The Irish standard., 1906-07-28

Saratoga. y. V. July 1S-The Scs-
Sinns of the great national convention
"f the Ancient Order of Hibernians
are now in progress. With cnthusi-
uSm this morning in Convention Hall
he first meeting of the convention
transacted. but the morning was given
over principally to eloquent addresses
by members OF prominence in the
Hibcrniun world.
President james T. polun presides
over the session. and National Secrc-
tarN James r. Carroll. of Columbus.
ohio. is secretary. Secretary Carroll
is assisted by Patrick J. Hultigan. of
Washington, II. c., the editor of the
National Hibernlan, and John ODay,
of Philadelphia. All the officers have
had experience in previous conven-
tions and the business will cOnsc-
uuently be transacted with dispatch.
One of the features of the morning
was the Introduction of the Rev. Ter
ence Caraher, of San Francisco, Calf.
whose church was totally destroyed in
the recent calamity that overswcpt the
western city. and whose parishioners
were rendered homeless Father Car
ahcr's story of the great disaster was
heard with great interest ana SYM
rnthy He said that fifteen hundred
Flibcrnians in the city of san Fran
cisco were afflicted by the earthquake
ANA the fire that followed. Now. ne
said. they urgently are in need of help.
out doubt result in financial aid from
the National Hibcrnians. President
Dnlan. it is understood, will in his re-
port. recommend that the order take
measure I" relieve the suffering of
The S,n francisco brothers. Whether
this will be by per capita tax ON the
sum ut uncr from the treasury of the
order will be determined by the con-
vcntion.
An outburst of applause greeted
National Vice President. james O'Sul-
livnn. who was introduced by Prcsi-
dent Doan. 1t was u testimonial to
the esteem in which the national vice
president is held by the members of
the order He made an eloquent ad-
II fri, ly n
ntcd by applause.
Another eloquent talk was given by
the Rev. DR.. Thomas ]. Shahan OF
Washington, d. c.. DR.. Shahan is from
the catholic University at Washing
ton. and in addition is editor of the
Catholic encyclopedia soon to be Is
ticunrly to the work of the Univer
Sity. He is Professor or Gaelic in the
University, and is therefore closely
connected with the National Hibern-
ians. since the organization originally
gave 5000 to establish Il chair in the
University for instruction in that SUBJ
icct.
National Director d. J. Hcnnessey,
Of Butte, Mont, also spoke cloquently
before the meeting.
John r. kcating, of Chicago, a mem
ber of the board of national directors
also was enthusiastically received, and
his interesting talk was accorded close
attention.
At O'Clock the convention was ad-
jOurned until 2:30 O'Clock when the
report of the credential committee re-
ported 1t was impossible to ascertain
| Inc number of delegates in attendance,
but it was estimated this morning
that over 500 were in the hall and 300
were at the convention of the Ladies'
large attendance. 1t was thought that
| the reports Of President DoIan, and
the other national officers would con-
| sumo the greater part OF this after
! noon and possibly tomorrow morning.
Session will be held tomorrow morn
| ing beginning at 8 o'clock and in the
| afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
This evening in the convention hall
will be given an entertainment for the
delegates and visitors. 1t will begin
at 8 o'clock. The features will be a
lecture illustrated, by Charles Johns