Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-05-27
The Sacramento Are Denied to
Members of This Organ
izatiOn.
American Hibernians Inter-
ested i'm Behalf of Scotch
Brethren.
SOME VIEWS ON THE QUESTION

bishop Eyre, of GLASGOW, Scotland, who
has forbidden the members of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians to approach the sac
In this country, as is we'll
known, the order is looked upon as a
valuable adjunct of the church, and cler-
gymen are among its most enthusiastic
members, says a writer in the Syracuse
Catholic Sun, and the same is true here
III Louisville.
The trouble in Scotland is of long
standing. In connection with the han
letter was addressed to Bishop McFaul,
of Trenton, when he was presiding over
the last national convention in his Epis-
copal city. The Glasgow brethren pc
titioned Bishop McFaul to endeavor to
have the ban removed. The convention
unanimously resolved to entrust the mat
ter to the incoming national directory,
and afterward the National President and
National Chaplain we're invested with full
power to act in the premises. Whatever
action they took, however, seems to have
been of no avail, for the ban continues in
force.
President John B. O'Higgins, of Mill
tary Division 40, Boston, who has fol-
lowed the case since the controversy first
arose, thus explains the situation: 81
can we'll understand the action of Arch
bishop Eyre and Bishop Mcguire, OF
Glasgow. In their over-zealous desire to
prevent the spread of Irish Nationalist
societies they strike at the Ancient Order
of Hibernans and thereby miss the mark.
These right reverend gentlemen should
be aware by this time that the Ancient
Order of Hibernians is not revolutions
airy society, being purely benefcient and
fraternal. In fact, can say without fear
of contradiction that they have over
stretched the powers given to the Bishops
and priests over twenty years ago by
making the ban issued at that time from
Rome over the present case.
During my visit to Glasgow in 1866
interviewed Bishop Mcguire on behalf OF
the Glasgow brethren, and informed him
that they were in affiliation with the
order on this side, and that both the
members in Glasgow as well as those OF
this side courted the closest investiga
ton. Preferred him to Right Rev. Johr
S. Foley, d. d., of Detroit, as an author
ity, or Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia
II found the reverend Bishop, how
ever, very hard to convince on the sub
ject, and to my mind not over-anxiou'
to trouble or burden himself with the
matter. advised the Glasgow brethren
to forward petition to Rome asking TO
an inquiry into the matter. believ'
this has been done, but am not positive
on that head. do know, however, tina
Bishop McFaul stated he knew of NJ
reason why the members of the order il
Glasgow should be placed under ban
1t is done, believe, on the strength o
an original edict issued from Rome man,
years ago, but for what purpose can no
say. / have taken lively interest ii
this matter, and attended the late nationa
convention at Trenton on behalf of ant
at the request of the Glasgow brethren
l attended the meetings of the committe
ION foreign relations, and submitted tn
facts to them, with the result that tn
National President and National Chaplain
were instructed to take the matter il
charge"
In speaking of this matter the Boston
Republic says:
"Quite naturally the members of tn
Ancient Order of Hibernians in thi
country are exercised over the continue
ton of the ecclesiastical ban put upo
their brethren in Glasgow by Archbisho
Eyre. Here the order enjoys the fulles
liberty. 1t is recognized as benevolen
society pure and simple, and not at all a
secret organization deserving censur
or restriction. Bishop McFaul, of Ne
Jersey, is one of the conspicuous men
! bers of the American section of the orde
Bishop Foley, of Detroit, is also men
5 Der, and several Archbishops ha,
: marked the society with their favo
= Consequently the leading men in ii
t Ancient Order of Hibernians are uiab
to understand why the Archbishop
/. Glasgow should refuse the sacrament
y the members of the order who live With
: his jurisdiction. and thus practically e.
: communicate them.
e 1.-THE reason is not far to seek. Prol
:, the matter deeply enough and there
S sure to be found bit of British seer
+ intrigue in it. England has never fails
r when she wished to suppress organizs
!, opposition to her rule of brutality in Ir
/ land. In some way or other she h
# always managed to invoke the aid
n Rome and TO secure it against the Iril
g people. But she is making mistake
+ enlist the church on her side when 81
strikes at great fraternal and benev