Of the oppressor, oc-
ours the centennial Of the memorable
battles in which our forefathers, stung
to the quick by the insults heaped upon
their land, rose in rebellion against the
despotic and tyrannical English govern
ment, therefore be it
Resolved, That in order that the
memory of the brave and gallant heroes
of 1898 may be perpetuatcd we call upon
respective counties throughout the state
to observe on the Dist day of June, 1898,
the anniversary of the struggle of Vine
gar Hill in such manner as may seem
meet and fitting the memories of that
OCCASION
Whereas, The A. o. II. being a
strictly Catholic organization guided by
the wise councils of the church, be it
Resolved, That at picnics and enter
tainments held under the auspices of the
order, there shall be no intoxicating H.
quors sold and that the excessive use
thereof shall be discountcnanced at all
public gatherings of the Order.
Whereas, During the past few years
there has grown up, as If by magic, in
our midst that grand organization, the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the A. o. H., whose
aims and objects are to further our Or
ganization as well as their own, be it
Resolved, That we extend generous
and hearty Godspeed, and especially
commend the L. A. to the A. O. H., which
is engaged like ourselves. In the work Of
elevating the character of the Irish race
in America to the wives, daughters and
sisters Of our members.
Whereas, We are deeply mindful OF
tho obligations under which we rest to
our chaplain, Rev. Father Prior, Fathers
Dunn, Carey and number of the clergy
througout the state, whose sympathics
for our cause have been so manifest for
the untring advocacy OF the principles
OF our order, be it
Resolved, That wo hereby express
our sincere appreciation Of their contin-
ued aid and Kindness and 1t Is our hope
and prayer that they may be spared to
enjoy long life and happiness
Whereas, After several unsucccss-
full efforts TO attain tho much desired
result, tho A. o. Fl. and Board of Erin
arc united as ono organization, making our
order the grandest organization Of Irish
men in America; and
Whereas, The broad, mastery and
intelligent decision of the Rt. Rev. Bisil-
VI HSf dui, VI CIbIOlI, COllliiD
terially to the solution of tho difficult
problem, therefore be it
Resolved, That the thanks Of this
convention are heartily rendered to the
Rt. Rev. Bishop for his deep interest in
and patient consideration Of the matters
referred to him; and be It further.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes. and that a copy
DO forwarded by our state officers to Dish
op McFaul.
Whereas, Wo the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians in convention assembled,
representing q people who have been
misgoverned and prosecuted by foreign
oppressor, and denied the right of self
governmental which ali people are justly
entitled by the laws of God. which are
tho foundation of all just government,
and
Whereas, The Spanish officials have,
contrary to all established principles Of
international law, attempted to conquer
tho Cubans by system OF annihilalion,
under which untold and needless suffer-