New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
no CATHOLIC SHOULD JOIN
BISHOP AGAINST OATH.
O'Conn0r Says He Thinks 1t Makes
Union Abouc Church.

Whether or not a union mans oath conflicts
with his duty 20 the church. the question which
v.ss decided Do the negative by Father Ward, OF
Pelot refusing ahsolution 10 a member Of the
international typographical Union had never
come 10 before the Archbishop. said Father
Hayes his secretary. yesterday. But 20 the
ohurch's attitude there was no room for doubt.
he declared,
Where an oath is immoral or contrary 70
religious or civil law" said he. the church
never allows her children 10 submit to IT, As a
nan created by God. each one owes first al
ieci-ncs 30 God and his representatives here;
-hea to the civil authorities. After that he may
enter what other societies OF unions he wishes
keeping ia mind. however, that any oath or
piedre be- takes 10 support them should not con-
fit wiki his prime duty 10 his Creator.
The questions man who subscribes 10 that
oath should ask himself are:
Is n-y duty 10 this organization going 10 con-
f.ot with nay duty 70 my Cod and his church?
rs this cath in its requirements calculated
20 demand ALLEGIANCE 20 the union before church
or civil authority
II be caa answer those satisfactorily. then
TIE church would not be likely 10 interfere with
his obligations 10 she urion."
Jerome D. Healy. the secretary Of Typograph-
,cs Union 80 q. said yesterday that it was
i've never known Of case where this ques-
fion came up" he went on. and I know Of
no,h.ng IN the obligations our members take
wtica would interfere with Their duty 10 their
churches cont feel that my oath has pre-
vented me from doing my duty toward the
church ] would like 10 have the opinions OF
b-oad-uLnded priests on that question"
Appended is tire obligation which members
OF The International Typographical Union take:
give name hereby soiemnly and sincerely
swear aflum. thar I VIII not reveal any bust
isiord.nat, union 20 which I may hereafter be
attached. unless by order q the union, except
standing thereof; that ] Will without eQuvocation
OF evasion. ana % the best q nay ability, abide
az prices ~ any union 10 which may belong that
4 VII. az aA times support the avs regulations
and decisions Of the International Typographical
t5 fs enemies ana use an honorable means within
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the International Typographical Union in prefer
once 20 others, that my fidelity 60 the union and
my auty 20 the members thereof shall in no sense
D. lnferiered with by any allegiance that ] may
nou OF hereafter owe 20 any other organizatio
lhat b VIII belong to no society or combination
sien or purpose 10 interfere with The trade reeu-
Lniou that ] viii not wrong member, or see him
sr her wflupcd. IL ign my power TO prevent To all
g. which pledge my sacred honor
Henry j Gottieh. prominent member Of Typo
graphical Union no ,o3 of Newark. said yesterday
about the union oath
thak abe clergy are putting a wrong construc-
5 .i ri5B 70 1 ei,e cso nerber the night
10 .x..s. fuilest iiberty as far as the church or
p9a! o5ligsto1s are eSnss5aee b.so-. ,
International Iron adopfed il n 1886 i simply
gr5ilbts ans -hureh or political organization from
am sorry to learn that there is any objection
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practical ones at that