The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-18

adopted, on mo-
ton Of former Governor A j. Monta-
que. prominent men in every church
spoke eloquently and with sincerity
which was inspiring. OF Bishop Van
de vyver's magnificent work here and
of the reverence in which he Is held by
his people.
1t was a remarkable gathering in
point of numbers and In demonstration
Of affection. the sentiment of all
speakers being that the bishop would
not relinquish his work In Virginia II
he could feel how his services are ap-
preciated and how the Gospel OF the
church will continue to spread under
his guiding hand.
Present Resolutions Tonight.
On his return to the city tonight
from Lynchburg, Bishop Van de Vyver
will receive the resolutions from a
committee Of twenty-five appointed
last night to prepare them. In the
Catholic churches yesterday 1t was
announced that he had been asked II
he would Withdraw his resignation.
He replied that he regretted to leave
Richmond. that he would like to re-
main here the rest OF his life. and that
IL his people wanted him to do so he
would stay. There could be no doubt
upon this latter point after the mass
meeting, and in view OF the circum-
stances 1t is believed that he. will re-
consider and remain.
When Mr.. L. F. Sullivan, chairman
of the committee. read. the resolutions
there was a moment OF silence.
| II hope I may be permitted to recon-
| mend their adoption" said Governor
Montague.
'1 move that they be adopted by a
rising vote said DR.. George Ben
Johnston, and before Mr.. A. j.
Cavanaugh chairman OF the meeting.
could put the motion every person in
| the theatre was standing.
Fine Tribute to Their Friend.
The resolutions follow:
| Whereas 1t has come to our knowledge
Rev. a. Van de VySer. has tendered his
resignation as bishop of thi sdiocese; and
Whereas, he has spent his life in the
| ing served them for thirty-eiEflt years as
| pastor and chief shepherd, Iaboring zeal.
ously for their spiritual and temporal well
Whereas, religion has under his wise
counsel and a guidance made unprecedented
Whereas. in the discharge Of his ardu.
ou, and exacting duties he has endeared
| himself to oil the people by reason Of hi.
many admirable qualities; and
| Whereas, his intimate knowledge and ac,
| Quaintance with present conditions and thu
! needs and requirements Of the Institution,
| foundercd and fostered by him necessitetl
his continued supervisioni
Therefore, we. the people of Richmond
II, mass meeting assembled, do hereby aiop
i the following resolutions:
Resolved. That In view Of the facts here
1 inl'efores recited. We request and urge ou
sood bishop to withdraw his resignation
believing thereby that 1t will rebound t.
the benefit Of the people and tho good q
the community; and knowing the sacri,
fees heretofore made BY him, we belioy,
he will now qccede to our reasonable de.
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Resolved. further, That q COPY Of tn,
foregoing preamble and resolution be pre-
sented to the bishop. :.
Resignation Now in Rome.
In calling the meeting to ordel
i Chairman Cavanaugh said that th,
resignation of Bishop Van de Vyye1
was in the hands of the authorities /,
!, Rome to be acted upon. ..In view O
this" he said, "the presidents Of tn.
Catholic societies met and decided Il
have a mass meeting and urge him L
4 withdraw 1t. Recognizing the goot
work he has done. 1t is the desire ant
i the prayer, of all that he will stay a
long as he lives"
\ Representatives OF the various
4 churches brought thesame message o
) hope that the bishop would not leave
j Letters were read from Governo
Swanson and DR.. Joseph A. White.
Bishop Van de Vyyer." the Governor
, wrote, us consecrated Christian, de-
/con+,nnad IN Second pora~,