Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
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POTTSVILLE, Pa. Aug 16.-The con-
servative leaders In the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, in state convention here to-
day are bending every effort to repress the
faction within the order that seeks to fight
back against the attacks of the Rev. Daniel
I. McDermott of Philadelphia and when
the first real business session Of the con-
vention at noon the conservatives appar-
emily had succeeded in side-tracking the
McDermott controversy from the Conven-
tion. The conservatives are headed by state
President Kilgallen and state Secretary
John ODea, of Philadelphia. They have
taken the position that the Hibernans
should ignore the attacks made upon the
order by Father McDermott. and ever since
the convention opened yesterday they have
been button-holing delegates to win them
to their plan.
The recalcitrants have not been idle, how
ever. Just before today's session they as
serted that the resolutions denouncing
Father McDermott and calling upon Arch
bishop Prendergast to accept his resogna-
tlon which have been prepared will be
presented in the convention despite the
efforts of President Kilgallen The sessions
of the order have been made executive, and
no one except delegates are admitted behind
the locked doors.
You will know when we offer the reso-
lutions" said one member of the fiery fac
ton. You won't have to be inside. You
will be able TO hear the noise all over
Pottsville."
sTEAM-RoLLER OPERATED.
The conservatives gained strong ad-
vantage over the fiery faction when the con-
servative steam-roller was worked at the
caucus OF the Philadelphia delegates. The
conservatives we're able to prevent the Nc
Dermott controversy from being even mem
toned in the caucus. The Philadelphians
met for only 10 minutes, decided upon their
committee assignments and then adjourned.
mo resolution condemning Father Nc
Dermott even bringing up the question
will be presented in the convention, If
can prevent it," said County Chairman Nc
Garvey. Of Philadelphia. "And when / say
that / am speaking as county chairman of
the Philadelphia delegation"
The solemn high mass, over which the
controversy with Father McDermOtt start
ed. was celebrated In st. Patricts Church
this morning. The Hibernians, without
single exception, attended. They marched
from headquarters at the Hippodrome to
the church for the services and after mass
they marched back to the Hippodrome for
their business session. The parish house,
where the Re2. Monsgnor Francis j. Nc
Govern lives was gaily decorated with
green and gold. AIonsignor McGovern at
tended the mass. but took no active part in
celebrating II.
CONTROVERSY IGNORED.
No reference to the controversy with
Father McDermott was made by the Rev
George p. Degnan, OF St. Marys Church.
St. Clair Schuylkill County Chaplain, who
preached the sermon, He did not refer
even to the Hbernians. conining his re-
marks to the Irish people in general.
stete cChaplain, the Rev. Francis Maginn.
of Frackville, was the eelebrant. TIE Rev
Francis Ward, of New Philadelphia was
deacon; the Rev. Edward York, Of Port
Carbon, subdeacon; and the Rev Thomas
MeNaliy, Of 81. PatFicks Church, Potts |
vile, was master OF ceremonies
The delegates today are settling down TO |
the actual business of the convention. Both |
the A, o. Fl, and the Ladies' Auxiliary hsld |
business sessions this morning and are |
meeting again this afternoon