The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
CATHOLICS GIVE
 FRIARS SYMPATHY
PLEDGE AMERICAN SUPPORT TO PHILIPPINE WORKERS-Ex- PRESS CONFIDENCE IN RoosE- WELT AND VATICAN.

Chicago, August 1.-The temper of the convention of the Federated Catholic so- cieties relative to the Philippine ques- ton was put to the test at the closing session today. John T. Keat- ing, a national officer of the Hibernians, offered a substitute resolution for those previously brought before the meeting MT. Heating proposed that the delegates dismiss the friars and the Philippine school questions with a mere expression of satisfaction of the manner in which the subject is being handled by the vat ican and the administration. When a motion on the substitute was put there was but one affirmative vote and that one was Keating's. The convention then adopted the following resolution on the subject:
 I've hereby express confidence that the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt president duty under the constitution and the laws and our firm belief that he will inst- ute a rigid judicial inquiry into any abuses by subordinate government off, cials in our territorial possessions and promptly rectify such abuses. We are especially confident that in his dealings with the serious problems arising in the Philippine islands. property and personal rights guaranteed by treaty, laws and constitution will be faithfully safeguarded and protected.
 Resolved, That we extend to the friars in the Philippines our fullest sym pathy. .n this. their hour of trial; that we appreciate the value of their ser vices in the cause of religion and hu- manity: that we pledge them our sup port as American citizens in upholding the hands of our government in it's de- termination to see that they are treated with that common justice that belongs to all who enjoy the protection of the American flag.
 Resolved, That this federation con graduates the vatican and the Ameri- can government on the position attained in the negotiations regarding the ques- tions which have arisen in the Philip pines and we express our full confidence that these negotiations will be continued until a just and amicable solution shall be reached"
 Other resolutions regretted the present circumstances surrounding the Indian schools and pledges active and moral support in remedying the conditions. The establishment of Catholic high schools. wherever practicable, was advocated; sympathy was expressed for the Catho- lies of France in their present troubles. and suitable recognition was take of the deaths of Archbishops Feehan and Cor rigon.
 Atlantic City was chosen as the place of the meeting in the third week in July, 1903.
 The election of officers resulted in few changes The officers are:
 T. P. Minahan, Columbus, O., presf- dent; Louis W. Kaufman, New York, first vice president; F. B. Kierce, San Francisco, second vice president; Daniel Duffy, Pennsylvania, third vice presi- dent; Anthony Matre. Cincinnati. secre- tary; H. J. Fries. Erie, Penn, treasurer; Chris O'Brien, Chicago, marshal; board of directors, M. P. Mooney. Ohio; Nicho- las Conner, Iowa; J. H. Riordah, Indiana; Thomas Cannon, Chicago; Dr. Fawler. Kentucky; F. P. Immekus, Pennsylvania; D. P. Calvin, Vermont.