The Irish standard., 1905-12-23

of his career and ting cess which
was due to honest methods. 1t would
be interesting to hear Mr.. Bryan's
comment upon John R. Walsh and his
failure.
FATHER cRoNIN.
Last week occurred the death of the
Reverend Doctor Cronin, the distin-
gulshed editor of the Catholic Union
and Times. For more than thirty years
he has been the editor of that estim-
able Catholic journal and has made
1t one of the leading, If not indeed the
leading paper of it's kind in tho
United States.
Father Cronin was a man of great
learning and large experience. He
brought to his work natural fitness.
He was a facile writer. His editorials
in the Catholic Union and Times were
widely quoted. His judgment upon
religious and secular questions were
sane. He was hater of cant in all
it's aspects and never failed to deal
telling blows to hypocrisy. Although
stanch in his support of American
principles and in his loyalty to his
adopted country he never failed either
as an individual or as the editor of the
Catholic Union and Times to give
every aid in his power to the
cause of his native land. He
died as he lived; engaged in the active
duties of his daily life. He was last
seen by his housekeeper in his room
preparing: editorial notes for his paper.
The following morning he was found
dead, with work all about him. The
last issue of the Catholic Union and
Times publishes the notes that he had
prepared just before his death in the
order in which they found upon his
table, the last one evidently still not
completed. - W.. ....
Father Cronin during his lifetime
received many recognitions from his
,uperiors including the Pope. In adj
dition to his editorial work he had
charge of parish and did the regular
work Of a parish priest. He was ap-
pointed to his position as editor of
the Catholic Union and Times by
Bishop Ryan who founded that paper.
The editorial page Of the Union and
Times has always ben bright and
readable during Father Cronin's con-
troll. He possessed marked literary
ability, both in prose and poetry. Some
Of his poems have attracted much at
tention and have been widely quoted.
Father Cronin was a picturesque
figure among the people Of Buffalo
where he resided so long. 1t IL said
Of him that me carried distinction in
every feature and In every motion"
The following testimonial to his char
acter and work Is taken from the
Buffalo Evening Times:
The sudden death of Rev. Patrick
Cronin, editor Of the Catholic Union
and Times will cause widespread sor-
row throughout the community. Father
Cronin was known, loved and esteemed
by all and could count his friends by
the thousands. His fame spread far
beyond the confines Of this state, so
that Buffalo will not be alone in sor-
row over the great loss that has fallen
upon this city and upon the Catholic
Church.
Although in i'll health for some
time, the death Of this brilliant priest
comes entirely unexpected, for he was
about yesterday apparently as strong
as he has been at any time in late
years. He had just about reached the
allotted age Of man and his life's work
was practically concluded, but the
death of any man with such ability
and power for good as Father Cronin
possessed, is cause of sincere regret
as we feel that there Is always 50
much more for them to do.
Father Cronin was born in ireland
in 1885. His birthplace was Limerick
and though he gave to his adopted
country all that man could give, the
flame Of devotion to the oppressed isle
Of his nativity burned fervently and
steadfastly throughout his life. Hit
efforts for Home Rule for Ireland wor
for him the admiration Of England's
greatest statesmen Of this generation
including such noted advocates Of
Home Rule as Parnell and Gladstone
Faith Cronin was no child in states.
mansh'p He was one of the mast ,r.>
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