The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-09-26

in and o'Brien, and their confessor,
ie Sanity Father Quick, and suggest
n activity in this direction by all the
visions in this state. d
This declaration of principles is re-
oectfully submitted for your consid-
ration"
The following communication from
rchbishop Ireland, upon its reading
y President Kenney, was received
18th great applause:
'st. Paul, Sept, IS, 1908. My
Dear Sir. l shall not be able to
attend the convention of Hiber-
mans of Minnesota to be held in
Duluth, September 22nd, 1908. I
beg leave, however, to tender to
the delegation, through you, my
sentiments of heartiest good will
in their favor. and my best wishes
for the success of the organiza-
ton in. future years throughout
the state of Minnesota. I am in
most sincere sympathy with the
work of the Hibernians, which
is one of patriotism and religion.
AS tar as know, the purposes
and endeavors of the association
manifested by the members in
the diocese of St. Paul, I can
not but commend most highly.
Praying Coo to bless the conven-
ton, I am sincerely,
John Ireland,
Archbishop of St. Paul
'Mr.. Patrick Kenney.
State Insurance Commissioner
Hartigan spoke at both conven-
tons on the insurance problem
and said that the Ancient Order
of Hibernians conducted their
insurance department on more
economical basis and with a
greater degree of fraternalism
than any other similar organiza-
ton. The, commissioner said it
was a praiseworthy fact that the
insurance feature was not operat-
ed with the object of paying high
salaries to a few of the head Of
fcials, as is the case with other
fraternal- bodies. Mr.. Hartigan
also favored an increase in the
per capita rates paid by those
holding policies.
"A delegation of ladies. headed by
[rs. Mary J. Reilly of Brainerd, was
opointed by the ,Women's Auxiliary
to,5extend greetings to
,e Hibernians. 1T was one of the
easant events Of Wednesday after
BON session. @s'Those who accompa-
led Mrs. Reilly, were Misses Agnes
ickey, Jenny Waldron, Laura Her
IN, Abbie Mccoy, Rose McDevitt,
larry Dunn. and aAnna Curran; Brief
dresses were delivered by Mrs.
ei1ly and Misses Mccoy and Hic-
ey, the first named lady during her
emarks, paying tribute" to the
achelor, in which the ounty presi-
ent of St. Louis county.>was especi-
lily remembered. That gentleman
ut up pretty good defense in ex-
[aining the situation, though his ear
, surrender is now predicted.
Through the motion of John c.
'ubbins of Hennepin, . the election
officers was set for Thursday
forming at 9 o'clock. At that hour,
blowing the call to order by the
resident, nominations were first
lade for president, Patrick Kenney
f Mankato and D. ]. Keefe of ST..
aul being placed in the field for that
osition. ZIG votes were cast, Mr..
.enney receiving 113 and MIR. Keefe
%. Through motion of the latter
1r. Kenney's election was made un-
nimous.
John P. coughlin Of Perham was
hosen vice president by reclamation,
was John Sherman, the present
tate treasurer.
There were four candidates placed
nomination for. state secretary, as
ollows: Robert J. Clarke of St.
aul. James ]. Fitzgerald of Mime
polls, ]. ]. Nolan of Brainerd, and
V. ]. Shelly of St. Paul. On the first
allot 215 votes were cast, of which
fitzgerald received ,92; Clarke r.;
'olan Sc; Shelly Is; The second bal
1t resulted: Fitzgerald 116; Clarke
,; Nolan 81; Shelly 8. Mr.. Fitzger-
Id having received majority of all
lie. votes cast was declared elected.
In the contest for State Chaplain
ev. Fathers O'Brien of Minneapo-
S and Cunningham of Hastings were
lade the candidates, the latter be-
g chosen to the position.