Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-04
E MBARKATI0N DAY
Knights of Columbus Celebrating at
Atlantic City.
INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATION
Bishop McFauI Urges Catholics to
Protect Their Rights.
ADDRESSES OF OTHERS

ATLANTIC CITY. N J.. August 4.-The
embarkation day reunion of the Knights of
Columbus concentrating the embarka-
ton of Christopher Columbus from tie
port Of PaIos Spain. August g. 1892 was
continued today. AT O'Clock solemn higa
mass was celebrated in the Church Of Our
Lady Of the Sea. at which the Rev. T. p.
Carroll of Newark, N j., state chaplain If
the knights of Columbus, was the cele-
brant.
When the services had been concluded the
knights marched to one of the ocean piers
where reunion ceremonies were held James
Andrew Burns. state deputy supreme
knight of New Jersey. presided. The prin-
cipal address was delivered by the Right
Rev James A. McFaul. bishop of Trenton,
who spoke on Influence OF Organization.
In the course of his remarks Bishop Nc
Faul said the theme upon which he spoke
was very dear TO him The address on tie
same subject which he had delivered al
Trenton had given rise to wide discussion,
and il was TO be hoped that Catholics
well as ron-Catholics are now beginning to
realize that there is much discrimination
against Catholics: that bigotry has not only
sJriven to prevent men from obtaining their
rights as American citizens. but that, in
very mary instances. it has succeeded.
You remember that in my Trenton adj
dress | distinctly stated my opposition to a
Catholic political party, saying that such
a movement would be unwise; that 1 even
went so far as to advise against the exces-
sive accentuation of our rights as American
citizens This clear declaration of my posi-
ton. however. was of no avail. The bigots
Immediately commenced TO misrepresent
But. why should we take up our time
with Misrepresentation? The bigots, after
all. are in minority Americans, as a
rule. are Intelligent and liberal-minded-
anxious that all men shall possess equal
rights. and ready To assist in a just and
honorable cause-to them we make
appeal This great audience will applaud
the courage with which express our
convictions; stand shoulder to shoulder
with us in the attainment Of our rights.
and assist US to redress the grievances We
are suffering. 1t Is necessary, however. to
assure them that we make no demand sim
ply Catholics. but that we insist on
possessing all the rights and privileges OF
American citizens; and that We will en-
deavor. by every legitimate means, guar
anteed to American citizens. to obtain
them
Not "a Political Movement.
Let no one suppose that this IS a move
ment to introduce Catholics. as Catholics
to political office. We know very well that
IN the United States political Office does
not belong to the adherents of any form
OF religion. such. 1t is. however. the
right Of every American citizen. possessing
the requisite qualifications for political OF
fee. not 10 be Disseminated against SIM
ply because he is a Catholic. or because he
has favored Catholics. when there was
question Of their rights citizens.
''Non-Cat holics tell us Keep religion out
of politics. We rely: That Is just what
we desire But thu hardly practice their
own advice or we would certainly see Cath
oics better represented. in proportion to
their numbers. in the AFFAIRS Of our coun-
try.
1T is not against any political party. as
such. that directing the intention
of Catholics With party affiliations
do not desire 10 interfere In our political
and civil relations We must, indeed. be
guided and controlled by the laws of mo-
raIity. There is not code of ethics.
one Interpretation OF the Ten Command
nents for the individual and another for
the nation The words of our Savior are
as true today when He uttered them
nineteen centuries ago. Render unto Cae
the things that are Caesars, and unto
God the things that are Gods We must
cast our ballots IN the light Of moral prin-
ciples, and conscientiously. The elective
franchise Is the foundation stone Of our
liberties: it must be kept pure, any
reCted from the purpose Of the
founders Of this country, IS a blow aimed
a. the sohdity. the purity and the life
OF our free Institutions. The church goes
no further than the Incubation of these
doctrines Thus instructed by the princi-
pies Of morality In relation to God. the
irdividual and society. shall the citizen cast
his balio1. Let il be clearly understood.
then. that this Is not political campaign:
1t is. however. a campaign Of education
whereby the grievances under which We are
labor.Rg will be made known.
Constitutional Rights.
Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty
He that will not defend it and maintain 1t is
unworthy Of its possession How long did
our fathers groan under civil and rel gi0us
tyranny and oppression In the old lands be
yond the sea? They fled from countries
cursed OF monarchy and religious persecu-
ton; they came into this great land; they
have spent their blood and treasure in the
foundation of its liberties; they have helped
10 cement and bind together the magnificent
eGifice Of freedom in this western world.
and with the help Of God. their chill
dren. will defend and enjoy our constitu-
t!Oual rights
1t IS not necessary now for me to say
through what channels the influence of
Catholics should he exercised, 10 state
how Catholic societies may unite. preserv-
ing their identity and special objects, for
the purpose OF obtaining our constitutional
rights and removing grievances. Suitable
measures VIII gradua .ly suggest themselves
to the leaders among the laity as the cause
grows and prospers and passed from theory
To practice.
present themselves 70 my mind on this oc-
casiOn- Warm them Into life. cherish them
take the other Catholic societies OF the
country into your confidence. discuss the
problems / have proposed with a view TO
their best solution: thus will you initiate
the courage Of The Industrious figure whose
name You revere. and confer countless
blessings your coreligionists and on our
beloved country
Other addresses were made by Supreme
Knight E l.. Hearu Of Boston, Mass; Dis
trlcJ Deputy Supreme Knight V. ]. Dow
ling New York, National Chaplain Garrett
J. Barry. Boston; Dominick l. Murphy,
Washington, d c, and the Rev. John W.
Norris. chancellor Of the Trenton diocese.
Killed in Drunken Quarrel.
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