The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-28

ciples are the doctrines of our faith. and
from them we must seek the inspiration
wnicn VIII encourage US in our battle with
our foe, nevertheless, we ere In favor of
the use and influence OF the press pulpit
platform and tudicious legislation to at
tam this much desired end, consequently
We sympa thize with every wise and law
full movement for the suppression of the
vice or drunkenness. a vice not only an
tagonistio TO religion. but disturbing good
order and society In general ...-
Resolved. That ell who have charge OF
the enforcement OF law be particularly
requested to enforce the law against the
sale OF liquors on Sunday, as It is one
of the most fruitful sources OF unhap-
piness. poverty and crime In the com
munity and should be suppressed, and we
demand that tht law I'm this respect be
rigidly enforced.
Resolved. That We once more call TO
the attention OF all Catholics the advice
OF the Third Plenary Council OF Baltimore
urging them 10 get out and keep out OF
the saloon business.
Resolved. That we discountenance
by all means in our power. and dts
courage the use OF intoxicants at ban
quets given under Catholic auspices, or
under any other auspices where we can
exercise an influence TO prevent the same
Resolved, That We commend the efforts
or the national convention of the A o.
n. 70 elevate the Irish character and
abolish such plays as unfairly represent
and caricature the same. and In this con-
nection we note with pleasure the great
efforts made both In this country and IN
Ireland for the revival and resuG citatio
OF the old tongue OF the Gael.
Resolved. That we earnestly recommend
the adoption OF such measures by the
local societies as will bring about a
greater personal interest I'm the work and
fidelity In attendance at all meetings.
Resolved. That every encouragement be
accorded tho formation OF total absti-
nence societies among the youth TO the
end that they may not become contami-
mated by the use OF intoxicants in their
youth. and In this connection we record
our appreciation OF the work OF our right
reverend bishop In administering the
pledge TO boys at confirmation.
Resolved, That the thanks OF the union
are Justly due and are heartily rendered
20 Rt. Rev. Mathew Harklns, bishop OF
the diocese. for his continued interest in
the work OF the union, for the aid and en-
couragement given by him In the past 10
the union, and for his hospitable enter
tsinment OF the delegates to this conven-
tion today.
Resolved. That the thanks OF the union
are hereby rendered to the reverend
clergy connected with the Cathedral and
those visiting clergymen who assisted et
divine service today, and also 20 the
choir OF the Cathedral for their services
at mass today.
Resolved, That the diocesisn union
record It's appreciation of the able dis
course with the word OF advice and con-
graduation delivered by Very Rev.
Thomas r. Doran, " O, a former presi-
dent OF the union. and we pray that ne
may long continue 10 aid and assist. as
he we'll knows how, by voice and pen. not
only the total abstinence. but every other
worthy movement
Resolved, That we extend our sincere
thanks to Rev. Walter j. Shanley OF
Hartford. Conn, president OF the Ma
tional union, for the sacrinclng effort
made by him 10 be present with us and
for the manly words OF aid and encour-
agement rendered the delegates to this
convention and through them TO the en-
tire Diocesan union.
Resolved, That we record our appre-
ciation OF the good work done by our
president, Rev. John +. Sullivan. and we
ask and expect that not only every so
ciety. but every member will co-operate
with him In the upbuilding ~ the union
the coming year.
Resolved That We commend to the So
eietes Of the union the action OF the ma