The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23

by that greatest of all influences our Holy
Mother tho Catholic church, through the
Kind OFFICES of the Holy Father Leo XIII,
our beloved bishop, Rt. Rev. M. u. Hopnn,
and the other clergymen of the Scranton
diocese.
PRESIDENT COMMENDED.
Resolved, That we heartily commend
the work of our president, Rev. j. j. Cur
ran, In propagating tho interests of ths
organization In Wilkes-Barre by the for
nation Of new societies and the kindly
aid he extended in that connection to
other sections of the diocese.
Resolved, That an effort be made to or
ganize all nom English speaking Catholics
In the total abstinence societies, and that
to that end our Rt Rev. Bishop and the
pastors of the parishes referred to be con-
ferred with and the best means possible
for the carrying of the provisions of this
resolution into effect be made.
That we believe the pledging of all
such Catholics, and tho taking of the
same into our movement will tend to pro-
mote them morally. mentally and So
cially; solidify our Catholic brethren III
the faith and render them more cognizant
of and better able to perform their duties
as American citizens. The total absti-
nence pledge tends to make men upright,
honorable and virtuous. and 1t is our sin
by the Catholic Total Abstinence socie-
ties to Catholics of every nationality and
condition in life.
That to properly Consummate this work,
we recommend the appointment of a COM
mittee of ten or more delegates from the
convention, representing different Sec
tions of the diocese. to confer with the
pastors of the parishes thus affected and
plan for the immediate organization of
the members of each flock. That each
delegate appointed have with the CO.
operation of the presidents of the local
societies the privilege to appoint four 9TH
ers in the field assigned him to aid in
this work.
Resolved, That we favor the organiza-
tion of Catholic oYung Mems societies in
different parishes and communities with
buildings for the proper accommodation
of the same and entertainment of the
members. That these institutions COM
prehend every means conducive to the up
building. enlightenment and culture of
our Catholic population and be under
proper discipline and direction.
That the central building we recon-
mend be located in the city wherein the
Rt Rev. Bishop of the diocese has his
residence; that it may be under his direc-
ton and care and branches stationed in
different sections in conformity with tho
needs of the localities and the ability oi
the Catholic population to maintain the
same.
FOR A CLUB HOUSE.
That in this connection VIC commend
and heartily endorse the action of Rt.
Rev. Bishop NJ. j. Hoban in forming the
Young Women's club in Scranton. and
securing building for the accomnoda-
tiOn and entertainment OF It's members.
That we commend to him the advisaDility
of taking similar action with respect to
the young men in line with the matter
herein proposed. That VIC further en-
dorse the work of Rev. p. J. Murphy. the
believer pastor of the Olyphant Catholic
church in the same direction and suggest
that all Catholics in his parish give him
every aid in their power to erect CEN
trail building there to be dedicated to the
upbuilding and education of their Cath
olic citizens.
That committee be named from this
convention to confer with the Rt. Rev.
Bishop NJ. J. Hoban in this matter, and
devise ways and means for making this
project a reality and that the said COM
mittee have general privileges and be
guided in their work by the bishop and
take such steps as he may deem advis-
able
Whereas, The delegates Of the miners
convention held recently at Hazleton
voted a suspension Of labor in the anthra-
cite coal regions and since at their re-
quest the miners have quit work with
the expectation Of bettering their condi-
ton, be 1t
Resolved. That the delegates of the
Scranton Diocesan Catholic Total Absti-
nence union convention held at Olyphant,
Pa, heartily sympathize with the miners
in their reasonable demands for justfce
and recognition at the hands or the mine
owners.
Resolved, That we counsel the men to
maintain law and order during the strike.
and earnestly hope that the present diff
Guilty existing between the operator and
miners he amicable adjusted; and peace
and harmony may once more be restored
in this valley.
OTHER FEATURES.
The remainder of the resolutions rec
ogniZe and commend the organization
of Juvenile societies of both sexes: the
pledging Of children in the paroch1al
schools: and members of churches; en-
dorse the projected labor bureau: the
plan of having drilled organizations as
sociated with the union; give aid to the
First Regiment of G. II. A. Lancers; ex-
tend thanks to the members and friends
Of Olyphant society and parish for hos
pitalty, and to the press in general for
generous reports of proceedings.
The committee on ways and means
recommended that $50 be appropriated
to each district to further the cause of
total abstinence. The charter of the
national union was adopted. A COM
mittee of five was delegated to write
the history Of the Scranton Diocesan
union, with NJ. ]. O'Toole as chairman.
The committees referred to In the reso-
lutions were then suggested, and ap-
pointed later.
C."Gallagher nominated West Scran-
ton as the place for holding the October
10 parade, and it was unanimously
chosen. The selection of officers was
then taken up. Thomas Mooney, of Car
bondale John Foley, of Scranton, and
John McKune, of AvOca, were appointed
tellers.
Rev. J. v. Moylan nominated Rev. p.
j. McManus, of Green Ridge, for presl-
dent, seconded by Rev. ]. j. Curran.
The nomination was made by acclama-
tion, amid the greatest enthusiasm.
"Father Pat" as he was familiarly
called, accepted the honor In most
sincere and earnest speech. He advo-
Gated the first cause of total abstinence
and need of earnest work in the cause.
His election was also made unani-
mously.
VICE-PRESIDENTS.
For first vice president the names of
William r. Gilroy, of Archibald. and
Morris Duggan, of South Scranton.
were submitted. The former received
80. the latter 81 votes.
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